City of Norman OK
Building an Inclusive Community
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City Manager Weekly Report
March 31, 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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REMINDER: Norman's Residential Spring Cleanup begins April 1. SEE DETAILS
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3:30 PM
Floodplain Permit Committee
4:00 PM
Tree Board Meeting
5:30 PM
Historic District Commission
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3:30 PM
Norman FORWARD Sales Tax Financial Oversight Board
5:30 PM
City Council Study Session
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6:00 PM
Community Development Block Grant Policy
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4:00 PM
City Council Business & Community Affairs Committee
5:30 PM
Board of Parks Commissioners
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Review resignations, Vacancies, Expired Terms (Members Still Serving), Upcoming Appointments and Reappointments. |
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April & May Election information for Normanites |
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The Ward 5 City Council runoff election, in addition to the runoff for NPS School Board-Office No. 3, will be 4/4/23. An election concerning the occupancy of hotel rates will be held 5/9/23. Learn more and access helpful links here.
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March 31 - April 2, 2023 at Reaves Park, 2501 Jenkins Avenue |
Held annually since 1977, this living history fair features educational exhibits, arts, crafts, food, games, demonstrations and ongoing entertainment at seven stages. Learn more.
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Join Norman Parks and Rec for the Annual Spring Egg Hunt! Bring the whole family to Andrews Park at 5:30 p.m. on April 7 to enjoy all the spring festivities! Enjoy refreshments from Oh My Gogi Food Truck, yard games, music, snow cones and pictures with the Spring bunny! The highlight of the evening will be the egg hunt, starting promptly at 6:30 p.m. and fun is lined up for every age as well as non-walkers. Call 405.366.5472 to learn more. |
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NFD INCIDENT SUMMARY 3/23/23 - 3/29/23
Conditions were favorable for burning 4 out of 7 days.
Fire Related - 8
Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat - no fire - 0
Emergency Medical- 203
Hazardous Condition - 4
Service Call - 29
Good Intent - 63
False Alarm - 15
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster - 0
Special Incident Type - 0
TOTAL 322
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This week, NPD recognized Sgt. Kent Mosley on his retirement! During the ceremony, Sgt. Mosley was awarded the Police Shield for injuries he sustained while serving the Norman community. Sgt. Mosley is commended for his years of dedicated leadership and service!
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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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UPDATE: FYE 2023 Sidewalk Concrete Projects
Bids were opened for the FYE 2023 Sidewalk Concrete Projects on July 21, 2022. One bid was received and the contract was awarded on September 13, 2022 to EMC Services in the amount of $475,079.00. The project consists of removal and replacement of existing sidewalks, handicap ramps and curb and gutter at multiple locations in Norman. A pre-construction meeting was held on September 26, 2023 and the contractor started work on October 18, 2023. The project will continue to June of 2023. The Contractor is currently working at Lindsey Street. Additional Sidewalks in this area that will be completed in the near future are areas between Imhoff Road and Lindsey Street. View the full Public Works Report here.
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UTILITIES REPORT: Lake Thunderbird has risen to 1 foot below the full mark of 1039.00 MSL as shown in lake level chart. The average daily water demand for the week was slightly lower at 12.01 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) as compared to the daily water demand of 11.45 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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