Greenville’s City Council met on Monday, May 24 for a third budget work session that led to a council meeting and an overall vote on that budget. Here’s a recap of the May 24 Greenville City Council meeting.
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Greenville City Council approved an almost $144 million general fund budget for the 2022 fiscal year. The city’s projected revenue for the general fund is $136 million coming from property taxes, business licenses and insurance licenses. The additional $8 million will come the city’s fund balance, a reserve of funding.
Greenville’s focus areas of expenses include neighborhood infrastructure, the GVL2040 project, economic development and public and first responders. The GVL2040 project, adopted in February, is a development plan for the city that balances growth with open spaces, affordable housing and mobility, according to the city.
A $32 million neighborhood infrastructure bond will grant the city the opportunity to invest in its streets and sidewalks without raising taxes. City officials said the budget does not include tax increases.
Approved:
Ordinance to appropriate $3,638,380 in the Capital Projects Fund to recognize additional resources available for the Unity Park Project.
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Ordinance to convey surplus city property located on Woodside Avenue and Woodlawn Avenue to Genesis Homes for purposes of affordable housing.
Other city of Greenville news: City explores relocating City Hall to Bowater Building near Falls Park
Approved:
Resolution to approve a law enforcement assistance, support, and jurisdiction agreement between the City of Greenville Police Department and the City of Myrtle Beach Police Department.
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Resolution to award $14,000 in funding received from the Greenville Zoo Conservation Fund from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021, to six designated local and international conservation programs.
Find out more from the city council here.
