City Manager June 2025 Update to City Council

At the June 2 City Council meeting, City Manager Ron Smith shared updates on major City of Statesville projects, department news, and upcoming events. Here are the highlights:

Project Progress

• Municipal Operations Center (MOC):  The Public Power building is nearly complete, with a ribbon-cutting planned for early July. The Garage and Warehouse buildings are also on track for June completion.
• Police Department Expansion: Parish Tire is 75% demolished; grading begins this week. Groundbreaking is set for June 16.
• Airport Terminal: Wall framing is underway and the generator has arrived. Project completion is expected late 2025.
• Tradd Street Sinkhole: Excavation has started. Completion is expected in about 45 days.
• Other Infrastructure Work:
• The Water and Meeting Street project is underway.
• Street resurfacing starts this month.
• Sidewalks on Alexander and Stockton are moving forward after bids opened.
• South Yadkin Pump Station equipment has been ordered.
• I-40 bore and WTP valve work scheduled to begin mid-June.
• Meeting Street upgrades begin late June.
• Fire Department News
• Three new firefighters started training, bringing the department to full staff.
• A new Hazardous Materials Response Apparatus was recently deployed.
• Community Dates to Remember
• Friday After 5 – June 6 at 5 PM
• Police Expansion Groundbreaking – June 16
• Coffee with a Cop – July 17, 9:30 AM at Starbucks (Turnersburg Hwy)
• Fireworks – July 3 at 9:30 PM
• End of Summer Bash Supply Drive – Ongoing through July 18
• Staff Updates: Several employees were promoted, transferred, or welcomed into new roles across departments including Police, Fire, Public Works, and Utilities.

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Watch the full replay of the June 2, 2025 City Council Meeting, to include the update from Ron Smith below.