AGENDA FINANCE COMMITTEE
5/31/18 A. Victor Rawl, Chairman Henry E. Darby Anna B. Johnson Brantley Moody Teddie Pryor Joe Qualey Herb Sass Dickie Schweers Elliott Summey AGENDA FINANCE COMMITTEE May 31, 2018 5:00 PM
1. MINUTES:
o May 15, 2018— Finance Committee - Request to Approve Council/Salisbury
2. CONSENT AGENDA: Miller/Staff
A) FY18 Local Law Enforcement Initiative Grant (Sheriff) - Request to Approve
B)CTC Pelzer Drive Sidewalk (Mt. Pleasant) - Request to Approve
C) TST 2018 Road Resurfacing Plan - Request to Approve
3. COMPREHENSIVE GREENBELT PLAN AMENDMENTS - Request to Approve Miller/Ruff
4. MEDIC 15 EXPANSION, HWY 78 N. CHAS/LEASE AGREEMENT - Request to Approve Miller/Przybylowski
5. PROJECT GOLDENROD FINANCIAL INCENTIVES - Request to Approve Miller/Dykes
6. PARTNERSHIP WITH NASA - Presentation MiI ler/Limehouse
7. FY 2019 BUDGET - Miller/Gile A) Special Purpose Districts 1. Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission 2. Cooper River Park & Playground Commission 3. North Charleston District 4. St. Andrew's Parish Parks & Playground Commission 5. St. John's Fire District 6. St. Paul's Fire District i I
MINUTES CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL
MEMORANDUM
TO: Members of Finance Committee
FROM: Kristen Salisbury, Clerk of Council
DATE: May 25, 2018
SUBJECT: Finance Committee Minutes
At the Finance Committee meeting of May 31, 2018, the draft minutes of the May 15, 2018 Finance Committee meeting will be presented for approval. CONSENT AGENDA
COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEM
TO: JENNIFER J. MILLER, COJNTY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: J. AL CANNON. DEPT. SHERIFF'S OFFICE FY 2018 LOCAL LAA[Nt 'OFCEMENT CRIME GUN INTELLIGENCE CENTER SUBJECT: INTEGRATION INITIATIVE
REQUEST: APPROVE GRANT SUBMISSION AND ACCEPT, IF AWARDED COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL: FINANCE DATE: May 31, 2018
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ORIGINATING OFFICE PLEASE NOTE: DUE DATE TO ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE IS 5:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY OF THE WEEK PRECEDING THE COMMITTEE MEETING. SITUATION
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) in partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATE) under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is providing funding to state and local government entities that are experiencing precipitous increases in gun crime to implement comprehensive and holist models to reduce violent crime and the illegal use of firearms within their jurisdictions by enabling them to integrate with their local ATF Crime Gun Intelligence Centers (CGlCs). The purpose is to encourage local jurisdictions to work with their ATF partners to utilize intelligence, technology, and community engagement to swiftly identify firearms used unlawfully and their sources, to effectively prosecute perpetrators engaged in violent crime.
The BJA program is a three-year project from October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021.
The purpose of proposed funding is to support a collaborative local law enforcement crime gun intelligence center within the Charleston County Sheriff's Office. Funds will cover two (2) designated grant-funded FTEs, supplies, training, and equipment for the total amount of $800,000 over a three-year period. There is no matching requirement under this grant.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL
Approve Elected Official's recommendation.
SHERIFF'S RECOMMENDATION
• Allow the Sheriff's Office to apply for and accept, if awarded the FY 2018 Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative Competitive grant in the amount of $800,000 over a three-year period to support a Collaborative Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center.
• The grant period is October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021.
. Funds will cover two (2) grant funded FTEs, supplies, training, and equipment.
• There is no match requirement in this grant.
• The County is under no obligation to retain positions after the grant period.
ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION
I concur with the Sheriff's recommendation.
COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEM
TO: JENNIFER J. MILLER, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
THROUGH: CORINE ALTENHEIN, DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: BARRETT J. TOLBERT DEPT. PROCUREMENT SUBJECT: CTC PELZER DRIVE SIDEWALK
REQUEST: AWARD OF CONTRACT COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL: FINANCE DATE: MAY 31. 2018
COORDINATION: This request has been coordinated with: (attach all recommendations/reviews)
Signature of Yes N/A Individual Contacted
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Grants Auditor 10 Other: Transportation Development
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FUNDING: Was funding previously approved? Yes [1 no [1 n/a El
If yes, provide Org. Object Balance in Account Amount needed for item the following: W42047503 64667 $192332.70 W42047601 333
NEED: Identify any critical time constraint.
BUDGET OFFICER SIGNATURE: 1. )LL Fiscal impact: Funds are available in the State "C" Fund for road improvements.
ADMINISTRATOR'S SIGNATURE:
ORIGINATING OFFICE PLEASE NOTE: DUE DATE TO ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE IS 5:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY OF THE WEEK PRECEDING THE COMMITTEE MEETING.
SITUATION
The Charleston County Transportation Committee (CTC) Pelzer Drive Sidewalk project is located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The project will install approximately 1500 LF of ADA- compliant sidewalk and associated small quantities of concrete curb, ADA ramps, asphalt valley gutter, and drainage structures. The project will be constructed utilizing the "Subtotal and Bid Alternate I" items listed in the solicitation on the bid form. Bid Alternate 1 provides for the sidewalk material to be concrete and Bid Alternate 2 called for in the sidewalk material to be made of asphalt.
Bids were received from the following Contractors in accordance with the terms and conditions of Invitation for Bid No. 5266-18C. State "C" Fund regulations do not allow Small Business Enterprise (SBE) or local preference options.
Bidder Total Bid Price DBE Percentage First Construction Management, LLC Hanahan, South Carolina 29410 $192,332.70 5.02%
Principal: Roger Holcombe Blutide Marine Construction Charleston, South Carolina 29407 $214,550.78 3.89%
Principal: Karl Rakes Landscape Payers, LLC Charleston, South Carolina 29417 $230,455.05 100%
Principal: Joyce Schirmer lPW Construction Group, LLC North Charleston, South Carolina 29418 $256,533.00 100%
Principal: Cyrus Sinor Truluck Roadway Services, LLC Charleston, South Carolina 29416 $290,738.00 4.15%
Principal: Chris Truluck Lowcountry Sitework, LLC Charleston, South Carolina 29492 $365,536.00 0%
Principal: John Mazzarella
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL
Authorize award of contract.
DEPARTMENT HEAD RECOMMENDATION
Authorize award of contract for the CTC Pelzer Drive Sidewalk project to First Construction Management, LLC. the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of $192,332.70.
0 Funds are available in the State "C" Fund for road improvements.
COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEM
TO JENNIFER J. MILLER, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
THROUGH: CORINE ALTENHEIN, DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR j FROM: BARRETT J. TOLBERT I DEPT. PROCUREMENT
SUBJECT: TST 2018 ROAD RESURFACING PLAN
REQUEST: AWARD OF CONTRACT COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL: FINANCE DATE: MAY 31, 2018
COORDINATION: This request has been coordinated with: (attach all recommendations/reviews)
Signature of Yes N/A Individual Contacted
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Object Balance in Account Amount needed for item If yes, provide Org. the following: TE0310004 64842 2-1116,3 90 $2116389.85
NEED: Identify any critical time constraint.
BUDGET OFFICER SIGNATURE: )-J Fiscal impact: Funds are available in the Transportation Sales Tax fund.
ADMINISTRATOR'S SIGNATURE:
ORIGINATING OFFICE PLEASE NOTE: DUE DATE TO ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE IS 5:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY OF THE WEEK PRECEDING THE COMMITTEE MEETING.
