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City of Norman OK
Building an Inclusive Community
City Manager Weekly Report
October 21, 2022
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
MONDAY
October 24
5:30 PM
Norman Regional Hospital Board of Authority

5:30 PM
Human Rights Commission
TUESDAY
October 25
5:00 PM
City Council Special Session

6:30 PM
City Council Meeting

6:30 PM
Pioneer Library System Board of Trustees
WEDNESDAY
October 26
No Meetings
THURSDAY
October 27
4:00 PM
Community Planning & Transportation Committee
FRIDAY
October 28
No Meetings
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Review resignations, Vacancies, Expired Terms (Members Still Serving), Upcoming Appointments and Reappointments.
PARKS & RECREATION
NORMAN FORWARD REAVES PARK
Crews are working to finish the fencing around the new T-ball complex between the fields and along the roads. The remaining trees along the new park road and parking lot are staked and ready to install, while the irrigation lines are being completed this week. The new restroom and concession building and the new bleacher and dugout shades are being built while final concrete work is planned around those features. We are also working on scheduling improvements to the other parts of the baseball and softball fields that were not part of the Norman Forward funding to get those fields and buildings in better shape ahead of the 2023 season, starting next spring. 
FIRE
NFD INCIDENT SUMMARY 10/13/22 - 10/19/22

Fire Related - 8
Overpressure rapture, explosion, overheat - no fire - 1
Emergency Medical - 216
Hazardous Condition - 6
Service Call - 28
Good Intent - 81
False Alarm - 36
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster - 0
Special Incident Type - 0

*Includes 10 overdose calls

TOTAL 376
NOTICE: CLEVELAND COUNTY UNDER BURN BAND
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 11 AND CONTINUES FOR 14 DAYS (OCT 25).
POLICE
Murder - 0
Sexual Assaults - 1
Robbery - 1
Aggravated Assaults - 8
Burglary of Building - 15
Larceny/Theft - 35
Motor/Vehicle Theft - 6
Arson - 0
Kidnapping - 1
Fraud/Forgery - 15
DUI/APC - 4
Public Intoxication - 11
Runaways - 3
Drug Violations - 6
Threats/Harassment - 10
Vandalism - 19
Other - 119

Total Reported Crime - 254
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.

PUBLIC WORKS
STORMWATER PROJECT UPDATE - 24th Avenue Northeast Pipe Replacement Project

The City of Norman Stormwater Division began a pipe replacement project on 24th Ave. NE on 9/21/22. The Stormwater Divison identified 120 feet of 55” corrugated metal pipe under 24th Ave NE just south of Wheaton Drive needing immediate replacement due to its deterioration and possible failure. Original completion time of 10 days will be extended to complete the job in 3 phases allowing 24th Ave NE to remain open for the duration of the project. Phase I should be complete by October 7, 2022 and Phase II will begin Monday October 10, 2022. View full Public Works Report here.
PUBLIC UTILITIES
Water Treatment Plant
Lake Thunderbird dropped over 2 inches this past week. The lake is now 2.6 feet below the full mark of 1039.00 MSL as shown in lake level graph.  The entire state of Oklahoma is experiencing drier climate than experienced in the dust bowl when comparing June 11th through October 5th of this year. This information was provided by Gary McManus of the Oklahoma Climatological Survey. Though the water supplies throughout Oklahoma were full this spring, many of them are beginning to recede at a faster pace than normal. OKC recently requested another release from Canton Lake to help fill Lake Hefner.
 

The average daily water demand for the week was slightly lower at 15.63 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) as compared to the daily water demand of 16.57 MGD for last week.  
DIVERSITY & EQUITY
International Festival coming soon!
The City of Festivals will add another attraction to its lineup this month with the introduction of the City’s first International Festival, a family-friendly event that will intentionally create spaces to learn about various cultures and customs that comprise the tapestry of Norman.
 
“We have a rich community that values building strong ties and relationships, and we are incredibly excited to offer another opportunity to expand upon that,” said Cinthya Allen, Chief Diversity & Equity Officer and event organizer.
 
The event is happening 10/23/22.
OTA's ACCESS Oklahoma: Updates & News
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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