June 2025 Manager Report (5)

City Manager’s

MONTHLY REPORT JUNE 2025

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Table of Contents 01

Letter from the City Manager

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Muskogee Police Department

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Muskogee Fire Department

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Planning & Code Enforcement

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Public Works

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Utilities

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Communications

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Parks and Recreation

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Human Resources

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Emergency Management & Muskogee Davis Regional Airport

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Finance

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Fleet Services

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Economic Development

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Animal Control

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Letter from the City Manager Hello Muskogee,

It’s hard to believe June has already come and gone—although my calendar, email inbox, and caffeine intake all say otherwise. If May was a whirlwind, then June was the full-blown tornado.

This past month, I found myself in a constant loop of one of two things: If I wasn’t speaking at a civic club, I was interviewing job candidates. Fortunately, both involved talking, something I do well and occasionally came with food, so I can’t complain.

On a more serious note, I had the opportunity to speak at multiple community events to help educate the public on the upcoming Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Sales Tax renewal vote.

These conversations are critical to ensuring transparency and helping our residents understand where their tax dollars are going—and how they come back in the form of improved streets, quality of life enhancements, and economic growth.

Speaking of investing in the future, we’ve been hard at work building a strong executive leadership team. I’m thrilled to announce some key promotions:

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Judy Villalobos has officially been promoted to Communications Manager. She has been behind the scenes keeping us informed and on message—now it’s in her job title too.

Tyler Evans was promoted to Director of Emergency Management & Community Operations, which includes management of the airport and animal control. If it floods, freezes, flies, meows or barks—Tyler’s your guy.

Sarah Winkle is now serving as Director of Planning & Community Development. She’s got vision, strategy, and an impressive tolerance for code enforcement.

In addition to personnel changes, June also brought some departmental restructuring. With the Muskogee Tourism Authority deciding to cease operations, I formed a new Tourism & Exposition Department. This new department includes Tourism, the Civic Center, and the Hatbox Events Center. Basically, if it’s big and brings a crowd, it now falls under one unified team. This reorganization is designed to streamline operations and enhance our ability to promote Muskogee as a destination for visitors, events, and community pride.

June may have been a blur, but it was filled with important steps forward. As always, I am grateful for the support of my team, community partners, and residents who continue to make Muskogee a city on the rise.

Kendal Francis City Manager

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Muskogee Police Department

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Chief Johnny Teehee

The Muskogee Police Department is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of the community through proactive law enforcement, crime prevention, and emergency response services. The department is committed to upholding the rule of law, maintaining public order, and protecting residents and visitors through a variety of specialized units, including patrol, investigations, K-9, and community policing programs. The Muskogee Police Department works collaboratively with local organizations, city departments, and the public to build trust, enhance community engagement, and improve overall quality of life in Muskogee.

K-9 Officer Tracker was escorted to his final resting place, and along the route, citizens gathered on Okmulgee, from 4th Street to Main Street, to bid him a heartfelt farewell. Tracker faithfully served the citizens of Muskogee alongside his handler Officer Davenport. Tracker was a beloved partner, protector and friend.

In

June,

Muskogee officers responded to...

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Calls for Service

3,674

Officer Colburn engaged in community relations by distributing candy to children in a local neighborhood.

Accidents

Traffic Stops

64

1156

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Muskogee Fire Department

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Chief Jody Moore

The Muskogee Fire Department (MFD) provides 24-hour emergency response services, including fire suppression, vehicle collision response, explosion management, and medical emergencies. Operating from multiple strategically located fire stations, MFD ensures rapid response times across the city. Firefighters are highly trained in firefighting, rescue operations, hazardous materials management, emergency medical services, and public fire education. In addition to emergency response, MFD conducts fire prevention programs, safety inspections, and public education initiatives, emphasizing preparedness, professionalism, and rapid response to ensure the well-being of Muskogee residents.

Accident Responses in June 2025

33 Total Fires for June 2025

17 Average Response Time

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1:34

Accident Responses in June 2024

28 Total Fires for June 2024

34 Training Hours

625

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Planning & Code Enforcement Sarah Winkle, Director

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The Planning Department consists of three divisions: planning, code enforcement, and inspections. Code enforcement officers play a vital role in maintaining city ordinances related to neighborhood services, which include issues such as mowing, parking, trash, debris, and abandoned properties. The mission of Code Enforcement is to ensure Muskogee remains beautiful. This is achieved through their active presence in the neighborhoods and by addressing the concerns raised by the citizens.

Code Enforcement Total Cases Opened in June

248 Derelict or Dilapidated Structures

14 Weeds & Grass Violations

171 Abandoned & Inoperable Vehicles

2 Permitting & Inspections Total Permits Issued

127 Planning Plats Approved CITY OF MUSKOGEE

Rezones Approved

2

Dilapidated Personal Property

18 Trash & Debris Violations

31 Zoning Violations

4 Boat/RV/Commercial Vehicle

4 Total 2 Permit Inspections Completed

160

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Public Works/Stormwater Michael Stewart, Director

The Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining and improving Muskogee’s infrastructure, streets, water systems, stormwater programs and other essential services, including sanitation and yard waste, environmental control, pollution control, and the water treatment

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plant.

