Mauldin council approves first reading of stadium fee, $2 million for repaving and other measures

Mauldin — The Mauldin City Council on Jan. 12 approved a package of measures aimed at funding local infrastructure and updating the city’s image. The council gave first reading to Ordinance 10-72 to amend Chapter 10 and establish a stadium facility fee to support infrastructure and capital improvements at the stadium at Bridgeway Station; it also authorized use of $2,000,000 in previously set-aside surplus funds for citywide repaving, awarded a sidewalk-repair contract and approved a city rebranding budget.

Why it matters: The actions move money and projects from planning to execution. The repaving allocation targets roads with a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) below 50 and is intended to supplement the county and state resurfacing programs. Council members highlighted the need to coordinate paving with utilities to avoid newly laid asphalt being cut for later work.

Council action and key details - Ordinance 10-72 (first reading): Council introduced Ordinance 10-72 to establish a stadium facility fee. A motion for first reading was made and approved by the council with no recorded opposition. - Transportation fund — citywide repaving ($2,000,000): The council authorized using $2,000,000 from surplus funds to prioritize repaving roads with PCI scores below 50. A council member told the meeting, “this is $2,000,000 has been allocated to this project.” Staff said this amount is in addition to county and state resurfacing programs. - Sidewalk repairs (High Circle): Council approved awarding a contract for sidewalk repairs along High Circle to R & D Construction after a motion and second; the motion carried unanimously. - Disposal of old capital equipment: Council approved staff recommendations to dispose of old, damaged capital equipment and vehicles. - Rebranding budget: Council approved the recommended budget for a city rebranding effort, noting the work is funded from surplus funds previously set aside.

Council members raised practical concerns during debate. Council member Matt urged coordination with Piedmont Natural Gas and Greenville Water to check for utility relocations or sewer leaks before paving, saying that failing to coordinate can lead to fresh asphalt being cut open later. Another council member proposed placing temporary a-frame signs at project sites so residents could see which paving projects are city-funded and understand where local tax dollars are being spent.

What’s next: Ordinance 10-72 was advanced on first reading; additional readings or administrative steps are required for final adoption. The repaving program will move to contracting and scheduling; staff said they will continue to coordinate with county and state resurfacing programs.

Votes at a glance: All actions recorded at the Jan. 12 meeting carried without opposition as announced by the mayor.

Sources: Mauldin City Council meeting transcript, Jan. 12, 2026.