City Update

It's time for the annual spring clean up event. Fayetteville Beautiful is seeking volunteers to participate in the upcoming clean-up event which will be held on Saturday, April 23 2022. Watch this City Update to learn how you can be involved in helping to keep Fayetteville Beautiful. Visit www.FayettevilleBeautiful.com

In this City Update, get information on how to become a lifeguard with Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation. We have four pools across the city that will be opening in just a couple of months.

The City of Fayetteville’s Economic and Community Development Department is seeking public feedback for the 2022 Annual Action Plan, which covers July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. The public will have multiple opportunities to provide input:

Four public meetings will be held on the following dates and locations:

Massey Hill Recreation Center, March 8 at 7 PM Cliffdale Recreation Center March 15 at 6:30 PM Smith Recreation Center March 24 at 6:30 PM Westover Recreation Center March 31 at 6:30

Construction will begin soon for several sidewalks in Fayetteville supported in the City’s Strategic Plan. In this City Update, John McNeill, Engineer with the City of Fayetteville, shares information about several sidewalk projects underway within the city. These improvements are part of the City’s overall commitment to improving safety and quality of life.

In this edition of City Update, learn about some of the recent improvements made to the FayFixIT app available on iOS and Android devices. Learn more at www.FayFixIT.com

The Fayetteville History Museum will feature a special exhibit titled "African Americans on the River" in honor of Black History Month. You can also visit the E. E. Smith Open house on February 25 and March 25 Noon - 3 pm to see exhibits and learn about this renowned educator. Admission is FREE for all exhibits.

Since the program’s inception in 2019, the Drainage Assistance Program has been assisting homeowners with drainage concerns on their private property that extends beyond public streets.

A property must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the drainage assistance program.

• It must be a Single Family Residential Property

• The assistance is for the repair of existing stormwater drainage pipes and structures

• The property must convey water from a city street

To learn more visit VayettevilleNC.gov/DAP

City staff wishes you and your family a safe and happy holiday! In this episode of City Update, we share holiday closure information for the City of Fayetteville government offices.

In this City Update, learn more about this year's Christmas in the Park event starting after Thanksgiving. Learn more about the event at www.FCPR.us

In this episode of city Update, Capt. Stephen Shakeshaft from the Fayetteville Fire Department talks about the upcoming application period and what someone can do to prepare for the process.