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 WELCOME
Mayor Cindy Rosenthal and City Manager Steve Lewis welcome you to the City Of Norman web page.  In our ever growing community we are striving for better citizen support.  Our goal is to better our community and ourselves.

  COMMUNITY SURVEY
 

The City of Norman conducted its first DirectionFinder® Survey this summer to assess satisfaction among residents with the delivery of major city services and to help determine priorities for the community. ETC Institute, a recognized national leader in the design and administration of market research for local governments, conducted the survey. ETC Institute maintains national and regional benchmarking data that provides comparative norms for citizen satisfaction with local governmental services.

   

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  I-35 Aesthetics Design
   

A public meeting was held on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council chambers to present information and gather input regarding the proposed aesthetic designs for seven new or retrofitted bridges which cross Interstate 35 through Norman as well as the SH-9W bridge south of Norman. This is a joint project between the City of Norman and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. ODOT and the City have partnered with another state agency, Oklahoma Art in Public Places (OAPP), which is directed by Ms. Debby Williams. The firm of Creative Design Resolutions, Inc. (CDR) of Baltimore, Maryland was hired by OAPP to design aesthetic features for the proposed new bridges at US Hwy 77, Tecumseh Road, Rock Creek Road, Robinson Street, Main Street, Lindsey Street, SH-9E and SH-9W. The proposed themes can be viewed by clicking on the following link.

http://www.normanok.gov/_PickUp/AestheticMasterPlan1014-1015.zip

To make a comment on the proposed themes go to: carol.coles@normanok.gov

   

  ODOT I-35 PROJECT INFORMATION
 

On Thursday, September 17th, 2009, ODOT held a meeting regarding the environmental assessment for proposed improvements along I-35 South, from the north end of the I-35/SH 9W interchange ramps (located south of the Canadian River Bridge), north to approximately ½ mile north of Main Street in Norman. The proposed improvements include expanding I-35 to a 6-lane facility from the Canadian River Bridge to approximately ½ mile north of Main Street in Norman, as well as reconstruction of the interchanges at SH 9E, Lindsey Street, and Main Street.

   

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  PORTER AVE. PROJECT
 

Click to download the Draft Porter Ave Corridor Plan

On Tuesday, September 22, 2009, City Council voted 8-0 to approve Resolution R-0910-54 to accept the Porter Avenue Corridor Plan. The primary objective of the Porter Avenue Corridor Plan is to articulate a vision for the future development of Porter Avenue. This vote enables City staff to proceed with several pieces of work recommended in the plan, namely the creation of a Zoning Overlay District for the Corridor, development of funding recommendations for future implementation, and the creation of Schematic Designs for the Corridor. For more information about the Porter Avenue Corridor Plan, contact project manager Susan Atkinson, 366-5392.

Click HERE to view Resolution R-0910-54 accepting the Porter Avenue Corridor Plan. Click HERE to view link to the September 22, 2009 final draft of the Porter Avenue Corridor plan. Click HERE to view the September 22 power point slide presentation on the Porter Avenue Corridor Plan or HERE to download the PDF version. Click  HERE to view an informative 10-minute video on roundabouts in Flash format (disable pop-up blockers) or HERE to download the video in WMV format.

   

  A LEGACY FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
 

The Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to present the draft report of the 2009 Norman Parks and Recreation Master Plan entitled "A Legacy For The Next Generation" which will be presented at the City Council Study Session on October 20, 2009. This document is the summary of a nine month planning and public input process, and includes key short term and long term recommendations for Norman’s parks and recreation system.

   

Draft Master Plan - PDF

  CITIZENSHIP AWARD
 

   
Cleveland Elementary Awarded Citizenship Award

  REGIONAL RAW WATER SUPPLY STUDY VIDEO
 

The Regional Raw Water Study characterizes the financial, technical, and regulatory feasibility of bringing additional water supplies from southeast Oklahoma to meet the projected needs of participating central Oklahoma communities through 2060.  The study findings are explained in the video links listed below.

   

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  FIFTH ANNUAL TREE PHOTO CONTEST
 

To promote the beauty and value of trees, the Norman Park Foundation is proud to announce the Fifth Annual Tree Photo Contest!

Professional and Amateur categories. Enter to win cash prizes.

   

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  STORM WATER MASTER PLAN
 

Storm Water

Norman City Council Acceptance of the
Storm Water Master Plan and Greenway Master Plan

The Norman City Council will consider acceptance of the Final Reports of the Storm Water Master Plan and the Greenway Master Plan on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building, City Council Chambers located at 201 West Gray, Norman, Oklahoma. This action follows over two years of plan development, citizen task force meetings and multiple public forums.

