Here is a recap of the Mauldin City Council meeting on May 18.
Initial approval: $49.9M budget
Council gave initial approval the city’s $49.9 million 2026-2027 budget.
If approved, the budget will go into effect July 1 and some of its highlights include:
- $2.9 million for vehicles and equipment for police, fire and public works departments.
- $534,000 in funding for road resurfacing.
- $250,000 for the continued construction of sidewalks and trails.
- 2% cost of living increase for staff.
This item will go before the City Council for final approval on June 15.
Initial approval: Sewer pump station fees
Council unanimously voted to approve an ordinance that would establish or adjust the sewer pump station fee for parcels in multiple subdivisions, including:
- Establishing a $400 fee in Hawk Haven and a $75 fee in Pine Forest.
- Maintaining a $75 fee in Adams Glen and Indigo Point.
- Reducing the fee in Riley Trace from $425 to $400, in Ameris from $268 to $250, and in The Retreat from $425 to $400.
- Increasing the fee in Deer Ridge from $50 to $60.
This item will go before the City Council for final approval on June 15.
Other items
Council voted to approve several items, including:
- An amendment to the city’s fireworks ordinance to allow the city administrator to grant permits to people or organizations for special fireworks displays. This item will go before the City Council for final approval on June 15.
- To accept $500,000 from the Greenville Legislative Delegation Transportation Committee to build new sidewalks on Miller Road.
- A mutual aid agreement and contract with Clemson University for the Mauldin Police Department to assist with security during the college’s home football games.
- A memorandum of understanding to allow the city administrator and police chief to enter into agreements with outside law enforcement agencies to support special events held within the city limits.
- The appointment of Erika Stinson as a full-time administrative judge with the city. She will serve a four-year term through May 31, 2030.
