City of Norman OK
Building an Inclusive Community
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City Manager Weekly Report
June 9, 2023
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This City Manager's Report is sent each week 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, to include, but not limited to:
- Project kick-offs and completions
- Initiatives that may affect service valued by our residents
- Construction updates
- Updates on inter-governmental relations, and
- Special Recognitions for outstanding achievements
Frequent normanok.gov/news to see all City press releases, traffic advisories, and more.
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MEETING CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE |
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VOTE REMINDER: There is Water Rate Proposition on the ballot on 6/13/23. LEARN MORE.
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1:00 PM
ADA Citizens Advisory Committee
6:00 PM
Animal Welfare Oversight Committee
6:15 PM
Bicycle Advisory Committee
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2:00 PM
City Council Special Meeting - FYE 2024 Budget Adoption
5:00 PM
City Council Special Meeting
6:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
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Review resignations, Vacancies, Expired Terms (Members Still Serving), Upcoming Appointments and Reappointments. |
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2023 ACADEMY NEARLY FULL! APPLY TODAY! |
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Community members are welcome to apply for the 2023 Citizen’s Academy program, coordinated through the Office of Communications. The free program is open to individual 19 or older that reside in Norman, are employed in Norman, or own a business in Norman. It is designed to familiarize participants with the roles, services and operations that comprise local government. Applications will be open through July 3 or until filled. Sessions are slated to take place Monday evenings beginning July 24 for 13 consecutive weeks.
Learn more or access an online application form here. Questions may be directed to publicaffairs@normanok.gov.
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CITYWIDE GARAGE SALE INFORMATION
The 2023 Annual Citywide Garage Sale in Norman will take place July 21, July 22 and July 23. During the time of the citywide sale, no city garage sale permit is required. Registration begins 9 a.m. June 20. Participants that contact the Action Center by noon July 14 will be included on the list. For registration, the Action Center will need the address and dates of participation. Registration for this event is optional and is not required to have a garage sale. The list of participating addresses that have been registered will be available on the City of Norman website (normanok.gov), City Hall (201 W. Gray Street – City Hall) and at the Norman Police Department (201 W. Gray Street – Building B), beginning July 19, after 3 p.m. The list of participating addresses that have been registered will also be available on an interactive map that will be accessible from the City’s website. To register, call 405-366-5396 during traditional business hours; email action.center@normanok.gov; or register online at normanok.gov after June 19.
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Join Parks & Recreation at this fun, family-friendly fishing derby on June 10 from 8 AM to 11 AM at Griffin Park Pond (1001 E. Robinson Street). Fishing, coffee, and sno cones will be in abundance! Each participant is allowed up to two catfish and three bluegills. All children must be supervised by a legal guardian. Participants should bring their own bait. No license required. Call 405.366.5472 for more information. |
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NFD INCIDENT SUMMARY 6/1/23 - 6/7/23
Conditions were favorable for burning 6 out of 7 days.
Fire Related - 3
Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat - no fire - 0
Emergency Medical- 204
Hazardous Condition - 6
Service Call - 29
Good Intent - 51
False Alarm - 12
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster - 0
Special Incident Type - 0
TOTAL 305
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The Norman Police Department strives to passionately serve the community through education, innovation, enforcement and excellence. NPD has been serving the residents of Norman since 1919. NPD is responsible for protecting and responding to calls that span the city's 197 square miles which include a mixture of dense urban and growing rural areas.
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PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
The mission of the Department of Planning and Community Development is to develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive urban planning process, emphasizing continuing interdepartmental cooperation and assistance in the preparation of plans and programs. And, to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Norman through enforcement of City Codes.
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Development Project Update:
Siena Springs Addition Section 2, a Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Sienna Springs Addition Section 2 is generally located ¼ mile west of 36th Avenue SE and ¼ mile north of East Lindsey Street. This final plat consists of 35.3 acres with 81 single family residential lots. There are no lots left to be final platted in this development. Public improvements consist of sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water line, curb and gutter, paving, and sidewalks. An existing privately maintained detention facility will be utilized for stormwater runoff. The utility contractor is currently installing the water mains.
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UTILITIES REPORT:Lake Thunderbird watershed continues to receive much needed rains and Lake Thunderbird is full. The current level is 8 inches above the full mark of 1039.00 MSL and US Army Corps of Engineers required release as shown in lake level chart but then stopped allowing a slight excess for water supply. The average daily water demand for the week was slightly lower at 14.28 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) as compared to the daily water demand of 14.78 MGD for last week and is normal for this time of year.
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WATER IS LIFE
Informational Campaign
This week, Nikki Howell of Blu Fine Wine & Food in Norman shares with Normanites the importance of water in food preparation and procedures. She reminds voters to cast a ballot on June 13, 2023. Organizations and businesses from various sectors of the community have taken part in a video series to underline the importance of quality water and infrastructure in Norman. Check out the vitality of water in food & hospitality here.
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Drive Oklahoma Application |
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation reminds travelers to "Know before you Go" by utilizing the free Drive Oklahoma mobile app! Individuals can also click here
to access traffic advisories, view traffic cameras, or see conditions of road travel across different areas of the state.
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"Working together to deliver exceptional service" |
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201 W Gray,
Norman, OK 73069
(405) 366-5402
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