FAQs
Animal Shelter - Lost & Found
Bringing the found pet to the shelter is the best option for all involved as we urge everyone who has lost a pet to visit our facility. This greatly increases the chances of lost pets being reunited with their owners. If you choose not to bring a found pet to the shelter, you should do everything in your power to return the animal to the owner. This might include posting flyers in your neighborhood, posting ads on Craigslist, Facebook, etc. or even putting an ad in the newspaper. Understand that animals are considered property by law and finding a pet does not automatically constitute you as its new owner.
Being that you took full responsibility as to care for and feed the animal, you may be legally asked to pay surrender fees to the animal shelter when you bring it in.
If you found a pet not inside the city limits of Midwest City and are unsure of whom to contact, a good place to start is by calling the non-emergency line for your local Police or Sheriff’s Department. Do not call 911. Midwest City Animal Welfare will only accept stray animals and owner surrenders from the city limits of Midwest City. All others must go through their local municipality.
If you found a pet in the city limits of Midwest City, you should immediately bring it to our facility located at 7221 North East 36th Street (between Midwest Boulevard and Sooner Road).
If you have lost a pet, you should come to the shelter in person located at 7221 North East 36th Street (between Midwest Boulevard and Sooner Road). No information will be given to you in regards to a lost or found pet via the telephone.
Animal Welfare
No. City ordinance does not allow any exceptions for venomous or poisonous animals.
Yes, but most other animals require that a permit be issued. You can get a permit through City Hall at no cost. When it is complete, return it, and an officer will come to inspect the property. When you return a signed permit to City Hall, it is good for a year.
Midwest City Animal Welfare currently does not offer live animal traps for loan. If you have your own live animal trap and catch a cat, you can bring it to the shelter located at 8485 E Reno Ave. Animal Control officers will only pick up live traps with skunks (must be covered), raccoons and opossums.
Stray animals are held for three days before being assessed for the possibility of adoption. This gives pet owners a chance to come and see if their lost animal is at our facility. Owner surrendered animals can be made available immediately if considered adoptable.
Per the Midwest City Ordinance, you are allowed to have four animals total. This includes dogs and cats.
Animal surrenders are accepted if space allows, please call the shelter to confirm there is space before bringing in an owner surrender. There is a $60 fee for the first animal and a $20 fee for each additional animal surrendered by an owner. Please note there are no guarantees that your animal will be adopted.
Yes. City ordinance states that your pet(s) must be licensed through the City of Midwest City. License tags for altered (spayed or neutered) animals are $5 and $10 for unaltered. Bring veterinarian records to the Animal Shelter and a tag can be issued. License tags are valid for one year from the time of issue.
Shelter hours open to the public are:
Monday 10 am to 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am to 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am to 1 pm
Thursday 10 am to 4 pm
Friday 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday 12 pm to 4 pm
Animal Control Officers run calls for service Monday - Saturday 8 am to 5 pm.
If there is an emergency (injured animal or animal bite) call 9-1-1 and an officer will be dispatched to help you. Please only call if it is an emergency.
The Midwest City Animal Shelter is located at 8485 E. Reno. We are at the corner of E. Reno and Woodside Dr. Our adoption fees are $90 for dogs and $70 for cats. These prices include the spay/neuter and a rabies vaccination for your new pet.
Community Development
Generally yes – but there are several codes you must comply with to create a new lot. Requirements such as public water and sewer availability, street frontages, area of the proposed lots, etc. come into play and must be complied with to receive approval of such a request.
Our staff members are not surveyors and therefore cannot mark your property. We can research the property deeds and, in most cases, tell you the dimensions of your property.
The short answer is “Yes”, you probably do need a permit. To be safe, let’s talk and get the details of your plans for whatever improvement you are proposing to make to your property. Once our staff has an understanding of your planned work, we can advise you on any permits that may be needed, the time line to get those permits approved, and the cost of those permits.
