Finance, Public Works, SC City Council Meetings - March 9, 2026

The City of Muskogee held combined Finance and Public Works committee meetings on March 9, 2026, followed by a special call City Council meeting. Key procurement-related actions included approval of contract awards and bid acceptances for various city projects. The Finance Committee approved claims for city departments and awarded bids for asphalt milling services to Ross Construction LLC and concrete finishing to Good Concrete. They also approved final payment to Cook Consulting LLC for a drainage project and authorized the purchase of a commercial sanitation truck from River City Hydraulics. The Public Works Committee discussed zoning ordinance amendments related to housing types and short-term rentals, with direction to staff to proceed with a preferred zoning plan. The City Council approved a special warranty deed transferring land adjacent to the new hospital bed tower to Saint Francis Regional Services, pursuant to a prior development agreement. Additionally, the council authorized the city manager to negotiate a $175,000 contract with Tetra Tech for a sewer system evaluation and accepted a $389,500 federal Safe Streets grant with a city match of $97,375. Several resolutions were passed to update city fees and comply with state laws, including those affecting food truck permits. No votes were taken on executive session items related to lawsuits or personnel evaluations. Overall, the meeting focused on contract approvals, capital improvement projects, grant acceptance, and zoning policy updates affecting future procurement and city development.