Pelzer Town Council recently approved first reading of the 2026-27 budget. The budget totals $1,450,967 and includes Revenues and Expenses for the Operating Budget, Capital Projects General Fund and Hospitality Fund.
The operating budget includes revenues and expenditures of $540,967. Capital projects are budgeted at $865,000, which includes $600,000 for the community building, Monkey Park renovations, Bill Hopkins Sports Complex renovations and other projects.
Capital Projects budget includes Monkey Park Renovations $15,000 (new playground equipment) Bill Hopkins Sports Complex renovations $15,000 (bathrooms, fencing new lights); Gym renovations $50,000 (flooring); Town Square Renovations $25,000 (for events); Boat Ramp Renovations $15,000; Equipment Purchases $75,000; Community Building Renovations $600,000; Drainage $60,000 and Overlook Park $10,000. Total $865,000.
The hospitality tax budget totals $55,000 and includes funding for beautification, decorations, parks, recreation and events.
There will be a public hearing for comments on the budget at 6 p.m. June 9 prior to the regular Town Council meeting.
The Pelzer Operating Budget for 2026-27 includes:
Revenue -Operating Budget
Business License $110,000; Trash Fees $91,800; Municipal Association of SC $150,000; Rental 100 Courtney St. $9,600 ($800/month); Rental PO Parking Lot $467; Rental Community Bldg/Gym $12,500; Hughes Development Agreement $2,500; Aid to Subdivision $34,500; State Accommodations Tax $100; Event Income $12,000 (Markets, Rental Space, Fundraising, Sponsorships); Permits and Fees $2,500; Franchise Fees $115,000.
Total Revenue $540,967.
Expenses – Operating Budget
Salaries $129,900 ( Three full-time employee’s, One Part-time and One Stipend) Includes 9 percent raise for maintenance employees and $250 month stipend for Volunteer Worker;
Benefits, $60,000 PEBA Retirement and Health; Salaries Mayor $2,400, Salaries Council $4,800; Gifts and Bonuses $2,500; Sanitation Agreement (Meridian) $91,800; Trash (Greenville Water) $3,200; Public Safety (Anderson Co. Sheriff) $60,000 (25 Hrs/Week $50/Hr); Insurance (Insurance Reserve Fund) $28,227; Admin Supply $10,000 (office supplies, postage, bathroom supplies, advertising and public notices; Maintenance Supply $2,500; Accounting System (GovPossible) $3,000; Payroll System (ADP) $3,920; Travel, Training and Meals $2,000; Accountant Fees $15,000 Auditors; Legal Fess $12,000 Attorney; ITFees (Rampart CIO) $5,220; Security Systems $1,500 (remote lock and cameras); Street Lights (Duke Power) $60,000; Utilities $25,000; Vehicle and Equipment $10,000 (1/2 bucket truck repair ($3,000); Fuel $8,000. Total expenditures $640,967.
Capital Projects Budget
Revenue – $855,000 transfer from General Fund
Capital Projects Expense includes Monkey Park Renovations $15,000 (new playground equipment) Bill Hopkins Sports Complex renovations $15,000 Bathrooms, fencing new lights); gym renovations $50,000 (flooring); Town Square Renovations $25,000 (for events); Boat Ramp Renovations $15,000; Equipment Purchases $75,000; Community Building Renovations $600,000; Drainage $60,000 and Overlook Park $10,000. Total $865,000.
Hospitality Budget
Revenue from Hospitality Tax $55,000.
Expenses Beautification $10,000; Decorations $12,000; Parks $5,000; Recreation $5,000; Events $20,000; Tourism maintenance $3,000 (1/2 bucket truck repair)
Total Hospitality budget is $55,000. The Hospitality Tax reserve balance is $45,000.
Total budget Revenues and Expenses for the 2026-27 budget are $1,450,967.