The Midwest City Zoning Code establishes a total of 25 different zoning districts. Each district has its own rules and regulations as to what type of development is permitted. Before you purchase or lease a property, call us to make sure the property can be used in a manner that meets your needs.
We all see new construction being done on various properties, along the streets, or wherever. Many times we can identify the proposed work and inform you of the project being developed.
Companies or individuals seeking information regarding development of commercial or residential property should contact one of the following City of Midwest City staff personnel:
Patrick Menefee- City Engineer
Emily Richey - Current Planning Manager
Randall Fryar - Chief Building Official
Court
Yes, you must pay a full cash bond and a new court date will be assigned.
The prosecutor will only speak to you on your court date.
If you were arrested/released from jail then, yes.
At your arraignment date you can ask to be put on probation.
Call 405-739-1280.
You can have someone post a cash bond on or before the court date and a new date will be issued. Otherwise, a warrant will be issued for failure to appear.
You will need to advise the Judge in open court, that you wish/want to file an Appeal. You will then need to post twice the amount of your fine upon conviction and file within 10 days your appeal in district court.
The time is either 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. depending on your court appearance date. The time should be on the front of your citation. If you still need assistance, please call 405-739-1280.
Mail in money orders or cashier’s checks to:
100 North Midwest Boulevard
Midwest City, OK 73110
Elections
Please visit our charter and ordinance information on Municode. City of Midwest Code of Ordinances
See the City Council page to find which Council members represent which wards.
Fire Department
No, fireworks are NOT allowed within the city limits of Midwest City or even transported through the city.
Brush and tree limbs can be burned, but a permit is required. 90 day permits are $25 and 1 year permits are $75. Call 739-1355 to arrange.
Yes, generally the first Thursday of every month we offer the "Friends and Family" CPR course. This course is designed for Parents, Grandparents, babysitters, etc. This basic course does not satisfy the requirements for most health care workers.
A typical swimming pool has 20,000-30,000 gallons (or more) and a fire truck holds about 1,000 gallons of water. Additionally, if a fire truck hooked up to a hydrant and rolled out hose to fill a pool then that truck is now considered "out of service" and not available to put out a fire due to the time it would take to shut down the hydrant operations and roll up the hose. There are also potential property and equipment damage concerns the fire department must consider as well. Some rural fire departments have large water tankers that hold 2,000-3,000 gallons, but Midwest City Fire Department does not have any of these in their fleet of vehicles.
The only option of filling a swimming pool in Midwest City is using your own garden hose. It can be very slooowwww (taking days), but it is currently the only method through the City to fill a swimming pool.
Educate your child on the dangers of fire. Secure lighters, matches, etc. in your home.
If you feel there is a need, our office is available as a resource for you and your child to further the conversation about the dangers of fire.
Homebuyer Assistance
Yes, Part of the program approval process is dependent on the contract
Human Resources FAQ's
Job applications must be completed and submitted ONLINE by clicking on the "Jobs" link on the Human Resources page or from the "Jobs" link on "Your Community" tab or by visiting www/midwestcityok.org/jobs. If you need assistance, a kiosk is available at City hall and HR staff can be available to assist.
Applications must be completed and submitted ONLINE by clicking on the "Jobs" link on the Human Resources page or the "Jobs" link on the "Your Community" tab or by visiting www.midwestcityok.org/jobs. You will be required to create a login, provide an email address and provide a valid phone number. If you need assistance, a kiosk is available at City Hall and HR staff can be available to assist.
Yes. You can apply online by clicking into the job you wish to apply for on our "Jobs" page. You can access the "Jobs" page by visiting www.midwestcityok.org/jobs or by clicking on the "Jobs" link on the Human Resources page or the "Jobs" link on the "Your Community" tab. You will need to create a login, provide an email address and provide a valid phone number.
We only accept applications and resumes when we have a vacancy. All vacancies are posted on the "Jobs" page of our website at www.midwestcityok.org/jobs and on the bulletin board outside the Human Resources Department.
