Council Meeting- May 18 2026

The City of Anderson, SC held a council meeting on May 18, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key procurement actions included approval of a construction contract for downtown crosswalk repair and replacement awarded to Southern Concrete despite a higher bid, due to their relevant experience. The council also approved a contract with Champion Cleaning Specialist for sewer line rehabilitation, leveraging a $1.5 million state rural infrastructure grant and matching funds, with authorization to expand the project scope if additional funding is approved. Additionally, the council considered zoning changes for commercial and residential properties, including a rezoning request for a car wash development on East Greenville Street, which passed first reading amid concerns about traffic and building scale. The fiscal year 2026-27 budget was presented with a total of approximately $94.2 million, reflecting an 8.23% increase, supporting city operations, capital improvements, and community development initiatives. The council also approved a resolution for a special tax assessment program to encourage historic property rehabilitation downtown. Discussions included transit fleet upgrades, infrastructure projects, and community investment strategies, with no tax increases proposed in the budget.