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City of Norman OK
Building an Inclusive Community
City Manager Weekly Report
June 2, 2023
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.
MEETING CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE
VOTE REMINDER: There is Water Rate Proposition on the ballot on 6/13/23. LEARN MORE.
MONDAY
June 5
3:30 PM
Floodplain Permit Committee

4:00 PM
Tree Board Meeting

5:30 PM
Historic District Commission
TUESDAY
June 6
5:30 PM
City Council Special Meeting
WEDNESDAY
June 7
No Meetings
THURSDAY
June 8
4:00 PM
City Council Oversight Committee

4:00 PM
Public Safety Oversight Committee

5:30 PM
Board of Parks Commissioners

6:30 PM
Planning Commission
FRIDAY
June 9
No Meetings
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Review resignations, Vacancies, Expired Terms (Members Still Serving), Upcoming Appointments and Reappointments.
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR CITY OF NORMAN ACADEMY
Community members are welcome to apply for the 2023 Citizen’s Academy program, coordinated through the Office of Communications. The free program is open to individual 19 or older that reside in Norman, are employed in Norman, or own a business in Norman. It is designed to familiarize participants with the roles, services and operations that comprise local government. Applications will be open through July 3 or until filled. Sessions are slated to take place Monday evenings beginning July 24 for 14 consecutive weeks.

Learn more or access an online application form here. Questions may be directed to publicaffairs@normanok.gov.
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
DATE CHANGE FOR CITYWIDE GARAGE SALE!
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 19th, 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.
PARKS & RECREATION
Join Parks & Recreation at this fun, family-friendly fishing derby on June 10 from 8 AM to 11 AM at Griffin Park Pond (1001 E. Robinson Street). Fishing, coffee, and sno cones will be in abundance! Each participant is allowed up to two catfish and three bluegills. All children must be supervised by a legal guardian. Participants should bring their own bait. No license required. Call 405.366.5472 for more information.
FIRE
NFD INCIDENT SUMMARY 5/25/23 - 5/31/23
Conditions were favorable for burning 7 out of 7 days.
Fire Related - 5
Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat - no fire - 2
Emergency Medical- 216
Hazardous Condition - 1
Service Call - 32
Good Intent - 60
False Alarm - 14
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster - 0
Special Incident Type - 0

TOTAL 330
POLICE
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. 
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.
PUBLIC WORKS
Porter Avenue Streetscape – Alameda Street to Robinson Street:
On April 2, 2019, the citizens of Norman voted in favor of a Bond Issue to finance the local share of nineteen transportation improvement projects. Two of the nineteen 2019 bond projects are the Porter Avenue and Acres Street Intersection Bond Project and the Porter Avenue Streetscape 2019 Bond Project. The Porter Avenue Streetscape 2019 Bond Project consists of design and construction of streetscape elements along the Porter Avenue corridor between Robinson Avenue on the north and Alameda Street on the south. The total construction cost for the project is approximately $5.1 million. Of that, approximately $2.8 million will be paid by federal grant. The remaining $2.3 million will be paid for through the City of Noman 2019 Bond Program. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation conducted a bid opening on October 20, 2022, for the Porter Avenue Streetscape 2019 Bond Project. The low bidder was SAC Services, Inc. of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. ODOT awarded the project on November 7, 2022. This project has a 210-calendar day construction schedule, which will likely result in a fall 2023 completion. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is administering the construction of this project, with the assistance of Atkins. 
 
Proposed improvements include:
  • New sidewalks
  • Driveway consolidation or elimination (access management)
  • Decorative roadway and pedestrian lighting
  • Landscaping
  • New curb and gutter
  • New Decorative Traffic Signals
  • Pedestrian safety improvements

The contractor is working on the following construction items this week and next week:
  • Install irrigation, light pole bases and electrical conduit South of Eufaula Street on east side
  • Demolition and reconstruction of Comanche Street approach
  • Demolition and Reconstruction of sidewalk and driveways from Comanche Street to alleyway
ON WEST GRAY: PUBLIC WORKS EDITION
Public Works Director Shawn O'Leary and City Engineer Scott Sturtz joined Chief Communications Officer Tiffany Vrska in this week's episode of On West Gray to discuss past, present and future Public Works projects. On West Gray, a podcast about all things local government in the City of Norman, launched in Spring 2022 and is produced at Norman City Hall by Multimedia Specialist Bryce Holland. In addition to all recorded episodes, transcripts can also be accessed here.
PUBLIC UTILITIES
UTILITIES REPORT: Lake Thunderbird watershed continues to receive much needed rains and Lake Thunderbird is full. The current level is 7 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 14.78 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) as compared to the daily water demand of 13.43 MGD for last week and is normal for this time of year.   
COMMUNICATIONS
WATER IS LIFE
Informational Campaign
This week, Dr. Michael Cain of Norman Regional Health System shares with Normanites the importance of water in healthcare procedures and operations, and reminds voters to cast a ballot on June 13, 2023. 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 in Norman. Check out the vitality of water in hospital settings here.
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
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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Norman, OK 73069
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