Meeting Summary
The City Council approved a $96.9 million bid for a new wastewater treatment plant and authorized a mid-year budget amendment to fund various special projects and debt service. The meeting also featured a 'Food for Fines' initiative and a cooperative agreement with the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame.
Key Decisions & Votes
Wastewater Treatment Plant Bid
48:15Approved the $96,992,000 bid from Crossland Heavy Contractors for a new plant required by a DEQ consent order.
Mid-Year Budget Amendment
16:40Resolution 3066 was adopted to transfer excess revenue into stabilization and special project funds, including a $500 employee stipend.
Food for Fines Program
42:10Implemented a program from Dec 1-19, 2025, allowing citizens to receive $5 off municipal fines (up to $50) for each can of food donated.
Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Agreement
34:30Approved a $60,000 cooperative agreement plus a one-time $15,000 allotment for building maintenance.
Upcoming Community Events
6A State One Act Competition
Muskogee High School team earned State Runner-Up for 'A Voice in the Dark: A Salem Story'.
Financial Matters
Wastewater Treatment Plant Loan
Maximum loan amount approved by OWRB to cover construction, engineering, and inspection fees.
MRA Debt Payoff
Transfer from general fund reserves to pay off a note and accrued interest related to a 2022 lawsuit judgment.
Georgia Pacific Waterline Project
Joint project funded by GP ($400k), Dept of Commerce ($300k), and Port Authority ($888k) for water reliability.
Public Comments
Citizens discussed sports complex improvements, concerns over the single-bid wastewater project, and a request to reconsider cat containment policies.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- December 5, 2025: Statutory deadline to accept wastewater plant bid
- December 19, 2025: End of Food for Fines program
Watch For
- Itemized cost breakdown of the wastewater project at the Dec 1 Public Works meeting
- Spring 2026 reopening of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
Announcements
- Governor's Commendation presented to Muskogee County Emergency Management.
- Muskogee Youth Baseball announced free registration for the Spring 2026 season.
- City will waive utility disconnect/reconnect fees in December for those providing proof of furlough or SNAP impact.
Agenda Summary
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Consent Agenda items
Street closure at Owen St and Boston Ave for Bass Reeves Public Safety Complex
9-10
Land use amendment and rezoning for 601 North C Street