City of Norman OK
Building an Inclusive Community
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City Manager Weekly Report
July 22, 2022
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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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MEETING CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE |
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5:30 P.M.
Norman Regional Hospital Board of Authority
5:30 P.M.
Human Rights Commission
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5:30 P.M.
City Council Conference
6:30 P.M.
City Council Meeting
6:30 P.M.
Pioneer Library System Board of Trustees
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4:30 P.M.
Board of Adjustment
5:30 P.M.
Environmental Control Advisory Board
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Review resignations, Vacancies, Expired Terms (Members Still Serving), Upcoming Appointments and Reappointments. |
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Applications open for 2022-23 Norman Youth Council |
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The City of Norman is seeking high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who are active in their school and community and are interested in learning about local government. The City is currently accepting applications for the 2022-23 Norman Youth Council Class. In addition to providing a completed application, applicants will need to provide two letters of recommendation from adults familiar with their leadership skills and service to the community. Applications are due by August 12, 2022. Click here to learn more.
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Norman Special Election set for August 23, 2022 |
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The latest episode of On West Gray features City Attorney Kathryn Walker discussing propositions for nine Charter amendments that will appear on the August 23rd ballot for Norman voters. A citizen-led Charter Review Commission was appointed in Summer 2019 to begin a review process of the City of Norman Charter. Listen in here to learn more or visit the election webpage at normanok.gov.
Those wishing to cast a ballot should be registered to vote by 7/29/22.
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Incident Summary (7/14-7/20/22)
Fire Related - 13
Overpressure Rupture - 1
Emergency Medical - 204
Hazardous Condition - 15
Service Call - 38
Good Intent - 73
False Alarm - 16
Severe Weather - 0
Special Incident - 0
360 Total
Conditions were not favorable for burning this week.
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Recruit class 2022 began 7/11/22 with fifteen recruits spending day one in orientation with Human Resources learning about city operations and benefits, and with Fire Administration to go over timekeeping and payroll information. Since then, they have been issued bunker gear and been tested on time to put the gear on. OSU also came to the training center to instruct on hazmat awareness. The recruits have worked with Station 7 C Crew to go over ropes and knot skills. They have learned proper radio and phone communication skills. They have also learned building construction and Fire Dynamics. Union President Nick Terhune has presented information on the collective bargaining unit. |
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Construction at the Young Family Athletic Center, a Norman Forward project, is moving right along – decking for the foundation started to be poured this week. These large concrete pours covering over 100,000 square feet will be divided into four separate pours over two weeks. This deck concrete pours to take place overnight due to the extreme heat for proper procurement of the concrete. Steel erection for the project will start in August and will take four months for the complete erection of the steel structure for the YFAC.
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Murder - 0
Sexual Assaults - 4
Robbery - 0
Aggravated Assaults - 4
Burglary of Building - 8
Larceny/Theft - 65
Motor/Vehicle Theft - 8
Arson - 1
Kidnapping - 0
Fraud/Forgery - 20
DUI/APC - 5
Public Intoxication - 7
Runaways - 8
Drug Violations - 7
Threats/Harassment - 17
Vandalism - 24
Other - 98
Total Reported Crime - 276
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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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OTA's ACCESS Oklahoma: Updates & News |
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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, was announced in February 2022.
Questions and concerns from community members can be directed to the OTA Hotline at 1-844-562-2237 or through the online portal here.
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PUBLIC WORKS
Project Update: Pipe Replacement, 701 Summit Hollow
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Beginning 7/5/22, stormwater maintenance crews began replacing 220’ of pipe in the drainage easement behind 701 Summit Hollow. The existing pipe had started to corrode and was causing erosion along the drainage channel. Last year the section of pipe located to the north of this section was replaced for similar reasons. Installation activities are expected to be concluded by the end of the week. Stormwater crews are finishing backfill on this location this week and should have it concluded by 7/22/22.
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Water Treatment Plant, Water Usage
Lake Thunderbird is being fully used and with the recent temperatures causing extra evaporation, is down 5-inches below the full mark of 1039.00 MSL. It dropped 3 inches over the past week.
The average daily water demand for the week was slightly lower at 21.72 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) as compared to the daily water demand of 22.33 MGD for last week. The Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District (COMCD) replaced a broken pump on 7/17/22 which allowed Norman to lift newly imposed water restrictions.
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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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