SITUATION
The TST 2018 Resurfacing Plan project shall include traffic control, milling, surface preparation, asphalt resurfacing, striping, and associated appurtenances of various local paved roadways within the boundaries of Charleston County. The approximate total project length is eight (8) miles.
Bids were received in accordance with the terms and conditions of Invitation for Bid No. 5265- 18C. The mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) requirement for this solicitation is 12.2% and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal is 25%.
Bidder Total Bid SBE DBE Price Percentage Percentage
Banks Construction Company North Charleston, South Carolina 29418 $2,116,389.85 20.7% 19.94%
Principal: Jafar Moghadam Sanders Brothers Construction Company, Inc. North Charleston, South Carolina 29406 $2,130,785.10 18.3% .25%
Principal: Chris Davis
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL
Authorize award of contract.
DEPARTMENT HEAD RECOMMENDATION
• Authorize award of contract for the TST 2018 Resurfacing Plan project to Banks Construction Company, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of $2,116,389.85.
Funds are available in the Transportation Sales Tax fund. COMPREHENSIVE GREENBELT
COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEM
JENNIFER J. MILLER, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR CATHY L. RUFFDECTO EPT. GREENBELT PROGRAMS Comprehensive Greenbelt Plan Amendments Approve the Greenbelt Advisory Board's Amendments to the Comprehensive REQUEST: Greenbelt Plan COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL: FINANCE DATE: 53118
COORDINATION: This request has been coordinated with: (attach all recommendations/reviews)
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OFFICER BUDGET SIGNATURE: Fiscal impact: None
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PLEASE NOTE: SITUATION
In accordance with the Charleston County Transportation Sales and Use Tax Spending Plan Ordinance #1343, a comprehensive greenbelts study shall be undertaken and a recommended plan issued in order to ensure proper planning and efficiency in projects funded through the proceeds of the Sales Tax, and to provide that these projects bring the greatest benefit to the County. The Greenbelts Advisory Board (GAB) shall prepare and deliver to Council, findings, recommendations, and comments regarding the Comprehensive Greenbelts Plan, and shall receive input from members of the public through an extensive public input process. Once completed, the comprehensive greenbelts plan should be reviewed and revised every five (5) years.
As the GAB set out to begin the five year review of the Greenbelt Plan in early 2017, County Council's Special Sales and Use Tax Oversight Committee requested the GAB provide recommendations on possible restructuring of the Greenbelt Bank Board. In June 2017, County Council approved the GAB's request to engage Chuck Funk with Alta Planning + Design to do the following: 1. Assist the GAB in crafting the Greenbelt Bank Board recommendations for Council; 2. Conduct an updated inventory of the total greenspace in Charleston County; and 3. Guide the GAB through the mandatory 5-Year Review of the Comprehensive Greenbelt Plan.
Over the past twelve months, the GAB has conducted a chapter-by-chapter review of the Comprehensive Greenbelt Plan. An updated inventory of the current county greenspace was also completed as well as a new public survey of over 1,400 citizens. Findings of the inventory and the public survey responses serve as the basis of the recommendations contained in the attached Supplemental Report. The GAB is requesting that County Council adopt the attached Supplemental Report as an amendment to the Charleston County Comprehensive Greenbelt Plan.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL
Approve an Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the Charleston County Comprehensive Greenbelt Plan, which incorporates the Greenbelt Advisory Board's recommendations contained in the attached Supplemental Report.
ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION
Approve an Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the Charleston County Comprehensive Greenbelt Plan, which incorporates the Greenbelt Advisory Board's recommendations contained in the attached Supplemental Report. A summary of the recommended amendments are below:
Restructuring of the Greenbelt Boards - The Greenbelt Advisory Board recommends streamlining the Greenbelt organizational structure by eliminating both the Greenbelt Bank Board and the Urban Grants Review Committee, and replace these with a subcommittee of the GAB. The new subcommittee will have the responsibility of evaluating both rural and urban project applications and making recommendations to the full GAB. The GAB will then forward its recommendations to County Council for final action. The GAB subcommittee will consist of 5 GAB members, selected by the GAB Chair or Vice- Chair. If needed, the GAB Chair or Vice-Chair may also appoint additional members with expertise in areas of banking, appraisals, etc. to assist in the subcommittee's review of Greenbelt projects.
Updated Criteria for Rural and Urban Grants Programs - The GAB recommends replacing the current criteria used to evaluate and rank applications with a new set of criteria outlined below:
1. Meets Greenbelt Definition - 8 points
2. Meets the Greenbelt Vision - 4 points
3. Meets Greenbelt System Components - 6 points
4. Addresses Public Access and Use - 5 points
5. Protection of Wildlife Habitat - 5 points
6. Protection of Lowcountry Natural Resources and Natural Infrastructure - 7 points
7. Historical and Cultural Features - 5 points
8. Threat of Loss - 5 Points
9. Consistent with Adopted Plans - 5 points
10. Project is Ready for Acquisition - 5 points
11. Project is Ready for Public Use - 3 points
12. Funding and Leveraging - 15 points
13. Project Management - 5 points
14. Partnership and Coordination - Points Range (0 - 10)
15. Return on Investment - 6 points 16. Level of Public Support-6 points Total of 100 Possible Points
Greenbelt Funding Allocation Formula - The GAB recommends that the 70% rural 30% urban allocation formula continue to be applied to any residual funds from the 2004 Greenbelt sales tax funds. For expenditure of the 2016 Sales and Use Tax, the GAB recommends dividing the Greenbelt funds 50% each to the rural and urban areas of the County. Urban funds would continue to be allocated to the urban incorporated and unincorporated areas based on their populations in accordance with the 2010 U.S. Census data.
Conservation Toolbox - The GAB recommends no changes to the Conservation Toolbox contained in the Greenbelt Plan. The tools defined can be used independent of each other or in combination to conserve, protect and manage greenspace land throughout the County. The Greenbelt Plan does not recommend the use of the tools of eminent domain or land condemnation for greenspace conservation. May 16, 2018
A. Victor Rawl, Chairman Charleston County Council 4045 Bridge View Drive North Charleston, South Carolina 29405
RE: Greenbelt Advisory Board's Recommended Plan Amendments
Dear Chairman Rawl:
On behalf of the Charleston County Greenbelt Advisory Board I am pleased to submit the board's recommended amendments to the Comprehensive Greenbelt Plan. The board met for the past twelve months, working with staff and our consultant to complete a comprehensive review of the Plan. As part of this review an updated inventory of lands protected since the Plan's adoption in 2006 was conducted as well as a current public survey of Charleston County residents. Findings of the inventory and the public survey responses serve as the basis of the board's recommended amendments, which are outlined below:
• Change the funding allocation for the 2016 Sales Tax Greenbelt funds to 50% each rural and urban areas. The current allocation of 70% to rural and 30% to urban remains in place for any residual funds from the 2004 sales tax.
• Maintain the Conservation Toolbox as currently contained in the Plan. This toolbox provides numerous strategies and methods for conserving and protecting land.
Update the Organizational Framework to streamline the Greenbelt Boards. Both the Greenbelt Bank Board and the Urban Grants Review Committee will be eliminated. In addition, Greenbelt project applications will no longer be reviewed by the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission. The role of the Greenbelt Advisory Board will be expanded to include review of all Greenbelt project applications.
• Update the Rural and Urban Grants Criteria and the application process. All greenbelt projects must meet the new criteria, be reviewed by a GAB sub-committee and then forwarded to the full GAB who will make recommendations to County Council.
We request that the board's recommendations be presented for consideration to the County Council Finance Committee on May 31, 2018.
Sincerely, r)
Beezer Molten, Chairman Charleston County Greenbelt Advisory Board Charleston County Greenbelt Plan Supplemental Report DRAFT May 15, 2018
OVERVIEW This report is a supplement to the Charleston County Comprehensive Greenbelt Plan adopted by Charleston County Council on June 6, 2006 and incorporated in to the County Comprehensive Land Use Plan in January 2007. The purpose of this report is to provide amendments to the adopted plan that update the policies, direction, and actions of the Charleston County Greenbelt Program. This report is divided into sections that feature the specific updates and changes to each chapter of the adopted plan.
