November 2025 Manager Report

City Manager’s

MONTHLY REPORT NOVEMBER 2025

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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Economic Development

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Projects

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Letter from the City Manager

CITY MANAGER’S MONTHLY REPORT

Hello Muskogee,

November has been an extraordinary month for our city, filled with momentum, opportunity, and some of the most exciting economic development news Muskogee has seen in years. As we step into December, it is clear that our community is entering a new season of growth and possibility.

In the past few weeks, we announced three major economic development wins that will help shape Muskogee’s future for decades to come: Google, Academy Sports and Outdoors, and Texas Roadhouse.

Each announcement represents more than new jobs or new investment, though those accomplishments alone are impressive. These announcements reflect confidence in Muskogee.

They show that companies of every size, from world leaders in technology to national retailers and restaurants, see something special happening here. They see a city that is growing, a workforce that is ready, and a community that believes firmly in its future.

Googles decision to build a new data center in Muskogee is a transformational milestone, one that brings leading technology, long term investment, and high quality jobs to our city. Academy Sports and Outdoors chose Muskogee because they saw a market filled with active families, strong demand, and tremendous potential. And Texas Roadhouse, a company known for its energy, hospitality, and success, is another strong sign that Muskogee’s retail and dining landscape is moving in a positive direction.

These three companies made independent decisions, but together they tell a powerful story: Muskogee is on the rise. Muskogee is worth investing in. Muskogee is moving forward.

While these major announcements captured well-deserved attention, it is equally important to recognize the small and locally owned businesses that serve as the backbone of our community.

These are the family-run shops, cafés, and service providers that open their doors every morning, employ our friends and neighbors, support our schools and events, and help define the unique character of our city. Their commitment and resilience are vital to Muskogee’s economic strength.

As I reflect on these accomplishments, I am grateful for the work of our economic development partners, the collaboration between public and private sectors, and a community that continues to believe in what Muskogee can become. This momentum is not happening by accident. It is the result of steady effort, long-term planning, and a shared commitment to build a stronger city for everyone.

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Even in a month filled with bold headlines, the heart of Muskogee remains our people. Whether we are celebrating news that draws national attention or working quietly behind the scenes, our success continues to be rooted in collaboration, service, and the belief that when we move forward together, Muskogee thrives.

As we enter December and begin preparing for a new year, there is a renewed sense of hope and excitement across the city. With each new investment, each new job, and each new opportunity, we are building a future for Muskogee that is brighter than ever.

Thank you for your continued trust, your partnership, and your belief in this great city. Together, we are creating momentum that will carry us confidently into the New Year.

Until next time,

Kendal Francis City Manager

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Muskogee Police Department Chief Johnny Teehee

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November,

In November the Oklahoma City Thunder recognized Sgt. Drew Branan as an OG&E Thunder Safety Partner (pictured below).

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Muskogee officers responded to...

Calls for Service

2,306 Accidents

The Medical Support Unit received recognition from Representative Sneed and Governor Stitt for their excellent work in our community (pictured below).

87 Traffic Stops

1,258 Top Crime

Larceny/thefts s Number of Accidents by Year

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Green 2023 - Blue 2024 - Gold 2025

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Muskogee Fire Department 34 34

Chief Jody Moore

TOTAL FIRES - 26 CITY MANAGER’S MONTHLY REPORT

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Accident Responses

NOV. 2024

NOV. 2024

Average Response Time

1:31 Smoke detector installations

22 Training Hours

712 Community Service hours

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Muskogee Fire Department visited the Youth Central campus to teach students important fire safety skills. Children learned how to stay safe in an emergency.

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Planning & Code Enforcement Sarah Winkle, Director

Code Enforcement Total Cases Opened in November

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152 Total Cases in Compliance

23 Weeds & Grass Violations

48 Abandoned & Inoperable Vehicles

Total Cases Closed

25 Trash & Debris Violations

21 Zoning Violations

9 Boat/RV/Commercial Vehicle

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Illegal Parking

Zoning Animals

1

2

Derelict or Dilapidated Structures

19

Dilapidated Personal Property

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Permitting & Inspections CITY OF MUSKOGEE

Total Permits Issued

Total 2 Permit Inspections Completed

90

90

New Certificates of Occupancy

New Certificates of Occupation Valuation

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$1,995,000

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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

1072

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Stormwater Compliance Violation Notices

2

Violations for FY 2026

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Recycle Center Drop-offs

Recycle Center Drop-offs: FY 2026

8,164

1,666

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Community Recycling Summary

Paper

4,900 cubic ft.

Cardboard

8,400 cubic ft.

Metal

0 cubic ft.

Aluminum

0 cubic ft.

Plastic Bags

27,300 cubic ft.

Incor partners diligently sorting recyclable items at the Muskogee Recycling Center.

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Solid Waste Michael Stewart, Director

Tons of trash collected

1,273.97 CITY MANAGER’S MONTHLY REPORT

The City has acquired two commercial rear-loader vehicles to support sanitation operations. One unit has been received and placed into service. The remaining unit is anticipated to arrive in early December.

