City of Norman OK
Building an Inclusive Community
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City Manager Weekly Report
May 12, 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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VOTE REMINDER: There is Water Rate Proposition on the ballot on 6/13/23. LEARN MORE.
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3:30 pm
Floodplain Permit Committee
6:00 PM
Animal Welfare Oversight Committee
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1:30 PM
Development Oversight Committee for TIF District #2
5:30 PM
City Council Special Session
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11:30 AM
Norman Convention & Visitors Bureau Meeting
2:30 PM
Regional Transit Authority of Central Oklahoma
5:30 PM
Environmental Control Advisory Board
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4:00 PM
City Council Finance Committee
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Review resignations, Vacancies, Expired Terms (Members Still Serving), Upcoming Appointments and Reappointments. |
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NEW EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION TOOL NOW AVAILABLE |
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Residents and visitors can now receive emergency-related alerts pertaining to major public events by texting NORMANEVENTS to 226787. This new feature is part of the Alert Norman Emergency Notification System powered by RAVE Smart 911 and comes just in time for April 29, a day when multiple large outdoor gatherings will be taking place simultaneously throughout the city.
“AlertNorman is a free service in which individuals can receive emergency notifications by text message, email or voice message,” said Police Chief Kevin Foster. “With this new feature specific to events, we can send alerts in real-time pertaining to emergencies, public safety, and other circumstances that may impact events. This is invaluable from a safety standpoint, particularly as we make our way through storm season.” READ MORE.
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SAVE THE DATE! The City of Norman 2023 Citywide Garage Sale will be held July 14-16, 2023, and registration for this event will open in June. By registering, the address of participating parties and corresponding sale days will be made available through a list for shoppers at the City of Norman website and physically at certain City facilities. Instruction for registration will be communicated to the public in weeks to come. Frequent normanok.gov for updates or sign up for notifications at normanok.gov/norman-news.
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FIRST-EVER MOM PROM IN THE BOOKS!
Parks & Recreation coordinated a wonderful day of dancing and fun for moms and their loved ones at the NOUN Hotel on May 6. The fun doubled as an early Mother's Day celebration and attendees enjoyed music, treats, goodies and plenty of photo opportunities! The first two dances were family-friendly, where moms could bring their kids or entire families; the third event was for 21+ and was perfect for couples, friends, and adult family members. Special thanks to everyone who came out to the extra special occasion!
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NFD INCIDENT SUMMARY 5/4/23 - 5/10/23
Conditions were favorable for burning 3 out of 7 days.
Fire Related - 7
Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat - no fire - 0
Emergency Medical- 235
Hazardous Condition - 9
Service Call - 34
Good Intent - 70
False Alarm - 16
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster - 0
Special Incident Type - 0
TOTAL 371
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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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PUBLIC WORKS WEEKS OBSERVATIONS & CELEBRATIONS IN MAY
A proclamation of acknowledgement from Mayor Larry Heikkila recognizing Public Works weeks during May was received by Public Works staff at the May 9th City Council meeting. Additionally, staff was honored by the American Public Works Association (APWA) for another successful accreditation process. Locally, Public Works Week in Norman will begin May 15 and community members will have the chance to take part in a coloring contest, City of Norman trivia, selfie fun and more! Check out planned events here.
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UTILITIES REPORT: Lake Thunderbird watershed continues to receive much needed rains to fill Lake Thunderbird. The current level is 0.3 feet below the full mark of 1039.00 MSL as shown in lake level chart. The average daily water demand for the week was slightly higher at 14.27 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) as compared to the daily water demand of 13.12 MGD for last week and is normal for this time of year.
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WATER IS LIFE
Informational Campaign
This week, neighbors at Middle Earth Child Development Center share reasons why Water is Life and encourage voters to cast a ballot in the June 13th Water Rate Proposition. Organizations and businesses from various sectors of the community have taken part in a video series to underline the importance of quality water and infrastructure. Check out the vitality of water in child care here.
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988: The Mental Health Lifeline |
988 was established to improve access to crisis services in a way that meets our country’s growing suicide and mental health-related crisis care needs. 988 will provide easier access to the Lifeline network and related crisis resources, which are distinct from the public safety purposes of 911 (where the focus is on dispatching Emergency Medical Services, fire and police as needed).
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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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