City of Norman OK
Building an Inclusive Community
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City Manager Weekly Report
October 7, 2022
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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, 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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REMINDER: FIRST DAY OF FALL CLEANUP IS OCT. 8. LEARN MORE.
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MEETING CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE |
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6:15 PM
Bicycle Advisory Committee
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5:30 PM
City Council Special Session
6:30 PM
City Council Meeting
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4:00 PM
Oversight Committee
4:00 PM
Public Safety Oversight Committee
6:30 PM
Planning Commission
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Review resignations, Vacancies, Expired Terms (Members Still Serving), Upcoming Appointments and Reappointments. |
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Join in on the fun at 6 p.m. 10/13/22 at Royal Bavaria, 3401 S. Sooner Road!
- 2.5 lb Ham Shank & Sides Eating Competition: NPD vs NFD vs UTILITIES vs PUBLIC WORKS vs PARKS & RECREATION
Cornhole Tourney, Beer Stein Holding Competition, Karaoke & more! Tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door! Proceeds to United Way of Norman!
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Community Survey findings presented |
ETC Institute reported 417 surveys were completed and helped identify opportunities for the City of Norman to better serve the leisure and recreation needs of the community. According to results, top priorities in recreation amenities included: Trails, steps, pathways; indoor swimming pools; and community gardens. Top priorities in recreation programs included: Adult fitness and wellness programs; community event programs; and nature/environmental education programs. Read more.
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NFD INCIDENT SUMMARY 9/29/22 - 10/5/22
Fire Related - 5
Overpressure rapture, explosion, overheat - no fire - 0
Emergency Medical - 165
Hazardous Condition - 5
Service Call - 18
Good Intent - 79
False Alarm - 13
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster - 0
Special Incident Type - 0
*Includes 5 overdose calls
TOTAL 285
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CONGRATULATIONS!
On 9/30/22, 16 NFD recruits graduated from the Norman Fire Academy. They completed 12 weeks of rigorous physical and academic training. Each graduated with their Firefighter I and Firefighter II certifications. Three recruits received special recognition for best academic, physical and overall performance.
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Murder - 0
Sexual Assaults - 7
Robbery - 0
Aggravated Assaults - 3
Burglary of Building - 12
Larceny/Theft - 37
Motor/Vehicle Theft - 5
Arson - 0
Kidnapping - 1
Fraud/Forgery - 11
DUI/APC - 7
Public Intoxication - 13
Runaways - 4
Drug Violations - 5
Threats/Harassment - 10
Vandalism - 16
Other - 157
Total Reported Crime - 288
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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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STORMWATER PROJECT UPDATE - 24th Avenue Northeast Pipe Replacement Project
The City of Norman Stormwater Division began a pipe replacement project on 24th Ave. NE on 9/21/22. The Stormwater Divison identified 120 feet of 55” corrugated metal pipe under 24th Ave NE just south of Wheaton Drive needing immediate replacement due to its deterioration and possible failure. Original completion time of 10 days will be extended to complete the job in 3 phases allowing 24th Ave NE to remain open for the duration of the project. Phase I should be complete by October 7, 2022 and Phase II will begin Monday October 10, 2022. View full Public Works Report here.
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Water Treatment Plant
Lake Thunderbird dropped another 3 inches over the past week. The lake is now over 2.25 feet below the full mark of 1039.00 MSL.
The average daily water demand for the week was slightly lower at 19.20 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) as compared to the daily water demand of 20.02 MGD for last week.
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Carbon Dioxide Tank Replacement
Due to age and issues with replacement parts to the existing model, the carbon dioxide tank at the City’s Water Treatment Plant (used to adjust the pH of the drinking water) was replaced. Tomco delivered the new tank 10/3/22. Wynn Construction installed the new tank and our current CO2 vendor, Poet, filled it with carbon dioxide.
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International Festival coming soon! |
The City of Festivals will add another attraction to its lineup this month with the introduction of the City’s first International Festival, a family-friendly event that will intentionally create spaces to learn about various cultures and customs that comprise the tapestry of Norman.
“We have a rich community that values building strong ties and relationships, and we are incredibly excited to offer another opportunity to expand upon that,” said Cinthya Allen, Chief Diversity & Equity Officer and event organizer.
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OTA's ACCESS Oklahoma: Updates & News |
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ACCESS Oklahoma stands for Advancing and Connecting Communities and Economies Safely Statewide. This $5 billion, 15-year long-range plan identifies and addresses on-going highway infrastructure needs to improve access to communities across the Oklahoma turnpike network. The plan, led by the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA), was announced in February 2022. Learn more here.
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Graduation held for City of Norman 2022 Citizen's Academy |
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The 2022 City of Norman Citizen's Academy Graduation took place on the evening of October 3, 2022, and honored several participants completing the program: Chase Moore, Trey Gourley, Rachel Wyatt-Swanson, Jane Purcell, Sunny Day, Jason Bligen, David Gandesbery, Kaci Dunn, Mark Emerson, Cody Compton, Alex Linton, Cheryl Arnett, Alice Leuck, Kenny Orr, Mike Moses, Bryan Lynch, Kyle Wilson, Mark Wheatley and Kate Alder. The inaugural 14-week course offered an in-depth look at operations, policies and procedures of local government to show residents just where their tax dollars go! Participants enjoyed facility tours, meetings with department heads, and more. At the event, Mayor Larry Heikkila and Class Instructor Tiffany Martinez Vrska shared words preceding student representative speakers David Gandesbery, Cheryl Arnett and Mark Emerson. Hats off, Class of 2022! |
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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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