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May foot-high, 150-foot-long water slide from the old McClure
Park pool, two pool tables, three Fender guitars (one bass), a
17 baby grand piano and various gold jewelry items will be
among the many items up for bids at the next City of Tulsa
Surplus Property Auction. The auction will be held Saturday,
May 19, at the City of Tulsa surplus property facility, 108 N.
2018 Trenton Ave., beginning at 9:30 a.m. Potential bidders may
preview the merchandise on Friday, May 18, from 9:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. The City surplus property facility also will open
at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, for viewing merchandise
Page before the sale begins. (The water slide is still at McClure
Park, 7440 E. 7th St., for those who would like to look at it be-
fore the auction.) Photos of the merchandise and a complete
0002 list of the inventory items can be viewed online by visiting:
http://chuppsauction.com/auction/city-tulsa-may-19/
Clip The successful bidder for the water slide will need to re-
move the slide from its current location at McClure Park by
resized May 25. (McClure Park’s new pool is set to open on June 3.)
Everything above the slab will be sold with the slide, in-
30% cluding the hand railing, steps and pvc piping running ver-
tically to the platform. Anyone with questions about the
water slide for sale may call Tulsa Parks Building and Op-
erations Manager Mike Battenfield at (918) 519-8718.
As in previous auctions, there will be many surplus ve-
hicles, lawn and mowing equipment, tools, building mate-
rials, electronics, furniture and office equipment for sale. All
sales are “as is.” It is the bidder's responsibility to assess
condition of merchandise. Three auctioneers may be selling
simultaneously, so bidders wanting to bid on multiple items
should bring a partner/proxy. No one under age 16 may be
admitted at the City surplus property facility.
Cash, Mastercards and Visa cards are accepted.
Checks can be accepted only if accompanied by a letter of
guaranty from the financial institution on which the check
is drawn. Payment is required in full within one hour
after the auction ends. Sales are subject to applicable local
and state taxes unless a sales tax permit is provided with
proof of regular engagement in the re-sale business for
items purchased. An Oklahoma Tax Commission auditor
may be present.

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Thursdays at Keys of the Kingdom Outreach Ministries,
2432 E. Apache Street, Tulsa, Okla. The group is led by
Pastors Douglas and Chole Allen. The sessions are free
and dinner is served. For more information or to join the
group call: 918-284-4899.

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Agency has added Freddie Mac to its line of Homebuyer
Downpayment Assistance products. Using Freddie Mac
HFA Home Possible, eligible buyers may receive $1,500 or
$2,500 to be used for closing costs,  depending on income.
They will also receive 3.5 percent of OHFA Homebuyer
Downpayment Assistance toward the total loan amount.
Neither has to be repaid.
“For many Oklahomans, the primary barrier to pur-
chasing a home is the lack of upfront funds to pay for clos-
ing costs or make a downpayment,” said Deborah Jenkins,
OHFA executive director. “This partnership will make a
huge difference for buyers who need an additional push.”
Potential homebuyers must first qualify with one of
OHFA’s mortgage lenders who will determine loan qualifi-
cation. Buyers may purchase in any of Oklahoma’s 77 coun-
ties. Homes must be used as the buyer’s primary residence.
First time, current and previous homebuyers are eligible.
For a listing of lenders, detailed purchase and income
limits, visit www.ohfadownpayment.org.
The 2015 Oklahoma Housing Needs Assessment found
that 20 percent of homeowners spend more than 40 percent
of disposable income on housing expenses. The OHFA
Homebuyer Downpayment  Assistance Program helps ease
that burden for income qualifying homebuyers. OHFA of-
fers a variety of housing programs ranging from downpay-
ment assistance for home ownership to housing
development and rental assistance. For more information
about OHFA and its programs and services, visit
www.ohfa.org.

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