City of Norman OK
Building an Inclusive Community
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City Manager Weekly Report
August 25, 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 9/12/23. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is 8/28/23. |
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10 AM
Strong Towns Joint Leadership Meeting
11 AM
Strong Towns Ad Hoc Committee
5:30 PM
Norman Regional Hospital Board of Authority
5:30 PM
Human Rights Commission
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5:30 PM
City Council Study Session
6:30 PM
Pioneer Library System Board of Trustees
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Click here to review resignations, Vacancies, Upcoming Appointments and Reappointments.
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NORMAN CHAMBER HOSTS CITY LEADERSHIP RECEPTION |
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This week, the government and business community came together once more during a special reception for the City of Norman hosted by the Norman Chamber of Commerce. Elected officials and City department heads were able to meet many new members of the Chamber and appreciate the afternoon of collaboration! |
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The August episode of On West Gray features City Manager Darrel Pyle discussing his history in municipal government, strengths & challenges of the community, upcoming facility openings and more. The episode is available for listening here or available for download on all major streaming platforms.
On West Gray was launched in May 2022 and centers on all things local government in the City of Norman. It is written, produced and edited through the Communications Office of the City of Norman and is published monthly.
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PICKLEBALL IS BACK AT 12TH AVE REC CENTER!
Get ready to serve, smash and rally because Pickleball is making a grand comeback at the 12th Ave. Rec Center! Join in on some thrilling matches and unforgettable moments.
SCHEDULE: Tuesday & Thursday Mornings, from 9:30 a.m. to Noon; Wednesday & Friday Nights, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Players of all levels are welcome! Learn more at normanparks.com.
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NFD INCIDENT SUMMARY 8/17/23 - 8/23/23
Conditions were favorable for burning 0 out of 7 days.
Fire Related - 56
Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat - no fire - 2
Emergency Medical- 234
Hazardous Condition - 8
Service Call - 40
Good Intent - 77
False Alarm - 16
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster - 0
Special Incident Type - 0
TOTAL 383
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NFD SETS UP COOLING STATION
As temperatures remain very high, a cooling station was set up again this week by the Norman Fire Department to help those in need. The cooling station was located on West Brooks Street. Firefighters handed out water and set up a canopy for shade, alongside fans for cooling.
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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 & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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The Norman Planning Commission met on August 10, 2023. The Commission exists to review proposed changes to the zoning district map, subdivision plats, locations of public buildings, and conducts studies of land use plans and proposed land use control regulations.
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DEVELOPMENT PROJECT UPDATE: RED CANYON RANCH
Red Canyon Ranch Addition Section 8, a Planned Unit Development, is generally located ¼ mile north of East Tecumseh Road on the west side of 12th Avenue NE. This property consists of 15.0 acres with 50 lots and 4 common areas. There have been 326 single-family residential lots filed of record with Sections 1 through 7.
Public improvements consist of sanitary sewer, water line, storm sewer, paving, and sidewalks. An existing privately maintained detention pond will be utilized for the conveyance of storm water. The utility contractor has installed the public sanitary sewer, water mains, and storm sewer. The paving contractor is currently grading the street subgrade prior to stabilization. View the full Public Works Report here.
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UTILITIES REPORT: Lake Thunderbird current level is 1039.53, which is 6 inches above the full mark of 1039.00 MSL. United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has stopped releasing water from the dam so the lake will remain full to finish out the federal fiscal year ending September 30. The average daily water demand for the week slightly increased to 22.09 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) as compared to the daily water demand of 19.66 MGD for last week and is normal for this hot time of year.
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988 MENTAL HEALTH LIFELINE |
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988 is a direct, three-digit lifeline that connects individuals with trained behavioral health professionals that can get all Oklahomans the help they need. Learn more 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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