On November 9, 2017 and pursuant to House Bill 436 “An Act to provide for uniform authority to implement system development fees for public water and sewer systems in North Carolina,” The City of Locust contracted Raftelis Financial Consultants to complete a System Development Fee Study. House Bill 436 was signed into law on July 20, 2017 and it amended Chapter 162A, Article 8 of the General Statutes “System Development Fees” This legislation sets forth the process for establishing development fees, which requires a written analysis prepared by a “financial professional or licensed professional engineer. House Bill 436 requires compliance by July 1, 2018.

Raftelis Financial Consultants calculated the system development fee for the City of Locust using the “Buy-In Approach” method. This method focuses on existing facilities with available capacity to serve new customers, and the analysis is based on fixed asset records.

On Thursday, March 8, 2018 the Locust City Council heard a presentation from Raftelis Financial Consultants regarding the findings of the system development fee study. As required, the complete report and written analysis can be found here. Following the presentation, the City Council scheduled a 45 day waiting period to solicit written comments from the public. The public comment period closed on Monday, April 23, 2018. The City of Locust did not received public comment. A public hearing is scheduled for May 10, 2018 to adopt system development fees. The City is required to publish the adopted system development fees in the annual budget ordinance, and to update the written analysis at least every 5 years.

To view the study click here.

To ensure all comments are considered by Raftelis Financial Consultants, the City respectfully requests for all public comments to be submitted via certified mail to the following address:

Public Comment: System Development Fees
Attn: Cesar Correa, City Administrator
City of Locust
P.O. Box 190
Locust, NC 28097

For any questions regarding System Development Fees, please contact Cesar Correa, City Administrator at 704-888-5260.

JOB OPENING:

The Locust Police Department (LPD) is accepting applications for the position of Patrol Officer (PO1).
Qualified applicants may be invited to participate in the interview process, which includes (but is not limited to) extensive oral interviews and background investigation, as well as medical and psychological assessments. The starting salary is $33,817 per year with potential salary negotiation for extensive experience, training, and education. Minimum requirements for application are you must be 21 years old, have a valid North Carolina driver’s license, high school diploma or equivalency, and an active North Carolina BLET Certification. Applications can be accepted at the Locust Police Department located at 186 Ray Kennedy Drive, Locust, NC 28097 or by mail at PO Box 190, Locust, NC 28097. The City of Locust is one of the fastest growing municipalities in North Carolina. As the city continues to grow, the Locust Police Department will continue to expand as well resulting in more promotional opportunities, specialized appointments, and salary potential in the future. Apply today to be a member of the most respected law enforcement agency in Stanly County! Minimum Job Requirements – Age: 21, Education: High School Diploma or equivalency and active North Carolina BLET Certification, License: Valid North Carolina Driver’s License

CITY OF LOCUST BENEFITS:
-Base Salary: $33,817 (Potential salary negotiation for extensive experience, training, and education.)
-Employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance
-City paid $50,000 life insurance policy
-City paid 5% contribution to 401K
-Annual 2% longevity bonus
-Regular cost of living and merit-based salary increases
-Annual continuing education (College or University) reimbursement up to $1,000
-Take home vehicle if you reside within 10 miles of Locust city limits

APPLICATION INFORMATION:
In Person: 186 Ray Kennedy Drive, Locust, NC 28097
By Mail: PO Box 190, Locust, NC 28097

 

Employment Forms:

Application for Employment

Background Authorization Form

 

Remember:
-Pick up is for the entire City on Tuesdays.
-Have your cart at the roadside early in the morning and keep it there until the end of the day to ensure pick up.
-Please take your empty carts back to your house after pick up, at the end of the day on Tuesdays.
-For more information please call City Hall at 704-888-5260.

 

Recycling Update (June 2017)

**Please leave your Green Pieces Recycling cart at the roadside after your normally scheduled pick up during the week of June 26th. LEAVE YOUR CART AT THE ROADSIDE. Green Pieces will collect their recycling carts the following business day, after your pick up date.***

Please call City Hall with questions. 704-888-5260

Please click here for our newly adopted noise ordinance.

Click to view the 2016-2017 Annual Wastewater Report and a letter from Public Works Director, Tim Flieger.

To view the Wastewater page for more information, click here.

Duke Energy maintains numerous outdoor lights to help promote safety and security in public areas. Let us know if an outdoor light or streetlight is out or not working properly.

The first rule of safety is do not touch a power line or anything touching a power line, such as tree limbs, tools and toys. Even power lines that have fallen may be dangerous and should not be moved or disturbed.

Please visit this website to request a streetlight repair: https://www.duke-energy.com/north-carolina/products/lighting/request-light-repair.asp

 

 

The Veterans Memorial is now complete! We hosted a dedication ceremony on April 8th, 2017. The memorial bricks will be a continuous project; so you can still take part in the Veterans Memorial.

How can you remember your Veteran?

Your soldier is a part of history; honor them by placing a brick in the Veteran’s Memorial in Locust Town Center. You can download the order form here.

For information about more opportunities for contribution, including special recognition items, please download this form.

The Veteran’s Memorial in Locust Town Center is dedicated to the five branches of our military. Our Memorial honors and remembers Veterans, Retirees, Active Duty and Reserves from across our nation. The Memorial is located to the left of the Locust Government Building and features benches and flag poles for each branch of our military.

Friends and family may honor a loved one who has given so much for our freedom and our country by purchasing a memorial brick paver that will forever rest in the Locust Town Center Veterans’ Memorial.