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City of Norman OK
Building an Inclusive Community
City Manager Weekly Report
March 10, 2023
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.
MEETING CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE
REMINDER: Norman's Residential Spring Cleanup begins April 1. SEE DETAILS
MONDAY
March 13
1:00 PM
ADA Citizens Advisory Committee

6:15 PM
Bicycle Advisory
TUESDAY
March 14
5:30 PM
City Council Special Meeting

6:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY
March 15
2:30 PM
Regional Transit Authority of Central Oklahoma
THURSDAY
March 16
4:00 PM
City Council Finance Committee
FRIDAY
March 17
No Meetings
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Review resignations, Vacancies, Expired Terms (Members Still Serving), Upcoming Appointments and Reappointments.
Storm debris collection operations continue
Recovery efforts continue following the tornado of February 26, 2023. Storm debris collection through contractors began on March 6, 2023. In accordance with FEMA standards, Norman residents in affected areas are asked to place any storm-generated debris on the public right-of-way. Debris should be separated appropriately. All details and instruction concerning storm debris collection, as well as an interactive map, can be found through this webpage. View community resources and other important information through a rolling updates webpage here.
PARKS & RECREATION
Norman Parks & Recreation staff joined elected officials and community members on the evening of 3/9/23 at Andrews Park to celebrate the official opening of the city's newest Inclusive Playground! The $350,000 project was made possible through funding of a City-wide ADA compliance project. The playground will include access ramps, elevated walkways, low-hanging monkey bars and a poured rubber surface that accommodates wheelchair movement, among other features that allow for increased accessibility.

Join Parks & Recreation on 5/6/23 at the NOUN Hotel, 542 S. University, for Norman's first-ever Mom Prom!

Moms are welcome to bring whomever they would like to celebrate with -- including children, friends, or a date! There are 3 separate event times: the 2 PM and 4:30 PM dances are open to all ages, and the 7:30 PM event is reserved for moms and guests 21 years or older.

FIRE
NFD INCIDENT SUMMARY 3/2/23 - 3/8/23
Conditions were favorable for burning 3 out of 7 days.
Fire Related - 6
Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat - no fire - 1
Emergency Medical- 217
Hazardous Condition - 3
Service Call - 24
Good Intent - 51
False Alarm - 17
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster - 0
Special Incident Type - 0

TOTAL 319
POLICE
NORMAN ANIMAL WELFARE SPOTLIGHT
This week’s #FridayRescueRoundup features Alvin with NPD Officer Shattuck. Alvin is a male six month old shepherd mix. Alvin came to the shelter as a stray with his two siblings who have been adopted. He loves playing with other dogs and is a very friendly, social older puppy. He has been at the shelter for over 30 days and his adoption fee is waived. All Norman Animal Welfare animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Adoption hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The shelter is closed 1-2 p.m. daily for lunch.

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.

PUBLIC WORKS
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT UPDATE:
Varenna Landing Addition Section 2, a Planned Unit Development

Varenna Landing Addition Section 2, a PUD is generally located on the north side of East Lindsey Street approximately ¼ mile east of 24th Ave SE. This final plat consists of 5.9 acres and 37 single family residential lots. There are no lots left to be final platted in this development. Public improvements consist of sanitary sewer, water line, curb and gutter, paving, and sidewalks. An existing privately maintained detention facility will be utilized for the conveyance of storm water. The paving contractor has finished rough grading and the utility contractor is getting ready to start sanitary sewer installation. 

PUBLIC UTILITIES
Water Treatment Plant
Lake Thunderbird has risen to 1.6 feet below the full mark of 1039.00 MSL as shown in lake level chart and seems to be climbing with the recent rains.

The average daily water demand for the week was slightly higher at 11.98 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) as compared to the daily water demand of 11.72 MGD for last week. 
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
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.
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).
"Working together to deliver exceptional service"
201 W Gray,
Norman, OK 73069
(405) 366-5402
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