Construction Inspections

Stormwater Compliance

Stormwater Construction Inspections

Violation Notices for June

30 19 Stormwater Construction Inspections in FY 2025

440

2 Violations for FY25

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Significant advancements are being made on the Civitan Drainage project, situated at the intersection of Country Club Road and Chandler Road (pictured below). Most of the box culvert has been completed, with the wing wall still pending. Additionally, several hundred feet of roadway has been laid, and both water and sewer lines have been successfully installed.

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Solid Waste & Recycling

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Michael Stewart, Director

The Sanitation (Solid Waste) Division services approximately 13,000 residents and several hundred businesses in the City of Muskogee. The department operates four residential routes, one dedicated dead-end and handicap service route, and two commercial routes to ensure efficient waste collection across the city. The division utilizes five automated side-load trucks, which minimize direct contact between employees and refuse. Additionally, several semi-automated rear-load trucks are used for collection, allowing for manual assistance when necessary.

Visits to the Recycling Center: June 2025

1,711 Tons of trash collected in June

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1333.82

Visits to the Recycling Center: FY 2025

19,734 Tons of trash collected in FY 2025

19502.21

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Public Works/Streets Michael Stewart, Director

In June...

The Street Division Completed

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Utility Cut Repairs

24 Capital Improvement Plan Activities Mill and overlay miles

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Full-width asphalt & milling completed by APAC on N. 18th St., from Junction St. to Emporia St.

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Utilities

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Drinking Water Treatment Gallons of Water Treated in June

Gallons of Water Treated in FY 2025

Daily Average

Daily Average

14,139,033 Total Production in June

424,171,000

15,308,000 Total Production in FY 2025

4,209,700,000

Water Distribution New meters installed in June

0 Water line locates in June

1,220

New meters installed in FY 2025

33 Water line locates in FY 2025

13,015

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Catch all of the latest City of Muskogee information every Tuesday morning on the Muskogee Minute with City Manager Kendal Francis, live on Okie Country 101.7.

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Utilities

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Waste Water Treatment Gallons of Waste Water Treated in June

Gallons of Waste Water Treated in FY 2025

Daily Average

Daily Average

17,430,167

16,498,232

Total Production

Total Production

522,905,000

2,986,180,000

Creek Crossing

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Manhole tie in

Progress on the Southside Sewer Improvement Project, located at the intersection of East 53rd and Gulick Streets.

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Communications Judy Villalobos, Communications Manager

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The Communications Office handles all internal and external communications for the City of Muskogee. The Communications Manager serves as the primary contact for local media outlets, oversees press releases, manages the City of Muskogee's social media accounts, issues official statements on behalf of the City, and writes newsletters for employees and residents.

Social Media Reach

51, 100 people Top Facebook Content

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Fireworks Ordinance Muskogee Matters Investing in Muskogee Water bill Includes Wrong Envelope

SeeClickFix launched in June. This app & web based program allows citizens to report concerns, as well as quality of life issues within our community.

YouTube Subscribers

242 Top Instagram Content Fireworks Ordinance Muskogee Matters Investing in Muskogee Water bill includes Wrong Envelope

Communications Department participated in All Aboard Thursday in June, where information was shared with the public regarding the upcoming CIP sales tax renewal vote scheduled for July 8.

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Parks & Recreation

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Mark Wilkerson, Director

The mission of the Muskogee Parks and Recreation Department is to enhance the quality of life by providing the best possible recreational facilities, open natural spaces, trails and programs for Muskogee citizens.

The Parks and Recreation Department manages 16 playgrounds, 6 pickleball courts, 2 skateparks, seven splash pads, more than 15 miles of paved trails, 15 covered pavilions, 8 tennis courts, 735 acres of park land, 5 community gardens, and 6 basketball courts.

June Accomplishments: Cast for Kids Fishing Derby at Honor Heights Park Spaulding Park Pond – aerator has been installed Annual Summer Youth Tennis Clinic held at Spaulding Park

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Symphony in the Park at Honor Heights Park

Civic Center event, Cody Canada & The Departed/Jason Boland & The Stragglers/Civic Center Depot Green hosted All Aboard Thursday on June 19th Real Okie Craft Beer Festival hosted at Hatbox Event Center Movie on the Green at the Depot Green with a showing of Inside Out 2

Concrete work has been completed on the south side of the Hatbox Event Park.

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Human Resources

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Maggie Eaton, Director

The Human Resources Department plays a crucial role in supporting the City’s workforce. HR is in charge of managing and coordinating employee benefits, ensuring that employees have access to health insurance, retirement plans, and other vital programs. They maintain the confidentiality of personnel files, publish job announcements, recruit new talent, and hire staff. Additionally, HR oversees payroll processing to guarantee that employees receive their pay accurately and on time.

In June, The Human Resources Department hired...