Yes, you can. However, you will need to fill out an application for each position in which you are interested and qualified because they will be sent to different Supervisors for review. The online application portal makes it very easy to apply for multiple positions once you have created your login and completed an application. You simply need to click into a job that you wish to apply for, log in to your application portal, review you application for any necessary changes, and submit.
You may apply; some of our entry level positions do not require a high school diploma, however, many of our full-time positions do require a high school diploma or GED equivalent and a copy of your transcript, diploma or GED will be requested if you are selected for one of those position. Please refer to the education section of the specific job posting you are interested in for the requirements of that position.
The requested demographic information is used for EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) purposes only, in case of an audit or complaint. This information is pulled from your application before it is sent to the interviewing department. The information is logged in the Human Resources computer system and is filed in the Human Resources Department.
First you will need to complete an application for the position with the Human Resources Department. This can be done online by clicking into the desired position at www.midwestcityok.org/jobs If selected to move forward in the process, you will be required to complete two tests; you must pass both parts of the testing in order to proceed in the process, which includes a thorough background check, polygraph and physical.
There is no set time frame. We will post on our website and the bulletin board outside the Human Resources Department when we are accepting applications for these positions.
City employees receive paid vacation leave, sick leave and holidays. We also offer pension, a voluntary 457 plan and an affordable health plan administered by Blue Cross & Blue Shield, our third party administrator, which includes health, dental, hearing, life, vision and prescriptions. There are many other benefits too numerous to mention.
If you are seeking information concerning child support, food stamps, welfare checks, etc. you will need to contact the Department of Human Services at 405-739-8000 or 405-522-5818.
Lost
Bringing the found pet to the shelter is the best option for all involved as we urge everyone who has lost a pet to visit our facility. This greatly increases the chances of lost pets being reunited with their owners. If you choose not to bring a found pet to the shelter, you should do everything in your power to return the animal to the owner. This might include posting flyers in your neighborhood, posting ads on Craigslist, Facebook, etc. or even putting an ad in the newspaper. Understand that animals are considered property by law and finding a pet does not automatically constitute you as its new owner.
Being that you took full responsibility as to care for and feed the animal, you may be legally asked to pay surrender fees to the animal shelter when you bring it in.
If you found a pet not inside the city limits of Midwest City and are unsure of whom to contact, a good place to start is by calling the non-emergency line for your local Police or Sheriff’s Department. Do not call 911. Midwest City Animal Welfare will only accept stray animals and owner surrenders from the city limits of Midwest City. All others must go through their local municipality.
If you found a pet in the city limits of Midwest City, you should immediately bring it to our facility located at 7221 North East 36th Street (between Midwest Boulevard and Sooner Road).
If you have lost a pet, you should come to the shelter in person located at 7221 North East 36th Street (between Midwest Boulevard and Sooner Road). No information will be given to you in regards to a lost or found pet via the telephone.
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Offender Registration
Registration as a sex offender is required for any person who has been convicted, received a suspended sentence, or a deferred sentence for a crime requiring them to register according to the terms of the Sex Offenders Registration Act.
The applicable sex offenses are as listed in the following Oklahoma State Statues:
21 O.S. § 843.5: Abuse or Neglect of Child/Child Beating (if the offense involved sexual abuse or sexual exploitation) (previously codified as 10 O.S. § 7115)
21 O.S. § 681: Assault With Intent to Commit a Felony (if the offense involved sexual assault)
21 O.S. § 741: Kidnapping (if the offense involved sexual abuse or sexual exploitation)
21 O.S. § 843.1: Caretaker Abuse or Neglect (if the offense involved sexual abuse or sexual exploitation)
21 O.S. § 852.1: Child Endangerment (if the offense involved sexual abuse of a child)
21 O.S. § 865: Trafficking in Children;7. 21 O.S. § 885, Incest
21 O.S. § 886: Crime Against Nature/Sodomy
21 O.S. § 888: Forcible Sodomy
21 O.S. § 891: Child Stealing (if the offense involved sexual abuse or sexual exploitation)
21 O.S. § 1021: Indecent Exposure/Indecent Exhibitions/Obscene or Indecent Writings, Pictures, etc./Solicitation of Minors to Participate in any crime under this section
