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March 22, 2019 - In This Issue:
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WORKING TOGETHER
TO DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE
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March 22, 2019 Weekly report to the Mayor and City Council
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MONDAY
March 25 |
TUESDAY
March 26 |
WEDNESDAY
March 27 |
THURSDAY
March 28 |
FRIDAY
March 29 |
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5:30 p.m. NRH Authority
5:30 p.m. SVSC
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3:00 p.m. Norman Election Committee
4:00 p.m.
City Council Special Session
6:30 p.m. City Council Meeting
6:30 p.m. PLS Board
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4:30 p.m.
Board of Adjustment
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11:30 a.m. NCVB
4:00 p.m. CPTC
6:00 p.m. Center City Listening Session
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CITY MANAGER
City Manager's Weekly Report Update
This Weekly Report is sent every Friday and serves as the City Manager's "update" to City Council on items that
are useful for scheduling purposes and/or communicating with
constituents on matters of interest. It also
provides details on special events, and
City-wide accomplishments. Some examples include:
- Project kick-offs and completions
- Initiatives that will affect service valued by our residents
- Construction updates
- Updates on inter-governmental relations, and
- Special Recognitions for outstanding achievements
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Vision for Norman: online open house added
We are approaching the final week before the April 2 election. There are two more open houses and several Ward meetings. Additionally, an online open house has been added and will take place on Friday, March 29 at 3 p.m. on the City's Facebook Page.
The next open house is:
Saturday, March 23
Norman Public Library
East Branch
3051 Alameda Street
3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
A list of events as well as background information for each proposition, interactive maps, meeting posters, a digital brochure and other information can be found on the website at
VisionForNorman.com
. Videos are in the final stages of edits and will be posted throughout the upcoming weeks. The most recent one, titled Vision for Norman: Your Questions Answered, can be viewed on the City's YouTube page at https://youtu.be/qfEtESZbqH0.
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Spring Cleaning Trash Pick up Schedule
It's spring cleaning time in Norman. Below are the trash pick up dates:
- April 6: residential customers with Monday trash service.
- April 13: residential customers with Tuesday trash service.
- April 20: residential customers with Wednesday trash service.
- April 27: for residential customers with Thursday trash service.
- May 4: residential customers with Friday trash service.
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March Street Sweeping Schedule
For the month of March 2019, the Stormwater Division will conduct routine street sweeping activities on all arterial streets from 48th Ave W to 12th Ave E and Indian Hills Rd to Post Oak Rd. Residential curbed streets within the following areas will also be swept this month depending on weather and other work requirements:
- 12th Ave E to 60th Ave E between Alameda Street and Cedar Lane Road
- 60th Ave W to I-35 between Robinson Street and Main Street
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Resignations, Vacancies, Expired Terms (Members Still Serving), Upcoming Appointments and Reappointments See Chart
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FIRE
Incident Summary
(3/14/19-3/20/19)
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14
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Overpressure rupture, explosion
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0
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| Emergency Medical |
195
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Hazardous Condition
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6
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| Service Call |
23
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| Good Intent |
37
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| False Alarm |
22
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Special Incident
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0
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Severe Weather
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0
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| Total |
297 |
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MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
Map and Updates for the City of Norman's Major Infrastructure
Projects
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ARTICLES
News Coverage, Documents and Articles That May Be of Interest to City Council
- "Norman Police Chief Leaving For Top Position In Little Rock" KWTV 3/21/19 see article
- "'City hosts senior center conference" Norman Transcript 3/19/19 see article
- "Funding fears plague CART transition talks" Norman Transcript 3/19/19 see article
- "As the chairs turn" Norman Transcript 3/19/19 see article
- "City clarifies possible confusion over bond language" Norman Transcript 3/19/19 see articleĆ
- "Crocker's columns a load of crock" Norman Transcript 3/11/19 see article
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PARKS
PLANNING
NORMAN FORWARD Westwood Tennis Indoor Facility
Crews have continued to work on the new indoor court facility. The sprinkler system received 50% approval for pressure-tightness; and is now awaiting a final inspection once the system is charged with water, before completion. The HVAC pad was installed, and the new package unit will be installed next week. OG&E is working on installing the new transformer and connecting it to the main power line running through the golf course next week. Once all of that work is done, Hellas Construction (the court surfacing and interior equipment contractor) will be able to install their products for the new 2-court facility. Norman Sign Company is working to produce the logo signage for the building exterior; while Flintco works on the final exterior concrete and site cleanup, as we continue working towards a project completion in mid-April.