Seven full-time employees Four seasonal employees

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Employee Promotions

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Congratulations to the following employees who received a promotion in June:

Robert Atchley Code Enforcement Officer

Tyler Evans Director of Emergency Management & Community Operations (now overseeing Muskogee Davis-Regional Airport

Judy Villalobos Communications Manager

Sarah Winkle Director of Planning & Community Development

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Emergency Management Tyler Evans, Director

The Emergency Management Department plays a crucial role in coordinating disaster response and recovery efforts. This includes storm spotting, tornado alerts, mass notifications, and collaboration with various agencies and jurisdictions during emergencies. The Emergency Management team partners

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with the County, State, FEMA, insurance companies, and other organizations to effectively manage emergencies and disasters.

In June, the Emergency Management Department... was awarded a $55,000 Grant from the City of Muskogee Foundation for the purchase of a new mobile command trailer, research and pre-requisition work has begun to acquire this new mobile command trailer.

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Muskogee-Davis Regional Airport

An Engineering firm for the upcoming 5-year capital improvement plan was selected and approved by City Council.

Work has begun to prepare for the Runway 13/31 Rehabilitation Project.

Sign up for Emergency Alerts for Muskogee County

by Scanning this QR code

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Finance Dennis Read, Director

The Finance Department plays a crucial role in managing and documenting the City's financial activities. It also includes the Purchasing Department, which oversees the acquisition of goods and services. In March, the Finance Department began developing revenue and expense projections to facilitate the budget process for the

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next fiscal year.

General Fund Sales Tax

*Fiscal Year began July 1, 2024

June 2025

Fiscal Year to Date

$1,586,598.41

$17,383,507.29

Use Tax June 2025

$425,151.62

Fiscal Year to Date

$4,841,754.03

Special Purpose Funds Tax June 2025

$827,790.45

Fiscal Year to Date

$9,069,655.95

Hotel/Motel Tax June 2025

$132,095.14

Fiscal Year to Date

$1,133,901.73

2019 Capital Improvement Plan Revenue

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June 2025

$344,912.69

Fiscal Year to Date

$3,779,023.32

2019 Capital Improvement Plan Expenses June 2025

$469,472.78

Fiscal Year to Date

$9,058,936.93

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Finance Dennis Read, Director

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SUMMARY OF GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES AS OF JUNE 30, 2025

DEPARTMENT

FY 25 TO DATE ACTUAL

FY 25 AMENDED BUDGET

Administrative/ Internal Services

$3,799,026.99

$4,182,169

City Attorney/ Legal Services

$619,775.40

$580,870

City Clerk/Support Services

$1,730,254.83

$1,754,525

Pubic Safety

$15,753,771.11

$16,073,332

Public Works

$5,641,411.97

$6,357,134

General Government

$7,729,182.12

$8,730,525

Parks and Recreation

$2,450,269.24

$2,752,797

Planning/ Inspections

$804,746.56

$1,021,008

Utilities

$6,357,611.16

$6,960,085

Grand Total

$44,886,049.38

$48,412,445.00

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Fleet Services Robert Sweptson, Director

The City of Muskogee’s Fleet Management Department operates a centralized maintenance program for city vehicles and equipment. The City owns more than 400 vehicles, 250 pieces of equipment and 450 small engine assets. The Fleet Management Department provides regular preventive maintenances as well as unscheduled repairs through internal maintenance operations and contracted services with commercial

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vendors. Other responsibilities include collision repairs, assisting other departments with skilled services, fleet management services, GPS management and asset management. The Fleet Department does most repairs in-house with very little outsourcing, utilizing a fully-stocked parts room for timely repairs. In addition, Fleet Management is responsible for providing fuel, oil and grease for all on-road and offroad city equipment.

Work Orders Completed in June

250 Oil Changes and Services

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Repairs Completed in the Field

12 24 Construction on the new fuel station is nearly complete, the roof canopy is up and the electricians are wiring up the fuel dispensers, lighting.

and

installing

the

canopy

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Economic Development Tera Shows, Manager

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The Economic Development for Housing and Retail Office focuses on attracting and maintaining housing, dining, and retail opportunities within the City of Muskogee.

In June, Retail Contacts

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Restaurant Contacts

22 Progress is being made on a new sporting goods retailer in the Urban Renewal Area. The 55,000 square foot store hopes to open in Spring of 2026.

The official sales tax figure for the fiscal year exceeded projected revenue by 4%, indicating a strong retail economy in Muskogee.

Corner of 5th Street & Miller Street

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Animal Control Tyler Evans, Director

The Animal Control Department responds to calls concerning animal complaints or investigations within the city limits. Furthermore, the Animal Control Department manages the spay and neuter assistance program, offering eligible residents access to low-cost or complimentary sterilization services for their dogs and cats.

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In June,

Animal Control Dogs Adopted

7 Dogs Rescued

14 Dogs reunited with owners

31 Total animal control calls

340

Cats Adopted

14 Cats Rescued

0 Cats reunited with owners

0 Total intake #

76

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Jacob has been residing at the 2 Muskogee Animal Shelter since November 2024 and is eager to find his forever home.

To adopt Jacob, call 918-6846285 or visit the Animal Shelter at 4002 Border Ave, Monday - Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

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