MONTHLY REPORT
JUNE2025
Letterfrom the CityManager
HelloMuskogee,
It’shardtobelieveJunehasalreadycomeandgone althoughmycalendar,emailinbox, andcaffeineintakeallsayotherwise.IfMaywasawhirlwind,thenJunewasthefull-blown tornado.
Thispastmonth,Ifoundmyselfinaconstantloopofoneoftwothings:IfIwasn’tspeakingat acivicclub,Iwasinterviewingjobcandidates.Fortunately,bothinvolvedtalking,somethingI dowellandoccasionallycamewithfood,soIcan’tcomplain.
Onamoreseriousnote,Ihadtheopportunitytospeakatmultiplecommunityeventstohelp educatethepublicontheupcomingCapitalImprovementPlan(CIP)SalesTaxrenewalvote. 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 improvedstreets,qualityoflifeenhancements,andeconomicgrowth
Speaking of investing in the future, we’ve been hard at work building a strong executive leadershipteam I’mthrilledtoannouncesomekeypromotions:
JudyVillaloboshasofficiallybeenpromotedtoCommunicationsManager.Shehasbeen behindthesceneskeepingusinformedandonmessage nowit’sinherjobtitletoo.
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,meowsorbarks Tyler’syourguy.
SarahWinkleisnowservingasDirectorofPlanning&CommunityDevelopment.She’sgot vision,strategy,andanimpressivetoleranceforcodeenforcement.
Inadditiontopersonnelchanges,Junealsobroughtsomedepartmentalrestructuring.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 HatboxEventsCenter.Basically,ifit’sbigandbringsacrowd,itnowfallsunderoneunified team. This reorganization is designed to streamline operations and enhance our ability to promoteMuskogeeasadestinationforvisitors,events,andcommunitypride.
Junemayhavebeenablur,butitwasfilledwithimportantstepsforward.Asalways,Iam grateful for the support of my team, community partners, and residents who continue to makeMuskogeeacityontherise
MuskogeePoliceDepartment
ChiefJohnnyTeehee
The Muskogee Police Department is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of the community through proactive law enforcement, crime prevention,andemergencyresponseservices.Thedepartmentiscommitted toupholdingtheruleoflaw,maintainingpublicorder,andprotectingresidents 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, andthepublictobuildtrust,enhancecommunityengagement,andimprove overallqualityoflifeinMuskogee.
K-9 Officer Tracker was escorted to his final resting place, and along the route,citizensgatheredonOkmulgee, 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 belovedpartner,protectorandfriend.
Officer Colburn engaged in community relations by distributing candy to children in a local neighborhood.
MuskogeeFireDepartment
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 locatedfirestations,MFDensuresrapidresponsetimesacrossthecity.Firefighters are highly trained in firefighting, rescue operations, hazardous materials management,emergencymedicalservices,andpublicfireeducation.Inaddition 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.
AccidentResponsesinJune2025
AccidentResponsesinJune2024
TotalFiresforJune2025
TotalFiresforJune2024
AverageResponseTime
Planning&CodeEnforcement
SarahWinkle,Director
The Planning Department consists of three divisions: planning, code enforcement, and inspections. Code enforcement officers play a vital role in maintainingcityordinancesrelatedtoneighborhoodservices,whichinclude issuessuchasmowing,parking,trash,debris,andabandonedproperties.The missionofCodeEnforcementistoensureMuskogeeremainsbeautiful.Thisis achieved through their active presence in the neighborhoods and by addressingtheconcernsraisedbythecitizens.
PublicWorks/Stormwater
MichaelStewart,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 plant.
Significant advancements are being made on the Civitan Drainage project, situatedattheintersectionofCountryClubRoadandChandlerRoad(pictured below). Most of the box culvert has been completed, with the wing wall still pending.Additionally,severalhundredfeetofroadwayhasbeenlaid,andboth waterandsewerlineshavebeensuccessfullyinstalled.
SolidWaste&Recycling
MichaelStewart,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.
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19,734
MichaelStewart,Director
Full-width asphalt & milling completed by APAConN.18 St.,fromJunctionSt.toEmporia St. th
GallonsofWaterTreated
DailyAverage
14,139,033
GallonsofWaterTreated
15,308,000
DailyAverage TotalProductioninFY2025
4,209,700,000
Newmetersinstalled inJune
424,171,000 TotalProductioninJune 0
1,220 WaterlinelocatesinJune
Newmetersinstalled inFY2025
WaterlinelocatesinFY2025
13,015
Catch all of the latest City of Muskogee information every Tuesday morning on the Muskogee Minute with City Manager Kendal Francis, live on OkieCountry101.7.
