City Council Study Session, 2/27/25

The City of Norman held a City Council Study Session on February 27, 2025, focused on updating the Norman Comprehensive Plan, specifically the Storm Water Master Plan. The session included presentations from city staff and committee members detailing accomplishments since the 2009 plan, ongoing storm water capital improvement projects, and new recommendations for 2025. Key procurement-related discussions centered on funding mechanisms for storm water infrastructure projects, including the potential for a storm water utility fee and general obligation bonds, both of which had previously failed in public votes. The council discussed the need for updated storm water infrastructure inventories and the possibility of hiring consultants to develop fee structures and support public education efforts. Recommendations also included continuing capital improvement projects, implementing low impact development standards, and incentivizing developers to exceed storm water management requirements. The session emphasized the importance of securing funding to address a growing deficit in storm water infrastructure maintenance and improvements, with a potential timeline of 12 to 18 months to develop and propose a storm water utility fee for public approval.