21 O.S. § 1021.2: To Procure or Cause Minors to Participate in Obscene or Indecent Writings, Pictures, etc.
21 O.S. § 1021.3: Guardians/Parents/Custodians Consent to Participation of Minor in Obscene Writings, Pictures
21 O.S. § 1024.2: Purchase, Procurement, or Possession of Child Pornography
21 O.S. § 1040.8: Publication, Distribution, or Participation of Child Pornography
21 O.S. § 1040.12a: Aggravated Possession of Child Pornography
21 O.S. § 1040.13: Importing or Distributing Obscene Material or Child Pornography
21 O.S. § 1040.13a: Soliciting Sexual Conduct or Communication with a Minor by Use of Technology
21 O.S. § 1087: Procuring a Child Under 18 Years of Age for Prostitution, Lewdness, or Other Indecent Acts
21 O.S. § 1088: Inducing, Keeping, Detaining, or Restraining for Prostitution a Child Under 18 Years of Age
21 O.S. § 1111.1, 1114: Rape in the First Degree/Rape in the Second Degree/Rape by Instrumentation
21 O.S. § 1123: Lewd or Indecent Proposals or Acts to a Child Under 16/Sexual Battery to a Person Over 16.
Registration as a violent offender is mandatory for any person who has been convicted, received a suspended sentence, or a deferred sentence for a crime requiring them to register pursuant to the terms of the Mary Rippy Violent Crime Offenders Registration Act.
The applicable violent offenses are as listed in the following Oklahoma State Statues:
21 O.S. § 701.7: Murder in the First Degree
21 O.S. § 701.8: Murder in the Second Degree
21 O.S. § 711: Manslaughter in the First Degree
21 O.S. 652: Shooting with Intent to Kill; Assault and Battery with a Deadly Weapon; Use of a Vehicle to Facilitate Use of a Firearm, Crossbow or other Weapon
21 O.S. § 653: Assault with Intent to Kill
21 O.S. § 1767.1: Bombing and Explosives Violations.
The following crimes of abuse will be registered only upon a specific order of the sentencing judge:
10 O.S. § 7115: Abuse or Neglect of Child/Child Beating
21 O.S. § 843.1: Caretaker Abuse or Neglect
21 O.S. § 843.2: Verbal Abuse by a Caretaker (misdemeanor
21 O.S. §852: Omission to Provide for a Child
21 O.S. § 852.: Child Endangerment.
No. It is unlawful for anyone who is required to register as a sex or violent offender to work with or provide services to children. Registered offender are also restricted from working on school premises or for any person or business which contracts for work to be performed on school premises.
Sex offender level assignment is determined by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections in accordance with state law (57 O.S. § 582.5).
There are three categories that a registered sex offender could fall into:
Level 1: Low risk of recidivism or a low tendency to reoffend
Level 2: Moderate risk of recidivism or a moderate tendency to reoffend
Level 3: High risk of recidivism or a high tendency to reoffend
According to state law (57 O.S. § 583.D), the offender shall be required to register with the local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over their place of residency as follows:
Level 1: Required to register for 15 years from the date of completion of the offender's sentence
Level 2: Required to register for 25 years from the date of completion of the offender’s sentence
Level 3: Lifetime registration is required.
Yes. Individuals who have been convicted, received a suspended sentence, or a deferred sentence for a crime requiring them to register pursuant to the terms of the Sex Offender Registration Act cannot live, either temporarily or permanently, within a 2000-foot radius of any public or private school site, educational institution, property or campsite used by an organization whose primary purpose is working with children, a playground or park that is established, operated or supported in whole or in part by city, county, state, federal or tribal government, or licensed child care center as defined by the Department of Human Services.
