City Manager April 2025 Update to City Council
Ron, City Manager, provides an update to the Statesville City Council at the first meeting of each month. These updates cover project updates, employment changes, promotions, departmental news, key upcoming dates, and much more.
Emergency Response & Public Safety
Statesville’s Fire Department continues to lend support to wildfire response efforts in Polk County. Two rotating crews have been deployed to assist in safeguarding homes and infrastructure in collaboration with other regional teams.
Major Construction Projects
Municipal Operations Center
Public Power Building & Garage: Completion delayed to late April or early May due to ongoing change orders with the architect and contractor.
Warehouse: Estimated completion set for June 2025.
Police Department Expansion
Construction expected to start mid-April to early May.
Parking lot closure is anticipated within a month.
Preparation work includes relocating utility poles and installing underground vaults.
Airport Terminal Building
Exterior wall framing is in progress.
Interior framing to begin soon.
Project completion projected for late 2025.
Downtown Revitalization: The Flats
- Pending the decision on wall demolition, staff is prepared to move quickly on removal and replacement. Streetscaping plans discussed during the Winter Retreat will follow.
Public Works & Infrastructure
Current Projects: Water and Meeting Street upgrades are underway. Street resurfacing is expected to start this spring. Sidewalk improvements on Alexander and Stockton are going out to bid shortly.
Caldwell Street: Closed due to a rusted stormwater pipe and developing sinkhole. Repair work is ongoing.
Tradd & E. Front Streets: A 20-foot section of failing sewer main has caused another sinkhole. Bidding is in process, with a 60-day completion goal once work begins.
Public Utilities
South Yadkin Pump Station: Construction is 25% complete.
Water Spline: Construction begins in May.
Lead Line Identification:
55% of service lines verified
6,899 unknown, 6,809 confirmed non-lead, 806 galvanized pipes
Upcoming Community Events
Arbor Day Celebration – April 12, 10 AM–12 PM, Soccer Complex
SPD Community Cookout – April 24, 11 AM–1 PM, Summit Village
Employee Appreciation Picnic – May 1, 4 PM–7 PM
The city is hiring across several departments, including:
Lifeguards, Pool Attendants
Skilled Laborers in Sanitation & Water Maintenance
Recreation and Facility Support
Administrative and Public Safety roles
Recognitions & Promotions
Several internal promotions were announced:
Public Works: Joseph Hayes, Chaven Rucker
Public Utilities: Frank Jackson, Harrison Smith
Police: Jessica Osborne, Tre Barnes
Fire: Joshua Deal
Statesville Public Power: Pam Cash
New Team Members
The City welcomes several new hires in Public Utilities, Engineering, Public Works, and Police.
Watch the full replay of the April 7, 2025 City Council Meeting to include the update from Ron Smith below.
View the City Manager Update Presented to Statesville City Council on April 7, 2025 here.
