Statesville City Council Winter Budget Retreat February 19-20, 2026

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Hickory Aviation Museum and CVCC Workforce Innovation Center 

8:30 AM Meet at the Event Center to carpool to Hickory Regional Airport

I. Discussion with Hickory Officials

II. Discussion with DELCO Partners

III. Tour of Hickory Trail, Gateways, and Downtown

IV. Lunch / Observations Discussion

V. Financial Forecast, Lawrence

VI. Six Year CIP, Lawrence, Smith, Harrell

VII. Strategic Plan Review, Hills, Lawrence

VIII. Proposed Amended Fee and Revenues, Lawrence, Leis, Harrell, Vaughan

        Electric Fees, Leis

        Water and Sewer Fees, Harrell, Vaughan

IX. 4th Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Future Gameplan, Harrell, Vaughan

X. Growth Strategies, Martin  

Friday, February 20, 2026

Statesville Regional Airport

I. Welcome and Review of Previous Day

II. Workforce Topics, Everette

III. Transportation Projects, Hubert, Martin, Harrell

    Charlotte Regional Transportation Organization (CRTPO) 101, CRTPO REP

IV. Economic Development Trends, Bosser

V. Lunch

VI. City Council Committees, E. Kurfees

VII. Special Appropriations, E. Kurfees

VIII. Prioritization Process, Smith

XI. Conclusion and Adjourn