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION Chapter One of the adopted Greenbelt Plan provides an overview of the plan and program, describes the formation of the Greenbelt Advisory Board (GAB), defines the methodology and process used to prepare the 2006 Plan, and offers a description of the Plan chapters. This supplemental report updates the accomplishments of the Greenbelt Program since 2006, and describes the new sales and use tax that was approved by voters in November 2016.
Accomplishments of the Greenbelt Program (2006-2017) The Charleston County Greenbelt Program has been in operation for more than eleven years. Established in June 2006 with the adoption of the Charleston County Greenbelt Plan, the program has been one of the most successful and accomplished local government sponsored land conservation programs in the United States. The following is a list of accomplishments to date:
1) Thirty Percent Goal Achieved The Greenbelt Program has met the goal to protect 30% of County lands. The 2006 Adopted Greenbelt Plan recommended a minimum conservation goal of 30% of the total Charleston County land area, equivalent to 200,000 acres. Prior to 2006, the County had protected approximately 160,000 acres. A goal of protecting and conserving an additional 40,000 acres of land was established in 2006. From 2006 to 2017, Charleston County and its partners conserved and protected approximately 38,000 acres of land. Bringing the total land conserved and protected in Charleston County to 198,000 acres, effectively achieving the minimum conservation goal established in the adopted 2006 Greenbelt plan. (See Figure 1: map of protected greenspace)
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2) Diversity of Lands Protected The County has protected land through the Greenbelt Program that falls within the desired landscape types defined by the 2006 Greenbelt Plan. Of the 38,000 acres protected since 2006, 17,000 acres were protected by partner agencies. The Greenbelt Program protected and conserved 21,000 acres of land in Charleston County. Lands protected through the Greenbelt Program include passive parklands/greenspace, natural resources, heritage landscapes, productive (agricultural) landscapes, natural infrastructure (including wetlands), active greenspace (parkland) and corridors (often referred to as greenways).
3) Public Access and Use Enhanced Charleston County has substantially increased the amount of land available for public access and use since 2006. Of the 21,000 acres protected through the Greenbelt Program, more than 9,000 acres (44%) of land were purchased for public access and use. These public lands were purchased with nearly $114 million (86%) of Greenbelt funds.
4) The County Leveraged Greenbelt Funds Charleston County effectively leveraged the Greenbelt Funds to protect and conserve greenspace. Originally, $221 million was set aside for the Greenbelt Program through the 2004 sales and use tax. Of this total, $36 million was spent on Charleston County Parkland, $66.5 million was dedicated to rural greenbelt conservation, $28.5 million was dedicated to urban greenbelt conservation, and $90 million was dedicated to debt service and program administration. More than $121 million was provided as matching funds through landowner donation, use of grant funds from partner programs, and in-kind donations. This leveraging allowed for the protection of more than 21,000 acres at approximately a $6,000 average cost per acre.
5) The Rural and Urban Grants Program is Successful Charleston County effectively implemented a Grants Program to award Greenbelt Program funds to a variety of eligible entities for the purchase and management of greenbelt lands. Charleston
Charleston County Greenbelt Plan 2 Supplemental Report County does not purchase or manage any of the Greenbelt lands conserved under this program. Municipalities, other state and federal government agencies, non-profit environmental conservation groups, and non-profit community groups have teamed-up, or partnered, and worked in voluntary cooperation with willing landowners to conserve and protect greenspace across the County. Lands that have been conserved are managed by either municipal, state or federal governments, or by non-profit organizations.
Charleston County established a Grants Program to award Greenbelt funds to rural and urban projects. The grants were competitive, required that an application be filed, and all grant awards were approved by the Charleston County Council.
6) Greenbelt Lands in Compliance with Program Goals Charleston County established a process to ensure that all lands, protected and conserved under the Greenbelt Program, are managed in compliance with Greenbelt guidelines. Annually, County Greenbelt staff conduct monitoring visits of greenbelt lands to ensure they are being maintained and managed in accordance with the deed restrictions placed on all greenbelt properties. A process was developed to ensure any non-compliance is addressed immediately and that the land is restored appropriately.
2016 Sales Tax On November 8, 2016, Charleston County voters approved a sales tax referendum that provides a new source of revenue for the Greenbelt Program. The approved 2016 referendum provides an additional V2 of one percent sales and use tax to fund highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit systems, greenbelts and other transportation related projects. Specifically, for Greenbelts, the approved sales tax provides $210 million of new funding, to be collected during a 25-year period. The sales tax was codified by Charleston County Council within ordinance # 1907 adopted by the County Council on August 9, 2016. Collection of the new sales tax went into effect on May 1, 2017.
CHAPTER Two: DATA COLLECTION/SYNTHESIS Chapter Two of the Greenbelt Plan describes the core concepts for greenspace planning, provides a summary of greenspace inventory (as of 2006) and contains a summary of the growth management plans related to greenspace conservation. This supplemental report provides an up- to-date, detailed inventory of lands conserved by the Greenbelt Program (2006-2017) and offers a summary of planning efforts completed since 2006 related to greenspace conservation.
Updated Greenspace Inventory Charleston County and its partners have conserved and protected a significant amount of greenspace since the 2006 Greenbelt Plan was adopted. This has been accomplished in two ways: 1) through the expenditure of sales and use tax funding and 2) through land conservation efforts lead by municipal, state and federal agencies, landowners and non-profit land conservation organizations. The amount of conservation land added since 2006 is depicted in Figure 2.
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Total Protected Since 2006 Total Acreage 2006 Target Acres % of 2006 Target Rural Greenbelt Lands 11,397 16,240 70% Francis Marion Forest 11,438 10,275 111% Lowcountry Wetlands 7,900 5,610 141% CCPRC Regional Parks 5,933 4,675 127% Urban Greenbelt Lands 666 2,000 33% Greenway Corridors 155 1,200 13% Totals 371489 40,000 94% Figure 3: Table illustrates the total acreage of greenspace conserved and protected since 2006 and compares with original Greenbelt Plan proposal.
Summary of Related Plans The following provides a summary of new planning documents completed since 2006 that are in addition to plans, guidelines and strategies featured in the adopted 2006 Greenbelt Plan. The significance of these planning documents is either their reference to the protection and conservation of greenspace, or the furthering of the vision, goals and objectives of the Charleston County Greenbelt Program.
1) Charleston County People 2 Parks Plan (CCP2P) The Charleston County People 2 Parks Plan, completed in 2016, envisions a future for Charleston County where all residents are connected to parks, schools, and other important destinations via an interconnected network of safe, comfortable, and convenient walking and bicycling infrastructure. At the center of this study is a proposed network derived from previous planning efforts (one of which is the 2006 Charleston County Greenbelt Plan) and refined through input from project stakeholders. This greenway network consists of a comprehensive interconnected system throughout the urban, suburban and rural areas of Charleston County. The recommended system consists of a prioritized bicycle and pedestrian network that will provide the greatest benefit to residents of the County in an equitable manner. This Plan also recommends establishing a "spine route" for the countywide system of greenways that would link seamlessly to urban and rural areas,
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linking residents to popular destinations. A map of a proposed network of greenways across Charleston County is depicted in Figure 4.
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Figure 4: Map of P2P proposed Greenway Network
2) Charleston County Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Master Plan (2013) Charleston County Parks and Recreation (CCPRC) completed a new master plan in 2013 (see Figure 5). The purpose of the plan was to define a 10-year plan of action to address unmet needs and define a vision for future growth of facilities and programs.