NORMAN FORWARD Community Parks
After interviewing three finalists for the Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) work for Ruby Grant, Reaves and Phase III of Griffin Park construction, we are now in negotiations to award that work to two separate firms. ADG (our NORMAN FORWARD Program Coordinator) is preparing contract language to award both the Reaves Park and Phase III of Griffin Park projects to Flintco; while similar paperwork is being prepared to award the CMaR work at Ruby Grant Park to Crossland Construction. Once awarded, those firms will work with the city and our project architects for each park to finalize the construction documents and cost estimates, in preparation for bidding the work this summer and begin construction based on a Guaranteed Maximum Price for each.
Neighborhood Parks
We are working with the Utilities Division to coordinate the drilling of a new water well in Falls-Lakeview Park. This site was selected by Utilities in order to keep it on public property, with good access and the proper sub-surface conditions to get good production in the east part of town. The new well will be topped with a block well house and fenced-off from the rest of the park, it will also include a stub-out connection which the Parks and Recreation department can use in the future, if needed, to supply water for the restroom in the park, whenever the old park well reaches the end of its life.
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PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Type
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Number
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Combined Value
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Average Value
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New single family residence permits
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5
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$1,220,710
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$244,142
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| New duplex permits |
5 |
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1,450,000
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$290,000
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Residential addition or alteration permits
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24
(8 storm shelter)
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$762,164
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Demo permit
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1
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New single family residence applications
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3
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$940,780
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$313,593
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| New duplex applications |
2 |
$150,000 |
$75,000
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Residential addition or alterations applications
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0
(0 storm shelter)
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Bart Conner Drive Channel Repair Project West Main Street Bridge over 10 Mile Flat Creek
On December 6, 1994, a Cleveland County District Court Order required installation by the private property owner of ten 72" corrugated metal pipes (CMPs) and construction of a low water crossing immediately east of the CMPs to relieve the impoundment of water during flooding events caused by a privately constructed roadway at Ten Mile Flat Creek west of 48th Ave NW. The roadway was constructed to allow access to the private properties west of Ten Mile Flat Creek from West Main Street. In August 2007, a major flooding event washed out the CMPs and private roadway at this location, which negatively impacted vehicular access via Main Street to the private properties to the west.
Since the flooding event in 2007, there have been numerous discussions between the City of Norman and the three adjacent property owners regarding the best way to provide access to the properties to the west and how project costs should be shared. On June 27, 2017, City Council approved Contract No. K-1617-138 between the City of Norman and Arbuckle Properties, Inc., BellaRose, LLC, and Steven Rich, the property owners west of Ten Mile Flat Creek, for the funding and construction of the West Main Street drainage structure and single span bridge.
To improve access and stream flow at this location, the City of Norman, Arbuckle Properties, Inc., BellaRose, LLC, and Steven Rich are proposing to construct a new single span bridge structure over Ten Mile Flat Creek. The project will also involve stabilization of the stream banks with sheet piles and rip rap.
The bridge and channel project was designed by two licensed Professional Civil Engineers, Mr. Lester Sieger, P.E., and Mr. David Hendricks, P.E., under the direction of the private property owners. City staff has reviewed and accepted the engineering plans for the project using the same process as is used for all City capital projects.
The bid opening was conducted on August 16, 2018, and four contractors submitted bids. The Engineer's Estimate is $334,484.00. The lowest bid in the amount of $325,000.00, submitted by Construction Unlimited is $9,484.00 (3% percent) below the estimate. On September 25, 2018, Council approved Contract No. K-1819-43 with Construction Unlimited, LLC. Work on the project began in January 2019 with the installation of the temporary construction drive and is expected to be completed by August 2019. During the week of March 11th, 2019, piling has been driven and bridge beams are being prepared for installation.
