March 2026 Manager Report

City Manager’s

MONTHLY REPORT MARCH 2026

CITY OF MUSKOGEE

CITY MANAGER’S MONTHLY REPORT

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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

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Muskogee Davis Regional Airport

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Finance

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Fleet Services

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Animal Control

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Tourism & Exposition

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CITY MANAGER’S MONTHLY REPORT

Letter from the City Manager Hello Muskogee, Last July, the City made a strategic decision to bring our tourism efforts back in-house, transitioning Visit Muskogee under direct City leadership. At the time, the goal was simple: create alignment, improve accountability, and intentionally grow tourism as an economic driver for our community.

Now, ten months later, we are seeing the results of that decision in a very real and measurable way.

Under the leadership of Justin O'Neal, our Tourism and Exposition team has hit the ground running.

They have built momentum, strengthened partnerships, and elevated Muskogee’s presence as a destination for high-quality events. The work they are doing is not just about filling a calendar. It is about building a brand, creating experiences, and driving economic activity that benefits our entire community.

We are seeing an increase in the number of high-profile events, stronger visitor draw, and the kind of energy that you can feel across the city. That momentum is also translating into increased sales tax, which supports the services and infrastructure that make Muskogee a great place to live.

That progress was on full display with the recent Jo Dee Messina concert at the Muskogee Civic Center. This was one of the highest-profile events we have hosted, and it delivered in every way.

Over 2,400 people attended the concert. Visitors came from 16 different states and 148 cities outside of Muskogee County. The event generated more than 120 overnight stays and produced an estimated $300,000 in economic impact.

But beyond the numbers, the impact was visible across the community. Restaurants were full before the show. Businesses saw increased activity after. From downtown to other parts of the city, you could feel the energy that a successful event brings.

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This is exactly why bringing tourism back under City control matters. It allows us to be intentional, coordinated, and focused on long-term results, and we are just getting started.

Stay tuned for events like the Bassmaster Elite Series fishing tournament and the accompanying Reel Country Nights, and the exciting Power Sports Expo in May. These events will continue to build on the momentum we are seeing and further establish Muskogee as a destination for visitors from across the region and beyond.

We are building something here. Not just a schedule of events, but a stronger, more vibrant Muskogee.

Until next time,

Kendal Francis City Manager

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Muskogee Police Department Chief Johnny Teehee

CITY MANAGER’S MONTHLY REPORT

March 2026 Operations Snapshot: Calls for Service

Traffic Stops

2,213

1,058

Accidents

Top Offense

78

Larceny/thefts s

Annual Comparrison: 2024

2025

Calls for Service

2,515

2,372

Traffic Stops

1,931

978

Accidents

64

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Number of Accidents by Year Green 2023 - Blue 2024- Gold 2025

MPD responded to 2,213 calls for service in March 2026, a 6.7% decrease from February 2025, and notably lower than February 2024 levels.

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Muskogee Fire Department Chief Jody Moore

TOTAL FIRES - 49 CITY MANAGER’S MONTHLY REPORT

Accident Responses

26 Average Response Time

1:33 Smoke detector installations

15 Training Hours

2,031 Community Service hours

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Muskogee Fire Department extinguished a fire located on the corner of Spaulding and Baltimore.

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Planning & Code Enforcement Sarah Winkle, Director

At -a- Glance

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Total Cases Opened

39

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191

*Cases Marked in Compliance

*Total Cases Closed

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Code Enforcement

Staff & Complaint Based Cases

Code Enforcement efforts focus on identifying and addressing the most common neighborhood issues to improve appearance, safety and property values.

51.6% of Code Enforcement cases were identified by staff.

Neighborhood Improvement

* The total cases marked In Compliance and Closed indicate status updates made in March, not necessarily the creation date of the case. EXAMPLE: Case could have been opened in January for DPP, but wasn’t abated or done by owner until February.

48.4% of Enforcement were complaints.

Code cases Citizen

Types of Case Violtions Dilapidated Personal Properties Weeds & Grass

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DID YOU KNOW? Sec. 38-38. Accumulation of trash or weeds unlawful.

It is unlawful for any owner or occupant of any lot, tract or parcel of land situated wholly or in part within the corporate limits of the city to allow trash or weeds to grow, stand or accumulate upon such premises. It is the duty of such owner or occupant to remove or destroy any such trash or weeds.

The premises for which the owner or occupant is responsible includes his portion of the adjoining streets, rights-of-way, parkways, alleys, sidewalks, public utility easements, storm drains, ditches and gutters.

Trash & Debris Public Nuisance Zoning Violations Derelict or Dilapidated Structures Illegal Parking Abandoned Inoperable Vehicle Boat/RV/Commercial Vehicle 0

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Public Nuisance Review Committee Cases

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Dilapidated Structures Presented

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Dilapidated Personal Property Cases Presented

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Planning & Code Enforcement Sarah Winkle, Director

Inspections At -a- Glance

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Total Permits Issued

147

Total Permit Inspections Completed

26 Inspections Department Safety Through Inspection and Compliance

What is the inspections department governing code?