CCPRC surveyed more than 3,000 residents during the preparation of the 2013 master plan. The key findings and conclusions of the survey were that the County park system is well loved and heavily used. Improved water access and the need for an expanded regional trails network are the highest areas of need ' and there .. - Op'.&p Lo& aC I-v i- appears to be support for future taxation that would improve the park system and address unmet needs.
This plan notes that Charleston County is naturally suited for an --- extensive, well-planned regional greenway and trails system. There is a need to improve access to greenways and trails from urban areas of the County, provide a diverse network of trails to suit different user groups, improve on accessible trails, and link municipal and county parks with an expanded trails network. Charleston County should make expansion of the existing trail system a higher priority, building on the existing system by adding new regional trails, interior park trails, and water based trails. Ih,'urc' 5: (I,arlcsto,, County Parks and Recreation PRO Master Plan 2013
Charleston County Greenbelt Plan 5 Supplemental Report CHAPTER THREE: NEEDS Chapter Three of the Greenbelt Plan assesses the need for greenspace throughout the County and defines a level of service. This chapter also contains a summary of the public input process that was conducted in 2005 and 2006. This supplemental report updates the need for greenspace based on the Greenbelt Program accomplishments to date, stakeholder meetings, and new public input.
Greenspace Needs The 2006 Greenbelt Plan defined the need for greenspace conservation and established a goal of protecting 30% of Charleston County's land. This need was derived primarily from two sources of information: 1) a technical analysis and comparison of Charleston County with other communities across the nation and 2) public input meetings and a public survey that was conducted during 2005 and 2006.
Results of Public Input Survey During the fall of 2017, Charleston County conducted a citizen survey to gather input and feedback about the Greenbelt Program. The County elected to use an electronic format for soliciting input. To inform the public about the opportunity to participate in the survey, the County provided notification through the County's web site, posted the survey to several social media sites (Facebook and Twitter), and worked with the Post and Courier to feature the survey in an article about the program. Additionally, the County conducted direct email contact with more than 2,864 persons, and encouraged those people to share the opportunity for input with their contacts. The County also conducted an open house style workshop on the evening of November 2, 2017, and published two announcements of this workshop through the Post and Courier.
Approximately 1,487 Charleston County residents participated in the survey, with each person representing a unique response. Based on those responses, a majority (65%) of Charleston County residents who responded live in urban parts of the County, with the top responses coming from West Ashley, James Island, John's Island, Mount Pleasant, Charleston Peninsular and North Charleston. The survey had consistent responses from different age groups with no particular age range responding more than any other. The majority of respondents were familiar with the Greenbelt program and its accomplishments.
Citizens were asked, "Which of the following landscapes do you feel are most important for the Greenbelt Program?" They responded that: 1) Passive Greenspace, 2) Lowcountry Natural Resources, and 3) Natural Infrastructure were regarded as the most important.
Citizens were asked, "How do you currently use greenspace?" Most respondents said they use it for: 1) Walking and bicycling, 2) Enjoying wildlife and nature, and 3) Canoeing, kayaking or boating.
Citizens were asked, "Which of the following do you regard as the most critical areas of need for Charleston County?" They responded that the most important needs are: 1) Protection of wildlife habitat, wetlands, marshland, etc. 2) Walking and bicycling trails, 3) Rural greenspace protection and preservation, 4) Public lands for wildlife, nature observation and enjoyment, and 5) Addressing areas that frequently flood.
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Citizens were asked, "What types of greenspace do you, your family and friends use most frequently?" They responded that: 1) Walking and bicycling trails, 2) Waterways for boating, and 3) Passive parks were the most frequently used.
Finally, citizens were asked, "Where should Charleston County direct most of the funding for the Greenbelt Program?" Their responses are listed below:
Protection of wildlife habitats wetlands marshland etc 4311% 638 Acquisition of lands for walking and biking trails 17.30% 256 Rural greenspace protection and preservation 16.89% 250 Acquisition of frequently flooded properties 8.18% 121 Acquisition of future passive parks 6.15% 91 Waterway access 3.31% 49 Acquisition of lands for future recreation and sports fields 2.97% 44 Other (please specify) 2.09% 31 1480
In addition to answering the questions of the survey, respondents were also asked to provide written comments. The majority of the written comments focused on the need to conserve land and water resources, the need to address the pace of urban development and loss of natural open space, the need for more walking and bicycling trails, and the need to improve access to parks.
A full version of the survey, which includes citizen comments, is on file in the Charleston County Greenbelt Program offices. The results of the survey were used by the GAB to formulate recommendations that are featured in this report.
CHAPTER FOUR: GREENBELT SYSTEM Chapter Four of the Greenbelt Plan describes the Greenbelt System and its component landscapes. This chapter describes two components of greenspace: non-programmed and programmed lands. Chapter Four also defines the purpose of the Greenbelt Program which is to conserve and protect 1) natural resources, 2) historic and cultural property, 3) scenic landscapes, 4) recreation lands, and 5) lands that protect public health, safety and welfare. This supplemental report provides an update on the lands protected in six primary categories of the Greenbelt System.
In August 2017, Alta Planning + Design completed an extensive inventory of greenspace conserved and protected by Charleston County and its conservation partners since the Greenbelt Plan was adopted in June 2006. The following four charts illustrate the progress that Charleston County has made in the area of greenspace conservation between 2006 and 2017. The first chart shows the original goals for conservation according to categories of greenspace defined within the adopted plan. The two following charts provide a description of lands conserved by the County through the application of sales and use tax funds, and by partners of Charleston County through other means, including donation. The final chart provides a total amount of acres of land conserved, by category, during the time-period.
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Original Goals of the Greenbelt System Rural Greenbelt Lands 16,240 Francis Marion Forest 10,275 Lowcountry Wetlands 5,610 CCPRC Regional Parks 4,675 Urban Greenbelt Lands 2,000 Greenway Corridors 1,200 Totals 40,000
Lands Protected by Charleston County since 2006 via the Sales and Use Tax Fundin Rural Greenbelt Lands 7,262 45% of original target Francis Marion Forest 4,813 47% of original target Lowcountry Wetlands 3,857 69% of original target CCPRC Regional Parks 4,651 99% of original target Urban Greenbelt Lands 430 21% of original target Greenway Corridors 0 0% of original target Totals 21,012 53% of original target
Lands Protected by Partners of Charleston County since 2006 via other conservation tools and strategies, including donation Rural Greenbelt Lands 4,135 25% of original target Francis Marion Forest 6,626 64% of original target Lowcountry Wetlands 4,043 72% of original target CCPRC Regional Parks 1,282 27% of original target Urban Greenbelt Lands 236 12% of original target Greenway Corridors 155 13% of original target Totals 16,616 42% of original target
Combined efforts of Charleston County and nartners since 2006 Rural Greenbelt Lands 11,397 70% of original target Francis Marion Forest 11,438 111% of original target Lowcountry Wetlands 7,900 141% of original target CCPRC Regional Parks 5,933 33% of original target Urban Greenbelt Lands 666 33% of original target Greenway Corridors 155 13% of original target Totals 37,628 94% of original target
A complete copy of the Alta Planning + Design inventory report is available at the Greenbelt Program Office. The following chart depicts graphically the accomplishments of the Greenbelt Program by category of Greenbelt System from 2006 to 2017 (see Figure 6).
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CHAPTER FIVE: IMPLEMENTATION Chapter Five of the Greenbelt Plan addresses implementation of the Greenbelt Program. It includes recommendations for funding the program, the use of various conservation tools with strategies for protecting and conserving greenspace, the allocation of sales and use tax funds across rural and urban areas of Charleston County, and an organizational framework for the Program. It also defines a grant program for the distribution of sales and use tax funds. The allocation of the 2004 Greenbelt sales tax funds is based on a formula of 70% to the rural area and 30% to the urban area. This supplemental report provides revised recommendations on the key elements of Greenbelt Program implementation, including an amended allocation formula.
