# City Council Meeting - November 2, 2026.

The City of Muskogee held a special-call City Council meeting on November 2, 2026, focused on funding a $29.25 million inverse-condemnation settlement. Bond counsel and the city’s financial adviser presented financing scenarios, including immediate property-tax collection, longer-term judgment bonds, a voter-approved sales-tax increase, and borrowing repaid from future franchise-fee revenue. The presentation also discussed repurposing about $3.3 million in current budget funds. A potential loan or guarantee involving the City of Muskogee Foundation, with repayment supported by future franchise fees and a restructuring of existing Port of Muskogee commitments, was described as the city’s preferred path; projected franchise-fee revenue may not begin until the third quarter of 2027. No financing terms were finalized and no vote or motion was reported. The mayor said the council intended to pursue the foundation-supported loan while preparing alternatives.

Discussion highlighted the trade-offs of committing future revenues that might otherwise support roads, water infrastructure, parks, facilities, and economic development. The presentation estimated that property-tax and sales-tax options could reduce or avoid reliance on the other revenue-backed financing, but a sales-tax increase would require a public vote. Residents raised concerns about affordability, the reliability of projected franchise-fee revenues, foundation oversight, and accountability for the circumstances behind the settlement; others urged the council to avoid new taxes. No procurement awards, RFPs, or vendor selections were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Published:** November 02, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council Meeting - November 2, 2026.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rNE7u8xB-A) - City of Muskogee