Answer: The Inspections department adopts the same code as the State of Oklahoma which is the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) and the International Building Code (IBC) through the International Code Council (ICC).

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Approved Inspections

New Certificate of Occupancy Approved

New Certificate of Occupancy Valuation

$700,000

Planning Department Guiding Growth and Community Development

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Total Applications Recieved

*Applications received in the month of March do not reflect the applications that went to March meetings. These will reflect in the upcoming months.

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Board of Adjustment Variances Issued - 0 Special Use Exceptions - 0

Historic Preservation Commission Certificate of Appropriatness Issued - 0

Planning & Zonning Commission Lot Consolidation

Lot Split

Land Use Amendments

Rezone

Right Of Way Street Closure

Preliminary & Final Plat 0

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Public Works/Stormwater & Recycling Michael Stewart, Director

Construction Inspections Stormwater Construction Inspections

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Stormwater Construction Inspections in FY 2026

1,271

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Violation Notices

Stormwater Compliance

Stormwater Management & Compliance

Conducts construction inspections, enforces stormwater compliance, in order to protect water quality across the community.

March

Fiscal Year 25/26

12 10 8 6 4 2 0

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Community Recycling Summary

Recycle Center Drop-offs

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2,635

Recycle Center Drop-offs: FY 2026

15,668

Paper

5,600 cubic ft.

Cardboard

17,500 cubic ft.

Metal

700 cubic ft.

Aluminum

700 cubic ft.

Plastic Bags

10,500 cubic ft.

Batteries

0 lbs

Community participation in recycling remains consistent, helping reduce landfill use and support sustainability efforts.

Glass

0 cubic ft.

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Solid Waste Michael Stewart, Director

Tons of trash collected

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1,089.71 Tons of trash collected in FY 2026

10,146.32 March collection numbers reflect steady service demand across the city. Crews continue providing reliable weekly refuse service to keep neighborhoods clean and safe.

Azalea Clean-Up & Free Dump Days Community Impact.

A total of 55 groups and 1,436 volunteers participated in citywide cleanup efforts.

City operations supported high demand, with 1,106 vehicle drop-offs at the Material Yard and 571 vehicles drop-offs at the Brush & Limb Site, resulting in 289 dump trucks filled.

Free Dump, Collection and Disposal Days for 2026 Azalea Clean Up: March 25, 26, 27, 28

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Free Dump Day: June 6 Free Dump Day: August 1 Free Dump Day: October 10

For more information call: (918) 684-6340 or (918) 684-6333

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Public Works/Streets Michael Stewart, Director

15 St. between Okmulgee & Emporia 16th St. between Okmulgee & Emporia 17th St. between Okmulgee & Emporia 18th St. between N. Junction & Emporia 19th St. between N. Junction & Emporia Talladega between 11th & Euclid Callahan between York & East Side Blvd.

Hayes between N. P St. & York St.

Infrastructure Improvements Catch Basin Replacement Project

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Public Works is replacing older, damaged storm drains with new, more durable standard-style catch basins. The new designs improve water flow, reduce clogging, and enhance the overall appearance of neighborhoods helping strengthen the stormwater system.

24th Street Storm Sewer Project (Columbus to Denver)

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This project includes replacing 1,000 feet of outdated clay storm sewer with modern 24-inch pipe. Mill and overlay scheduled for mid-April.

Upcoming Street Resurfacing

Gulick Street S. 24th Street (Peak Blvd to Okmulgee) York Street, Okmulgee Street, and others

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Public Works/Streets Michael Stewart, Director

15 St. between Okmulgee & Emporia 16th St. between Okmulgee & Emporia 17th St. between Okmulgee & Emporia 18th St. between N. Junction & Emporia 19th St. between N. Junction & Emporia Talladega between 11th & Euclid Callahan between York & East Side Blvd.

Hayes between N. P St. & York St.

Street Improvements S. Country Club Widening Project

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In March, sewer infrastructure was installed on South Country Club Road.

This project will improve traffic flow, increase safety, and support continued growth along this key corridor.

Mill & Overlay

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Mill and overlay operations are in progress, with street resurfacing starting near Hilldale Elementary along the Peak Blvd. access road (as shown in the images below).

Utility Cut Repairs

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What Is A Utility Cut Repair Utility cut repairs occur when a sewer or water line is repaired beneath a street. After the utility work is completed, the Street Department restores the affected roadway. This includes returning to the site to square the edges of the opening, properly compact base rock, and apply an asphalt patch to ensure the street is safe and drivable.