Sales and Use Tax Greenbelt Program Allocation Formula The GAB is recommending that the 70% rural 30% urban allocation formula continue to be applied to any residual funds from the 2004 Greenbelt sales tax funds. Urban funds would continue to be allocated to the urban incorporated and unincorporated areas based on their populations. Those numbers are being updated in accordance with the 2010 U.S. Census data.
For expenditure of the 2016 Sales and Use Tax, the GAB recommends dividing the Greenbelt funds 50% each to the rural and urban areas of the County. For the urban areas, the GAB recommends using a formula based on the 2010 Census to allocate the funds to incorporated and unincorporated areas that are within the Charleston County Urban Growth Boundary. Below are tables showing the breakdown of funding for both rural and urban areas, all figures are approximate and will fluctuate based on revenues.
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2004 Sales Tax Fund Balance 2016 Sales Tax (70% Rural 30% Urban) Revenues (50% Each) Totals
Rural Funds $ 21,000,000 $100,000,000 $121,000,000 Urban Funds $ 9,000,000 $ 100,000,000 $ 109,000,000 Total $ 30,000,000 $ 200,000,000 $ 230,000,000
Urban Allocation Municipality Population (U.S. Census 2010) Percent of Population Urban Allocation Charleston 111,981 37.53% $40,902,258 Folly Beach 2,617 0.88% $955,887 Isle of Palms 4,133 1.38% $1,509,622 James Island 11,544 3.87% $4,216,569 Kiawah Island 1,626 0.54% $593,914 Lincolnville 1,139 0.38% $416,032 Mt. Pleasant 67,843 22.73% $24,780,381 N. Charleston 78,201 26.21% $28,563,751 Seabrook Island 1,714 0.57% $626,057 Sullivan's Island 1,791 0.60% $654,182 Unincorporated 15,828 5.30% $5,781,346 Total 298,417 100.00% $109,000,000
The GAB recommends the urban funds be distributed on a merit based application process where each project will be evaluated against the updated criteria. Urban municipalities will not compete for their funds. A competitive process will be used to evaluate urban unincorporated projects for funding. For the rural areas, the GAB recommends distribution of funds on a merit based, competitive application process, also evaluated against the updated criteria.
Conservation Toolbox The 2006 Greenbelt Plan contains a conservation toolbox that can be used as a quick reference of land conservation strategies and tools. The tools defined can be used independent of each other or in combination to conserve, protect and manage greenspace lands/water throughout the County. The County is encouraged to continue the use of these tools, in addition to the use of funds from the 2004 and 2016 sales and use tax proceeds, to conserve greenspace. The Greenbelt Plan does not recommend the use of tools of eminent domain or land condemnation for greenspace conservation. The Greenbelt Advisory Board recommends no changes to the Conservation Toolbox.
Greenbelt Program Implementation Budget Charleston County will operate and implement the Greenbelt Program using remaining funds from the 2004 sales and use tax and from the new 2016 sales and use tax. The maximum amount of funding available from the 2016 sales and use tax is capped at $210 million.
Organizational Framework Recommendations The Greenbelt Advisory Board recommends that the decision-making framework regarding the implementation of the Charleston County Greenbelt Program become more streamlined and simplified. The GAB recommends eliminating both the Greenbelt Bank Board and the Urban Grants Review Committee, and replace these with a subcommittee of the GAB. The new
Charleston County Greenbelt Plan 10 Supplemental Report subcommittee will have the responsibility of evaluating both rural and urban applications for funding, and making recommendations to the full GAB. The GAB will then forward its recommendations to the Charleston County Council for final action.
The GAB subcommittee will consist of 5 GAB members, selected by the GAB Chair or Vice- Chair. The GAB Chair or Vice-Chair may also appoint additional members with expertise in areas of banking, appraisals, etc. to assist in the review of Greenbelt projects.
Rural and Urban Grants Program The GAB recommends replacing the criteria and process that was used to evaluate and rank applications for sales tax and use funding with a new set of criteria. The new criteria to be used is as follows:
1. Meets Greenbelt Definition - 8 points (Only one category applies to scoring)
• Passive greenspace - 8 points
• Lowcountry natural resources - 7 points
• Natural infrastructure - 6 points
• Heritage landscapes - 5 points • Corridors —4 points
• Active greenspace - 3 points
• Reclaimed greenspace - 2 points
• Productive landscapes - 1 point
2. Meets the Greenbelt Vision - 4 points (Only one category applies to scoring) • Greenspace for public waterway access and use (fishing, crabbing, canoeing
and/or kayaking) - 4 points
• Linkage to a blue trail - 2 points • Trail/corridor connected to either a greenspace; trail/corridor; neighborhood; or
retail/jobs center - 2 points • Greenspace connected to a trail/corridor; another greenspace; neighborhood;
school; retail or jobs center - 2 points
3. Meets Greenbelt System Components - 6 points (Score for all that apply)
• Greenway Corridors - 1 point
• Urban Greenbelt Lands - 1 point
• Rural Greenbelt Lands - 1 point
• Francis Marion National Forest - 1 point
• CCPRC Regional Parks - 1 point
• Lowcountry Wetlands - 1 point
4. Addresses public access and use - 5 points (Only one category applies to scoring)
• Greenspace with full public access - S points
• Greenspace with partial public access (partial = land manager restricts days/hours
of week) - 2 points
Charleston County Greenbelt Plan Supplemental Report • Greenspace with limited public access (limited = access by landowner invitation
at least once annually) - 1 point
• No public access - 0
5. Protection of wildlife habitat - 5 points (Only one category applies to scoring) • Protects wildlife habitat of endangered or threatened species 5 points
• Protects wildlife habitat of any species - 2 points
• No wildlife habitat protection - 0 points
6. Protection of Lowcountry Natural Resources and Natural Infrastructure - 7 points (Score for all that apply)
• Upland forests - 1 point
• Fresh water wetlands or forested wetlands - 1 points
o Saltwater marsh, marsh and/or marsh islands - 1 points • Riparian zones 1 point • Floodplains 1 point
• Land critical to clean water - 1 point
• Significant and/or grand trees (such as Grand Live Oaks, Long Leaf Pine) - 1 point
7. Historical and cultural features - 5 points (Only one category applies to scoring) • Culturally significant land, or contains existing structures, remains of structures,
earthworks, artifacts, etc. of historical significance - 5 points
• Documented historical event occurrence - 4 points
• Oral tradition of historical occurrence - 2 points • No historical or cultural significance 0 points
S. Threat of Loss - 5 Points (Only one category applies to scoring)
• Protects lands under threat of loss - 5 points
• Project poses unique opportunity not likely to present itself again - 2 points
• No threat of loss - 0 points
9. Consistent with Adopted Plans - 5 points (Score for all that apply)
• Greenbelt Plan - 2 points
• County/Municipal Comprehensive Land Use Plan - 1 point
• Regional Bike/Ped Plans - 1 point • Other 1 point
10. Project is ready for acquisition - 5 points (Only one category applies to scoring)
• Acquisition will take place within 6 months of approval - 5 points
• Acquisition will take place more than 6 months of approval - 2 points
11. Project is ready for public use —3 points (Only one category applies to scoring)
• Property will be open to the public in less than 1 year - 3 points
• Property will be open to the public between 1 - 5 years - 2 points
Charleston County Greenbelt Plan 12 Supplemental Report Property will be open to the public in more than 5 years - 1 point
12. Funding and leveraging - 15 points (Only one category applies to scoring) o Over 100% Match —15 points
• 75% - 100% Match —10 points
o 25% - 74% Match —6 points e 5% - 24% Match —4 points
13. Project Management - 5 points (Score for all that apply) • Staff dedicated to land management, maintenance and deed restriction enforcement —2 points
• Financial resources for land management - 2 points (include financial records as part of application)
o Staff experienced in financial management of land - 1 points
14. Partnership and Coordination - Points Range (0 - 10) • Provide written description of partnerships and coordination among those partners involved in the project. List all financial and non-financial partners and their role in the project. Describe how the work of the partnership addresses greenspace conservation as well as community issues regarding health, resiliency, mobility, and economic development.
