CITY
OF MIAMI, OKLAHOMA 
 The
City of Miami is located
in Ottawa County in
the Northeast corner
of Oklahoma situated
at the confluence
of the Neosho and
Spring Rivers. The
city takes its name
from the Miami Indians
and is pronounced "My-am-uh." Route
66 here in Miami has
the last section of
the original Ribbon
Road that is listed
on the Oklahoma Natural
Historic Landmark.
Miami
is approximately
25 minutes from
Joplin, Missouri
and 1 hour from
Tulsa, Oklahoma. The
City of Miami is
recognized as a
vital and innovative
city with the 2000
U.S. Census showing
a population of
13,704. Miami
is the county seat
of Ottawa County,
which has a population
of over 33,000. According
to statistics, the
30-mile population
radius of Miami
is approximately
275,000. If
you are relocating
to the Miami area (click
here) for
additional information.
The
City of Miami was
incorporated in
1891. The
City is considered
a full-service community. Miami's
municipal government
consists of two
divisions: (1)
general government;
and (2) department
of public utilities. In November
2000, the voters
approved the change
in form of government,
which took effect
on January 1, 2001.
Miami is governed
by a City charter
and has a council-manager
form of government. The elected
officials consist
of a directly elected
mayor and one representative
from the four wards
within the community. Each elected
official serves
for a three (3)
year staggered term
with municipal elections
held in April. Miami's
Public Utility Board
consists of four
(4) members with
a representative
from the City council. The
Board Members are
appointed for four
(4) year staggered
terms by the mayor
with the advice
and consent of the
council. The
combined budgets
for both divisions
are approximately
$20 million.
The
City provides a
wide range of public
services to include
fire and police
protection, parks
and recreation,
streets, cemetery,
department of public
utilities, and general
administration. The
City currently employs
approximately 215
full-time and 50
part-time employees. The
utility department
for Miami provides
water, sewer, and
electric service
to its customers.
The
City provides all
stakeholders with
the highest reliable
public services
while providing
those services at
some of the most
affordable costs
in Northeast Oklahoma
and the four-state
area. The
elected and appointed
officials are committed
to providing the
citizens of Miami
with sound fiscal
policy and access
to the public services. Located
on our site is "The
City Speaks Out" page. This
page is used by
City officials and
authorized City
personnel to express
their views and
opinions on issues
and events that
directly affect
the citizens of
Miami.
Our
philosophy is "we
are proud to serve
- call us if you
need us!"
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