West Main Street Bridge over 10 Mile Flat Creek Piling Installed and Bridge Beams Staged
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MAJOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
Main Street Bridge over Brookhaven Creek
Construction on the Main Street Bridge over Brookhaven Creek project began on Monday, August 13, 2018. This is a $4.9 million construction project awarded to Silver Star Construction Company of Moore, Oklahoma. This project has an expected completion date of June 2019. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is administering the construction of this project because federal transportation funds are being used. The
project includes replacement of the bridge structure and associated roadway and 2300 feet or stream restoration along Brookhaven Creek
. On Tuesday, August 14, 2018, a severe rain event caused the Main Street Bridge over Brookhaven Creek to collapse.
It was agreed to keep the bridge structure closed to traffic and replace the entire structure at one time to save money and time on the project.
The project involves the following items:
- Stabilize the banks along Brookhaven Creek.
- Construct a new box culvert bridge on Main Street and over Brookhaven Creek
- Concrete pavement on Main Street
- Install an access road along Brookhaven Creek
- Tree plantings
Next week the contractor's activities are as follows:
- Weather permitting, continue installing roadway pavement and sidewalks on West Main Street
- Continue installing turf-reinforcement matting along the west banks of Brookhaven Creek north of West Main Street Bridge
- Continue removing debris and vegetation along the west bank south of West Main Street
State Highway 9 East Bridge over Little River
Construction began on September 10, 2018. This is a $5.3 million dollar construction project awarded to
Haskell Lemon Construction Company of Oklahoma City, and administered by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. The project includes full replacement and widening of the State Highway-9 East Bridge over Little River, from two lanes to four lanes. The project will also reconstruct the east and west approaches to the bridge. The planned sequence of construction is to construct the south half of the bridge while keeping traffic on the north half. Traffic will be shifted to the south half of the bridge once it is completed, while the north half is under construction. The project is expected to be completed in March of 2019.
The project involves the following items:
- Widening the Little River Bridge over State Highway-9 East from two lanes to four lanes
- Reconstructing the pavement on the approaches to the bridge.
Next week the contractor's activities are as follows:
- Complete placement of asphalt base course over treated subgrade
- Continue forming for the bridge abutments on south portions of the bridge.
Crews Placing the Asphalt Base Course on East Highway 9 (Phase 2)
(Looking west on South East Highway 9, March 19, 2019)
James Garner Avenue - Phase I
Construction began on April 9, 2018. This is a $1.8 million dollar construction project awarded to Silver Star Construction Company of Moore, OK. The project includes reconstruction of the Acres Street intersection to improve safety and to meet Railroad Quiet Zone requirements. The project will create the extension of James Garner Avenue between the railroad and the new Central Library.
The project involves the following items:
- Constructing a new roadway and intersection on James Garner Avenue and Acres Street along with a new Legacy Trail
- Installing a new improved drainage system
Next week the contractor's activities are as follows:
- Weather permitting the contractor plans to complete the sidewalk ramps and sidewalk on the north side of Acres Street and east of James Garner Avenue
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FYE 2019 Urban Concrete Streets
The FYE 2019 Urban Concrete Streets portion of the 2016 Street Maintenance Bond Program was awarded to Central Contracting Inc. in the amount of $1,778,400. This work consists of select concrete panel replacement on 17 streets located within 7 urban Norman additions. Work began October 8, 2018.
Construction is underway on Boyd Street between 12th Avenue SE and Shiloh Drive.
FYE 2019 Urban Asphalt Streets
The FYE 2019 Urban Asphalt Streets portion on the 2016 Street Maintenance Bond Program was awarded to Silver Star Construction Inc. in the amount of $1,651,700. This work consists of select asphalt maintenance on 22 streets located within 7 urban Norman additions. Work began on October 8, 2018. Current construction is underway in Ross's Addition at Chautauqua Ave. to Comanche St./Symmes St.
FYE 2017 & 2018 Urban Road Reconstruction
The 2016 Norman Street Maintenance Bond Program includes Urban Roads Reconstruction Projects. The current two street projects are the FYE 2017 Lahoma Street from Gray Street to Nebraska Street and FYE 2018 Lahoma Street from Nebraska Street to Hughbert. These projects were awarded on March 13, 2018. The projects were bid together to allow continuity of construction and better unit costs for construction items. The projects were awarded to A-Tech Paving in the amount of $561,799.25 and $376,872.00 respectively. This work consists of reconstruction to widen the road to 26 feet and install curb and gutter to improve drainage. Existing sidewalks and ramps will be replaced to provide ADA accessibility. Driveways will be replaced within the public street right-of-way, and are designed to accommodate future sidewalks meeting ADA requirements. Construction of Phase 1 began on March 19, 2018, and is substantially complete. Phase 2 is expected to be completed by the end of June 2019.
