City of Norman OK
Building an Inclusive Community
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City Manager Weekly Report
July 21, 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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ELECTION REMINDER: There will be a Special Election concerning the franchise of Oklahoma Natural Gas in Norman on September 12, 2023. The deadline to register to vote is August 18, 2023. |
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3:00 PM
Norman Forward Indoor Aquatic & Multi-Sport Ad Hoc Advisory Group
5:30 PM
Human Rights Commission
5:30 PM
Norman Regional Hospital Board of Authority
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5:00 PM
City Council Conference
6:30 PM
Pioneer Library System Board of Trustees
6:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
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4:30 PM
Board of Adjustment
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4:00 PM
Norman Forward Senior Center Ad Hoc Advisory Group
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Review resignations, Vacancies, Expired Terms (Members Still Serving), Upcoming Appointments and Reappointments. |
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APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2023-24 NORMAN YOUTH COUNCIL PROGRAM |
The City of Norman is seeking high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who are active in their schools and communities and are interested in learning about local government for the 2023-2024 Norman Youth Council Class. Applications are now being accepted through August 7 and can be accessed, along with additional program details, at https://www.normanok.gov/city-norman-youth-council.
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NORMAN TO HOST BEEP BASEBALL WORLD SERIES IN AUGUST 2023
Norman Parks & Recreation has joined forces with VisitNorman and various partner agencies in preparation for the 2023 Beep Baseball World Series, taking place at Gillis Rother Soccer Complex the first week of August! The Beep Baseball World Series is an international tournament that brings together talented athletes who are visually impaired. This unique adaptation of baseball involves the use of a beeping ball and buzzing bases to facilitate gameplay for individuals with visual impairments. It's a remarkable sport that promotes inclusivity, teamwork, and the celebration of diverse abilities! In order to make the event a success, many volunteers are needed. Volunteer roles will include assisting with registration, guiding participants, managing equipment, providing support to the event staff, and creating a positive atmosphere for all attendees. Those interested should be at least 12 years of age and are encouraged to apply by July 25, 2023. Sign up here.
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NORMAN ADOPT-A-PARK PROGRAM |
Celebrate National Parks & Recreation Month by Adopting a Park! Did you know you can help keep our parks and trails beautiful through Norman's Adopt-a-Park/Adopt-a-Trail program? Adopting a park/trail isn't just about work; it's about fun! Your group's time at your adopted park could include a picnic, outdoor games, or even a fishing outing. Best of all, it's an opportunity to get to know one another better and ensure our parks remain clean and safe for all to enjoy! For more information, call 405.366.5472. |
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FINANCE REPORT: The general purpose sales tax remittance from the Oklahoma Tax Commission for July (reflecting sales during May) was $6,122,755. This is an increase of $339,237 (+5.87%) from July 2022 AND fiscal year 2022-2023 levels to date. The general purpose use tax remittance from the Oklahoma Tax Commission for July (reflecting sales of goods purchased outside of Oklahoma for use in Norman during May) was $925,993. This is an increase of $52,358 (+5.99%) from July 2022 AND fiscal year 2022-2023 levels to date.
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NFD INCIDENT SUMMARY 7/13/23 - 7/19/23
Conditions were favorable for burning 4 out of 7 days.
Fire Related - 4
Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat - no fire - 0
Emergency Medical- 226
Hazardous Condition - 4
Service Call - 32
Good Intent - 85
False Alarm - 27
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster - 0
Special Incident Type - 1
TOTAL 379
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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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TRANSPORTATION PROJECT UPDATE:
James Garner Avenue Phase 2 – Acres Street to Flood Avenue
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation conducted a bid opening on October 20, 2022, for the James Garner Avenue Norman Forward Project. The low bidder was Redlands Contracting, LLC of Warr Acres, Oklahoma, with a construction cost of $7,820,000. Approximately $4.8 million of this will be paid from federal grant funds. The remainder is paid for with Norman Forward funding.
ODOT awarded the project on November 7, 2022. This project has a 460-calendar day construction schedule, which will likely result in summer 2024 completion. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is administering the construction of this project, with the assistance of Smith Roberts Baldischwiler.
The project involves the following items:
- Construction of a new roadway extension of James Garner Avenue beginning from just north of Acres Street adjacent to the Norman Municipal Library and extending north of Robinson Street to connect to Flood Avenue.
- New multilane roundabout intersection between the Flood Avenue and the new James Garner extension
- A new vehicular and pedestrian bridge over Robinson Street with aesthetics honoring James Garner as the roadway’s namesake.
- Reconstruction and extension of the Legacy Trail with improved pedestrian lighting.
- Low Impact Development such as plantings and landscaping in the roadway medians and at bridge abutments to filter runoff and help prevent erosion.
- Reconfigured connections between local streets from Johnson Street to Himes Street.
- Decorative roadway lighting and landscaping.
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UTILITIES REPORT: Lake Thunderbird current level is 3.17 feet above the full mark of 1039.00 MSL. United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is releasing water from the dam at a rate of 179 million gallons per day (MGD). Compare this to Norman’s average water usage per day, which is approximately 15 MGD. The average daily water demand for the week increased to 16.35 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) as compared to the daily water demand of 14.62 MGD for last week and is normal for this time of year.
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COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS WILL HIGHLIGHT LAKES APPRECIATION MONTH IN JULY 2023
City of Norman staff will team up with the Pioneer Library System, Sierra Club and Oklahoma Conservation Commission to share knowledge and awareness about the vitality of lakes as part of “Libraries Love Lakes” Week – a celebration that is part of Lakes Appreciation Month – in July. Activities will include a workshop, clean-up event, guest speakers, and story time opportunities. Learn more here.
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Oklahoma State Election Board launches Online Voter Registration |
The new online system allows individuals to complete and submit a Voter Registration Application electronically following a match of data from the applicant’s Oklahoma Driver License or State Identification Card.
“Oklahoma's new Online Voter Registration System allows citizens to securely complete and submit a Voter Registration Application electronically from a desktop or mobile device. Best of all, the system has undergone rigorous testing to ensure it is safe and secure,” Ziriax said. Learn more or access link to register here.
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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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