City of Norman OK
Building an Inclusive Community
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City Manager Weekly Report
November 10, 2022
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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 |
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12:30 PM
Norman Housing Authority Board
6:15 PM
Bicycle Advisory Committee
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12:00 PM
Norman Transit Service Changes Public Meeting (Virtual)
1:30 PM
Development Oversight Committee, TIF #2
5:30 PM
City Council Study Session
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11:30 AM
Convention & Visitor's Bureau
2:30 PM
Norman Transit Service Changes Public Meeting
5:30 PM
Environmental Control Advisory Board
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4:00 PM
Finance Committee
6:30 PM
Norman Transit Service Changes Public Meeting
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Review resignations, Vacancies, Expired Terms (Members Still Serving), Upcoming Appointments and Reappointments. |
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VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE, PARADE & CEREMONY |
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City of Norman Administrative Offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day on 11/11/22. Trash service will be unaffected.
The community’s annual parade and ceremony will take place 11/13/22. The parade will leave from the OU Stephenson Research Technology Center, 101 David L. Boren Boulevard, at 2 p.m. and finish at Reaves Park, 2501 Jenkins Avenue. The ceremony at Reaves Park will begin at 3 p.m. and feature words from U.S. Marine Major Andrew Manaois centered around “Honoring our Past into the Future” – this year’s theme.
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FOAM COLLECTION EVENT HAPPENING NOVEMBER 12, 2022 |
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The City of Norman has partnered with the University Lutheran Church & Student Center to host its quarterly polystyrene foam (more commonly known as “Styrofoam”) collection event on November 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 3803 Chautauqua Avenue. These events are made possible by a $23,000 grant received in 2019 from the Foodservice Packaging Institute’s Foam Recycling Coalition that was used to purchase a densifying unit, which is housed at the City’s Transfer Station. No. 6 foam will be accepted but must be “very clean,” meaning all food waste and oils should be thoroughly cleaned from the foam. Acceptable items include molded foam packaging (not peanuts) and food service pieces like clamshells, egg cartons, and cups. Residents are encouraged to bag the foam for drop-off. Additional questions can be directed to 405.292.9731. |
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TREE GIVEAWAY ON 11/18/2022! |
The City of Norman Parks & Recreation Department and community partners will give away 300 trees to residents of Norman on November 18, 2022. As part of the Right Tree -- Right Place Educational Campaign, this event will help promote responsible planting of trees in the landscape. Residents should avoid planting in problem areas – too close to buildings, streets or sidewalks, or closer than 20 feet from a power line. Trees planted in the right place can increase property value, lower summertime electricity bills, and minimize washouts or standing water during rainstorms. The City Forester will be on site to answer any tree questions and offer advice on species and planting location options. Click here for event details.
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NFD INCIDENT SUMMARY 11/3 - 11/9/22
Conditions were favorable for burning 3 out of 7 days this week.
Fire Related - 5
Overpressure rapture, explosion, overheat - no fire - 0
Emergency Medical* - 195
Hazardous Condition - 1
Service Call - 25
Good Intent - 77
False Alarm - 20
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster - 0
Special Incident Type - 0
*Includes 14 overdose calls
TOTAL 323
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Murder - 0
Sexual Assaults - 1
Robbery - 0
Aggravated Assaults - 4
Burglary of Building - 1
Larceny/Theft - 40
Motor/Vehicle Theft - 6
Arson - 0
Kidnapping - 1
Fraud/Forgery - 16
DUI/APC - 11
Public Intoxication - 13
Runaways - 1
Drug Violations - 11
Threats/Harassment - 7
Vandalism - 4
Other - 101
Total Reported Crime - 227
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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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SIDEWALKS UPDATE - FYE 2023 Sidewalk Projects
Bids were opened in July 2022. One bid was received and the contract was awarded on 9/13/22 to EMC Services in the amount of $475,079.00. The project consists of removal and replacement of existing sidewalks, handicap ramps and curb and gutter at multiple locations in Norman. The contractor started work on 10/18/22. The project will continue through June of 2022. The Contractor is currently working in the NW part of Norman on:
· Bishops Court
· Harrogate Drive
· Danfield Drive
· Pembroke Drive
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Water Treatment Plant
Lake Thunderbird remains at 2.6 feet below the full mark of 1039.00 MSL as shown in lake level graph. The lake is not dropping as severe as it was in October with the recent cooler temperatures and associated rains.
The average daily water demand for the week was slightly lower at 13.3 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) as compared to the daily water demand of 13.4 MGD for last week.
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EPISODE 7: Small Business Saturday |
Listen into the seventh episode of On West Gray, featuring Norman Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Scott Martin and the City of Norman's Chief Business & Community Relations Officer Sara Kaplan, discussing Small Business Saturday! Small Business Saturday will be Saturday, November 26, 2022. This is a day to celebrate and support Small Businesses and all the ways they contribute to the community. Learn more about what's in store by tuning in! |
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OTA's ACCESS Oklahoma: Updates & News |
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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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"Working together to deliver exceptional service" |
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201 W Gray,
Norman, OK 73069
(405) 366-5402
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