City of Norman OK
Building an Inclusive Community
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City Manager Weekly Report
January 6, 2023
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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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REMINDER: There will be a franchise election on 1/10/23 in Norman. LEARN MORE.
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MEETING CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE |
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12:30 PM
Norman Housing Authority
4 PM
Business & Community Affairs Committee
5:30 PM
Social & Voluntary Services Committee
6 PM
Animal Shelter Oversight Committee
6:15 PM
Bicycle Advisory Committee
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5 PM
City Council Conference
6:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
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4 PM
Public Safety Oversight Committee
4 PM
City Council Oversight Committee
6:30 PM
Planning Commission
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Review resignations, Vacancies, Expired Terms (Members Still Serving), Upcoming Appointments and Reappointments. |
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OML's 2023 'If I Were Mayor' Essay Contest open |
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The Mayors Council of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Municipal League invite 8th graders from home, public, and private schools throughout Oklahoma to participate in a statewide essay contest, “If I Were Mayor, I Would ...” to tell others what they would do as Mayor to make their city or town a better place to live.
Entries will be judged based upon originality and appropriateness to the theme: What the writer would try to accomplish as mayor of their city or town and what they would do to make it happen. Essays must display an understanding of the mayor’s position. Spelling, grammar and legibility also will be considered by the judges. Three finalists will be chosen from the contest entries. Winners will receive cash prizes. Deadline submission is 1/31/23. Click here to learn more.
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The City of Norman, in collaboration with the Norman Human Rights Commission, invite community members to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on 1/16/23 by taking part in the 2023 Norman Day of Service.
The 2-part day will consist of a McFarlin Food Pantry Drive at McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church (419 S. University Boulevard) and Park Cleanup events around the community.
Note that City of Norman administrative offices will be closed 1/16/23 to observe the holiday and normal business hours will resume 1/17/23.
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NFD INCIDENT SUMMARY 12/29/22 - 1/4/23
Conditions were favorable for burning 2 out of 7 days.
Fire Related - 11
Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat - no fire - 0
Emergency Medical- 223
Hazardous Condition - 6
Service Call - 40
Good Intent - 69
False Alarm - 23
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster - 0
Special Incident Type - 0
TOTAL 372
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In three weeks, the Norman Police Department will partner with the Norman Fire Department, Cleveland County Sheriff's Office, Norman Public Schools and Sodexo to host the 47th Annual Chili Supper. All are welcome to this fundraiser! The event will be drive-thru only again this year at 111 N. Berry. All meals will be 20-ounce or 32-ounce, to go portions delivered to you in your vehicle for $10 and $15, respectively. All proceeds will go to benefit The Christmas Store of Cleveland County.
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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: The Residence Inn
The Residence Inn is generally located on the south side of Conference Center Drive between the Holiday Inn Express and the Hampton Inn in Lot 1 Block 1 - University North Park Section 13A.
All public improvements are existing with the exception of new water line and the facility will utilize existing detention to detain additional runoff. The new public water line has been installed and the general contractor is continuing with interior construction.
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Water Treatment Plant
Lake Thunderbird remains 2.3 feet below the full mark of 1039.00 MSL as shown in lake level graph.
The average daily water demand for the week was lower at 11.15 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) as compared to the daily water demand of 13.41 MGD for last week.
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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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