Statesville City Manager Update to Council

April 7, 2025

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

• Trash Bash – April 26, 9 AM–1:30 PM

• Wine Walk – April 26, 3 PM–7 PM

• Employee Appreciation Picnic – May 1, 4 PM–7 PM

Career Opportunities

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.

February 3, 2025

City of Statesville Manager, Ron Smith, once again provided an update to the Statesville City Council regarding many of the initiatives, projects, and activities currently underway in the City:

• Construction updates regarding the below projects:
• Municipal Operations Center
• Statesville Public Power Building
• Police Department Expansion
• Airport Terminal Building
• South Yadkin Water Intake
• Public Works
• Water and Meeting Street Project
• Street resurfacing 
• Sidewalk projects on Alexander and Stockton
• Leaf Collection
• Caldwell Street Sink Hole
• Winter Budget Retreat
• Key upcoming dates
• Open positions
• Position updates and promotions

Watch the full replay of the February 3, 2025 City Council Meeting to include the update from Ron Smith below.

View the City Manager Update Presented to Statesville City Council on February 3, 2025 here.

October 7, 2024

During the October 7, 2024, City Council meeting, the City Manager, Ron Smith, provided an update on various initiatives, projects, and activities currently underway in the City of Statesville. Updates included:

• Hurricane Helene Relief
• City of Statesville Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts in Western North Carolina
• Hurricane Helene Relief Resources and Information

• Statesville Regional Airport Terminal Building Construction Update

• Municipal Operations Center Construction Update

• Police Department Expansion Construction Update

• Caldwell Park Tennis and Pickleball Courts Update

• Public Works Update

• Upcoming Key Dates

• Career Opportunities & Staff Announcements

For more details on these topics and additional updates, watch the full replay of the Statesville City Council Meeting, to include the update from Ron Smith, on October 7, 2024 here.

View the City Manager Update Presented to Statesville City Council on October 7, 2024 here.

September 16, 2024

• Municipal Operations Center Construction Project: Updates on the ongoing construction of the Statesville Public Power Building were provided, highlighting progress and next steps in the development of this essential facility.
• Airport Terminal Building Construction: An update on the new Statesville Regional Airport Terminal Building was shared, focusing on its current construction status and how it will enhance aviation services and economic growth in Statesville.
• Statesville Police Department Expansion: The City Manager reported on the expansion project for the Statesville Police Department.
• Stop the Violence Event: A recap of the "Stop the Violence" event held on August 24, 2024, at Alex Cooper Park was included. The event aimed to foster community unity and raise awareness about reducing violence in Statesville.

For more details on these topics and additional updates, watch the full replay of the Statesville City Council Meeting, to include the update from Ron Smith, on September 16, 2024 here.

View the City Manager Update Presented to Statesville City Council on September 16, 2024 here.

August 5, 2024

Ron Smith provided an update to Statesville City Council on Monday, August 5, 2024, regarding storm clean up due to recent storms, the End of Summer Bash at Harris Park, the Municipal Center Construction Update, Tropical Storm Debby Prep and more.

View the City Manager Update Presented to the Statesville City Council on August 5, 2024 Meeting here

Watch the Full Replay of the Statesville City Council Meeting, to include the update from Ron Smith, on August 5, 2024 here

July 15, 2024

Ron Smith provides an update to the Statesville City Council regarding construction on the Municipal Operations Center, Airport Terminal Buidling, and the Police Department Expansion.

View the City Manager Update Presented to the Statesville City Council at the July 15, 2024 Meeting here

Watch the Full Replay of the Statesville City Council Meeting, to include the update from Ron Smith, on July 15, 2024 here