March 2025 Manager Report

CITY MANAGER’S MONTHLY REPORT MARCH 2025

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Table of Contents 01

Letter from the Interim 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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Parks and Recreation

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Communications

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Human Resources

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Emergency Management

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Animal Control

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Finance

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Fleet Services

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Utilities

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Economic Development

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Letter from the Interim City Manager Dear Citizens, Mayor, and City Council of Muskogee, Incorporated with this letter is the inaugural City Manager’s monthly report to our community. This report is intended to provide information about the operations of the major departments of the city in a clear and concise format that is useful, relevant, and timely.

Given that this is the inaugural report, users can expect that different data points will be added, while others drop off, as the information needs of the community change over the coming months and years. I hope everyone finds information here that answers questions that they have always wanted to ask about their city, but didn’t know who to ask.

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This inaugural report covers the month of March 2025 and includes some specific year to date information as well. It is important to note that the financial information is unaudited and as such it is subject to adjustments as necessary.

As we enter Spring, please remain weather aware and be prepared to take precautions whenever Mother Nature throws a curveball our way. Speaking of curveballs, with Spring comes children playing in the parks and in the streets. Please keep in mind that they are paying more attention to fun than safety and may unexpectedly dart out into the path of traffic and drivers need to be more alert when children are playing nearby.

As many of you know, I will be leaving Muskogee for my next adventure at the end of April. It has been my sincerest pleasure to serve this community and I wish you all good fortune into the future.

Roger Kolman

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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.

The Muskogee High School tennis team donated tennis balls for the police department’s K-9 officers.

The repurposed balls will be used to train K-9's. Officer Ben Moore and K-9 Jack, pictured here, accepted the donation.

In

March,

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Muskogee officers responded to...

Calls for Service

Traffic Stops

2,341

981

Accidents

73

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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 March 2025

40 Total Fires for March 2025

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45 Average Response Time

1:30

Accident Responses in March 2024

25 Total Fires for March 2024

38 Training Hours

1274

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Planning & Code Enforcement Sarah Winkle, Interim 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 March

274 Derelict or Dilapidated Structures

19 Weeds & Grass Violations

13 Abandoned & Inoperable Vehicles

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Nuisance Violations

86 Trash & Debris Violations

63 Zoning Violations

78 Illegal Parking Violations

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Obstructing Right of Way

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Permitting & Inspections Total Permits Issued

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119 Planning Rezones Approved

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Total Permit Inspections Completed

134

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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.

The Stormwater Division hosted both the 2025 Azalea Cleanup and the first Free Dump Days of the year in March. More than 3,500 people volunteered for the Azalea Cleanup, which is an opportunity for the Muskogee community to come together and keep the City of Muskogee beautiful.

“We accepted 2,400 loads of limbs, brush, and waste during the Free Dump Days event,” said Michael Stewart, Public Works Director. “The landfill was under construction this year, so we experienced an influx of traffic at the material yard, but it was a successful event and a great benefit to our citizens.”

Construction Inspections

Stormwater Compliance

Stormwater Construction Inspections

Violation Notices for March

30 Stormwater Construction Inspections in FY 2025

342

0 Violation Notices for FY 2025

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Public Works/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: March 2025

1,766

Visits to the Recycling Center: FY 2025

15,045 Crew members installed a force main sewer line along Main Street. This line will tie the Creek Nation’s property on Main Street and Harris Road into the City’s sewer system. A force main sewer line is a sewer line that is under pressure. This format is used when a flow cannot be achieved with gravity alone.

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Public Works/Streets Michael Stewart, Director

In March...

The Street Division Completed Utility Cut Repairs

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16 Center Lane Miles Paved

2.18 Crews continue to widen and install culverts on North Country Club. This picture shows a roller, which is used for subbase compaction to ensure that the road is built on a solid base.

Capital Improvement Plan Activities This image shows crews paving Kendall Boulevard after it was milled. The City is improving both Historical Districts.

Founder’s Place will receive a mill and overlay in the coming weeks.

12th Street from Okmulgee to Elgin

8,219 SQUARE YARDS MILLED, 0.28 MILES PAVED 13th Street from Okmulgee to Elgin

4,667 SQUARE YARDS MILLED, 0.28 MILES PAVED

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14th Street from Okmulgee to Elgin

5,000 SQUARE YARDS MILLED, 0.28 MILES PAVED 15th Street from Okmulgee to Elgin

Crews mill and overlay in the Kendall Historical District near Kendall Boulevard.

6,000 SQUARE YARDS MILLED, 0.28 MILES PAVED

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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.

March Accomplishments: New swing set installed at Gulick Park Lifeguards hired for the upcoming season at River Country Family Waterpark and Spaulding Park Pool

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More than 100 Rougher Alternative Academy students, staff, and teachers gathered at Honor Heights Park to help cleanup trash and debris during the Azalea Cleanup.

Scan this QR code to find a full list of events for the 2025 Azalea Festival!

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Communications Shelby Banks, 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

49,700+ people Top Facebook Content

First Free Dump Day of 2025 Honoring Jack Bethany Inaugural Salute to Service

YouTube Views

375+ Top Instagram Content “How We Help: Water Treatment Plant” Honoring Jack Bethany Fire Danger Warning

Join Shelby and Okie Country 101.7 Morning Show host Ron Stevens every Monday morning at 8:20 am for The Muskogee Minute, a weekly CITY OF MUSKOGEE

radio show highlighting important City information and current events happening in our community.

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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.

Employee Spotlight

In March, The Human Resources Department hired...

Six full-time employees Three part-time employees CONGRATULATIONS to Muskogee police officer Kevin Gilbreth on his retirement from MPD. Kevin served his community for 21 years and 8 months.

Scan this QR code to find the latest job openings with the City!

The recent successes at the Muskogee Civic Center can be traced to Justin O’Neal, the Director of Exposition.

Both the Muskogee Civic Center and Hatbox have thrived under his direction.

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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 March, the Emergency Management Department...

Attended the Oklahoma Emergency Management State Conference in Durant Inspected and reported storm damage.

Monitored severe weather in the Emergency Operations Center.

The inaugural Salute to Service took place March 15. The event was created to celebrate the first responders who serve our community.

Spectators were able to watch a practice air show for Tora, Tora, Tora, a World War II reenactment exhibition, while exploring fire trucks, police cruisers, and ambulances.

The Emergency Management Department hosted the annual SkyWarn Storm Spotter training at the Muskogee Civic Center. More than 40 people participated in the class which included members of the public, area law enforcement officers and first responders. They were taught how to spot storms and read radar signatures.

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Animal Control Tyler Evans, Director

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The Animal Shelter responds to calls concerning animal complaints or investigations within the city limits. Furthermore, the Animal Control Division manages the Spay & Neuter Assistance Program, offering eligible residents access to low-cost or complimentary sterilization services for their dogs and cats.

Dogs Adopted

19 Dogs Rescued

5 Dogs Reunited with Owners

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305

Cats Adopted

3 Cats Rescued

0 Cats Reunited with Owners

0 Total Intake #

65

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Scan this QR Code to see more animals available for adoption!

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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

March 2025

Fiscal Year to Date

$1,319,732.63

$12,972,215.85

Use Tax March 2025

$319,754.47

Fiscal Year to Date

$3,588,763.13

Special Purpose Funds Tax March 2025

$688,556.16

Fiscal Year to Date

$6,768,112.61

Hotel/Motel Tax March 2025

$95,836.77

Fiscal Year to Date

$767,623.07

2019 Capital Improvement Plan Revenue

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March 2025

$286,898.40

Fiscal Year to Date

$2,820,046.92

2019 Capital Improvement Plan Expenses March 2025

$472,836.26

Fiscal Year to Date

$6,964,486.30

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Finance Dennis Read, Director

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SUMMARY OF GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES AS OF MARCH 31, 2025

DEPARTMENT

FY 25 TO DATE ACTUAL

FY 25 AMENDED BUDGET

Administrative/ Internal Services

$2,952,441

$4,181,569

City Attorney/ Legal Services

$453,562

$580,870

City Clerk/Support Services

$1,261,774

$1,754,525

Pubic Safety

$11,562,959

$16,073,332

Public Works

$3,963,285

$6,357,134

General Government

$7,305,488

$8,731,115

Parks and Recreation

$1,719,253

$2,752,797

Planning Department

$573,551

$1,021,008

Utilities

$4,457,802

$6,960,085

Grand Total

$34,250,116

$48,412,445

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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 March

229 Oil Changes and Services

80 Repairs Completed in the Field

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CONGRATULATIONS to mechanic Tylor Clark for completing his required training and obtaining his CDL license.

Construction continues on the new central fuel station near the Muskogee Fairgrounds. The tanks are in the ground and the columns for the canopy are in place.

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Utilities

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Water Treatment Gallons of Water Treated in March

Gallons of Water Treated in FY 2025

Daily Average

Daily Average

17,012,000 GALLONS Total Production

527,372,000 GALLONS

15,308,000 GALLONS Total Production

4,194,392,000 GALLONS The City of Muskogee maintains the raw water line that carries water from the Fort Gibson Dam to the Muskogee Water Treatment Plant. Crews have run three separate devices through the raw water line in an effort to remove sediment and organic materials that come from the lake to our plant. The image to the left shows the cleaning

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device used for the project.

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Utilities

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Water Distribution *Fiscal Year 2025 began July 1, 2024 New Water Meters Installed

New Water Meters Installed

March

FY 2025

3

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Water Line Locates

Water Line Locates

March

FY 2025

1,921

9,498

Wastewater Treatment March Total

186,000,000 GALLONS FY 2025 Total

1,424,800,000 GALLONS

Daily Average

6,000,000 GALLONS PER DAY FY 2025 Daily Average

5,200,000 PER DAY

Wastewater Collections

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Sewer Line Callouts, Responses, Repairs, & Flushings March

FY 2025

51

415

Lift station Repairs March

FY 2025

10

85

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Economic Development Tera Shows, Manager

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

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Retail Contacts

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Restaurant Contacts

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The City of Muskogee participated in the 2025 Economic Development Day held at the State Capitol, an event that brought together city representatives, legislators, and various stakeholders from across the state. This annual gathering serves as a crucial platform for cities and municipalities like Muskogee to showcase their unique opportunities for growth and development. During the event, representatives from Muskogee engaged in meaningful discussions with legislators, aiming to foster stronger relationships and advocate for the city's economic interests. Through these interactions, Muskogee is able to convey its vision for the future, seek support for initiatives that could further stimulate retail and housing vitality and bring about long-term benefits for the community.

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