City of Norman OK
Building an Inclusive Community
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City Manager Weekly Report
June 30, 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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8:30 AM
Economic Development Advisory Board
6:30 PM
Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District
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Review resignations, Vacancies, Expired Terms (Members Still Serving), Upcoming Appointments and Reappointments. |
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR HOTTER 'N HELL GOLF TOURNAMENT BENEFITTING UNITED WAY OF NORMAN! SIGN UP!
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REGISTRATION OPEN FOR CITYWIDE GARAGE SALE
The 2023 Annual Citywide Garage Sale in Norman will take place July 21, July 22 and July 23. During the time of the citywide sale, no city garage sale permit is required. Registration for this event is optional and is not required to have a garage sale. The list of participating addresses that have been registered will be available on the City of Norman website (normanok.gov), City Hall (201 W. Gray Street – City Hall) and at the Norman Police Department (201 W. Gray Street – Building B), beginning July 19, after 3 p.m. The list of participating addresses that have been registered will also be available on an interactive map that will be accessible from the City’s website. To register, call 405-366-5396 during traditional business hours; email action.center@normanok.gov; or click here.
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FOURTH FEST - JULY 4, 2023
5 P.M. | REAVES PARK, 2501 Jenkins Avenue
Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate independence on July 4 with an action-packed day filled with family-friendly activities, live music, delicious food, and a grand finale of fireworks at Norman’s Fourth Fest! The free event will take place at Reaves Park, 2501 Jenkins Avenue, beginning at 5 p.m.
From savory delights to delectable desserts – there's something for everyone at this year’s festival, with an array of food trucks and various vendors. Attendees can enjoy the 4th on Fire Challenge at the start of the event, with community leaders battling through two levels of spicy wings and taking part in unique trivia gameplay. The stakes get hotter with every passing round, reaching heights of 2 million Scoville units!
Norman’s Fourth Fest Cornhole Tournament will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the park’s large pavilion. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, this is your chance to showcase your skills and compete with fellow enthusiasts. Friendly competition and unforgettable fun await – register your team now at https://www.normanok.gov/norman-4th-fest-cornhole-tournament-2023 to secure a spot and aim for victory.
Live music artists will entertain the audience with electrifying tunes and good vibrations beginning at 6 p.m. This year’s lineup includes: Vinyl Stripes at 6 p.m., followed by Hook at 8 p.m.
The evening concludes with a mesmerizing fireworks show that will light up the sky beginning at 9:45 p.m. Tune into KGOU 106.3 FM to enjoy the music synced to fireworks, enhancing the spectacle and creating a truly magical experience. The show will also be livestreamed online. View full Parks & Recreation Report here.
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NFD INCIDENT SUMMARY 6/22/23 - 6/28/23
Conditions were favorable for burning 3 out of 7 days.
Fire Related - 1
Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat - no fire - 0
Emergency Medical- 237
Hazardous Condition - 9
Service Call - 27
Good Intent - 54
False Alarm - 32
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster - 0
Special Incident Type - 0
TOTAL 360
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REMINDER: PERSONAL FIREWORKS PROHIBITED IN THE CITY OF NORMAN
As Independence Day approaches, NFD would like to kindly remind residents that personal fireworks discharge is prohibited in City limits and could result in tickets or municipal fines in accordance with Chapter 14 of City Code. Residents are welcome to attend commercial fireworks displays that are permitted through the City and administered by professionals in a safe, controlled setting. Norman’s Fourth Fest – complete with music, food, vendors, and games – will kickoff at 5 p.m. July 4 and concludes at dusk with a grand fireworks display at Reaves Park. The event is free and open for all to attend. Each year, thousands of serious injuries are caused by fireworks, in addition to substantial property loss. The sites and sounds of fireworks can also cause distress in pets and to neighbors with certain medical conditions or disorders. To report the illegal use of fireworks, call non-emergency dispatch at 405.321.1444. Do not dial 911. 911 should only be called if someone is injured, there is imminent danger or there is a fire.
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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 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 Project Update:
Summit Lakes Addition Section 12
Summit Lakes Addition Section 12 is generally located approximately ½ mile south of Alameda Street and ½ mile east of 24th Ave SE. This final plat consists of 69 single family residential lots on 22.1 acres. There are 542 platted lots within the Summit Lakes Development. There are 101 lots remaining to be final platted.
Public improvements consist of sanitary sewer, water line, storm sewer, curb and gutter, paving, and sidewalks. An existing storm water detention pond will be utilized at the south end of the site for the conveyance of storm water and will be privately maintained by the property owner’s association. The utility contractor has installed all public utilities. The paving contractor has installed the curb and gutter and is currently doing fine grading before paving. View the full Public Works Report here.
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UTILITIES REPORT: Lake Thunderbird watershed has received much needed rains and Lake Thunderbird remains full. The current level is 7 inches above the full mark of 1039.00 MSL. The average daily water demand for the week increased to 16.35 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) as compared to the daily water demand of 14.65 MGD for last week and is normal for this time of year.
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COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS WILL HIGHLIGHT LAKES APPRECIATION MONTH IN JULY 2023
City of Norman staff will team up with the Pioneer Library System, Sierra Club and Oklahoma Conservation Commission to share knowledge and awareness about the vitality of lakes as part of “Libraries Love Lakes” Week – a celebration that is part of Lakes Appreciation Month – in July. Activities will include a workshop, clean-up event, guest speakers, and story time opportunities. Learn more here.
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Drive Oklahoma Application |
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation reminds travelers to "Know before you Go" by utilizing the free Drive Oklahoma mobile app! Individuals can also click here
to access traffic advisories, view traffic cameras, or see conditions of road travel across different areas of the state.
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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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