The City’s consultant, Post, Buckley, Schuh, & Jernigan (PBS&J), will make a brief presentation describing the final report of the Storm Water Master Plan. Sub-Consultant Halff Associates, Inc. will make comments regarding the Greenway Master Plan. Subjects will include Storm Water Phase II regulations, Trails/Greenbelt Master Plan, new flood plain mapping, capital improvement projects, proposed water quality enhancements, drainage easement issues and financing options. The public will have an opportunity to make comments. Printed copies of the Storm Water Master Plan and the Greenway Master Plan are available for review at four locations as follow:

  • Norman Public Library, 225 N. Webster Avenue

  • Norman Chamber of Commerce, 115 E. Gray Street

  • City of Norman, City Clerks Office, 201 West Gray, Main Municipal Building

  • City of Norman, Public Works Department, 201 West Gray, Building A

Downloadable versions of these reports are available on the website, but a CD is also available for $1.00 and can be picked up at 201 West Gray, Building A.

Please contact the Department of Public Works at (405) 366-5453 if you have additional questions.

   
 

Storm Water Master Plan October 2009
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Greenway Master Plan October 2009
Exhibit Maps
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  NORMAN PD NOW RECRUITING
 

The Norman Police Department is currently recruiting for Police Officers!

   

Norman PD now recruiting officers

Our 48th Police Officer Academy is scheduled to start on July 10, 2010.  If you are interested in learning more about applying for the position, or minimum qualifications and the upcoming scheduled testing dates, please click HERE.

  FEDERAL STIMULUS PLAN
 

The City of Norman and the Federal Stimulus Bill

   

President Obama signed the stimulus bill into law on February 17, 2009.

The total cost is $787.2 billion with $575.3 billion in spending and $211.9 billion in tax cuts. It is the largest single cash infusion into the American economy. There are more that 75 federal programs that received funding that could benefit local governments.

The purpose of the bill is to preserve and create jobs and promote economic recovery; assist those most impacted by the recession; provide investments needed to increase economic efficiency by spurring technological advances; invest in transportation, environmental protection, and other infrastructure that will provide long-term economic benefits and stabilize state and local government budgets.

Department of Energy Stimulus Grant
The City of Norman has been awarded the Department of Energy (DOE) stimulus grant of $1,001,400 for our application regarding the energy saving project at the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP). The project includes installing Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) on the blowers and replacing old un-repairable boilers at the North set of digesters with new boilers that will be able to run on the methane produced at the WWTP. The potential energy savings may be as much as $100,000 annually in electrical costs for the blower motors and an additional $60,000 in gas savings for the boilers.

View PowerPoint Show - Rev 07-21-09
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Transportation Projects
CDBG Funding

  TIF CANNIBALIZATION STUDY
 

On February 3, 2009, City Council received a report from Mr. Eric Lander of Canyon Research Southwest, Inc., regarding the Retail Sales Cannibalization Study for the University North Park Tax Increment Financing District. The purpose of this report is to examine retail sales cannibalization for the University North Park TIF District. In doing so, the report addresses the following issues:

  • Analyzed businesses within the UNP TIF that are directly or indirectly duplicative of previously-existing businesses and the extent of positive or negative impact.

  • Provided further analysis of areas of retail sales that are underserved within the Norman economy or within the UNP TIF.

  • Reviewed the performance of the UNP TIF revenue performance versus those projected, on an actual-to-date and pro forma basis.

  • Reviewed and commented on the internal control and monitoring systems established for administering the UNP TIF.

   

Read The Report

  TEMPORARY PUBLIC SAFETY SALES TAX
 

On May 13, 2008, the citizens of Norman approved a one-half percent (½%), seven-year public safety sales tax to be used for staffing of additional police and fire personnel and for acquiring, constructing and equipping two new fire stations.

The one-half percent (½%), seven-year public safety sales rate becomes effective on Wednesday, October 1, 2008. Notices to implement the tax have been sent to all Norman merchants by the Oklahoma Tax Commission. The City will receive its first payment of the tax from the Tax Commission with the December 2008 remittance.

   

  NORMAN PUBLIC ARTS
 

The Norman Public Arts Board is working to enhance Norman’s image locally, regionally and nationally by insuring the creation of the highest quality art for display in public places. The Board believes that public art has the possibility of defining a community, enriching cultural diversity, stimulating economic activity, and encouraging all forms of artistic endeavors.

   

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  NORMAN MAKES TOP 10
 
Top 10CNNMoney.com announces Norman as one of the top 10 places to live.  CNNMoney.com based their rankings on plentiful jobs, excellent schools, quality of life and affordable housing.

