http://www.greenvillesc.gov/City of Greenville RSS Feed - NewsCopyright 2012 City of GreenvilleCityRSSFeeder v1.0http://www.greenvillesc.gov/PublicInfo_Events/NewsItem.aspx?id=517Greenville City Manager John Castile presented the City’s proposed FY 2012-2013 operating budget to City Council at the first of two work sessions this afternoon. The proposed budget for all funds is $133,416,539, including a General Fund budget of $65,524,737. This represents an overall budgetary increase of 4.3% and a General Fund increase of 2.4% from the adopted FY 2011-12 operating budget. The proposed budget reflects a minimal growth environment as the City transitions from recession into recovery, yet maintains the existing 20% fund balance requirement.Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.greenvillesc.gov/PublicInfo_Events/NewsItem.aspx?id=516On Thursday, May 3, as part of the Connections for Sustainability project, the City hosted a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) workshop, which provided property owners, businesses, developers and the general public with information on the benefits of TODs, such as increased housing and transportation options, expanded economic development opportunities and walkable communities. Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.greenvillesc.gov/PublicInfo_Events/NewsItem.aspx?id=515Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) maps for communities across South Carolina are being updated as part of a map modernization program initiated by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.greenvillesc.gov/PublicInfo_Events/NewsItem.aspx?id=513Today’s children spend less time playing outside than any previous generation, but 213 cities and towns, including Greenville, earned recognition from national non-profit KaBOOM! as 2012 Playful City USA communities for their efforts to increase play opportunities for children.Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.greenvillesc.gov/PublicInfo_Events/NewsItem.aspx?id=514TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, today announced its partnership with the US Handcycling Federation, based in Evergreen, Colorado. In conjunction with the Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital US Handcycling National Criterium Championships in Greenville, SC over Memorial Day weekend, TD Bank will award $2,500 in total prize money in five separate categories (women, H1, H2, H3 and H4). Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.greenvillesc.gov/PublicInfo_Events/NewsItem.aspx?id=512The TD Saturday Market launches its 10th season May 5, providing farm-fresh produce, baked goods, meats, cheeses, seafood and other specialty foods to Main Street in downtown Greenville each week. This year’s market will feature a record 54 new and returning vendors and will run from Court Street to Washington Street. In addition, the market will accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, providing shoppers with the option to use Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards when purchasing fresh produce.Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.greenvillesc.gov/PublicInfo_Events/NewsItem.aspx?id=511Mayor Pro Tem David Sudduth joined representatives from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, GE, Duke Energy, the Greenville Chamber of Commerce and the Green Ribbon Advisory Committee this morning to announce that Greenville’s first car-sharing vehicles are now operational through WeCar by Enterprise. The vehicles are located adjacent to the McBee Avenue entrance in the City-owned Poinsett Garage.Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.greenvillesc.gov/PublicInfo_Events/NewsItem.aspx?id=510St. Francis Fall for Greenville, A Taste of Our Town, is currently accepting applications from local nonprofit organizations for its upcoming festival weekend scheduled for October 12-14 in downtown Greenville. Each year the festival donates a portion of its proceeds to local nonprofit organizations that help provide the almost 1,800 volunteers needed to support the festival each year. In 2011, the festival donated $35,000 to seven nonprofits from the local community.Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.greenvillesc.gov/PublicInfo_Events/NewsItem.aspx?id=509The City of Greenville’s popular Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movies return Wednesday, May 2, with a new location in Falls Park. The temporary venue change is a result of the construction at The Peace Center Amphitheatre. The free film series will run for five weeks and feature movies from a wide range of genres and periods, including The Muppet Movie, An American in Paris, Angels in the Outfield and a special Viewer’s Choice. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.greenvillesc.gov/PublicInfo_Events/NewsItem.aspx?id=508The City of Greenville recently purchased two Smart Cars to begin a phased replacement of the five electric vehicles currently being used by the Parking Enforcement Division. The Smart Cars cost $13,200 each, and one of the cars was officially placed in service today. The other is expected to be ready later this week.Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.greenvillesc.gov/PublicInfo_Events/NewsItem.aspx?id=507Click the title above to read "Greenville: A Year in Review," which outlines the City's 2011 strategic goals and objectives, highlights our accomplishments and provides some insight into our plans for the future. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.greenvillesc.gov/PublicInfo_Events/NewsItem.aspx?id=506Walkers, runners and cyclists can now experience the Swamp Rabbit Trail in a whole new way with the Swamp Rabbit Trail Interactive Map, which the City of Greenville launched today on its web site. The new map was inventoried, photographed and developed by the City, with support from the Greenville County Recreation District, and features trail amenities and points of interest, as well as special considerations for a safe experience. Photos, IPIX 360 degree images and audio are available at select locations. The web map is accessible from a Windows browser and a free mobile app, ArcGIS, is available for download from the iTunes and Google Play stores for mobile access. For more information, visit http://www.swamprabbittrail.net. