City of Norman OK
Building an Inclusive Community
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City Manager Weekly Report
October 13, 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 Special Meeting
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 Finance Committee
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2023 NATIONAL WEATHER FESTIVAL |
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The National Weather Festival will be held on Saturday, October 14th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the National Weather Center.
The National Weather Festival is the largest public event hosted by the National Weather Center, attracting over 4,000 guests annually. The National Weather Festival features many weather-related organizations, such as the National Weather Service, Oklahoma Mesonet, Storm Prediction Center, and broadcast meteorologists from local news channels. Learn more here.
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REMINDER: FALL RESIDENTIAL CLEANUP CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND FOR WEDNESDAY CUSTOMERS |
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For the Residential Fall Clean-Up, residents may place their items at the curb no earlier than one week before scheduled collection day. Solid Waste Collection is not able to accept yard waste of any kind, remodeling or demolition debris such as broken concrete, bricks, lumber, sheetrock, shingles, junk cars, or any hazardous waste such as tires, batteries, paints, etc. Polycarts, wagons, wheelbarrows, etc., are not to be used as containers for clean up items. Any items containing Freon must have the Freon properly captured by a certified technician.
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The Department of Finance reports that the general purpose sales tax remittance from the Oklahoma Tax Commission for the month of October (reflecting sales during August, including an adjustment for the State “Sales Tax Holiday”) was $6,337,602. This is a decrease of $4,670 (-0.07%) from October, 2022 levels. Fiscal year 2023-2024 sales tax revenue is now 0.75% below prior-year levels.
The general purpose use tax remittance from the Oklahoma Tax Commission for the month of October (reflecting sales of goods purchased outside of Oklahoma for use within Norman during August) was $1,043,063. This is a decrease of $575 (-0.06%) from October, 2022 levels. Fiscal year 2023-2024 use tax revenue is now 5.53% above prior-year levels.
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2023 International Festival happening October 14, 2023
Join the Department of Parks & Recreation for a day of music, food, and global exploration at our International Festival in the park! Experience Norman's own take on an Epcot-inspired journey around the world. Enjoy live music performances, savor a variety of international cuisines, and take a leisurely tour through themed areas that offer a taste of different cultures. It's a fun and relaxed way to enjoy a diverse range of experiences, all in one place!
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NFD Incident Summary 10/5/23 - 10/11/23
Conditions were favorable for burning 3 out of 7 days.
Fire Related - 4
Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat - no fire - 1
Emergency Medical- 203
Hazardous Condition - 5
Service Call - 23
Good Intent - 58
False Alarm - 29
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster - 0
Special Incident Type - 0
TOTAL 323
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NFD OBSERVES FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
The Norman Fire Department is slated to continue educational events and engagements across the community during the entire month of October! This year's theme is, "Cooking Safety Starts with You!" Learn more at nfpa.org.
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RIDE TO SCHOOL WITH NFD!
As part of the City's United Way of Norman campaign, the Norman Fire Department is coordinating a raffle drawing through 10/31/23 to ride to school in a firetruck! Raffle tickets can be purchased at the Norman Fire Administration Building, 415 E. Main, and at The Well, 210 James Garner Avenue. All students selected must reside in the Norman Public Schools district, have a guardian 18 or older accompany them, and complete a waiver of liability. Other benefits coordinated by City staff this year and open to the community are outlined below. All are – $5 raffle tickets, or five tickets for $20.
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SIZZLING SWEEP STEAKS – through 10/26/23: Winner receives 24 8-ounce Ribeyes! Email Summer.Buesing@normanok.gov for tickets.
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YETI COOLER RAFFLE – through 11/1/23: Winner receives a Yeti Tundra 35 hard cooler & a beer care pack from Equity Brewing! Email Deedra.Vice@normanok.gov for tickets.
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EVERYTHING APPLE – through 11/2/23: Winner receives basket with Apple Watch, Apple Air Pods Pro & assorted apple-themed items. Email Sandra.Simeroth for tickets.
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SPLISH PLASH, SUMMER POOL BASH – through 10/27/23: Winner receives a personal pool party at Westwood Family Aquatic Center. Center can accommodate both small and large parties!
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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 & 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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TRANSIT CENTER RIBBON-CUTTING CELEBRATED OCTOBER 12. 2023
This week, City officials, staff members and Normanites gathered for a ribbon-cutting of the city's new transit center at 320 E. Comanche. The center officially opens on October 16 and coincides with the implementation of route modifications to the entire route network. Learn more about those changes at tinyurl.com/NormanTransitChanges.
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UTILITIES REPORT: Lake Thunderbird current level is 1038.71, which is slightly below the full mark of 1039.00 MSL. The average daily water demand for the week decreased to 15.83 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) as compared to last week’s daily water demand of 18.71 MGD. Consumption is normal for this time of year
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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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