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Greenville council adopts FY 2026-2027 budget, sets 12.9673-mill property levy
Summary
The Greenville City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 26-08 on May 12, 2026, approving the FY 2026-2027 budget, a combined 12.9673-mill property tax levy, the six-year capital improvement program, and rate adjustments including 5% solid waste and 14% sewer increases.
The Greenville City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 26-08 at a special meeting on May 12, 2026, approving the City’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and related millage levies.
Councilperson Seppala moved to adopt the resolution; Councilperson Mangus seconded and the motion was unanimously adopted. The council’s action sets a combined ad valorem property tax levy of 12.9673 mills for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, broken down as 9.1473 mills for general purposes, 2.17 mills for the Capital Improvement Fund, 0.5 mills for Solid Waste Operations, 0.6 mills for Local Streets, 0.33 mills for the Greenville Transit System Fund and 0.22 mills for Promotion and Advertising.
Under the adopted budget, the General Fund operations are set at $7,050,957. The Capital Improvement Fund is budgeted at $30,772,150. Other notable fund budgets include the Major Street Fund at $917,750; Local Street Fund at $627,270; Solid Waste Fund at $2,076,270; Sewer Fund at $3,804,680; and Water Fund at $1,240,530. The council approved the 2026-2027 through 2031-2032 capital improvement program as presented.
The resolution also approves proposed rate changes to take effect in fiscal year 2026-2027: a 5% increase in solid waste rates, a 14% increase in sewer rates, and a 3% increase in water rates plus a 5% increase in the water facilities charge. The Schedule of Rates and Fees approved at the meeting is scheduled to be effective July 1, 2026.
Council authorized the City Manager to make budgetary transfers within funds and to make expenditures budgeted in the adopted FY 2026-2027 Budget in accordance with applicable law and city policies. The resolution notes that where appropriations exceed estimated revenue, the city will use available fund balance to meet statutory requirements.
The action was recorded as unanimously adopted; the meeting minutes list Mayor Jeff Scoby and Councilpersons Seppala, Barrus, Johnson and Mangus present. The resolution rescinds conflicting prior resolutions to the extent of any conflict. The council did not receive public comment during the hearing on the proposed budget.
The adopted budget and the schedule of rates and fees provide the spending and revenue framework for the coming fiscal year and will shape service levels, capital projects and utility bills. The council may be expected to consider implementation details and related ordinances or fee schedules in subsequent meetings.
