City of Norman OK
Building an Inclusive Community
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City Manager Weekly Report
February 10, 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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3:00 PM
Norman Election Commission
5:30 PM
Historic District Commission Special Meeting
6:15 PM
Bicycle Advisory Committee
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5:30 PM
City Council Conference
6:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
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11:30 AM
Norman Convention & Visitors Bureau
2:30 PM
Regional Transit Authority of Central Oklahoma
5:30 PM
Environmental Control Advisory Board
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4:00 PM
City Council Financial Committee
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Review resignations, Vacancies, Expired Terms (Members Still Serving), Upcoming Appointments and Reappointments. |
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City Employees recognized as outstanding Young Professionals |
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Two City of Norman employees were recognized as young professionals making a difference at their workplace and throughout the community during the Norman NEXT Under 40 Awards presentation at this year’s Norman Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet on February 9! Hats off to Veronica Tracy, Norman Parks and Recreation Department, and Tiffany Vrska, Office of the City Manager, who were honored alongside fellow award winners: Katelyn Andres, Norman Regional Health System; Leslie Avila, JE Dunn Construction; Kyle Butcher, OU; Hailey Couch, Norman Public Schools; Shannon Hanchett (In Memoriam), Okie Bakie Co.; Shawna Herell, Moore-Norman Technology Center; Hunter Foster, OEC Fiber; Taryn Kingery, Pioneer Library System; Sage Mauldin, OU; Halsey Musselman, OU; Alex Ruggiers, Center for Public Management; Kevin Williams, Bridges. Learn more about Norman Next.
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The Department of Finance reports that general purpose sales tax remittance from the Oklahoma Tax Commission for the month of February (reflecting sales during December) was $6,183,087. This is an increase of $3,825 (+0.06%) from February, 2022 levels. Fiscal year 2022-2023 sales tax revenue is now 0.87% above prior-year levels.
The general purpose use tax remittance from the Oklahoma Tax Commission for the month of February (reflecting sales of goods purchased outside of Oklahoma for use within Norman during December) was $1,219,982. This is an increase of $115,569 (+10.46%) from February, 2022 levels. Fiscal year 2022-2023 use tax revenue is now 9.98% above prior-year levels.
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NFD INCIDENT SUMMARY 2/2/23 - 2/8/23
Conditions were favorable for burning 3 out of 7 days.
Fire Related - 8
Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat - no fire - 0
Emergency Medical- 227
Hazardous Condition - 3
Service Call - 33
Good Intent - 66
False Alarm - 12
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster - 0
Special Incident Type - 0
TOTAL 349
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JD McCarty patient visits the Norman Fire Department to sound siren |
From the Office of the Fire Chief: "JD McCarty patient DJ has long had a fascination with fire alarms. We got a call from Sharla in late January, looking for an opportunity for JD to sound a Fire Engine siren right away as he was about to age out. The icy weather tried to get in the way, but Fire Station #9 B Shift was finally able to give him his opportunity on the 2nd before DJ’s last day at JD McCarty on the 3rd . We love working with the wonderful staff at JD McCarty, a hospital for children with disabilities. They are so dedicated to and invested in their patients and we’re always happy to help them make their kiddos feel special!"
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The ceremony for Norman Police Department's 61st Academy Cadet Graduation was held on the afternoon of February 9, 2023, at City Hall. Congratulations and well done to our newest first responders!
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Come dressed up in your favorite green outfit and run an off-road 5k or participate in the 1-mile fun run and bring your pooch to this dog-friendly race! Sign up here. The $30 fee includes a complimentary green beer at the finish line, a medal, a T-shirt, and a timing chip. The $22 fee includes a beer ticket, a T-shirt, and a medal. Our races are always free for you to come and run for fun! Those under 21 years of age will need to register for the fun run and may choose on the day of to run the 5k or 1-mile course. Registration will stay open until the race begins. Register before February 23 to guarantee a shirt and medal. Packet pick up on the day of the race. Call the Department of Parks & Recreation at 405.366.5472 for more information.
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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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Bridge Maintenance Project, FYE 2023
Locations were awarded to Cimarron Construction Company, LLC in the amount of $424,424.00. Work consists of maintenance and repair of deficiencies identified during the City’s biannual bridge inspection program completed in December of 2021 by the City’s appointed bridge safety team at HW Lochner Engineering. Construction began on November 28, 2022. This project consists of general maintenance on ten bridges located in various areas around the City. This week and next week, the contractor will be working on Bridge No. 19348 located on Franklin Road and Bridge No. 12331 located on Brooks Street. View the full Public Works Report here.
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Water Treatment Plant
Lake Thunderbird remains 2.1 feet below the full mark of 1039.00 MSL as shown in lake level graph.
The average daily water demand for the week was slightly higher at 11.49 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) as compared to the daily water demand of 11.47 MGD for last week.
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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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988: The Mental Health Lifeline |
988 was established to improve access to crisis services in a way that meets our country’s growing suicide and mental health-related crisis care needs. 988 will provide easier access to the Lifeline network and related crisis resources, which are distinct from the public safety purposes of 911 (where the focus is on dispatching Emergency Medical Services, fire and police as needed).
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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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