Greenville County Council Archives

Greenville County advances $473M budget, penny sales tax referendum: Council Notes

Here's a recap of Greenville County Council's June 2 meeting.

The proposed budget includes a 2.5% pay increase for all county employees with an additional 2.5% increase for public safety workers.

The donation of a 3.7-acre parcel to the Piedmont Public Service District would aid the creation of recreation opportunities.

The administration's initial budget proposal totals $473.5 million and would include a 2.5% salary increase for all county employees.

Council developed its strategic priorities during a planning retreat in February and hopes they will improve transparency and public trust.

The theatre's centennial celebration gala will feature Broadway favorite Norm Lewis April 9.

The bond measure would authorize the Donaldson Center fire service area to use debt to replace an aging fire truck.

Concurrency requirements could help ensure infrastructure improvements keep pace with the demand caused by new development.

The financing measures authorize the arena district to issue up to $140 million in general obligation and hospitality tax revenue bonds.

If approved, the general obligation bonds and hospitality tax revenue bonds would help fund a proposed $282 million upgrade to the arena.

Extensive renovations are planned to enhance and expand the 28-year-old arena and surrounding campus in downtown Greenville.

The contract requires Kernell to remain in his role for 18 months, with an option for an additional six months.

No action was taken on renewing County Administrator Joe Kernell’s contract, which expires later this month.

The additional revenue will help fund a target of $30 million annually to go toward road and bridge projects.

Greenville County Council has advanced a measure that would allow the county to retain a higher percentage of new FILOT revenue.