City Council Work Session | April 13, 2026

The City Council Work Session for Greenville, South Carolina, held on April 13, 2026, focused primarily on the preliminary budget presentation for fiscal year 2027. The session included a detailed overview of budget priorities aligned with the Greenville 2040 plan, emphasizing public safety, infrastructure, open space acquisition, affordable housing, and economic development. Key procurement-related discussions involved capital improvement projects (CIP) funding allocations, including a $2.5 million contribution to the Greenville Housing Fund, investments in police equipment such as body cameras and firing range upgrades, and increased funding for stormwater infrastructure with a focus on the Richland Creek basin. The council also discussed funding for community center renovations, transportation improvements, and economic development initiatives, including a flexible city development fund of $2.1 million to support public-private partnerships and infrastructure projects. The budget maintains current millage and business license tax rates, incorporates cost of living adjustments for employees, and plans to fund major projects like the downtown conference center and city hall primarily through debt. Public hearings and formal budget readings are scheduled for May 2026. Council members raised questions about CIP project timelines, funding details for facade improvements, and historic property grant pathways, reflecting a focus on transparency and strategic investment. Overall, the session set the stage for further budget refinement and procurement planning in upcoming workshops.