Greenville city budget approved during board meeting

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Public safety, infrastructure, affordable housing, recreation and other core services are going to see more investment in the next year after the Greenville City Council approved the city's operating budget Thursday night.
City leaders said the $185.3 million spending plan aligns with the goals of the city council and maintains the current property tax rate of $39.54 cents.
Highlights from the budget include:
$500,000 for the city's economic development partnership
$250,000 for pedestrian safety projects
$3.1 million in funding for the city's pavement management program
$4.25 million in various capital project initiatives
$375,000 in local funding for the city's CDBG and housing initiatives
$800,000 to enhance the city's beautification and parks
$100,000 for Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge
$20,000 for skills training at Pitt Community College
Funding for the continued construction of The BUILD Grant, Phase 2 of Wildwood Park and The Town Common Bulkhead and Esplanade Project
$400,000 to support city's information technology infrastructure
Increase in the 401(k) employer contribution from 3 percent to 4 percent per pay period
$4.25 million in pay-as-you-go funding for various capital project initiatives
Funding and support for more than 50 community events
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