15. Return on Investment - 6 points (Score for all that apply)
• Provides recreation and/or tourism income - 1 point
• Provides economic benefit (such as timbering, farmland) - 1 point
• Provides public health benefit - 1 point • Provides public services such as resiliency, natural infrastructure and resistance to
flooding - 1 point • Provides ecological services (such as purification of air and water; decomposition of wastes; soil and vegetation generation and renewal; pollination of crops and natural vegetation; groundwater recharge through wetlands; seed dispersal;
greenhouse gas mitigation; and aesthetically pleasing landscapes) - 1 point
• Other (such as property will remain on the tax rolls) - 1 point
16. Level of Public Support - 6 points (Score for all that apply)
• Support Letters/Emails from public - 3 points • Results of Public Hearing —2 points
• Other - 1 point Total: 100 Points
ACTION STEPS The Greenbelt Advisory Board recommends that Charleston County Council adopt this report as an amendment to the Charleston County Comprehensive Greenbelt Plan.
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The City of North Charleston has requested permission to co-locate a single engine company for their Fire Department comprised of one fire truck (to park in one available existing equipment bay), support equipment, and a four person crew at the Charleston County-owned Medic Station #15, located at 9425 Highway 78 in Ladson, for $1 per year for 10 years. The existing station will require a small addition, approximately 821 SF, to accommodate the added four personnel and administrative space. An area of approximately 481 SF will also require renovations. All planning, design, and construction costs required to accommodate the City of North Charleston's presence at Medic Station #15 will be the responsibility of the City of North Charleston. All project and construction management services will be provided by Charleston County staff.
North Charleston City Council approved by a unanimous roll call vote a "Request to Approve a Lease Agreement with Charleston County for Use of the EMS Station and Authorize up to $600,000 in Renovations as Presented" at their December 2l, 2017 City Council meeting. (See attached North Charleston City Council's Agenda Item and Meeting Minutes.) County Staff estimates construction costs to be $428,350, plus an additional $4,000 for Station Alerting System alterations.
TION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL
Authorize County Staff to negotiate and enter into a lease agreement with the City of North Charleston for the use of Charleston County's Medic Station #15, located at 9425 Highway 78 in Ladson, as well as obtain funding for the planning, design, and construction of an addition to the existing facility as required for the City of North Charleston's Fire Department presence at the location.
DEPARTMENT HEAD RECOMMENDATION
• Authorize County Staff to negotiate and enter into a 10-year lease agreement with the City of North Charleston for use of Charleston County's Medic Station #15, located at 9425 Highway 78 in Ladson, for the City of North Charleston's Fire Department.
• Authorize staff to use funding from the City of North Charleston for the planning, design, and construction of an addition to the existing facility at Charleston County's Medic Station #15, as required for the City of North Charleston's Fire Department presence. NORTH CHARLESTON CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Meeting of December 21, 2017
Date: December 18, 2017
Item Title: Request to Approve a Lease Agreement with Charleston County for Use of the EMS Station and authorize up to $600,000 in Renovations
Submitted by: Julie Elmore, 843-740-2527
Contact Person: Julie Elmore, 843-740-2527 Chief Bulanow, 843-740-2615
SUMMARY EXPLANATION; The City of North Charleston has been in need of a fire station in the Hwy 78/Ladson Road area for some time now. There is an opportunity with Charleston County that would be advantageous to both entities. There is an EMS Station located on Hwy 78 that Charleston County operates. EMS only utilizes a portion of the building and has offered to lease the remaining portion to the City for the fire department for $1 per year for 10 years. It will require approximately $608,000 in design and construction renovations that the City would be responsible for and money is available in Fund 311 (Series 2105 General Obligations) to cover this project.
If Finance Committee is aggregable to the idea, Staff will negotiate a formal lease agreement with Charleston County, start the process of redesign as stated in the City's procurement document and return back to Finance Committee for approval.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval to negotiate a formal lease agreement with Charleston County for the use of EMS station on Hwy 78 and approve going forward with a redesign to suit the fire department's needs.
BOARD, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Finance Committee will meet prior to this City Council meeting and a report of their recommendation will be provided.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Exhibits Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan/Map Transfer of Funds Other NORTH CHARLESTON CITY COUNCIL December 21, 2017 Minutes
Mayor R. Keith Summey called to order the meeting of the North Charleston City Council at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of North Charleston City Hall, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC. Other City Council members in attendance were Ms. Rhonda Jerome, Ms. Virginia Jamison, Mr. Ron Brinson, Mr. Todd Olds, Mr. Bob King, Mr. Michael Brown (Dist. 10), and Mr. Kenny Skipper. Excused were Mr. Mike Brown (Dist. I), Ms. Dorothy Williams and Mr. Sam Hart. Also in attendance were Special Asst. to the Mayor Julie Elmore, City Attorney Derk Van Raalte, Municipal Clerk Ellen Clark, Deputy Director of Planning and Zoning Eileen Duffy, other staff, and members of the public.
The media, organizations and interested individuals were advised of the meeting in compliance with Sec. 30-4-80 (e) of the South Carolina Code of Laws for 1976, as amended.
Mayor Summey offered the invocation, invited those present to join in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Fire Department Engineer William Kennedy sang "The Star Spangled Banner".
Mayor Summey then called to the podium Fire Chief Gregory Bulanow who wished to introduce the Length of Service award and the Firefighter of the Year Award. Chief Bulanow introduced Cindy Killette for her 30 years of dedicated service to the City. She was hired on December 15, 1987, and was promoted to Assistant Chief in May of 2011 • the highest ranking female in the history of the department. She now serves as the City Fire Marshal and has provided a strong focus on customer service and efficiency. She has been very effective in protecting our commercial buildings from the threat of fire. Ms. Killette expressed her appreciation to her co-workers, the administration, and Chief Bulanow for this recognition.
Chief Bulanow then called to the podium Engineer William Kennedy. The North Charleston Firefighter of the Year is awarded each year to one member of the organization who exhibits superior performance, great initiative, respect and professionalism in each aspect of his/her job. After being an active member of the Fire Department's Strategic Planning Committee, Eng. Kennedy volunteered to serve as a member of the Communications Committee that was formed out of this process. Eng. Kennedy is an active member of the committee and this year he agreed to serve as the representative for his shift. This role includes hearing the concerns of shift personnel and reporting directly to the administration and confronting any difficult situations that may arise. Eng. Kennedy has shown moral courage in voicing these concerns up his chain of command and has worked to constructively deal with these difficult issues for the good of the department. Engineer Kennedy expressed his appreciation to his co-workers, the administration, and Chief Bulanow for this award.
1. The first item on the agenda was a request to approve the minutes from the December 14, 2017 City Council meeting.
Motion by Ms. Jerome:
To approve the minutes from the December 14, 2017 City Council meeting as presented. North Charleston City Council December 21, 2017 Minutes
Motion supported by Mr. Brown. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. (8-0-0)
2. The next item on the agenda was the final reading of an Ordinance Annexing an Area Known as 52-P in Charleston County (TMS #301-00-00-797) and make it part of present City Council District 9, Zoned AG, Agricultural District. This annexation is for one parcel identified as TMS #301-00-00-797, in Charleston County. The property is wholly owned by the City of North Charleston. The City a decade ago established a position West Ashley. The owner of TMS 301-00-00-797 recently offered to donate it to the City. Acceptance of the property would allow the City to eventually establish a staging area for City personnel/equipment as may be required from time to time to provide City services to those properties within its jurisdiction. The City believes it appropriate to annex its own property into City governance, particularly if the property may be used for City purposes. Since the property is wholly owned by the City there is no requirement for public hearing or petition, though a companion annexation resolution will be presented to Council. The proposed City zoning is AG, Agricultural. Services to this property will be effective immediately after final reading and will be assigned to City Council District 9. Staff recommends approval of the annexation.
