Public Works Committee - June 8, 2026

The City of Muskogee held a Public Works Committee meeting on June 8, 2026, which included multiple procurement and budget-related discussions. Key agenda items included approval of claims for city departments, adoption of the fiscal year 2026-2027 budgets for the city, Muscogee Municipal Authority, Muscogee Redevelopment Authority, and Muscogee Parking Authority. The committee approved contract renewals and amendments, such as the emergency water contract with Cook Construction, increasing the not-to-exceed limit from $500,000 to $635,000 for after-hours and emergency water repairs. They also authorized an amendment to the catch basin replacement project contract with Cook Consulting LLC, increasing the not-to-exceed limit from $200,000 to $260,000. Additionally, the committee approved ordinances related to economic development funding, towing service regulations, and jail incarceration fees. A resolution was passed to concur with the dissolution of the Muscogee Tourism Authority and return its assets to the city. The committee also authorized the city manager to execute documents for a $1 million BRIC grant application for an emergency generator project at the water treatment plant, with a $250,000 city match. Several land use and rezoning requests were discussed, including a controversial rezoning request for industrial use that was ultimately denied by the committee. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on budget approvals, contract renewals, capital improvement projects, and regulatory updates affecting city operations and procurement.