City of Norman OK
Building an Inclusive Community
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City Manager Weekly Report
September 16, 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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MEETING CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE |
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4:30 PM
Norman Public Library Board
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1:30 PM
Development Oversight Committee for TIF #2
5:30 PM
City Council Study Session
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11:30 AM
Convention & Visitor's Bureau
5:30 PM
Environmental Control Advisory Board
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4:00 p.m.
Community Planning & Transportation Committee
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Review resignations, Vacancies, Expired Terms (Members Still Serving), Upcoming Appointments and Reappointments. |
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The Fall 2022 Residential Clean-Up in the City of Norman will take place each Saturday in October, beginning with October 8, and on November 5.
Items should be placed at the curb no later than 7 a.m. on respective collection days and no earlier than one week before the day of collection. Solid Waste Collection is not able to accept yard waste of any kind, remodeling or demolition debris such as broken concrete, bricks, lumber, sheetrock, shingles, junk cars, or any hazardous waste such as tires, batteries, paints, etc. Polycarts, wagons, wheelbarrows, etc., are not to be used as containers for clean up items. Any items containing Freon must have the Freon properly captured by a certified technician. Only with the proper tag identifying that the Freon has been removed, will the items be accepted. Containers will also be set up at certain locations for rural customers. Learn more and see all details regarding the Residential Clean-Up by clicking here.
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E-WASTE RECYCLING EVENT
Protect yourself and your family from identity theft and financial fraud while helping to save the Earth! Bring your old electronics to the southwest entrance of Reaves Park (2501 Jenkins Ave) on September 17, 2022, from 9 a.m. to noon. View a list of acceptable items at normanok.gov.
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NFD INCIDENT SUMMARY 9/8/22 - 9/14/22
Fire Related - 9
Overpressure rapture, explosion, overheat - no fire - 0
Emergency Medical - 210
Hazardous Condition - 6
Service Call - 21
Good Intent - 73
False Alarm - 18
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster - 0
Special Incident Type - 0
*Includes 11 overdose calls
TOTAL 337
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IT'S ALMOST SPOOKY SEASON! Run, jump or crawl your way from zombies in an off-road 5K in the woods of Ruby Grant Park or frolic in the family friendly 1-mile fun run. After the race, enjoy snacks, fun and dancing under the stars! All Zombie Run events will take place at Ruby Grant Park on October 29 beginning at 7 p.m. Be signed up by October 19 for an exclusive T-shirt! Learn more and register by clicking here.
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Murder - 0
Sexual Assaults - 6
Robbery - 0
Aggravated Assaults - 2
Burglary of Building - 7
Larceny/Theft - 54
Motor/Vehicle Theft - 8
Arson - 1
Kidnapping - 0
Fraud/Forgery - 8
DUI/APC - 8
Public Intoxication - 14
Runaways - 5
Drug Violations - 14
Threats/Harassment - 10
Vandalism - 17
Other - 129
Total Reported Crime - 285
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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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Development Update: Cedar Lane Section III
Cedar Lane Section III is generally located on the south side of Cedar Lane Road approximately ¼ mile west of 12th Ave SE. The preliminary plat consists of 637 single family residential lots, 31 large single family residential lots, 1 commercial lot, and 4.4 acres of park land. Sections I and II have been completed which consisted of 276 single family residential lots and the park land being deeded to the City. Section III consists of 131 single family residential lots on 41.1 acres. Public improvements consist of sanitary sewer, water line, storm sewer, paving, and sidewalks. Storm water runoff will be collected in 2 existing detention ponds that were constructed with Sections I and II as well as a new detention pond constructed with Section III. View the full Public Works Report here.
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Water Treatment Plant, Water Usage
Lake Thunderbird dropped 2.4 inches over the past week. The lake is 1.6 feet below the full mark of 1039.00 MSL.
The average daily water demand for the week was slightly higher at 18.77 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) as compared to the daily water demand of 17.04 MGD for last week.
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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.
In September 2022, a brief in support of opposition by the City of Norman to the application of OTA for validation of Oklahoma Turnpike System Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2022, was filed and can be viewed 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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