Greenville City Council is in the process of finalizing the 2024 fiscal year budget . The city manager’s proposed budget — including $56 million in capital improvements — shows no tax increases, a positive balance, and focuses on council priorities, including:
Affordable Housing and Neighborhoods
- $3.75 million is proposed for affordable housing pending legislative action.
- Through the Neighborhood Infrastructure Bond , $19 million is proposed for paving, traffic calming, sidewalks, and pedestrian safety, plus community center improvements — $1.8 million for Nicholtown Community Center upgrades and ~$7 million for sidewalks.
Recreation and Open Space
- $3.4 million is proposed for an inclusive playground at Cleveland Park , and court rehabilitation and pickleball at Gower Park .
- $750,000 is proposed for the “design and feasibility” of a pump track and skate park, as are funds to support Arts in Public Places and new events (think: Greenville Jazz Fest ).
- $500,000 is listed for purchasing land to preserve open space — a priority of the GVL2040 .
Public Safety
- In anticipation of the Greenville Police Department and Greenville Fire Department moving into the city’s new Public Safety Complex , the budget proposes adding 10 GPD officers and five GFD positions.
Economic Development
- $1.5 million is proposed for implementing the city’s Strategic Plan — from accelerating entrepreneurship to adding staff.
- Filling empty office space is also a focus, with $250,000 listed for an Office Vacancy Strategy.
Mobility
- Improvements like traffic management technology, more funding for Greenlink Transit Authority , and connections from neighborhoods to the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail are budgeted for — $12 million for roads, bridges and traffic calming and $2.7 million for greenways, trails, bike, and pedestrian safety enhancements.
What’s next?
- City Council will attend another budget workshop on Monday, May 8 before the full budget and a first reading of the ordinance is presented in a public hearing on Monday, May 22. A vote for adoption of the ordinance will take place Monday, June 12.