On December 14, 2017 the City Council voted to approve the Ordinance for first reading and moved it to final reading. Attorney Brady Hair reported that the petition pending before Council bears signatures reflecting 100% of the freehold property owners accounting for at least 100% of the assed property value. The records of the County Auditor and Assessor have been checked and the petition stands ready for adoption should Council so desire.
Motion by Mr. Brinson:
To approve the final reading of an Ordinance Adopting a Bill to be Entitled an Annexation Ordinance of the City of North Charleston Annexing an Area Known as 52-P in Charleston County (TMS 9301-00-00-797) and make it part of present City Council District 9, Zoned Agricultural, as shown on a map prepared by the GIS Department for Purposes of this Annexation, dated October 4, 2017, Bearing the Legend "Area Proposed For Annexation By The City Of North Charleston Section 52-P", as presented.
Motion supported by Mr. Olds. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. (8-0-0)
3. Mayor Summey reported that the next item on the agenda was withdrawn by the applicant at the December 21, 2017 Public Safety Committee after their recommendation for denial: The final reading of an Ordinance to rezone the property at 3255 Meeting Street Rd., Charleston County TMS# 469-11-00- 200, from R-1 Single-Family Residential to B-2 General Business and concurrently amend the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map for the same parcel, changing it from Single-Family, Traditional" to "Major Business/Retail" in Council District 10. No action was taken by the City Council.
4. The next item on the agenda was the final reading of an Ordinance proposed to rezone the properties addressed as 4208, 4210, and 4212 Barnwell Avenue (Charleston County TMS 4470-12-0- 023, -024, and -098) from R-3, Mobile Home Residential, to R-2, Multi-Family Residential in Council Dist. 7. The subject lots are located in an unnamed neighborhood between Rivers Avenue and Noisette Creek, just south of the Park Circle area. There is what appears to be a duplex on the larger parcel (- 023), with the two adjoining parcels to the north being vacant. The applicant is applying for rezoning to
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R-2. The property and all of the properties on the block are zoned R-3, but there is a large tract of undeveloped R-2-zoned property, including Noisette Creek, adjacent to the rear of parcel -098. Two of the subject parcels (-024 & -098) do not meet the minimum requirements in R-2 for lot width nor lot size, but the third (-023), at 7560 square feet and 60 feet wide, meets all of the requirements as both an R-3 and an R-2-zoned lot, Although the subject properties and the immediate neighborhood are zoned R-3, the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map designates the subject parcels and it surrounding neighborhood for "Multi-Family Residential" development, supporting a rezoning to R-2.
At the public hearing at the Planning Commission meeting, the applicant spoke in favor of the rezoning, and one neighbor expressed concerns about sewer service in the area. Given the support from the Comprehensive Plan, staff recommends approval of the rezoning from R-3, Mobile Home Residential, to R-2, Multi-Family Residential. On November 13, 2017, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the rezoning (8-0-0). On December 14, 2017 the City Council held a first reading and referred this item to the Public Safety Committee for further review and a recommendation. On December 21, 2017 the Public Safety Committee voted to recommend approval of the Ordinance. (8-0-0)
Motion by Mr. Brown (Dist. 10):
To approve the final reading of an Ordinance to rezone the properties addressed as 4208, 4210, and 4212 Barnwell Avenue (Charleston County TMS #470-12-0-023, -024, and -098) from R-3, Mobile Home Residential, to R-2, Multi-Family Residential in Council Dist. 7.
Motion supported by Ms. Jerome. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. (8-0-0)
5. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of an Ordinance to Accept a Renewal of a Lease with Senator Tim Scott for Offices at North Charleston City Hall. The City of North Charleston has been very fortunate to have its native son, United States Senator Tim Scott, located in North Charleston City Hall since 2014. With Senator Scott's office being located here, the citizens of both North Charleston and the entire tn-county area are better served. This arrangement has worked out well for Senator Scott, and the City is delighted that Senator wishes to continue to house his office in his home community. Recently re-elected in 2016, this lease will extend throughout Senator's Scott current term ending in 2022. Staff recommends approval. On December 21, 2017 the Finance Committee voted to recommend approval of the Ordinance. (8-0-0)
Motion by Mr. King:
To approve the first reading of an Ordinance to Accept a Renewal of a Lease with Senator Tim Scott for Offices at North Charleston City Hall fora six-year period ending in 2022 and to move it to final reading.
Motion supported by Mr. Brown (Dist. 10). The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. (8-0-0)
6. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of an Ordinance proposed to Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of North Charleston by Amending Chapter 9, Article IV, Section 86 and Section 87, which will allow the Public Safety and Housing Committee to Address Heath and Sanitation North Charleston City Council December 21, 2017 Minutes
Nuisances within the City. From time to time, there are nuisance issues within the City that cannot be resolved under the traditional processes. In these situations, the Code Enforcement Director initiates a proceeding against the owner instructing him to abate the nuisance within so many days; and if he fails to do so, the City can correct the nuisance and place a lien on the property for the cost of such work. The process gives the owner an opportunity to challenge the existence of a nuisance in a hearing with the code enforcement department. Grass cutting, tree removal, and salvage clearing are the most common types of nuisances addressed in this process.
If adopted, this ordinance change would allow the hearing to be conducted by the Public Safety and Housing Committee instead of the Code Enforcement Director. The goal is to allow a neutral third party to hear the complaint and determine whether a nuisance requiring abatement exists. This change will also provide for an automatic hearing before the committee instead of the current language that requires the owner to make a formal request for the hearing.
Staff recommends approval. On December 21, 2017 the Public Safety Committee voted to recommend approval of the Ordinance. (8-0-0)
Motion by Mr. King:
To approve the first reading of a proposed Ordinance to Amend the Code of Ordinances of the City of North Charleston by Amending Chapter 9, Article IV, Section 86 and Section 87, which will allow the Public Safety and Housing Committee to Address Heath and Sanitation Nuisances within the City as presented and to move it to final reading.
Motion supported by Mr. Brown (Dist. 10). The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. (8-0-0)
7. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of an Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the Closing and Abandonment of those portions of Grayson Street, Leland Street, Success Street, Canton Street, Orvid Street, Calvert Street, Iris Street, Token Street, Norwood Street and English Street as shown on the attached survey by CDM Smith dated January 20, 2017.
The SC Department of Commerce, Division of Public Rails is developing a railyard on a portion of the old navy base. In order to protect the adjoining residential areas, Public Rails is creating a buffer area. Portions of Grayson Street, Leland Street, Success Street, Canton Street, Orvid Street, Calvert Street, Iris Street, Token Street, Norwood Street and English Street run through the buffer area. The closing of these streets are where they "dead end" and would not prevent access by residents or emergency vehicles to the dwellings and businesses outside the buffer area. Upon abandonment, the City would convey the abandoned right of way to SC Department of Commerce, Division of Public Rails the adjoining property owner on both sides by quit claim deed. Staff recommends approval. On December 21, 2017 the Public Safety Committee voted to recommend approval of the Ordinance. (8-0-0)
Motion by Mr. Brown (Dist. 10):
To approve the first reading of an Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the Closing and Abandonment of those portions of Grayson Street, Leland Street, Success Street, Canton Street, Orvid Street, Calvert Street, Iris Street, Token Street, Norwood Street and English Street as North Charleston City Council December 21, 2017 Minutes shown on the attached survey by CDM Smith dated January 20, 2017 entitled, "Plat Of The Road Right Of Way To Be Acquired By South Carolina Department Of Commerce Division Of Public Railways Prepared For South Carolina Department Of Commerce Division Of Public Railways City Of North Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina" and to move it to final reading.
