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The city of Tulsa has completely revamped its project list to be submitted to the U.S. Conference of Mayors for funding consideration in President-elect Barack Obama's economic-stimulus package.

It now totals $923 million and contains 33 projects, most of which were not on the original version in December.

Mayoral Chief of Staff Amy Polonchek said Tuesday that some of the projects are specific to the city and others are more regional.

"I wouldn't call it a wish list," she said. "Everything has the need documented and economic impact documented."

The largest project is the $172 million deepening of the McClellan-Kerr navigational channel from 9 to 12 feet for the Port of Catoosa.

Other items on the list are $60 million to extend the Gilcrease West Expressway, $80 million to build a Gilcrease West Arkansas River bridge, $30 million to expand and renovate OSU Medical Center, and $70 million to enhance the city's public safety technology.

Also requested is $200 million for city street work, $75 million for Arkansas River dams and improvements and $17.5 million for a regional collection center and recycling program.

Based on the guidelines set by the incoming Obama administration, all projects submitted for consideration have to be "shovel ready" and be completed within a two-year period. When that clock begins