City of Norman OK
Building an Inclusive Community
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City Manager Weekly Report
July 28, 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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ELECTION REMINDER: There will be a Special Election concerning the franchise of Oklahoma Natural Gas in Norman on September 12, 2023. The deadline to register to vote is August 18, 2023. |
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5:30 PM
City Council Special Meeting
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3:30 PM
City Council Special Meeting
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4:00 PM
City Council Business & Community Affairs Committee
5:30 PM
Board of Parks Commissioners
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10:00 AM
UNP Business Improvement District Advisory Board
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Review resignations, Vacancies, Expired Terms (Members Still Serving), Upcoming Appointments and Reappointments. |
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NORMAN MASTER PLANNIG PROCESS TO SOON BEGIN |
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The creation of documents intended to guide cooperative strategies that will responsibly advance the Norman community will soon be underway, as Norman City Council has approved associated agreements and schedules for the 2045 Norman Comprehensive Plan. Facets of the long-range plan include:
- Comprehensive Land Use Plan
- Housing Market Analysis & Affordability Strategy
- Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update
- Stormwater Master Plan Update
- Water Master Plan Update
- Wastewater Master Plan
The scope of work will be carried out by RDG Planning & Design, Inc. in close partnership with City staff and is expected to span 16 months, led through insights and engagement of Norman community members. The proposal process to update given plans began in Fall 2022. LEARN MORE.
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2023 City of Norman Citizen's Academy meets for first session |
The City of Norman Citizen's Academy, coordinated through the Office of Communications, kicked off this week! Twenty-five participants will meet weekly through mid-October to learn more about the ins and outs of local government, with high-level overviews of each division and department. The first session featured representatives from the City Manager's Office and a guest speaker from the Norman Economic Development Coalition, a partner agency, who discussed general City operations, communication strategies, economic development and community vision. |
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APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2023-24 NORMAN YOUTH COUNCIL PROGRAM |
The City of Norman is seeking high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who are active in their schools and communities and are interested in learning about local government for the 2023-2024 Norman Youth Council Class. Applications are now being accepted through August 7 and can be accessed, along with additional program details, at https://www.normanok.gov/city-norman-youth-council.
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INFORMATION ON OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR NP&R AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
The Norman Parks & Recreation After School Programs are now open for enrollment! The program aligns perfectly with the Norman Public Schools schedule, providing a seamless transition from classroom to an exciting adventure! Flexible pick-up times between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. ensure convenience for loved ones. The cost is $40/week per child.
Space is limited! For more information and enrollment details, click here.
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NFD INCIDENT SUMMARY 7/20/23 - 7/26/23
Conditions were favorable for burning 4 out of 7 days.
Fire Related - 6
Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat - no fire - 0
Emergency Medical- 214
Hazardous Condition - 5
Service Call - 36
Good Intent - 56
False Alarm - 15
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster - 0
Special Incident Type - 0
TOTAL 332
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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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STREETS PROJECT UPDATE:
MILLER AVENUE CURB & GUTTER MAINTENANCE PROJECT
Three bids for the Miller Avenue Curb and Gutter Maintenance Project were received and opened on May 18, 2023. Arroyo’s Concrete LLC was the low bidder and a contract in the amount of $408,102.50 was awarded on June 27, 2023. The project includes extensive curb and gutter replacement on Miller Avenue between Alameda Street and Classen Boulevard.The Contractor mobilized on July 5, 2023 and work is underway. Work started at the intersection of Alameda Street on the west side of Miller Avenue and will continue south to Classen Street. This week and next week the contractor intends to continue curb and gutter replacement on the west side of Miller Avenue. A pay application has not yet been submitted for this project. Through 7/24/2023, 18% of the contract time has been expended. Click here to view the full Public Works Report.
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UTILITIES REPORT: Lake Thunderbird current level is 2.4 feet above the full mark of 1039.00 MSL. United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is releasing water from the dam at a rate of 179 million gallons per day (MGD). Compare this to Norman’s average water usage per day, which is approximately 15 MGD. The average daily water demand for the week increased to 18.61 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) as compared to the daily water demand of 16.35 MGD for last week and is normal for this time of year.
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988 MENTAL HEALTH LIFELINE |
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988 is a direct, three-digit lifeline that connects individuals with trained behavioral health professionals that can get all Oklahomans the help they need. 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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