Muskogee Municipal Authority, Muskogee Redevelopment Authority, City Council Meeting -April 27, 2026

The City of Muskogee held a combined meeting of the Muskogee Municipal Authority, Muskogee Redevelopment Authority, and City Council on April 27, 2026. Key procurement-related actions included approval of multiple claims and contracts for city services and infrastructure projects. Notably, the council approved bids for elevator maintenance with Otis, electrical maintenance with BNR Electric, generator maintenance with Intex Sales and Service, and plumbing services with Macintosh Service LLC, despite some concerns about limited bidder participation. The council also approved a $199,900 contract with Cook Consulting LLC for water treatment plant chemical feed system improvements, noting the technical nature of the project and limited competition. Additionally, the council approved final payment and a change order of $680,371.55 to Apex Central Inc. for a citywide mill and overlay road project. Several zoning and land use amendments were approved to support redevelopment efforts. The council declared surplus a 10,000-gallon steel storage tank and the former teen center property, initiating plans to issue RFPs for their disposition. Executive sessions addressed labor negotiations, workers compensation claims, and employment contracts, including the appointment of an interim city attorney. Overall, the meeting focused on approving contracts and bids for maintenance and infrastructure projects, managing city assets, and advancing redevelopment initiatives.