Okla. Stat. tit. 62, § 62-2001: Legislative findings

The Legislature finds that general economic conditions in rural

areas of the State of Oklahoma reflect reduced individual earning

power, relatively lower returns on business investment and the

corresponding effects upon fiscal capacity of political subdivisions

the geographical area of which consists primarily of unincorporated

areas or relatively small municipalities. In order to remove

impediments to economic development in rural areas, in order to

alleviate the sometimes negative effects of lower population

density, population decreases, and increased demand for governmental

services and in order to maintain a desirable quality of life for

residents and other legal entities in rural areas, the Legislature

hereby establishes a procedure pursuant to which public funds may be

used in a flexible manner for the general improvement of living and

working conditions in predominantly rural areas of the State of

Oklahoma for which an identifiable need has been determined.