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Greenville council approves parking‑use ordinance, fence work and multiple contracts; suspends Atmos rate increase for 45 days
Summary
The council unanimously approved an ordinance limiting use of publicly owned parking facilities, authorized Oaks Construction to replace fencing at the North Water Treatment Facility (Oaks bid $764,000), approved several park and facility contracts and voted to delay an Atmos rate increase for 45 days; public commenters raised sanitation and safety concerns at Austin Park and urged better meeting transparency.
Greenville City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to add Article 18‑13 to Chapter 16 (Traffic and Vehicles) to regulate the use of publicly owned parking facilities and prohibit the installation of signs and structures in those spaces.
City staff then presented a series of resolutions and contract approvals. Staff said bids for new wrought‑iron fencing at the North Water Treatment Facility ranged from $718,000 to $3,100,000 and Oaks Construction — the second‑lowest bidder — offered $764,000; council authorized Oaks to begin the work. Public works staff requested and the council approved a one‑year extension for a contract with Big City Crushed Concrete to continue processing and storing reclaimed millings north of the airport.
Council also approved a $167,000 agreement with AP Gulf States for event lawn hydromulch and Bermuda sodding timed for July 4 use, a $390,000 furniture package with Tang Graham Interiors for the Sports Park Recreation Center (staff said the package remains within budget after credits), and a $4,000 annual sponsorship renewal with Academy to support youth athletic programs.
On utility matters, the council voted to suspend the effective date of Atmos Energy’s proposed rate increase under the Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program for 45 days so legal counsel and coalition partners can review the filing before it goes to the Public Utilities Commission.
During the public testimony period, resident Betty Franklin described sanitation issues at Austin Park — no running water, lack of public restrooms, and concerns about children’s safety along Wesley Street — and asked the city to consider drinking water access, weekend porta‑potties and a warning sign for motorists. James Evans, a member of Planning and Zoning, urged the city to make committee and commission minutes and meeting video available promptly and to televise PNZ meetings to improve transparency.
Council instructed staff to explore portable restroom and handwashing options for parks that lack facilities and discussed a protocol for responding to constituent emails and tracking replies through the city secretary. The consent calendar passed unanimously and staff provided a February 2026 status update on public works and water projects.
All listed resolutions and ordinance changes passed by unanimous voice vote; no roll‑call tallies were recorded in the transcript.
