City Council 9.10.26

The City Council meeting of Greenville, NC, held on September 10, 2026, included extensive public comments on community concerns such as police conduct, AI data center impacts, and local development projects. Key procurement and budget-related actions included approval of a contract for professional services related to the Golden Road drainage improvement project and a lease agreement for replacement golf and utility carts at Bradford Creek Public Golf Course. The council approved several annexations and rezonings, including a commercial expansion for an O'Reilly Auto Parts store and residential-to-commercial rezoning requests. A significant budget ordinance amendment was passed, increasing funds across multiple city departments including storm water capital projects, affordable housing, and community development. The council also authorized an application for a Federal Transit Administration grant to purchase low or zero-emission transit buses, with a projected city share of $641,000. Additionally, updates on transit fare implementation and juvenile curfew ordinances were discussed. Several appointments to city boards and commissions were confirmed. Overall, the meeting focused on land use decisions, infrastructure improvements, budget allocations, and transit system enhancements.