Spartanburg City Council meeting, May 26, 2026

The City of Spartanburg held a City Council meeting on May 26, 2026, which included public comments, updates on transportation planning, budget discussions, and ordinance considerations. Key procurement-related topics included the presentation of the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan by the Spartanburg Planning Area Transportation Study (SPATS), emphasizing community input for future transportation projects and federal funding allocations. The council reviewed and discussed the proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, which maintained the current tax millage rate and household fees, prioritized employee compensation, facilities, and equipment, and included additional resources for downtown policing. A significant public-private partnership development agreement was presented for a $70 million mixed-use project at 145 West Broad Street, involving Barretts Realty Investment Inc., which will add residential units, commercial space, and a parking garage, generating substantial local government revenue over 20 years. The council also considered an ordinance to amend city codes to clarify regulations on obstructing public property, aiming to improve enforcement and community safety. No votes against the budget or ordinances were recorded, and the council encouraged public participation in transportation planning and budget hearings.