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114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Todd Gardenhire

One-time $5M General Fund appropriation to Greenville to replace Town Common bulkhead, reducing flood risk and boosting park resilience for FY2025–26 (effective 7/1/2025).

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 487
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Bill Summary · SB 255

SB 255 — Greenville Bulkhead Appropriation (Greenville Bulkhead Appropriation)

Bill number: SB 255
Title: Greenville Bulkhead Appropriation
Introduced: February 3, 2025
Status (as provided): Passed 1st Reading

Main purpose

Provide a one‑time state appropriation to the City of Greenville to replace the deteriorating bulkhead at Town Common park. The project is intended to reduce flooding, restore structural stability, and improve resilience to future flood events.

Key provisions

  • Appropriation: One nonrecurring sum of $5,000,000 from the State General Fund to the City of Greenville.
  • Use of funds: Replacement of the existing bulkhead in Town Common park to address flooding, structural deterioration, and resiliency.
  • Fiscal year: Funds are designated for the 2025–2026 fiscal year.
  • Effective date: The act becomes effective July 1, 2025 (per bill language).

Who is affected

  • Direct beneficiary: City of Greenville — responsible for planning and executing the bulkhead replacement.
  • Local residents and park users: Expected to benefit from reduced flood risk, safer public space, and improved park resilience.
  • State finances: One‑time $5 million outlay from the General Fund (nonrecurring).

Implementation & oversight

  • The bill appropriates funds directly to the city; the text does not specify additional state reporting, matching requirements, project timelines, procurement rules, or oversight beyond standard municipal obligations.
  • Project planning, contracting, and construction would be carried out by the City of Greenville consistent with applicable local and state procurement and construction laws.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Local infrastructure resilience: The replacement should reduce flooding at Town Common, protect adjacent properties and public amenities, and improve long‑term park usability.
  • Economic/community benefits: Short‑term construction activity and longer‑term protection of downtown/recreational assets.
  • State budget impact: A $5 million one‑time reduction in the General Fund for FY 2025–26; no ongoing state costs are specified.
  • Implementation risks: Project success depends on timely municipal planning, permitting, procurement, and potential additional costs if the final project scope exceeds the appropriation.

Timing / procedural notes

  • Appropriation is designated for the 2025–2026 fiscal year; effective July 1, 2025.
  • The bill text is narrowly focused on a single capital project and does not include programmatic or supervisory provisions.

If you’d like, I can:
- Draft a short checklist Greenville officials would use to obligate and spend the funds, or
- Identify likely permit/technical steps and typical timeline for a bulkhead replacement project.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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