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.greenvillesc.gov/PublicInfo_Events/NewsItem.aspx?id=505The City of Greenville kicks off its Downtown Event Series this week with the season opening nights of Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive and BB&T Main Street Fridays. The free weekly events return to the Hyatt block offering a season filled with live musical entertainment performed by local, regional and national touring bands, special events and children’s activities.Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.greenvillesc.gov/PublicInfo_Events/NewsItem.aspx?id=504The 2010 Census revealed a population shift within the city limits, and as a result, Greenville’s current City Council districts do not meet the guidelines of the Voting Rights Act. Public input meetings are being held in each City Council district to discuss the proposed redistricting plan to redraw the boundary lines for the four voting districts for City Council.Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.greenvillesc.gov/PublicInfo_Events/NewsItem.aspx?id=503The City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department announced this week its new spring recreation programming, which features 48 leisure activities and sports for both youth and adult residents and visitors to enjoy. The programs will focus on wellness, education and recreation and will be offered at five of its community centers and several athletic fields and parks.Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.greenvillesc.gov/PublicInfo_Events/NewsItem.aspx?id=502Greenville City Manager John Castile presented the City’s proposed 2013-2017 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to City Council at the first of two work sessions this afternoon. The CIP is a five-year fiscal planning instrument used to identify needed capital projects and to identify the financing and timing required for those projects. The first year of the CIP serves as the City’s capital budget for the coming fiscal year. The next four years are considered planning years and are subject to annual appropriation. The proposed CIP includes $22,817,000 for FY 2012-13. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.greenvillesc.gov/PublicInfo_Events/NewsItem.aspx?id=501The City officially kicked off Connections for Sustainability, a comprehensive planning effort that is aimed at establishing connections between affordable housing, transportation options, economic development opportunities and open space throughout the city, with a focus on Greenville’s west side. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.greenvillesc.gov/PublicInfo_Events/NewsItem.aspx?id=500Furman University’s Center for Corporate and Professional Development is introducing a new corporate sustainability program that can help businesses lower operational costs in the areas of energy, water and waste management while also positively impacting the community.Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.greenvillesc.gov/PublicInfo_Events/NewsItem.aspx?id=499Beginning Monday, February 13 at 9:00 a.m., West Broad Street at River Street will be closed to thru traffic due to work being done by Duke Energy that requires excavating rock. This temporary closure is expected to last up to three weeks. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.greenvillesc.gov/PublicInfo_Events/NewsItem.aspx?id=498On Monday, February 13, the City will begin work to stabilize approximately 450 feet of river bank behind the Peace Center and RiverPlace. Pedestrian traffic from River Street to Riverplace will be re-routed for the duration of the 12-week project.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.greenvillesc.gov/PublicInfo_Events/NewsItem.aspx?id=497The world governing body of professional cycling Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) selected Greenville to host the UCI Para-Cycling Road World Championships in September 2014. This event is projected to include more than 450 athletes and 200 coaches and staff from over 45 countries.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.greenvillesc.gov/PublicInfo_Events/NewsItem.aspx?id=496Zoo to celebrate orangutan’s birthday prior to temporary closure Greenville, S.C. – The Greenville Zoo will close to the general public beginning January 30 through February 10 for maintenance. Zoo staff, the City of Greenville Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments and community volunteers will use the two-week time frame to clean, paint and make necessary repairs to areas within the 14-acre zoo. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.greenvillesc.gov/PublicInfo_Events/NewsItem.aspx?id=495– St. Francis Fall for Greenville board members and event partners today presented $35,000 to seven nonprofit organizations from the local community and recognized the efforts of those organizations who committed substantial volunteer hours over the course of the three-day event. All funds donated came from the 2011 St. Francis Fall for Greenville held last October.Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.greenvillesc.gov/PublicInfo_Events/NewsItem.aspx?id=494The City will host a public meeting, led by Seattle-based PJA Architects + Landscape Architects, a leading company in zoo and botanical garden design and interpretive, entertainment and interior work, to discuss the future of the Greenville Zoo.Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.greenvillesc.gov/PublicInfo_Events/NewsItem.aspx?id=493City engineers were notified yesterday that a 30-inch ReWa clay main was damaged during test borings conducted as part of the streambank restoration project taking place along the west bank of the Reedy River. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT