The City’s utility rates for water, wastewater and sanitation will change beginning July 1, 2026, based on a recent rate study by NewGen Strategies & Solutions. This series is designed to help residents understand the systems behind the monthly bill — what they...
The filing period to seek election to the Bartlesville City Council is Aug. 3-5. Candidates must file a declaration of candidacy during this time to be eligible for election in the Nov. 3 general election. In accordance with the Bartlesville City Charter, all five...
All City of Bartlesville-issued business licenses will expire on June 30, which marks the end of the City’s fiscal year. Renewals are due in July. “The Community Development Department will email renewals to businesses the first week of July, and business will...
The 2025 Consumer Confidence Report for the City’s water system is now available, Water Utilities Director Terry Lauritsen said this week. “Each year, Oklahoma municipalities are required to publish an annual report regarding their water system quality,” Lauritsen...
Hikes needed to cover inflation, rising material, staffing costs The City Council approved proposed increases to the City’s water, wastewater, and sanitation rates during its meeting on Monday, following the presentation of preliminary recommendations from a utility...
City of Bartlesville Water Department crews continue testing and flushing fire hydrants as part of the City’s annual flushing program to ensure hydrants are in proper working order. The process will be completed in sections. Flushing will be conducted from 6:30 a.m....
Neighborhood Services braces for uptick in tall grass, weeds violations Spring has arrived — which means sunshine, blooming flowers, and the annual return of Bartlesville’s most persistent warm‑weather visitor: the nuisance complaint. Neighborhood Services, a small...
The City Council approved an ordinance renewing a franchise agreement with ONE Gas, Inc. (Oklahoma Natural Gas) – and an accompanying proclamation which will present the measure to be considered by voters at a special election on Aug. 25. If approved by voters, ONG...
The City Council adopted an ordinance on Monday that updated the municipal code to create a Tobacco‑, Smoke‑, and Vapor‑Free policy for all City property. The new rules expanded the prior smoking ban to cover all tobacco products and vapor devices and applied the...