Public Works & Finance Committees Meetings for August 10, 2026

The City of Muskogee held combined Public Works and Finance Committee meetings on August 10, 2026. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of an addendum to a managed services agreement with PC Landing Zone for unlimited tier 1 and tier 2 IT support at $20,000 per month, exceeding the city manager's signature authority and requiring committee ratification. The Finance Committee also approved a resolution to declare certain city property as surplus for sale or disposal. The Public Works Committee approved preliminary and final plats for residential developments, including a 3.37-acre property for nine duplexes and a 0.59-acre subdivision split, along with rezoning requests to support these developments. Additionally, the city accepted a $30,000 grant from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality to reimburse costs for a household hazardous waste collection event. The Police Department received approval to accept a $200,000 grant and a low-interest loan of $500,000 to purchase new patrol vehicles, and authorized the purchase of 20 new Ford Explorer police vehicles locally from James Purchase, marking a significant local procurement. The council also conducted several appointments to various boards and trusts and entered executive session to discuss ongoing litigation, subsequently directing the city attorney and manager to proceed as discussed. No other major contract awards or RFPs were noted during the meetings.