Greer (SC) City Council Budget Workshop Meeting, May 21, 2026; Part 2

The City of Greer held a budget workshop meeting on May 21, 2026, focusing on internal services departments including finance, human resources, information technology, fleet management, risk management, and procurement and grants management. Key procurement-related discussions included the management of purchasing processes to ensure transparency and fairness, the completion of 14 solicitations in the fiscal year with an increase to 16 expected due to growing project complexity, and the active pursuit of grant funding totaling over $6.4 million pending awards. Procurement plans for fiscal year 2027 include standardizing internal procurement policies, formalizing contract processes, issuing on-call professional services solicitations, and potentially adding in-house legal counsel to support contract review. Fleet management highlighted challenges with supply chain delays affecting vehicle and equipment replacement, requesting an additional emergency vehicle technician. Risk management requested dedicated claims management software to improve efficiency. The meeting also covered budget considerations for technology upgrades, including a proposed ERP system replacement and AI-based security enhancements. Council members discussed the need for flexibility in procurement and capital budgeting to better manage project timelines and costs. Overall, the workshop provided a comprehensive overview of departmental accomplishments, challenges, and resource needs to support the city’s growth and service delivery in fiscal year 2027.