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CONTRACT K-1819-104: A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA (OU) FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND SOUTH OF LEXINGTON AVENUE FOR NORMAN FORWARD PROJECTS.
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BACKGROUND: NORMAN FORWARD is a citizen-initiated proposal to renovate, expand, construct and fund projects, such as recreational facilities, libraries, parks, athletic venues, public art, trails, swim complexes and other quality of life projects throughout Norman. The initiative came to the City Council from community groups, stakeholders and Norman residents, who prepared an initial package using analysis and information from recreational planning professionals and research firms.
Beginning in spring 2015, the City Council began a series of Council conferences and public meetings to refine the project scope, financing and funding opportunities for the initiative, which included a number of high priority projects outlined in the 2014 Library Master Plan Update, the 2009 Norman Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and additional projects designed to provide recreational opportunities for residents.
NORMAN FORWARD includes the following projects:
* Library System Improvements-Central Branch and East Branch
* James Garner Avenue Extension
* Indoor Aquatic Facility
* Westwood Pool & Westwood Tennis Center Improvements
* Reaves Park Baseball Complex Improvements
* New Softball and Football Complex
* Griffin Park Soccer Complex Improvements
* Multi-Sport Facility (replace Optimist Gymnasium east of the Cleveland County YMCA)
* Park Land Acquisition-Griffin, Sutton Wilderness and Cate Parks
* Community Park projects at Ruby Grant, Andrews and Saxon Parks
* Existing and New Neighborhood Park Renovations and Development
* New Trail Development and Canadian River Park
* Senior Center
* Public Art at selected locations
On August 11, 2015, the City Council voted unanimously to approve the NORMAN FORWARD Ordinance O-1516-5 and Resolution R-1516-14 that...
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