"Norman is no longer a best kept secret: the word is out! Norman’s strong sense of community, its high quality of life and affordability, and its appreciation for diversity, the arts and culture have earned us this ranking. This honor recognizes not only the quality leadership and vision of the University of Oklahoma, our city, our public schools, the health care system, the business and non profit sectors, but most importantly our citizens. Such recognitions do not happen by chance, but instead by working together to build community. The balance we strike as a growing city and the values we place on being a welcoming and engaged community will continue to serve us well in the future" said Mayor Cindy Rosenthal

For the full article, please check out CNNMoney.com's story by clicking HERE.

   

  THREE UNRELATED PERSONS ORDINANCE
 

Over the past couple of years, complaints about over-occupancy in single family dwellings have risen steadily. As you may know, the City of Norman zoning ordinances limit single family dwellings to residents that are family members, either by blood, marriage or adoption, or not more than three unrelated persons living together and sharing the common areas like the kitchen and living areas. This includes apartments, condominiums, and town homes. This restriction has been part of the zoning ordinance since 1954 and over the years, the City has explored various avenues of enforcement to protect City residents from the issues that arise when multiple unrelated persons live in single family homes. Complaints generally revolve around traffic, noise, and parking.

   

Click HERE to download ordinance in PDF format
Complaint Forms in PDF Format

  FRONTAGE ROAD STUDY
 
The City Council conducted a study session on Tuesday, June 12, 2007, to discuss the concept of One-Way Frontage Roads along Interstate Highway I-35 from Main Street to Tecumseh Road. This subject was prompted by recent discussions involving (1) transportation improvements for the University North Park development, (2) upcoming improvements to I-35 and associated Norman interchanges by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) and (3) general traffic congestion and safety concerns at Robinson and I-35 as well as other interchanges. At the conclusion of the study session, the City Council directed staff to prepare a resolution for ODOT supporting the one-way frontage road concept.
   

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The City of Norman hosted a public meeting to share information on the economic analysis and lessons learned regarding frontage road configurations along I-35.  The meeting was held on Thursday, July 17th at 6:00 p.m. at the Norman Holiday Inn in the Main Ballroom.  The presentation may downloaded in as a slide show or as a PDF document.

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  ANIMAL WELFARE FEASIBILITY STUDY
 

On March 24th, Tevis Architects presented a Feasibility Study regarding the Animal Welfare covering the following project scope:

  • Complete Building Needs and Cost Analysis

  • Assess the Current Future Needs to Accommodate the Increasing Animal Population

  • Assess the Existing Facility from a Functional and Disease Control Aspect

Click here for the PDF version of this presentation.

   

  ReLeaf NORMAN
 
What is ReLeaf Norman?
A multi-year community-wide effort to replant trees in Norman
An education and awareness campaign to foster understanding of the benefits of the urban tree canopy
An investment in future generations
   

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  RECYCLE NORMAN
 

The City of Norman's Curbside Recycling program is currently underway.  Residents are reminded that they can crush cans and milk cartons to conserve space within the recycling container.   Also, when loading your container, remember to place the heaviest objects on the top of your recycling materials to help contain the items.  If you would like to request a lid or exchange your bin for one with wheels, please call the Sanitation Department at 329-1023. The Sanitation Department is maintaining a list of customers requesting lids and they will be distributed as soon as they are received. The Sanitation Department is also maintaining a list of customers requesting a wheel kit. The Sanitation Department personnel will assemble the wheel kits on containers and then exchange the wheeled containers with customers requesting them. For more information please go to RecycleNorman.com. To view an online presentation click HERE or download the presentation in PDF format by clicking HERE.
 

One Time Charge
Wheel Kits $3.50
Lids $4.00
   

  ROBINSON RAILROAD UNDERPASS PROJECT
 

The Environmental Assessment (EA) examines the anticipated social, economic and environmental effects of the proposed project. The draft form of the EA has been approved by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. In order to finalize the EA, the document needs to be publicly displayed and comments taken until March 21, 2008. To view the Environmental Assessment click here.

A public meeting presenting the Environmental Assessment was held at  6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, March 6, 2008, at the Concord Missionary Baptist Church located at 1500 Stubbeman Avenue, Norman, Oklahoma.

Please contact John Clink, Capital Project Engineer, at (405) 366-5424, if you have any additional questions

   

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  UNIVERSITY NORTH PARK TIF PROJECT
 

University North Park TIF Map

Curious as to the status of the University North Park TIF project?  Or do you want to know what the project will entail?  The City of Norman has put together a brief summary of the project in a slide show in order to keep our citizens and visitors informed about Norman's growth. Click on the link below to view the slide show.

   
 

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View Presentation from Oct 2nd
Download Oct. 2nd Presentation in PDF format

View Quarterly Update - January 22, 2008 Presentation
Download Quarterly Update in PDF Format

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