Residency restrictions may be more or less restrictive based on conviction date. Please reference Oklahoma State Law (57 O.S. § 590) for further guidance and information on residency requirements and restrictions.
NOTE: Residency restrictions do not apply to individuals who are required to register as violent offenders.
If you are an offender residing or looking to reside in Midwest City, you are required by law to register with local law enforcement. Registration paperwork must be completed in-person at the Midwest City Police Department, 100 N Midwest Blvd.
To schedule an appointment, call 405-739-1330.
If you believe someone who is required to register as a sex or violent offender is in violation or their registration requirements, call 405-739-1330.
Payment Plans
Must show up to court on the following Monday after missed payment to see the Judge. You may come in on any Monday or Thursday to speak with the Judge about your payment plan.
Permitting
No. Only the trade contractors (electricians, plumbers, heat/air, paving, etc.) are required to be licensed by the City. A general contractor does not have to be licensed.
It's best just to call on us and explain what work is being done. From that information, a determination will be made as to whether or not you need a permit.
Residential permits are generally worked within 4 to 5 days. Commercial permits take approximately 15-20 days, assuming that all necessary information is accompanying the applicant.
Different permits cost different amounts. The cost of building permits is generally based on the square footage of construction. By calling 405-739-1210 or 405-739-1211, a clerk can inform you of the cost based on the information you provide.
Each licensed contractor will call for their separate inspections. The number to call is 405-739-1210 or 405-739-1211. Generally, if the clerks receive a request early in the morning, an inspection can be made the next business day.
Recruitment
No, our department will send you to CLEET.
We have recently updated our physical portion of the hiring process. Click here for details.
Written exam, oral board, MMPI, polygraph, background investigation, and medical physical for the police pension system.
Currently $55,214 with higher pay given to those who are CLEET certified and have at least 3 years experience.
Our patrol division works eight days on and six days off with each shift being ten hours.
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You must complete an application in PDF and email or fax to ______
Search Tips and Tricks
Yes. The website indexes web pages as well as PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, and text documents.
No. By default, the search results will show matches for any word within the phrase. In this example, you would receive results for all web pages and documents that contained either the word alarm or the word permit or both.
In order to search on an exact phrase, enclose your search phrase in quotations. The search results for "alarm permit" will show matches for that exact phrase.
Yes. You can exclude words by using the minus sign (-). In order to find the results of all pages that have alarm in the result but not permit, you would search for alarm -permit.
Senior Center
Yes. The Oklahoma County Senior Nutrition Program offers meals at the Center Monday through Friday. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Reservations are helpful to allow them to know how many meals to prepare. For more information, please call the Oklahoma County Senior nutrition program at 405-949-2709. To reserve your meal for the day, please call 405-732-0302.
Yes. The Oklahoma County Senior Nutrition Program has a program to deliver meals to the home-bound. Please call 405-949-2709 for more information on guidelines and availability for meals.
Yes, the Senior Center has limited dates available for senior events. Please note, the Center is not available for rent during regular business hours. Please call 405-739-1200 for available dates and fees.
The Senior Center follows the Mid-Del school calendar during inclement weather. If Mid-Del Schools are closed, the Center will also be closed. For other updates on closures, follow the Midwest City Senior Center on Facebook.
The Center is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with special events occurring after hours, such as our dances, throughout the week.
Our participants are age 55 or older.
The City of Midwest City is the Senior Center’s employer.
The City of Midwest City has a maintenance department that handles the cleaning and upkeep on the building.
Septic
Pumping your tank depends on 4 major factors.
- Household size: the more people utilize your system, the more often it needs to be pumped
- Total wastewater generated
- Volume of solids in wastewater: Garbage disposal/food waste, along with other solid waste will fill the tank up quicker and take longer to decompose
- Septic tank size: The larger the tank the greater the capacity to handle wastewater
According to the EPA septic systems generally are inspected every 1-3 years and pumped periodically (3-5 years). Aerobic systems need to be inspected and pumped more often than conventional septic systems.
