City Manager August 2025 Update to City Council

At the August 4 City Council meeting, City Manager Ron Smith highlighted recent community events, construction progress, and key city updates.

Community Engagement

• The Statesville Police Department hosted a Community Fun Day at the Boys & Girls Club, serving more than 150 kids.
• Staff were thanked for their work at the End of Summer Bash.

Major Projects & Construction Updates

• Police Department Expansion & Parking Deck – West footing for the parking deck is poured; demo work for the expansion begins August 11, with storm drain installation planned for August 25 (pending sinkhole work).
• Statesville Regional Airport Terminal Buidling– Interior wall and drywall work starting soon; sidewalks, curbs, and gutters to follow. Project completion is expected in December 2025.
• Sinkhole Repair Tradd and E Front St – Work should wrap up by late August or early September after replacing an old water line.
• Pinehurst Road Stormwater Repair – Culvert repair is complete; paving options are under review.
• Kimbrough Park Renovation– Playground installation finishing this week; pond maintenance agreement in place; picnic shelter kit arrival awaited before sidewalk repairs and extensions.
• 2025 Street Resurfacing Project – Street resurfacing nearly complete; greenway resurfacing next; Water & Meeting Street project done; new sidewalks for Alexander and Stockton Streets starting in two weeks.

Public Utilities & Closures

• Multiple road closures over the next three weeks for the Waterline Replacement Project, including W. Water Street, Brookdale, and N. Carolina Avenue.

Community Support

• The Brookwood Inn will close at the end of August. The City is working with multiple agencies to help relocate affected families.

Upcoming Events

• Stop the Violence – August 23, 11 AM, Kimbrough Park
• Garfield/Green Street Public Engagement Session #2 – August 26, 6 PM, First Baptist Church
• SFD First Aid & CPR Training – August 30, 10 AM, Fire Station 1

City Employment

• Open positions include Accountant, Assistant City Manager, Firefighter, Police Officer, Recreation Attendant, and more.
• Promotions included Jessie Beam and Beau Estaya (Police Officers) and several internal transfers across departments.
• New hires welcomed in the Fire Department, DSDC, and Public Utilities.

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