City of Norman OK
Building an Inclusive Community
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City Manager Weekly Report
June 16, 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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3:30 PM
Floodplain Permit Committee
4:30 PM
Norman Public Library Board
5:30 PM
City Council Study Session
5:30 PM
Greenbelt Commission
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11:30 AM
Norman Convention & Visitors Bureau
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 Community Planning & Transportation Committee
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Review resignations, Vacancies, Expired Terms (Members Still Serving), Upcoming Appointments and Reappointments. |
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JAZZ IN JUNE | JUNE 15-17, 2023 | ANDREWS PARK, 201 W. DAWS
LEARN MORE OR SEE THE LINEUP AT: WWW.JAZZINJUNE.ORG
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BUSINESS & COMMUNITY RELATIONS |
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Norman businesses are gearing up for another sizzlin’ hot Summer Sidewalk Sale for shop goers July 14 through 16. The initiative is part of Weekend of Local, created through Oklahoma’s Independent Shopkeepers Association and coordinated annually with the assistance of VisitNorman, Norman Chamber of Commerce and the City of Norman Business and Community Relations Office.
“Local businesses make our community unique and vibrant; they are the heartbeat of Norman,” said Sara Kaplan, Chief Business and Community Relations Officer of the City of Norman. “We are proud to partner with the business community each year for this special weekend that showcases so many incredible local shops and districts in our city.” Dozens of retail sites will participate in the Summer Sidewalk Sale, to be observed in a traditional sense – outdoors – and indoors as well, Kaplan said. Shop owners interested in participating in the upcoming Summer Sidewalk Sale may sign up at https://www.weekendoflocal.com/signup by June 30. A full list of participating stores will be shared in early July.
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CITYWIDE GARAGE SALE INFORMATION
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 begins 9 a.m. June 20. Participants that contact the Action Center by noon July 14 will be included on the list. For registration, the Action Center will need the address and dates of participation. 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 register online at normanok.gov after June 19.
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JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL - JUNE 19, 2023
6 P.M. | REAVES PARK, 2501 Jenkins Avenue
The citizen-led Juneteenth Festival Committee, in partnership with the City of Norman Parks & Recreation Department, will host a community Juneteenth celebration on Monday, June 19, 2023. Esteemed guests Dr. George Henderson and J.C. Watts will share words, and the talented Jahruba and The Jahmystics will perform. Vendors, food trucks and games will be available and a domino tournament will take place. Fireworks are set to start at 9:30 p.m. To learn more, visit http://www.normanjuneteenth.com or call 405.366.5472.
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NFD INCIDENT SUMMARY 6/8/23 - 6/14/23
Conditions were favorable for burning 5 out of 7 days.
Fire Related - 3
Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat - no fire - 0
Emergency Medical- 208
Hazardous Condition - 6
Service Call - 31
Good Intent - 48
False Alarm - 19
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster - 0
Special Incident Type - 0
TOTAL 315
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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:
Pine Creek Addition, A Planned Unit Development
Pine Creek Addition is generally located 0.25 miles east of Porter Avenue on the north side of East Tecumseh Road. The development contains 79.4 acres and will have 96 single family residential lots with 49.8 acres of open space. This property also has Water Quality Protection Zone (WQPZ) and floodplain within the open space area. There will be no structures located within the floodplain or WQPZ.
Public improvements consist of sanitary sewer, water line, storm sewer, paving, and sidewalks. A large privately maintained detention facility has been constructed for the conveyance of storm water runoff. All public utilities have been installed. The interior streets have been paved and the contractor will be installing the concrete valley gutters at the intersections when the subgrade dries out. See full Public Works Report here.
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UTILITIES REPORT: Lake Thunderbird watershed continues to receive much needed rains and Lake Thunderbird is full. The current level is 8 inches above the full mark of 1039.00 MSL and US Army Corps of Engineers required release as shown in lake level chart but then stopped allowing a slight excess for water supply. The average daily water demand for the week was slightly higher at 14.64 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) as compared to the daily water demand of 14.32 MGD for last week and is normal for this time of year.
The June 13th Water Proposition was approved by Norman voters this week, which will provide funding for: Waterline Replacement, Lead & Copper Line Mandates, Groundwater Disinfection and general Water Service Operations. New rates will go into effect September 1, 2023. Learn more at: Normanok.gov/WaterIsLife.
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NORMAN CELEBRATES POLLINATOR WEEK: JUNE 19-25, 2023
The Division of Environmental Resilience & Sustainability (DoERS) has several community events planned to celebrate Pollinator Week, set to be observed nationwide June 19-25. Each event is free and open for all to attend. They include a community bee walk, moth hike and more. Details can be found at normanok.gov. Questions can be directed to 405.366.5443.
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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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