City of Norman OK
Building an Inclusive Community
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City Manager Weekly Report
August 18, 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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ELECTION REMINDER: There will be a Special Election concerning the franchise of Oklahoma Natural Gas in Norman on September 12, 2023. The deadline to register to vote is August 18, 2023. |
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3:30 PM
Floodplain Permit Committee
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5:30 PM
City Council Special Meeting
6:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
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4:30 PM
Board of Adjustment
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4:00 PM
City Council Community Planning & Transportation Committee
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Click here to review resignations, Vacancies, Upcoming Appointments and Reappointments.
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"TOGETHER WE CAN" MICRO-SERIES TO BEGIN AUG. 19 |
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The Norman Neighbors Project, in conjunction with the City of Norman and the Neighborhood Alliance of Central Oklahoma (NACOK), will host the first of several micro-series workshops from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 19 in the Redbud Room at Norman Public Library Central Library (103 W. Acres Street).
“Coordinators will be discussing the how’s and why’s involved with organizing a ‘Voluntary Neighborhood Association,’” said Lisa Krieg, CDBG Grants Manager and NACOK staff liaison. “These types of organizations can be used to monitor issues that affect the neighborhood and set up effective lines of communication to build connections within the neighborhood.”
No registration is necessary to attend this free event. Food will be provided.
NACOK, a contractor of the City of Norman, strives to help create safe, healthy and attractive neighborhoods for all. Learn more at nacok.org.
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LABOR DAY GOLF SCRAMBLE
It's time to get your team together for the Labor Day Scramble! Join in on the fun September 4th for a day of golfing and fun at the Westwood Park Golf Course! Green Fee, Cart, & Entry - $65; Green Fee & Entry (Walking) - $50. Tee Times starting 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Call 405.292.9700 to learn more.
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NFD INCIDENT SUMMARY 8/10/23 - 8/16/23
Conditions were favorable for burning 1 out of 7 days.
Fire Related - 5
Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat - no fire - 2
Emergency Medical- 244
Hazardous Condition - 8
Service Call - 26
Good Intent - 71
False Alarm - 26
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster - 0
Special Incident Type - 0
TOTAL 382
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COMMUNITY "TOUCH A TRUCK" EVENT HELD IN DOWNTOWN NORMAN
The Norman Fire Department joined other area agencies and first responders in attending the Back to School Art Week this past week at The Well. They participated in a "Touch a Truck" event that provided school-aged children an opportunity to learn more about fire safety and overdose prevention.
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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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NORMAN ON-DEMAND PUBLIC TRANSIT OPTION LAUNCHES MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2023
The City of Norman is proud to announce the launch of Norman On-Demand launch of Norman On-Demand, a new app-based public transit pilot program designed to fill transportation access gaps in core Norman. Service starts on Aug. 21, and riders can get their first six trips for free. Norman On-Demand will expand access to safe, affordable public transportation through technology, particularly during evening hours and on Sundays (when other public transit options are limited). The Norman On-Demand app will power the University of Oklahoma’s SafeRide program, a program designed to provide safe and free late-night transportation to OU students, with an upgraded user experience that includes real-time updates, efficient routing and enhanced reliability.
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UTILITIES REPORT: Lake Thunderbird current level is 1039.72, which is 9 inches above the full mark of 1039.00 MSL. United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has stopped releasing water from the dam so the lake will remain full to finish out the federal fiscal year ending September 30. The average daily water demand for the week slightly decreased to 19.66 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) as compared to the daily water demand of 20.03 MGD for last week and is normal for this hot time of year.
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988 MENTAL HEALTH LIFELINE |
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988 is a direct, three-digit lifeline that connects individuals with trained behavioral health professionals that can get all Oklahomans the help they need. Learn more 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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