City manager November 2026 update to city council
City manager update summary
South Statesville community meeting
The City thanked everyone who attended the recent South Statesville Community Meeting.
Construction continues on the Statesville Police Department expansion and parking garage.
Police Department expansion
- Roof construction is almost complete.
- Interior overhead work is expected to be completed soon.
- Waterproofing repairs are expected to begin within the next two weeks.
Parking garage
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- The internal street is taking shape.
- Landscaping is expected to begin soon.
Municipal Operations Center
The City shared updated architectural renderings of the proposed Municipal Operations Center.
Cochran Street Recreation Center
Work continues at the Cochran Street Recreation Center as the facility prepares to open.
- Fitness equipment delivery is scheduled for November 10–11.
- Security camera installation and upgrades are scheduled for November 9–20.
- The facility is expected to open soon.
Additional improvements continue at Newtonville Park.
- The concrete pad for the bathroom project has been poured.
- Access gate installation is complete.
- Disc golf course design is complete, with installation scheduled to begin in November.
Airport projects
Updates were provided on two projects at Statesville Regional Airport.
Victory Air Hangar
- Steel lead times remain a consideration for the project.
West Star apron
- Construction is expected to begin in spring 2027.
Construction on the Victory Air Hangar is also expected to begin in spring 2027.
Statesville Public Power street lighting project
Statesville Public Power has repaired or replaced 23 streetlights along Garner Bagnal Boulevard between I-40 and I-77, along with one streetlight on Old Charlotte Road.
Residents are encouraged to report streetlights that are not working, as Statesville Public Power may not always be aware of outages.
To request a streetlight repair, call 704-878-3419.
Waterline Spline Project
The Waterline Spline Project has reached substantial completion.
Final waterline tie-ins along Meeting Street and Front Street are scheduled for November 9–18.
This work will require road closures and detours.
Public utilities projects
Design work for the Arey Road Waterline Extension is complete.
The project primarily addresses water pressure and will eventually connect to the airport.
Inflow/Infiltration Study
Final smoke testing continues as part of the City's Inflow/Infiltration Study.
Construction on the Third Creek Sewer Extension began October 19.
Blasting is scheduled during the following times:
- Monday–Thursday: 2–4 PM
- Friday: 11 AM–1 PM
Innovation and Flexibility Zoning District
The City shared an update on the first use of the Innovation and Flexibility (IF) Zoning District.
Three houses on Campbell Street have been completed under the district, and another project is ready to begin.
Public Works and Engineering update
Greenway under US 21
The City is still awaiting approval of a Duke Power easement revision for the greenway project under US 21.
The project is anticipated to move toward bidding in early 2027, pending approval.
Street resurfacing
The next round of street resurfacing is scheduled to begin in spring 2027. The City also reported that work on North Race Street is complete.
City Council committees update
Land Use Committee
The Land Use Committee continues working on batched text amendments and updates to the Use Table.
The committee is also planning its review of the Land Development Plan.
The next meeting is scheduled for November 16.
Utilities Committee
The Utilities Committee continues reviewing utility territory.
The next meeting is scheduled for November 4.
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee is working to augment the Strategic Plan and strengthen the City's overall economic development efforts.
The next meeting is scheduled for November 18.
Key dates
- November 7 – PumpkinFest
- November 11 – Veterans Day
- November 18 – Thanksgiving Luncheon
- November 26–27 – Thanksgiving Holiday
- December 3 – Downtown Tree Lighting
- December 4 – Santa Central at City Hall
- December 13 – Christmas Parade
