Exciting Developments for Greenville: New Skatepark and Pump Track on the Horizon!
Hey Greenville! There’s some thrilling news coming your way that many of you have been eagerly waiting for. City officials are hard at work to bring a fantastic skatepark and pump track to our vibrant community! This exciting project is set to unfold on a spacious 10-acre site, conveniently located next to the Greenville Downtown Airport, specifically at 425 Airport Road.
What’s Happening?
According to city officials, they have been diligently crafting a lease agreement with the Greenville Airport Commission over the past year. On September 9, the Greenville City Council will be casting their votes on this important ground lease agreement at a meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at Greenville City Hall.
Now, you might be wondering about the cost associated with this venture. The city plans to remedy the $40,000 annual rental fee of the leased property. How? By applying the airport’s annual stormwater fee to offset this cost! That’s one way to keep our community projects sustainable and cost-effective.
Where Will the Funds Come From?
This ambitious project is not just about the skatepark and pump track; it’s also about making sure our funding is aligned properly. The city plans to transfer funds from the hospitality fund, which will be expensed through the parks, recreation, and tourism department’s operating account. This step ensures that the development of the skatepark and pump track won’t compromise other essential community services.
Expansion of Community Offerings
The excitement doesn’t stop here! The city has additional plans that will complement this new facility. They are set to sell the Greenville City Municipal Court property, located at 426 N. Main St.. This property is up for grabs, with the city council planning to vote on the first reading of an ordinance to authorize the sale on the same day, September 9.
Who’s interested? A local entity, 426 N. Main, LLC, has plans to purchase the 2.66-acre site for a whopping $4 million. They aim to construct two multi-story, Class A mixed-use buildings, adding even more vibrancy to our downtown area. With this sale, the municipal court will be relocating to the city’s new Public Safety Complex on Halton Road.
Funding for Future Growth
The proceeds from this property sale are intended to help offset the construction costs of the new public safety complex, keeping the city’s finances healthy while ensuring continued growth and improvement in our community services.
What’s Next?
As we look forward to September 9, we can only imagine how much fun the new skatepark and pump track will bring to Greenville’s residents, especially the younger crowd eager for more recreational options. It’s definitely an exciting time for our city, and we can’t wait to see how these developments will shape our community!
So, keep your calendars marked for that crucial city council meeting and may this be just the beginning of more fantastic community projects in our beloved Greenville!