Next week activities include:
- Continue with grading and sodding bare areas behind the curb at the intersection of Lahoma Avenue and Acres Street.
- Begin installation of drainage structures at Nebraska Street and Lahoma Avenue intersection
- Continue with stabilization of subgrade between Nebraska Street and Iowa Street
- Begin placement of base course of asphalt between Acres Street and Iowa Street
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DEVELOPMENT
Franklin Business Park Addition, Section 3
Franklin Business Park Addition, Section 3 is generally located 1,100 ft. south of Franklin Road on the west side of Flood Avenue (State Highway No. 77). This property consists of29.13 acres with 26 commercial lots.
Public improvements consist of sanitary sewer, water line, storm sewer, curb and gutter, paving, and sidewalks. Stormwater runoff will be conveyed to a new detention pond. The utility contractor has installed the water line, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer. The earthwork contractor is currently excavating the detention pond.
Robinson Village Addition
Robinson Village Addition is located at 501 East Robinson Street (north side of East Robinson Street approximately 300 ft. east of Porter Avenue). This property consists of 1 lot on 4.56 acres. A nursing home facility was constructed in the early 60's on this property and demolished a few years ago. An Assisted Living Center is now planned for the property.
Most of the public improvements are existing; however new interior water mains and fire hydrants will be constructed to serve the facility. Internal private storm sewer will be connected to the public storm sewer system on the north side of East Robinson Street. All new public utilities have been installed and accepted. The building facilities are currently at the roofing and siding stage.
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SIDEWALK PROGRAMS
FYE 2019 Sidewalk Program bid was awarded on July 24th, 2018 by City Council to Central Contracting Services in the amount of $441,750.00 for five projects to be completed throughout the fiscal year 2019.
- The Sidewalk Program for Schools and Arterials is used to construct new sidewalks adjacent to elementary schools that have no sidewalks and along walking routes to the schools. This year's project has three (3) locations. First, the east side of North Berry Road from Iowa Street to Denison Drive in the Cleveland Elementary School District; second, the south side of West Boyd Street from 650 feet east of 24th Ave. S.W. to Nancy Lynn Terrace in the Alcott Middle School district; and third, the south side of West Imhoff Road from Walnut Road to Castlewood Drive serving the McKinley Elementary school and the University of Oklahoma. Construction on Berry Road is scheduled to begin March 25, 2019.
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TRAFFIC
Traffic Calming Program
Staff received no new traffic calming program inquiries this week.
During the week of March 25, 2019, speed feedback trailers will be deployed at the following locations:
- Homeland Avenue, between Vine Street and Westbrooke Terrace (Ward 2)
- Mercedes Drive, between Melrose Drive and Main Street (Ward 2)
- Chautauqua Avenue, between Timberdell Road and Lindsey Street (Wards 4 and 7)
Hamden Avenue Traffic Calming
On Thursday, March 28, 2019, weather permitting, Silver Star Construction Company is scheduled to begin work on the installation of four speed tables along Hamden Avenue. The project will take two days to complete and require different segments of Hamden Avenue to be closed during construction of each of the speed tables. Appropriate traffic control signage will be in place to direct the traveling public.
The project was requested by the residents of the Hawthorne Addition in accordance with the requirements and stipulations of the City's Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program, with 90.8% of eligible residents signing a support petition. The $15,200 construction cost was authorized by Council during the November 13, 2018 meeting.
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UTILITIES
Water Treatment
Lake Thunderbird water level is three inches above the conservation pool; into the flood pool. The Corps of Engineers continue to release water from the flood pool. On Wednesday, March 20th they reduced the release rate to 81 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) from the 200 MGD released the week before. The average daily water demand for the week was 10.1 MGD.
Line
Maintenance
Water Line Maintenance reported one water line break this past week.
Engineering and Administration
A crew from contractor, Layne Western started drilling the first test well for the New Water Well project. The project is to drill new wells and provide necessary water lines to add an additional 2 MGD of supply. This project was in the Strategic Water Supply Plan and approved by the voters in the 2015 water rate adjustment.
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