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Utilities

Michael Stewart, Director

Drinking Water Treatment Gallons of Water Treated in March

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Daily Average

Total Production in March

15,308,000

443,575,000

Gallons of Water Treated in FY 2026 Daily Average

Total Production in FY 2026

16,190,578

4,452,409,000

View the Muskogee Consumer Confidence Report by scanning the QR Code

Water Distribution New meters installed in March

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Water line locates in March

1,114

New meters installed in FY 2026

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Water line locates in FY 2026

9,973

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Utilities

Michael Stewart, Director

Waste Water Treatment

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Gallons of Waste Water Treated in March

Gallons of Waste Water Treated in FY 2026

Daily Average

Daily Average

5,390,000

4,450,000

Total Production

Total Production

167,003,000

1,192,159,000

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Communications Judy Villalobos, Communications Manager Media Inquiries

Social Media Views

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374,827

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Resident Newsletter "Inside the City"

Press Releases

780 subscribers

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Resident Newsletter featured the following: City Manager Monthly Report Azalea Clean-Up Free Dump Days details Residents are reminded to vote 2026 Citizen’s Police Academy Download SeeClickFix Hyper-Reach signup Muskogee Minute Upcoming Kendal’s Koffee Recent City Council meeting video link Top Social Media Content

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Did you Know?

City Council meetings are available to watch on Facebook, YouTube and MCTV Channel 14.

WATCH & VIEW

MCTV14

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Parks & Recreation Rick Ewing, Interim Director

Community Highlights

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38th Annual Arbor Day Celebration held with 41 trees planted, including 13 memorial trees.

Strong community engagment through Azalea Clean-up event, volutneers and student participation 100 locally painted Azalea Festival banners displayed across the city.

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Visits

The Swim & Fitness Center continues to be an active hub for health, recreation and aquatic programs.

Programs Included: 2 group swim lessons 47 personal training sessions 16 pool rentals

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Member Check Ins

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Lifeguards Trained

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Parks & Recreation Rick Ewing, Interim Director

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Parks & Facility Improvements Repairs and upgrades across parks, including: Playground repairs Restroom renovations and re-openings (Robison Park, Depot Green) Drinking fountains and restroom upgrades at sports complexes Waterpark upgrades: Pump repairs, filter replacement, alarm system and security cameras Seasonal readiness: Parks, trails, and gardens being de-winterized and prepared for spring

Spaulding Park

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New driveway and parking spaces have been installed at the Scout House. This enhancement is a fantastic addition to our most sought-after facility rental.

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Parks & Recreation Rick Ewing, Interim Director

Total Volunteers

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54 Teen Center Participants

129 Teen Center Total Members

541

Volunteer hours served

698 Projects

29 Teen Center Visits

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March Projects: Cathoic Charities Food distribution Azalea Clean-Up Painting downtown flower pots with Main Street Muskogee Gospel Rescue Mission dinner service

YVC volunteers dedicated their time to support the Cherokee Elementary Book Fair.

Issayia Brown and Emily Quallstook the initiative during Spring Break to clean the walkways around the Teen Center and Bus Barn.

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Parks & Recreation Rick Ewing, Interim Director

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Azalea Festival Events

Azalea Run scheduled for April 11th at Honor Heights Park.

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Flower Power Bicycle Ride is celebrating its 35th th anniversary on April 25 at Three Forks Harbor. Riders are registering from across the country. Routes include 10, 30, 50, 70, and 100 miles options.

Free Outdoor Fitness Programming during the Festival. Programs include: Pilates, Yoga & Community social runs hosted by the Muskogee Running Club.

These programs will be held at the Papilion at Honor Heights Park

More information can be found at MuskogeeParks.org

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Parks & Recreation

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Rick Ewing, Interim Director

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Human Resources Maggie Eaton, Director

In March,

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23 Full-time job postings

Seasonal part-time job postings

Employee Retention Rate 99.55% Visit MuskogeeOK.gov/jobs for the latest openings

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Emergency Management Tyler Evans, Director

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The Emergency Management Department provided assistance to multiple departments, including: Police (2 calls for service) Fire Department (2 calls for service) County Emergency Management (2 calls for service)

Deputy Director of Emergency Management Kelly Bolding had the opportunity to teach a third-grade class at Irving Elementary in collaboration with Junior Achievement of Oklahoma.

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DID YOU KNOW? The Outdoor Weather System is not just for tornados. If sirens are activated you should go inside and seek further information from a news channel or your weather radio. You should have multiple ways to receive weather alerts. Sign up to get alerts on your phone, a weather app, your favorite news channel and weather radios are good ways to keep track of the weather.

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Muskogee Regional Davis Airport Tyler Evans, Director

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100% T-Hangar Occupancy

785 takeoffs/landing

Davis Field Aviation’s mechanic is performing the annual inspection on a North American Harvard T-6, fondly referred to as Big Red. These thorough checks ensure the aircraft remains safe, robust, and prepared for countless more adventures in the skies.

