City Council Formal Meeting | April 13, 2026

The City Council of Greenville, South Carolina, held a formal meeting on April 13, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key agenda items included the approval of a $30,000 appropriation from the South Carolina State Homeland Security Grant Program and the authorization of a $7 million disbursement to the Greenville Cultural and Arts Center for the downtown conference center project. The council also approved resolutions to acquire properties for open space preservation and affordable housing development, including a $420,000 purchase of 16.81 acres from the Salvation Army and acquisition of parcels from Green Link Green Line Park LLC to support neighborhood revitalization and affordable housing initiatives. Additionally, zoning amendments and easement agreements, such as one with Duke Energy for utility service, were considered. The council deferred a proposed rezoning of 5.06 acres from residential to industrial use to allow further economic development staff involvement. Public comments emphasized the importance of affordable housing and preserving cultural heritage, notably supporting the restoration of a historic home significant to Greenville's African-American history. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing capital projects, land acquisitions, and zoning changes aligned with Greenville's 2040 comprehensive plan priorities, including open space preservation and affordable housing development.