City of Muskogee

PROJECT PURPOSE

Muskogee?s Hatbox Sports Complex is 60 acres of historic airport property that has been transformed into a multi-purpose family fun park. The park has sports fields for football, soccer, baseball and softball, a family water park, a hiking trail, a raceway, an outdoor skate park, RV/camping park and indoor event space. This multi-use facility has become a mecca for entertainment and sports recreation in northeastern Oklahoma. To improve the park experience and to be in compliance with ADA guidelines, we would plan to pave the parking lot at the Hatbox Event Center. The existing area is not only hazardous to walk on, but does not offer the official handicap parking spots with signage and ease of entry. The new parking lot construction will add 218 asphalt spaces and green space for landscaping and décor.

EVIDENCE

None

POPULATION DESCRIPTION

Muskogee is the county seat and the largest city in Muskogee County with 36,878 residents. It is a regional hub with residents from six surrounding counties traveling to Muskogee daily for employment, services, and entertainment. The improvements requested in our water treatment plant project are essential as it is the only source of water for 55,000 residents in seven rural water districts, four towns, including the historic black community of Taft, and two state prisons, in addition to the City of Muskogee. Vulnerable populations include 17.1% of residents over age 65 and 24.4% of residents under age 18.Further, 21.1% are in poverty including29.4% of children under 18. Muskogee County has a high percentage of minority residents with 59.9% of its residents White; 10.9% Black; 19.7% American Indian;8.8% two or more races; and 6.6% Hispanic. Minority populations in general have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic due to decreased access to health services. The opportunity to assess and improve this raw water line will better serve current residents who are now adversely affected by our inability to address these issues due to financial limitations. Moreover, the remediation of identified problems will further promote economic development and provide stability to our community.

PERFORMANCE MEASURING

Performance will be measured by the completion of the construction project.

ONGOING INVESTMENT AMOUNT

$

ONGOING INVESTMENT DESCRIPTION

None

ONGOING INVESTMENT REQUIRED

One-time project will not need continued funding