Public Works & Finance Committees Meetings for Feb. 9, 2026

The City of Muskogee held joint meetings of the Public Works and Finance Committees on February 9, 2026, addressing several procurement and contracting matters. Key discussions included approval of claims for city departments, amendments to utility rate ordinances to adjust income guidelines for reduced water service charges, and authorization for the city manager to negotiate a professional engineering services agreement with Olsson Incorporated for the design and bidding phases of new box hangers at Muskogee Davis Regional Airport. The Public Works Committee reviewed progress on the Smith Fairy Road widening project, including right-of-way acquisitions and utility relocations, and approved acceptance of a donated office trailer for use in the sewer plant operations. Additionally, the committees approved a $2.67 million mill and overlay citywide road improvement project awarded to Ross Construction and authorized the purchase of new sanitation fleet trucks via state contract. Traffic safety data was reviewed for a local intersection, concluding no immediate action was warranted. The meeting also included appointments to the planning and zoning commission. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing infrastructure projects, managing city assets, and ensuring compliance with updated ordinances and state laws.