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Tons of trash collected in FY 2026

Can my trash can remain at the curb if it's not a designated trash day?

Section 82-742 (c) Collection carts; Owner Responsibility C. All carts to be emptied shall be placed at the curb or curbline. Carts are not to be obstructed from the sanitation collectors' view (i.e., behind parked cars, behind hedges, etc.). The cart shall be placed for collection no earlier than 7:00 p.m. the day before collection and no later than 7:00 a.m. the day of collection. The cart shall be returned to its storage place by 7:00 a.m. the day after collection.

6,202.23

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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.

In November...

The Street Division Completed

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Utility Cut Repairs

15 Mill and overlay on 40th Street between Broadway and Okmjulgee

Completed mill and overlay work on the entry road to Grandview Park.

Capital Improvement Plan Activities Mill & Overlay miles

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Mill and overlay on Kelly Dr. from Eufaula to the dead-end.

The City of Muskogee has implemented new traffic detection technology to improve signal efficiency.

Two Miovision stop-bar detection systems, which use high-resolution cameras to identify vehicles at the stop line and trigger signal changes based on actual traffic flow, have been installed. These systems replace traditional inductive loop detectors and are now operating at the Gibson & York and Chandler & York intersections.

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Utilities Drinking Water Treatment Gallons of Water Treated in November

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Daily Average

Total Production in November

14,598,833

437,965,000

Gallons of Water Treated in FY 2026 Daily Average

Total Production in FY 2026

17,177,797

2,628,203,000

View the Muskogee Consumer Confidence Report by scanning the QR Code

Water Distribution New meters installed in November

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Water line locates in November

1,087

New meters installed in FY 2026

3

Water line locates in FY 2026

5,459

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Utilities Waste Water Treatment

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Gallons of Waste Water Treated in November

Gallons of Waste Water Treated in FY 2026

Daily Average

Daily Average

4,570,000

4,460,000

Total Production

Total Production

132,670,000

655,705,000

In Progress the Southside Sewer Improvement – E. 53rd St. S. & Gulick St. The project will install a new sewer line designed to serve the Southside Industrial Park as it continues to develop (pictured below).

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Storm Sewer Improvement – Elgin & 10th St. The City completed replacement of an 18-inch storm sewer line from manhole to manhole (pictured below).

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Communications

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Judy Villalobos, Communications Manager

State of Muskogee Mayor Patrick Cale and City Manager Kendal Francis’s address have been made available for public view.

MCTV14

WATCH & VIEW Media Inquiries

Social Media Views

1,052,592

22 Resident Newsletter "Inside the City"

669 subscribers

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Top Social Media Content

The follower count on Facebook has increased to over 18,000, expanding our ability to share important information with more citizens.

Press Releases

4 Resident Newsletter featured the following:

City Manager’s Monthly Report Police build Bridge between the patrol car and trauma bay.

Governor Recognizes Muskogee Emergency Management Teams for Outstanding Service Veterans Day Ceremony Candidate Filing Notice City Office Closed Veterans Day City Offices Closed Thanksgiving Serve on a Board or Commission Sign up for Emergency Alerts Download SeeClickFix Muskogee Police Now Recruiting Yard Waste Pickup Muskogee Minute Latest City Council meeting FAQs - Utility Rate Increase Kendal’s Koffee, December 12th Upcoming Events 2026 Holiday Schedule Guidelines for trash customers

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Communications

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Judy Villalobos, Communications Manager

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Parks & Recreation Mark Wilkerson, Director

November Accomplishments:

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Veterans Day Ceremony at the Depot Green featured a special flyover by the Tulsa Warbirds The Papilion is showcasing the creative work of our community partners through this year’s Tree Walk located in the Butterfly Papilion Garden of Lights opened to the public Thanksgiving night

The Lights On Ceremony, held at Depot Green, marked the beginning of the holiday season in Muskogee with the annual tradition of lighting the impressive 40-foot Christmas tree.

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Senior Station Highlights

Sassy Steppers Line Dancing (hosted on Mondays & Wednesdays at the Hatbox building).

Quilting & Sewing (hosted on Wednesdays).

For more information on Senior Center Activities, visit muskogeeparks.org or call (918) 684-6302.

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Human Resources Maggie Eaton, Director

In November,

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the Human Resources Department hired...

Tina Engel, Parks & Recreation Maintenance Worker II Ryan Boswell, Public Works Environmental Control Equipment Operator I Dakota Haley, Chief Building Inspector Kyan Webb, Water Distribution Worker II Jeffrey Hillhouse, Water/Sewer Maintenance Worker II Anthony Luce, Streets Maintenance Worker II Michael Carter, Civic Center Maintenance Worker II Brittany Gillion, Court Clerk Office Assistant II Christopher Scott, Parks & Recreation Worker II

Vacancies 32 Full-time job postings.

