City of Norman OK
Building an Inclusive Community
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City Manager Weekly Report
October 27, 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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6:30 PM
Pioneer Library System Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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4:30 PM
City Council Special Session
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8:30 AM
Economic Development Advisory Board
4:00 PM
City Council Business & Community Affairs Committee
5:30 PM
Board of Parks Commission
6:30 PM
Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District
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10 AM
UNP Business Improvement District Advisory Board
3:30 PM
Norman Forward Sales Tax Citizen Financial Oversight Board
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2023 HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT & SAFETY TIPS |
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The recommended timeframe for trick or treat in Norman is 5-8 p.m. on 10/31/23. As Halloween draws closer, the City of Norman and Norman Police Department would like to remind residents to consider the following safety tips during fall festivities, especially those who plan on trick-or-treating or who will be out Halloween night.
For Pedestrians:
- Trick-or-treat in your own neighborhood. Plan a trick-or-treating route in a familiar, well-lit area.
- Ensure trick-or-treaters are accompanied by an adult and walk in groups.
- Make sure children and accompanying adults wear bright, easily visible costumes and clothing and carry a flashlight or some other alternative lighting source.
- Never go into a stranger’s home or accept a ride from someone you don’t know.
- Walk on sidewalks wherever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe and to prevent accidents or injury.
- Always cross the street at a corner or an intersection using traffic signals and crosswalks, and remember to look both ways before entering the roadway.
For Motorists:
- Drive slowly, eliminate distractions and remain attentive in neighborhoods.
- Use EXTREME CAUTION when driving in areas where street lighting is poor or in case of inclement weather.
- Enter and exit driveways carefully as children are quickly moving through these areas.
- Utilize a designated driver if you plan to attend a Halloween party where alcohol will be served.
Norman Parks & Recreation will also host the 2023 Zombie Run, open to all community members, on October 28 at Ruby Grant Park. Learn more or sign up to participate at here. The Norman community will also gather for the Norman Downtown Fall Fest from 6-9 PM on October 27 and information on that event can be found here.
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REMINDER: FALL RESIDENTIAL CLEANUP CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND FOR FRIDAY CUSTOMERS |
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For the Residential Fall Clean-Up, residents may place their items at the curb no earlier than one week before scheduled collection day. 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.
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Last week, community members gathered to celebrate the Half-Way Point of the voter-approved, quality of life Norman Forward initiative! Speakers remarked on successful projects and more projects to be completed in the near future! The next doors to open are at the Adult Wellness and Education Center, 602 N. Findlay Avenue. Attend the Grand Opening on November 13, starting at 10:30 AM!
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FREE STRING BASKET WEAVING CLASS
Join in on a free string basket weaving class at the Little Axe Community Center on November 3, 2023! Whether you're an expert crafter or just starting out, everyone is welcome to this fun, family-friendly event. All materials for the class will be provided so just bring yourself and your friends! To sign up, call 405-292-9770 or email gabby.mcgarrah@normanok.gov. See you there!
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NFD Incident Summary 10/19/23 - 10/25/23
Conditions were favorable for burning 1 out of 7 days.
Fire Related - 3
Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat - no fire - 2
Emergency Medical- 238
Hazardous Condition - 9
Service Call - 34
Good Intent - 75
False Alarm - 16
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster - 0
Special Incident Type - 0
TOTAL 377
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The Norman Police Department strives to passionately serve the community through education, innovation, enforcement and excellence. NPD has been serving the residents of Norman since 1919. NPD is responsible for protecting and responding to calls that span the city's 197 square miles which include a mixture of dense urban and growing rural areas.
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PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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Norman residents have the opportunity to voice their vision for the city’s future through a long-range planning initiative that has recently begun: AIM (Area & Infrastructure Master Plan) Norman.
“Norman is a diverse and creative community,” said City Manager Darrel Pyle. “We encourage all residents to take part in this planning process and are looking forward to creative convenient opportunities to make that possible. As Norman continues to evolve, our goal is to create a blueprint for the future that represents and resonates with the entire community.”
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TRANSPORTATION PROJECT UPDATE
James Garner Avenue Phase 2 Project
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) conducted a bid opening on October 20, 2022, for the James Garner Avenue Norman Forward Project. The low bidder was Redlands Contracting, LLC of Warr Acres, Oklahoma, with a construction cost of $7,820,000. Approximately $4.8 million of this will be paid from federal grant funds. The remainder is paid for with Norman Forward funding.
ODOT awarded the project on November 7, 2022. This project has a 460-calendar day construction schedule, which will likely result in summer 2024 completion. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is administering the construction of this project, with the assistance of Smith Roberts Baldischwiler.
The project involves the following items:
- Construction of a new roadway extension of James Garner Avenue beginning from just north of Acres Street adjacent to the Norman Municipal Library and extending north of Robinson Street to connect to Flood Avenue.
- New multilane roundabout intersection between the Flood Avenue and the new James Garner extension
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A new vehicular and pedestrian bridge over Robinson Street with aesthetics honoring James Garner as the roadway’s namesake.
- Reconstruction and extension of the Legacy Trail with improved pedestrian lighting.
- Low Impact Development such as plantings and landscaping in the roadway medians and at bridge abutments to filter runoff and help prevent erosion.
- Reconfigured connections between local streets from Johnson Street to Himes Street.
- Decorative roadway lighting and landscaping.
As of the last pay application on 10/3/2023, 33% of the total contract amount has been expended. Through 9/30/23, 34% of the contract time had expired. The contractor is currently working on the following construction items this week and next week:
- Continue construction of Legacy Trail south of Robinson Street
- Drill and pour bridge pier shafts
- Begin installation of bridge abutments
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UTILITIES REPORT: Lake Thunderbird current level is 1038.75, which is 3 inches below the full mark of 1039.00 MSL. The average daily water demand for the week decreased to 15.545 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) as compared to last week’s daily water demand of 16.115 MGD. Consumption is normal for this time of year.
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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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