A list of ODEQ approved septic pumpers can be found HERE.
Malfunctioning septic systems may display some of the following indicators
- Sewage seepage and/or discharge
- Bad odors around septic system
- Cleanout overflowing
- Water or sewage from toilets, drains, or sinks are backing up into the home
- Bathtubs, showers, sinks drain very slowly
- Standing water or damp spots around the septic tank or absorption field
- Bright green, spongy lush grass over the drainfield even during dry weather
- Algal blooms in nearby ponds or lakes
- High levels of nitrates or coliform bacteria in water wells
Above are some photos of malfunctioning septic systems.
Properly maintaining your septic system
- Protects the health of you, your family, your neighbors and community. A properly functioning system treats harmful bacteria and viruses found in sewage, preventing these harmful pathogens from putting your family at risk. This treatment prevents contamination of the community's drinking water and local waterways. Contaminated waterways can spread infectious diseases to unknowing swimmers and outdoor enthusiasts.
- Protects the environment. Malfunctioning systems can release bacteria, viruses, and chemicals toxic to local streams, rivers, and lakes. This can result in algae blooms and can kill local fauna and flora.
- Protects your property value. An unusable septic system can lower the property value. It may also result in legal liability. The average lifespan of a septic system is 15-40 years, but can last much longer if properly maintained.
- Saves you money. According to the EPA, replacing a malfunctioning system may cost between $3,000 and $7,000. Paying routine maintenance fees every few years is an excellent way to avoid prematurely replacing an entire septic system.
- Look at your home's "as built" drawing. Also, ODEQ and/or Midwest City Stormwater Quality may have a copy of the septic system installation drawings
- Contact a professional such as a septic system installer, inspector, and/or pumper to locate it
- Contact the previous homeowner
- To locate your septic tank
- Check your yard for risers, lids, or manhole covers
- A metal detector may help detect metal septic tanks, concrete reinforcement in concrete septic tanks, or metal lids & handles
- Locate your cleanout and see which direction the pipe below runs. A plumbing cleanout snake may help
- Carefully use a metal soil probe or metal rod, preferably doing so when the soil is soft
- Use a flushable transmitter and a receiver
- The grass above shallow septic tanks may look dead or unhealthy during hot & dry months
- To locate your lateral lines
- Look for bright green grass lines in your backyard
- Locating the drainfield distribution box or inspection ports may also help
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Utility Customer Service
Yes, each individual location requires its own deposit. You can provide a letter of good credit from another utility company showing you have paid on time each month for the previous 12 month period.
There is a fee of $8.56 per month for each additional poly cart.
Effective 7-15-2021: There is a $2.75 service fee for paying your bill by credit/debit card online. If you have recur payments setup online with your credit card the fee will also apply.
The city offers bulk trash pickup 4 times a year to each resident. To see when your bulk pickup is, please visit Curbside-Bulk-Waste-Collection.
Charges are based on number in household until usage can be determined on the water usage during the months of November, December, January, and February. Since we are unable to meter sewer, we average your winter water consumption. We take the winter months of November through February and average the water usage to apply as the sewer rate every July. This could cause an increase, decrease, or sometimes no change in the sewer rate. The rates stay in effect from July of the current year until July of the next year.
After 5 years of good service or once the account is terminated, any money due will be deducted from the deposit and the remaining balance will be refunded to the customer. However, if your account is ever processed for cutoff a new deposit will be required.
No. If the lock is cut-off prior to city staff removing it a tampering fee of $200 will be applied to the account. Our staff will work to get services restored as soon as possible.
Yes. If the meter reader is unable to obtain a reading due to the meter being covered by snow, ice, high brush, or another object blocking the meter then the bill will be estimated. Estimating is very rare; as the meter is read every month through our automatic meter reading system.