City of Norman OK
Building an Inclusive Community
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City Manager Weekly Report
November 17, 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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1:30 PM
Development Oversight Committee, TIF District #2
5:30 PM
City Council Study Session
5:30 PM
Greenbelt Commission
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DOUBLE DEDICATION EVENT AT DEVELOPMENT CENTER! |
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Join in on the celebration of two new public art fixtures at 4:30 p.m. November 21 in the City of Norman's Development Center, 225 N. Webster! The 60-foot, hallway spanning “Circle of Inclusion” mural by Jose Scott and Tony Thunder and the Gallery of Norman Artists — a rotating exhibition of Norman creative talent — are up to view and remind all of those who enter the city hub that arts and creativity sit at the center of our community identity! Learn more here.
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In this month's Service Spotlight video, the Division of Communications discusses roles, responsibilities, and the implementation of an annual program that is intended to show residents exactly where their tax dollars go: The Norman Citizens Academy! This 14-week program allows residents to meet with department heads, tour City facilities, and more. Applications for this program will be available again in the Spring, visit Normanok.gov to learn more or check out this video!
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SANTA'S NIGHT OUT!
If you need time to sneak in some Christmas shopping, drop the kids off for Santa's Night Out! Kids are welcome at the 12th Ave Rec Center for a fun night hosted by the Norman Parks and Rec team, from 6-9 p.m. on December 11, 2023. The evening includes food, drinks, and lots of fun activities for the kids while you catch up with Holiday planning! The cost is $15 per child, call 405.292.7275 for more information. Space is limited.
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NFD Incident Summary 11/9/23 - 11/15/23
Conditions were favorable for burning 4 out of 7 days this week.
Fire Related - 7
Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat - no fire - 1
Emergency Medical- 206
Hazardous Condition - 3
Service Call - 39
Good Intent - 62
False Alarm - 28
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster - 0
Special Incident Type - 1
TOTAL 347
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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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The Norman Police Department (NPD) is asking for the public’s participation in its annual Fill the Cruiser – Holiday Toy and Diaper Drive! NPD has begun collecting new, unopened toys as well as diapers, pull-ups, and baby items to benefit Norman children in need. Donations will be accepted through December 15. Learn more here.
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PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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Norman residents have the opportunity to voice their vision for the city’s future through a long-range planning initiative that has recently begun: AIM (Area & Infrastructure Master Plan) Norman.
“Norman is a diverse and creative community,” said City Manager Darrel Pyle. “We encourage all residents to take part in this planning process and are looking forward to creative convenient opportunities to make that possible. As Norman continues to evolve, our goal is to create a blueprint for the future that represents and resonates with the entire community.”
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SIDEWALK PROJECT UPDATE: 12TH AVENUE NE
On July 25, 2023, Council approved contract K-2224-2 with Arroyo’s Concrete LLC to complete the FYE 2024 Sidewalk Concrete Projects. A pre-construction meeting was conducted on August 11, 2023 to organize the start of the project. Construction began on August 18, 2023 and is estimated to be ongoing through June 2024 at various locations. This year’s 50/50 sidewalk program and bus stop additions will be comprised of 54 bus stops and as of November 3, 2023 a total of 56 sidewalk repair locations. The contractor has completed all 54 bus stop locations and 46 sidewalk repair locations as of November 10, 2023. As of the last pay application on 10/31/2023, 44.35% of the total contract amount has been expended. Through 10/31/2023, 22.8% of the contract time has been expended.
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UTILITIES REPORT: Lake Thunderbird current level is 1038.58, which is 5 inches below the full mark of 1039.00 MSL. The average daily water demand for the week remained approximately the same at 13.28 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) as compared to last week’s daily water demand of 13.29 MGD. Consumption is normal for this time of year.
Waterline inventory work that began in October 2023 as part of LCR Revisions, continues and residents can check out this video to learn more about potholing operations currently taking place. |
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"Working together to deliver exceptional service" |
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201 W. Gray Street
Norman, OK. 73069
(405) 366-5402
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