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Week of 2026-08-24
Okmulgee boards weigh $5.4M in construction contracts, police vehicle purchase
Four Okmulgee boards met Aug. 18 with agendas that included more than $5.4 million in proposed construction contracts, a $98,914 police vehicle purchase, and several ordinance changes. Minutes from the meetings have not yet been published, so no votes or final decisions are available. The items below are what each board was scheduled to consider.
Okmulgee Municipal Authority
The authority’s agenda included two large construction awards:
- A $3,199,638.34 bid from Cook’s Consulting LLC for a Flow Equalization Basin at the wastewater treatment plant (2026 CWSRF Loan Project).
- A $2,182,675.12 bid from Narcomey Construction, LLC for a new airport terminal.
Also on the agenda:
- Pay Estimate No. 5 of $46,875.00 to Pinnacle Construction Services for water line work on 23rd Street.
- Change Order No. 1 with SCS Engineers for $11,746.00 for a Tier I Permit Modification.
- A waiver of competitive bidding for stone/gravel and asphalt purchases exceeding $35,000.00.
City Council
The City Council agenda included a $98,914 purchase of two 2026 Chevrolet 1500 Crew Cab 4WD police vehicles at $49,457 each, with competitive bidding waived. The council was also set to revisit a $15,000 transit services agreement with KiBois Community Action Foundation for FY 2026-2027, which had been tabled at the July 21 meeting.
Other items:
- An ordinance setting a $25 fee for newly constructed residential structures (Chapter 50.50).
- An ordinance requiring a certificate of occupancy before commercial/industrial buildings are occupied (Chapter 5.46).
- A resolution amending the FY 2026-2027 budget to adjust General Fund expenses and fund balance.
Okmulgee Economic Development Authority
The authority’s agenda was procedural: approving minutes from the July 21, 2026 meeting, authorizing payment of claims, and no items under Order of Business.
City of Okmulgee Community Trust
The trust’s agenda also listed only approval of minutes from July 21, 2026, and authorization of claims payment.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days. All four boards met on Aug. 18; their minutes, when published, will confirm which items were approved or rejected.
Week of 2026-08-03
Okmulgee boards set July 21 agenda: $4M wastewater loan, $277,352 ambulance purchase among items
Okmulgee's elected and appointed boards convened July 21, 2026, with agendas covering major purchases, land transfers, and service contracts. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the four meetings, so the items below reflect what each body was scheduled to consider — not confirmed outcomes. Residents should watch for posted minutes to verify final votes.
City Council
The Okmulgee City Council agenda listed several funding and contract items, the largest being a $277,352 ambulance purchase by the Emergency Medical Service-A Trust, financed at 6% interest over 72 months. Other scheduled items included:
- Lease of the Senior Nutrition Center at 1021 North Seminole for $150 per month (FY 26/27).
- A $5,000 agreement with the Okmulgee Cemetery Association.
- A $15,000 public transportation services agreement with K!BOIS Community Action Foundation.
- A $35,000 funding request for the Okmulgee County YMCA.
The council was also set to address a rezoning application, a special-use request for multi-family housing, and the transfer of several city parcels to the Economic Development Authority.
Okmulgee Municipal Authority
The Municipal Authority agenda included the largest dollar item of the day: authorization of a $4,000,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan application for wastewater system improvements. Trustees were also scheduled to act on:
- A $62,225.00 water line installation on 23% Street.
- A $380,200.00 purchase of a Peterbilt sanitation truck.
- A waiver of competitive bidding for water treatment chemicals.
- An amendment to the FY 2026-2027 budget for wastewater plant adjustments.
Okmulgee Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority was scheduled to vote on a $52,000 contract with the Okmulgee Area Development Corporation to fund an Economic Development Director for fiscal year 2026-27. Trustees also had before them a proposal to transfer multiple city lots to the Deep Fork Community Action Foundation via quit-claim deed, including properties at 824 West 7", 316 North Oklahoma, 812 West 10", 711 South Morton, 1106 West 12", 410 East 24", 1002 South Osage, 800 East 12", and 711 East 13".
An Economic Development Agreement with the Deep Fork Foundation to develop one- and two-bedroom low- to moderate-income housing using federal funds was also on the agenda, along with approval of the attached claims list.
City of Okmulgee Community Trust
The Community Trust agenda was limited to routine business: approval of the June 9, 2026 special session minutes, approval of the June 16, 2026 regular session minutes, and authorization of payment for claims. No new business items were listed.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents are encouraged to check the City of Okmulgee's official postings for any special sessions or rescheduled regular meetings.
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