The Friday Newsflash - March 20, 2026

Dates to Remember  

Community Engagement Updates
  • The Annual Police Department Report can be found HERE
  • February/March 2026 Citizen Newsletter HERE
  • SPR Sponsorship Opportunities are here! For more information visit www.smithvillemo.org/sponsor
  • Sign up for our Parks & Rec monthly newsletter HERE
  • Mid-America Reginal Council (MARC) is accepting project submissions for the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), Connected KC 2050. While this is not a request for funding, inclusion in the MTP is a required step before any project can later be considered for financial support. The City intends to submit two proposed projects, planned for fiscal years 2029–2030 and we would like you to share your feedback on these projects! 
    smithvillemo.org/feedback
Police Department Updates
  • Officers went through CPR AED Training this week. We would like to thank NRAD for providing this valuable training to our department.
  • Last week, the City welcomed Officer Tucker McDonald and celebrated Officer Jack Cooley's graduation from the Kansas City Police Academy. Both officers were sworn in by Mayor Boley on March 11. 
  • The Department put out information regarding a reported scam message. Scam messages often try to create urgency to get people to act quickly. If you receive a message that you think is spam, delete it and report it as spam. If you have questions about whether a message is legitimate, contact the agency directly using verified contact information.
Senior Center Updates

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

Maintenance Updates

  • Parks
    • Salted downtown sidewalks and City Hall
    • Cleaned up parks after strong winds
    • Assembled and installed fitness equipment for the Senior Center
    • Continued campground work as weather allowed
  • Streets
    • Removed limbs and tree branches from storm damage citywide
    • Replaced hydraulic filter on Truck 108
    • Repaired ramp on Trailer 1017
    • Switched out downtown banners
    • Pothole Repairs at 15720 N Mount Olivet Rd and 303 W Meadow St.
    • Street Sign Maintenance at Marina Dr & Fletcher Dr and Cliff Dr & 169 Hwy
    • Applied salt to roads for snow event.
    • Removed deceased animal from roadway.
    • Culvert inspections at Wise Rd & 144th St and Onyx St & Emerald Ct. Bridge inspection at 180th St and cleared debris from creek bed.
  • Utilities
    • Total Drinking Water Production 6,010,000 gal.
    • Completed all testing required at the WTP.
    • Conducted weekly chemical level checks at the WTP for ordering.
    • Back washed filters #1,2,3,4 and 5.
    • Collected total organic carbon samples.
    • Programmed new high service VFD.
    • Installing conduit and wiring for SCADA.
    • Completed 16 work orders and 76 locates 
    • Completed 1 new water service connections.
    • Completed all testing required at WWTP
    • Treated 4,775,000 gallons of wastewater
    • Completed weekly checks of all booster station and towers in the distribution system.
    • Replaced the batteries in the generator at the WWTP
    • Jetted sewer main at 314 East Meadow.
    • Cleaned up the fence row at the WWTP where trash from the headworks gets blown over the fence.
    • Repaired Wacker trash pump #3. Had to replace the mechanical seal and all O-ring seals and change the oil.
    • Had to measure and layout fence and block placement at Rock Creek pump station so the access road cannot be used as a through street. Street department will set the blocks in place. Currently waiting for fencing quotes.
    • Completed yearly wet test at the WWTP and delivered to Pace Analytical
    • Repaired a water main break on Church Street. Had to remove an abandoned water service.