March 12, 2024

• ForGreer press release distributed

• ForGreer media event

• First Reading of Bonds Ordinance 14-2024 passed with 7-0 vote

  • Council Agenda

  • Meeting Minutes

  • Video of Council Meeting

  • SC Constitution Article X outlining municipal bonds and debt limits

March 26, 2024

• Public Hearing on Bonds Ordinance 14-2024

• Second Reading of Bonds Ordinance 14-2024 passed with 5-2 vote

  • Council Agenda

  • Meeting Minutes (Passed 5-2 vote)

  • Video of Council Meeting

April 9, 2024

• First & final reading of Resolution 13-2024 on the Installment Purchase Agreement and ratifying the 501 (c)3, Corporation for Greer, passed with a 6-1 vote

  • Council Agenda

  • Meeting Minutes

  • Video of Council Meeting

May 28, 2024

• First Reading of Ordinance 25-2024 (COG FY 2024-2025 Budget)

  • Council Agenda

  • Meeting Minutes

  • Video of Council Meeting

June 4, 2024

• Council Workshop on Ordinance 25-2024 (COG FY 2024-2025 Budget)

  • Workshop Agenda

• Video of Workshop

June 11, 2024

• Public Hearing on Ordinance 25-2024 (COG FY 2024-2025 Budget)

• Second Reading of Ordinance 25-2024 (COG FY 2024-2025 Budget) passed with 4-3 vote

  • Public Hearing and Council Agenda 

  • Meeting Minutes

  • Video of Council Meeting

August 15, 2024

• Press release goes out announcing Sports and Events Center location

• Livestream of the Sports and Events Center location reveal on site

• Video recapping the announcement event

October 22, 2024

• Video recap from the October 22, 2024 City Council meeting discussing approved funding for the construction of the Police and Fire Training Center

  • Council Agenda

February 10, 2025

• Press release goes out to news media announcing the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Public Safety Training Center

February 11, 2025

• Video recap from the February 11, 2025 City Council meeting of the first reading of Ordinances 7-2025 & 8-2025

  • Council Agenda

  • Council Minutes

February 14, 2025

• Live stream from Public Safety Training Center groundbreaking event

February 19, 2025

• Recap of Public Safety Training Center groundbreaking event

March 11, 2025

• Video recap from the March 11, 2025 City Council meeting of the final reading of Ordinances 7-2025 & 8-2025

  • Council Agenda

The ForGreer projects total about $92 million. That’s a big investment, but the City of Greer has a solid plan to finance the projects. 

Estimated costs:

• Public Safety Training Facility = $17 million

• Parking Garage = $14 million

• Sports & Events Center = $51 million

• New Fire Station = $10 million

Funding

Installment Purchase Revenue Bonds (IPRB), Series 2024

• Total of $40 million in proceeds

• Fully funds Public Safety Training Facility

• Fully funds Depot St. Parking Garage

• Leaves $9 million to acquire land, reimbursements, and startup expenses for two remaining projects

IPRB, Series 2025

• Total of $52 million in proceeds

• $42 million to pay balance of Sports & Events Center project

• Fully funds new Fire Station

In anticipation of the sports & events center, the City of Greer hired a third-party firm to complete a pro forma and feasibility study. The reports include an extensive financial forecast, economic impact analysis, and program recommendations. You can read both reports in full by clicking below.