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Finance Dennis Read, Director

*Fiscal Year began July 1, 2025

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SUMMARY OF GENERAL FUND COLLECTIONS AS OF March 31, 2026

General Fund Sales Tax March 2026

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$1,392,250.67

Fiscal Year to Date

$14,809,827.50

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Finance Dennis Read, Director

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SUMMARY OF GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES AS OF March 31, 2026

DEPARTMENT

FY 26 TO DATE ACTUAL

FY 26 AMENDED BUDGET

Administrative/ Internal Services

$2,446,056.67

$3,738,770.00

City Attorney/ Legal Services

$334,412.49

$606,800.00

City Clerk/Support Services

$1,277,093.34

$1,813,015.00

Pubic Safety

$11,582,919.98

$16,584,377.00

Public Works

$4,111,509.42

$6,171,761.00

General Government

$12,108,134.52

$12,786,410.00

Parks and Recreation

$2,070,199.51

$2,788,672.00

Planning/ Inspections

$679,855.27

$1,064,318.00

Utilities

$4,848,278.67

$6,826,957.00

Grand Total

$39,458,459.87

$52,381,080.00

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Finance Dennis Read, Director

*Fiscal Year began July 1, 2025

Use Tax March 2026

Fiscal Year to Date

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$508,089.82

$4,554,707.23

Special Purpose Funds Tax Fiscal Year to Date

March 2026

$795,252.39

$7,000,474.85

Hotel/Motel Tax March 2026

Fiscal Year to Date

$138,366.47 2019 Capital Improvement Plan Revenue The collection period for the 2019 Capital Improvement Plan concluded on September 30, 2025.

$1,011,693.95 Fiscal Year to Date

$1,883,812.37

2019 Capital Improvement Plan Expenses March 2026

Fiscal Year to Date

$20,785.00 TIF District

Fiscal Year to Date

March 2026

$27,839.74

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$4,348,604.49

$584,811.23

Did You Know?

You can access the City Budget for 2025-2026 (Adopted) on our website. Simply visit MuskogeeOK.gov and navigate to the Finance Department to find it.

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Finance Dennis Read, Director

2025 CIP Sales Tax Renewal On July 8, 2025, Muskogee voters approved renewing the CIP (Capital Improvement Plan) sales tax to fund important community projects over the next eight (8) years.

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How the Tax is Collected Continuance of Sales Tax Renewal Collection Began: October 1, 2025.

Use of Funds: Only for the projects on the voter approved proposition. Funds are collected by the State of Oklahoma, then distributed to the city. Once received, the funds will be managed and saved until they are allocated to specific projects.

Staying informed All information and updates on these projects will be available on the City's website throughout the eight (8) years of the CIP sales tax collection.

MuskogeeOK.gov/MuskogeeMatters 2025 Capital Improvement Plan Sales Tax Revenue March 2026

$302,663.19

Fiscal Year to Date

$1,335,715.35

Public Works Facility Building

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Martin Luther King Expansion Muskogee Civic Center HVAC/Remodel

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Fleet Services

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Robert Sweptson, Director

Work Orders Completed

326

Repairs Completed in the Field

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Juston Scott and Tylor Clark collaborating in the metal fabrication area, crafting a specialized ramp from a sheet of metal.

Oil Changes and Services

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Animal Control Tyler Evans, Director

In March,

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Dogs Adopted

11 Dogs Rescued & sent to a partner rescue for re-homing or adoption

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Cats Adopted

12 Cats Rescued & sent to a partner rescue for re-homing or adoption

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Dogs reunited with owners

Cats reunited with owners

18

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Total animal control calls

Total animal shelter intake

379

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Bring your furry friends to Coody Creek Bark Park This beautiful dog park is filled with mature shade trees, grassy plains and has plenty of room for your pup to roam. The Coody Creek Bark Park is a fully fenced-in dog park that has a separate area for small dogs and large dogs. The park also features agility equipment and a water fountain. Coody Creek also has a covered picnic area, bathrooms, benches and a nearby trail to explore.

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Animal Control Tyler Evans, Director

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Adopt a New Companion from the Muskogee Animal Shelter The animals shown here are ready for loving homes and approved for adoption.

Adoption fees are $100 for dogs, $80 for cats, and $30 for animals that arrive already spayed or neutered. All adoption fees include spay/neuter surgery, a rabies vaccination, and a DHLPP booster. The Muskogee Animal Shelter is a mandatory spay/neuter shelter, committed to responsible pet ownership in our community. To adopt call (918) 684-6285 or visit the Animal Shelter at 4002 Border Ave., Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Tourism & Exposition

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Justin O’Neal, Director of Tourism & Exposition

It is a privilege to make our neighbors’ lives better every day.

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