Employee Retention Rate 100%

Visit MuskogeeOK.gov for the latest openings

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Emergency Management

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Tyler Evans, Director

The Emergency Management Department provided assistance to multiple departments, including: Police (3 incidents) Animal Control (1 incident) County (1 incident)

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Muskogee Regional Davis Airport Tyler Evans, Director

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449 (take off & landings)

34 T-Hangars total.

1 available for rent.

Currently at a 97% occupancy.

Finalize design plans for hangar project.

Finalize plans for runway project.

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Thousands of flights across the U.S. brought families together for the holidays.

Here’s a snapshot of one such flight arriving at MuskogeeDavis Regional Airport.

The Cessna Citation Latitude is a super midsize jet designed for corporate and private use.

Typical configuration is for 2 pilots and 8 passengers. The Latitude has a maximum ceiling of 45,000', an average cruise speed of 513 mph, and a range of over 3,000 miles.

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Finance Dennis Read, Director

General Fund Sales Tax November 2025

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$2,578,793.95 Fiscal Year to Date

$8,665,536.90

Use Tax

*Fiscal Year began July 1, 2025

November 2025

$428,911.76

Fiscal Year to Date

$2,067,668.18

Special Purpose Funds Tax November 2025

$1,345,457.71

Fiscal Year to Date

$4,521,149.67

Hotel/Motel Tax November 2025

$126,921.53

Fiscal Year to Date

$557,884.16

2019 Capital Improvement Plan Revenue November 2025

$560,607.38

Fiscal Year to Date

$1,883,812.37

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2019 Capital Improvement Plan Expenses November 2025

$504,477.96 TIF District

November 2025

$56,492.56

Fiscal Year to Date

$2,931,568.21 Fiscal Year to Date

$301,273.86

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Finance Dennis Read, Director

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SUMMARY OF GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2025

DEPARTMENT

FY 26 TO DATE ACTUAL

FY 26 AMENDED BUDGET

Administrative/ Internal Services

$1,493,344.12

$3,616,250.00

City Attorney/ Legal Services

$178,281.88

$576,250.00

City Clerk/Support Services

$693,582.99

$1,759,255.00

Pubic Safety

$6,377,496.09

$16,000,017.00

Public Works

$2,299,750.25

$6,001,821.00

General Government

$9,409,017.80

$14,038,720.00

Parks and Recreation

$1,083,606.58

$2,695,462.00

Planning/ Inspections

$364,290.60

$1,013,978.00

Utilities

$2,504,925.57

$6,679,327.00

Grand Total

$24,404,295.88

$52,381,080.00

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Fleet Services

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Robert Sweptson, Director

Work Orders Completed in November

239

Repairs Completed in the Field

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Oil Changes and Services

66

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Animal Control Tyler Evans, Director

In November, Animal Control

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Dogs Adopted

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

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Cats Adopted

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

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Dogs reunited with owners

Cats reunited with owners

4

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Total animal control calls

Total animal shelter intake

330

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Ruff Run at Coody Creek Bark Park, organized by Parks and Recreation, invited the community to join this annual event and explore the trails alongside their furry friends.

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Tourism & Exposition

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Justin O’Neal, Director of Tourism & Exposition

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Economic Development Tera Shows, Assistant City Manager

The Academy Sports and Outdoors store is set to open in 2026, on N. 6th Street, conveniently located between Miller St. and Martin St.

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Texas Roadhouse is officially coming to Muskogee! Construction is set to begin soon, with an anticipated opening in 2026. The new location will be at 2914 W. Shawnee.

Google announced it will establish a data center campus in the John T. Griffin Industrial Park.

MUSKOGEE IS ON THE RISE

IS MOVING FORWARD

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Projects Department Jeffrey Reeves, Project Manager

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Project Highlight N. Country Club Drainage – N. Country Club and Chandler.

This project is near completion.

Curb to be poured.

Grading and hydro seeding (an erosion control method that is sprayed onto prepared soil and creates a protective layer for areas prone to erosion) to be completed.

Sidewalks still need to be added to facilitate the crosswalk at Country Club and Chandler.

RFQs for the Broadway District Master Plan were advertised and selection process and negotiations with architect are underway.

Upcoming Projects Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements

Ongoing Projects Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, 401 S. 3rd St. Southside Sewer Improvements/Industrial Park Three Rivers Museum Roof, 220 Elgin St. Raw Water Assessment Honor Heights Spillway & Pedestrian Bridge Okmulgee Curb Ramp Improvements Water Treatment Plant Pump Improvements and Flow Meter, Hyde Park Civic Center HVAC Water Treatment Renovation Keetowah Lift Station Station No. 16

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Going out to bid Civic Center Air Handler Units (AHUs) and Controls Muskogee Library HVAC Waterline Interconnects Package “D” 24th Street Sidewalk Hatbox Soccer Field Improvements Scissortail Offsite Improvements Water Line Upgrade 1 Smith Ferry Road Widening

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

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