The Friday Newsflash - November 13, 2026

Schedule of Fees Updates - Utility Rates
Water and wastewater adjustments approved by the Board of Aldermen, effective November 1, will be reflected in the December 2026 utility bills. 

Please use the following resources for further information: Community Engagement Updates
  • Community Conversations: Your City, Up Close 
    • Ever wonder how City government works and how services are funded? Join us for an inside look at the City of Smithville! This session will introduce the roles of the Board of Aldermen, City commissions, and City staff, along with a Budget 101 presentation highlighting the FY2027 Budget.
  • SPR Sponsorship Opportunities are here! For more information visit www.smithvillemo.org/sponsor
  • Sign up for our Parks & Rec monthly newsletter HERE
  • Thank you to those who participated in development of the Strategic Plan! Stay updated throughout the process by visiting the Social Pinpoint website.

Senior Services Updates 

  • Celebrated November birthdays with 55-60 people attending. Thank you to Terrace Park for generously donating and serving our monthly birthday cakes.
  • Worked on Monthly and end-of-year stats to prepare for grant reporting.
  • Began storage closet and pantry cleaning and reorganizing.
  • November | Programs & Lunch Menu

Project Updates
Current projects can be found on our website at Smithville, MO. 

Maintenance Updates

  • Parks
    • Staff completed end of year brush mowing
    • Poured concrete pad for OK Park and Trail Sign
    • Removed dirt and backfilled with decorative rock to match rest of downtown right of ways
    Streets
    • Poured approx. 15 feet of curb on Park Dr. using 1 yard of concrete.
    • Poured 154’x14’ section of Park Dr. using 54 yards of concrete.
    • Fixed GFI outlets on 4 street poles downtown for Christmas lights.
    • Used Street sweeper in the downtown area.
    • Picked up new zero turn mower from Heritage Tractor.
    • Fixed salt spreader lights on truck 100
    • Fixed salt spreader wire connectors on truck 109
    • Milled 31’x7.5’ spot in front of approach at Activity center, 24’x7’ at 304 3rd st terr. And 83’x4 at 14838 Ashmont Ln. to prepare for asphalt.
    • Used approx. 18 tons of asphalt to fill spots that were milled.
    • Put spreader and plow on truck 103
    Utilities
    • Total Drinking Water Production 5,257,000 gal.
    • Completed all testing required at the WTP.
    • Staff completed ground maintenance at WTP, Water Towers 
    • Conducted weekly chemical level checks at the WTP for ordering.
    • Backwashed filters 1,2,3,4 and 5 at the WTP.
    • Collected and delivered 5 Bac’t samples for the water distribution system. 
    • Completed grounds maintenance at the south and southwest water towers.
    • Started painting the walls in the high service room at the WTP.
    • Finished installing weed mat and rock at the WTP. 
    • Continue running wires for the SCADA project. 
    • Staff replaced the rotating assembly for high service pump #2 at the WTP. 
    • Collected and delivered the monthly SUVA Sample.
    • Completed 15 work orders
    • 33 locates completed
    • Treated 5,561,000 gallons of wastewater
    • Completed all testing required at WWTP
    • Staff completed ground maintenance at WWTP/Pump Stations
    • Completed weekly checks of all booster station and towers in the distribution system.
    • Collected and delivered 1 E-coli samples to the KCMO laboratory. This completed the testing cycle for the year. We collected a total of 81 samples for the year.
    • Cleaned 5 trucks that enterprise is replacing. 
    • Collected and delivered 5 Bac’t samples for the water distribution system.
    • Replaced 71 radio transmitters for the automatic meter read system.
    • Continuing work on the trash shoot from the bar screen to enclose the dumpster. 
    • Staff repaired a water service leak at 305 South Mill Street. 
    • Staff replaced the 2” meter inside the Super 8 Motel.