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Greenville Council adopts supplemental appropriations including $2M for water tower and $2.09M for wastewater improvements
Summary
The council adopted a supplemental appropriation ordinance that moved funds for operational needs and capital projects, including $2,000,000 for the Water Tower East project and $2,093,407.14 for wastewater solids-handling improvements; the measure passed by roll call.
Greenville City Council voted to adopt a supplemental appropriations ordinance that reallocates money across several city funds and adds specific payments for both routine and large capital projects. The ordinance lists a $2,500 appropriation for a Shop with a Cop donation, $5,000 for unexpected Quint fire-truck repairs, and capital items including $2,000,000 for the Water Tower East/Industrial Park and $2,093,407.14 for wastewater treatment solids-handling improvements.
City Auditor Miss Davis explained the line items and answered questions about the fire department balance, saying the second overrun for that truck left only a small remainder for the year and that unspent maintenance funds would revert to the general fund. Council members asked about the age and repair history of the Quint; staff said the vehicle dates to 2011 and has had multiple repairs and an accident-related deductible that contributed to the need for the supplemental appropriation.
Discussion also touched on program-scale and budgetary limits. One councilor observed that modest annual contributions would not, by themselves, resolve some large, recurring problems; staff and members agreed larger capital investments are necessary for the water and wastewater projects listed in the ordinance.
The council moved to suspend the rules and adopt the ordinance by roll call; the motion to adopt was made by Mr. Rogers and recorded affirmative by council members present.
