What’s Next For The Indian Cultural Center?
Oklahoma Indian museum supporters remain hopeful
By SEAN MURPHY, Associated Press
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Supporters of a plan to spend $40 million in state money to help finish construction of a Native American museum in Oklahoma City said Monday they are trying to come up with a new funding plan after the original proposal stalled before a House deadline.
One idea being discussed is a three-year deal for $15 million in next year’s budget, followed by $15 million in Fiscal Year 2016, and $10 million in 2017, said Rep. David Dank, R-Oklahoma City.
“That would be primarily from the Unclaimed Property Fund,” Dank said.
Dank said some members of the GOP-controlled House would prefer funding the project through general appropriations, while others want to tap into the state’s Rainy Day Fund. That constitutional reserve fund currently has a balance of about $530 million, but only a portion of that can be accessed by agreement between the governor and legislative leaders.
“I don’t care where they take it from,” Dank said.