WasteWaterTreatment
Gallonsof WasteWater TreatedinJune
17,430,167
GallonsofWasteWater TreatedinFY2025
DailyAverage
16,498,232
522,905,000
2,986,180,000
ProgressontheSouthside SewerImprovementProject, locatedattheintersection ofEast53 andGulick Streets. rd
CreekCrossing
Manholetiein
JudyVillalobos,CommunicationsManager
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, overseespressreleases,managestheCityofMuskogee'ssocialmedia accounts, issues official statements on behalf of the City, and writes newslettersforemployeesandresidents.
MuskogeeMattersInvesting inMuskogee WaterbillIncludesWrong Envelope
SeeClickFix launched in June. This app & web based program allows citizenstoreportconcerns,aswellas quality of life issues within our community
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MuskogeeMattersInvestingin Muskogee WaterbillincludesWrong Envelope
Communications Department participated in All Aboard Thursday in June, where information was shared with the public regarding the upcomingCIPsalestaxrenewalvote scheduledforJuly8.
Parks&Recreation
MarkWilkerson,Director
The mission of the Muskogee Parks and Recreation Department is to enhance the quality of life by providing the best possible recreational facilities,opennaturalspaces,trailsandprogramsforMuskogeecitizens.
The Parks and Recreation Department manages 16 playgrounds, 6 pickleball courts, 2 skateparks, seven splash pads, more than 15 miles of pavedtrails,15coveredpavilions,8tenniscourts,735acresofparkland,5 communitygardens,and6basketballcourts.
JuneAccomplishments:
CivicCenterevent,CodyCanada& TheDeparted/JasonBoland&The Stragglers/CivicCenter
SpauldingParkPond–aeratorhas beeninstalled DepotGreenhostedAllAboard ThursdayonJune19th
AnnualSummerYouthTennis ClinicheldatSpauldingPark
SymphonyintheParkatHonor HeightsPark
RealOkieCraftBeerFestivalhosted atHatboxEventCenter
MovieontheGreenattheDepot GreenwithashowingofInsideOut 2
Concrete work has been completed on the south side of the Hatbox Event Park.
HumanResources
MaggieEaton,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 guaranteethatemployeesreceivetheirpayaccuratelyandontime.
InJune,
TheHumanResources Departmenthired...
Sevenfull-timeemployees
Fourseasonalemployees
EmployeePromotions
Congratulationstothe followingemployeeswho receivedapromotioninJune:
RobertAtchley CodeEnforcementOfficer
EmergencyManagement
TylerEvans,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 with the County, State, FEMA, insurance companies, and other organizations to effectivelymanageemergenciesanddisasters.
InJune,
wasawardeda$55,000GrantfromtheCityofMuskogeeFoundationforthe purchaseofanewmobilecommandtrailer,researchandpre-requisition workhasbeguntoacquirethisnewmobilecommandtrailer.
The Finance Department plays a crucial role in managing and documenting the
the acquisition of goods and services. In March, the Finance Department began developing
and
projections to facilitate the budget process for the nextfiscalyear.
DennisRead,Director
RobertSweptson,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,250piecesofequipmentand450smallengineassets.TheFleetManagement Departmentprovidesregularpreventivemaintenancesaswellasunscheduledrepairs through internal maintenance operations and contracted services with commercial 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 offroadcityequipment.
17 EconomicDevelopment
TeraShows,Manager
The Economic Development for Housing and Retail Office focuses on attracting and maintaining housing, dining, and retail opportunities withintheCityofMuskogee.
InJune,
Progressisbeingmadeonanewsportinggoodsretailerinthe UrbanRenewalArea.The55,000squarefootstorehopesto openinSpringof2026.
Theofficialsalestaxfigureforthefiscalyearexceeded projectedrevenueby4%,indicatingastrongretaileconomyin Muskogee.
AnimalControl
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 servicesfortheirdogsandcats.
InJune,
has been residing at the Muskogee Animal Shelter since November 2024 and is eager to
adopt Jacob, call 918-6846285orvisittheAnimalShelterat
Border Ave, Monday - Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