Motion supported by Mr. Brinson. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. (8-0-0)
8. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of an Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the Closing and Abandonment of First Avenue, Abraham St., and Victoria St. as shown on that certain plat bearing the legend, "Boundary & Tree Survey Charlestowne Academy 5841 Rivers Avenue City Of North Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina" subject to recording of the final plat,
The Charleston County School District is selling the Charlestowne Academy site on Rivers Avenue. Within a portion of the School District property lie First Avenue, Abraham St., and Victoria St. The School District has approached the City asking that the City abandon the aforesaid right of ways as shown on the attached plat. The City has no objection to abandoning the right of ways but it appears as if there are some encroachments on the right of ways by both the School District and the adjoining property owner JLF Properties, LLC. The City has advised both the School District and JLF Properties, LLC of the proposed abandonment and upon their coming to some agreement, the City will authorize the Mayor the execute quit claim deeds pursuant to their agreement. If the parties do not come to an agreement within 6 months, the City will execute quit claim deeds in accordance with state statute and the property owners will deal with the matter between themselves, as appropriate. Staff recommends approval. On December 21, 2017 the Public Safety Committee voted to recommend approval of the Ordinance. (8-0-0)
Motion by Mr. Brown (Dist. 10):
To approve the first reading of an Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the Closing and Abandonment of First Avenue, Abraham St., and Victoria St. as shown on that certain plat bearing the legend, "Boundary & Tree Survey Charlestowne Academy 5841 Rivers Avenue City Of North Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina" subject to recording of the final plat and to move it to final reading.
Motion supported by Ms. Jerome. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. (8-0-0)
Without objection, the Council members agreed to consider agenda items 99 - #20 as read aloud by title only and as recommended by the CDBG, Public Safety or Finance Committee meetings on December 21, 2017.
Motion by Mr. Brown (Dist. 10) to approve:
9. A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor or his Designee to Execute a Mutual Aid Agreement Between the City of North Charleston and the Town of Mount Pleasant Regarding Law Enforcement Assistance and Support as presented.
5 North Charleston City Council December 21, 2017 Minutes 10. A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor or his Designee to Adopt the Revised Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan as the Official Plan for the City of North Charleston Regarding Federal Disaster Mitigation as presented.
ii. A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor or His Designee to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with South Carolina DHEC Regarding Access and Distribution of Naloxone to Treat Drug Overdoses as presented.
12. A Resolution Authorizing and Directing Remedial Action relating to the Series 2010 General Obligation Bond proceeds used to purchase Shipwatch Square as presented.
13. A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement Covering Area Lighting with SCE&G for MeKewn Plantation Phase 11 (District 9) as presented.
14. A Resolution Replacing the Current Classification and Compensation Plan for the City of North Charleston as presented.
15. A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Amendment to Settlement Agreement and Release with Palmetto Railways to Adjust Property Transfer Dates Based Upon Mutual Agreement as presented.
16. Bid Award for the Asbestos Abatement, Demolition, and Disposal of Five Residential Properties to the Low Bidder, Ladson Wood Recycling, in the amount of $48,574.50 as presented.
17. Bid Award for the Asbestos Abatement, Demolition, and Disposal of Seven Regulated Properties to the low Bidder, 4 Seasons Site & Demolition, in the amount of $89,083.00 as presented.
18. Request to Award the Bid for Oak Terrace Preserve Phase III Finish Work to the Low Bidder, Three Oaks Contractors, Inc., Ravenel, SC in the amount of $1,177,857.95 as presented.
19. Request to Approve Utilization of Non Standard Service Fund to place electric service underground to three locations off Palmetto Commerce Parkway as presented.
20. Request to Approve a Lease Agreement with Charleston County for Use of the EMS Station and authorize up to $600,000.00 in Renovations as presented.
Motion supported by Ms. Jerome. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. (8-0-0)
21. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of an Ordinance Annexing an Area Known as Section 52-S Charleston County (TMS 4361-00-00-006), Ashley River Rd and make it part of present City Council District 9, Proposed Zoning AG, Agricultural District. This annexation is for a 50-acre parcel identified as TMS #361-00-00-006, in Charleston County located on Ashley River Road and known as Millbrook Plantation. This property is in the vicinity of the City's recently annexed Runnymede Planation. Proposed City zoning is AG. 100% of the freeholders representing 100% of the assessed value have signed a petition for this annexation; therefore, no public hearing is required.
6 North Charleston City Council December 21, 2017 Minutes Services to this property will be effective immediately after final reading and will be assigned to City Council District 9. Staff recommends approval of the Annexation.
Motion by Mr. King:
To approve the first reading of an Ordinance Annexing an Area Known as Section 52-S Charleston County (TMS 4361-00-00-006), Ashley River Rd and make it part of present City Council District 9, Proposed Zoning Agricultural District, and to move it to final reading.
Motion carried by Mr. Brinson. The motion carried by roll call vote with Ms. Jamison voting no. (7-1-0)
22. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of an Ordinance Annexing an Area Known as Section 52-T Charleston County (TMS #301-00-00-005), Ashley River Rd and make it part of present City Council District 9, Proposed Zoning AG, Agricultural District. This annexation is for an approximately 2200 acre parcel identified as TMS 4301-00-00-005 in Charleston County located on Ashley River Road across from the City's recently annexed Runnymede Plantation. Proposed City zoning is AG. 100% of the freeholders representing 100% of the assessed value have signed a petition for this annexation; therefore, no public hearing is required. Services to this property will be effective immediately after final reading and will be assigned to City Council District 9. Staff recommends approval of the Annexation.
Motion by Mr. Brinson:
To approve the first reading of an Ordinance Annexing an Area Known as Section 52-T Charleston County (TMS #301-00-00-005), Ashley River Rd and make it part of present City Council District 9, Proposed Zoning AG, Agricultural District, and to move it to final reading.
Motion by Mr. Olds. The motion carried by roll call vote with Ms. Jamison voting no. (7-1-0)
Other Business, Request to Address Council: Mr. Tim Whitfield, 6518 Dorchester Rd., North Charleston, SC, a partner in the Whitfield Company, the owner of the subject property, said that he feels that the property should remain as beautiful as it is now, regardless of who annexes it, and then complimented the City of North Charleston on its previous wise planning decisions and that he hopes to work diligently with the City.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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Ellen Clark, Municipal Clerk These minutes were approved on: O1-?i ?O1
7 PROJ CT GOLDENROD FINANCIAL INCENTIVES CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL
MEMORANDUM
TO: Members of Finance Committee
FROM: Kristen Salisbury, Clerk of Council
DATE: May 25, 2018
SUBJECT: Project Goldenrod, Financial Incentives
At the Finance Committee meeting of May 31, 2018, Economic Development Director Steve Dykes will present financial incentives extended to Project Goldenrod. RETURN TO AGENDA
PARTNERSHIP WITH NASA CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL
MEMORANDUM
TO: Members of Finance Committee
FROM: Kristen Salisbury, Clerk of Council
DATE: May 25, 2018
SUBJECT: Partnerships with NASA
At the Finance Committee meeting of May 31, 2018, staff will make a presentation regarding opportunities for partnership between Charleston County and the National Aeronautical Space Administration (NASA). RETURN TO AGENDA
FY19 BUDGET CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL
TO: Members of Finance Committee
FROM: Kristen Salisbury, Clerk of Council
DATE: May 25, 2018
SUBJECT: FY 19 Special Purpose District Budgets
At the Finance Committee meeting of May 31, 2018, staff will present the FY 19 Special Purpose District Budgets.