AGENDA FINANCE COMMITTEE
5116119 J. Elliott Summey, Chairman Henry E. Darby Jenny Costa Honeycutt Anna B. Johnson Brantley Moody Teddie Pryor A. Victor Rawl Herb Sass Dickie Schweers
AGENDA FINANCE COMMITTEE May 16, 2019 5:00 PM
1. MINUTES: Council/Salisbury o May 2, 2019 – Finance Committee - Request to Approve o May 7, 2019 – Special Finance Committee - Request to Approve
2. AERONAUTICAL TRAINING CENTER - Update Dr. Mary Thornley
3. 68 CALHOUN STREET/SUSIE JACKSON FREEDOM MEMORIAL GARDEN - Request to Approve Miller/Przybylowski
4. CTC 2019 RESURFACING PLAN - Award of Contract Miller/Tolbert
5. URBAN GREENBELT PROJECTS - Request to Consider Miller/Ruff
6. RURAL GREENBELT PROJECTS - Request to Consider Miller/Ruff
7. CUMBERLAND ST. PARKING GARAGE LEASE AMENDMENT - Request to Consider Miller/Przybylowski
8. FY20 BUDGET OVERVIEW - Presentation Miller/Gile
RETURN TO AGENDA
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MINUTES
CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL
MEMORANDUM
TO: Members of Finance Committee
FROM: Kristen Salisbury, Clerk of Council
DATE: May 10, 2019
SUBJECT: Finance Committee Minutes
At the Finance Committee meeting of May 16, 2019, the draft minutes of the May 2, 2019 Finance Committee meeting and May 7, 2019 Special Finance Committee meeting will be presented for approval.
AERONAUTICAL TRAINING CENTER CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL
TO: Members of Finance Committee
FROM: Kristen Salisbury, Clerk of Council
DATE: May 9, 2019
SUBJECT: SC Aeronautical Training Center
At the Finance Committee meeting of May 16, 2019, Trident Technical College President Dr. Mary Thornley will make a presentation to update Council on the SC Aeronautical Training Center.
RETURN TO AGENDA
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68 CALHOUN STREET/SUSIE JACKSON FREEDOM MEMORIAL GARDEN
RETURN TO AGENDA
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CTC 2019 RESURFACING PLAN
COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEM
TO: JENNIFER J. MILLER, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
THROUGH: CORINEALTENHEIN, DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR V. FROM: BARRETT J. TOLBER-T DEPT. PROCUREMENT SUBJECT: CTC 2019 RESURFACING PLAN
REQUEST: AWARD OF CONTRACT COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL: FINANCE DATE: MAY 16,2019
COORDINATION: This request has been coordinated with: (attach all recommendations/reviews)
Signature of Yes N/A
Legal Department M LI
Procurement/Contracts M LI
Zoning Regulations I Comp. Plan Compliance LI LI Community Services LI
Grants Auditor LI Other: Transportation Development
Other: LI FUNDING: Was fundi rig previousI 'approved? yes LI no LI n/a LI
If yes, provide Org. Object Balance in Account Amount needed for item I W42040001 the following: 64667 3 $3,995,880.95 W42046603 ' '5 g I
NEED: Identify any critical time constraint.
BUDGET OFFICER SIGNATURE: L Fiscal impact: Funds are available in the State "C" Fund for road improvements.
ADMINISTRATOR'S SIGNATURE: ------1
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) 2019 Resurfacing Plan project is located in the boundaries of Charleston County, South Carolina. The project will consist of traffic control, milling, surface preparation, asphalt resurfacing, fine grading, full-depth reclamation, striping and associated appurtenances of various local paved roadways within the boundaries of Charleston County. The approximate total project length is 26 miles.
Bids were received from the following Contractors in accordance with the terms and conditions of Invitation for Bid No. 5367-19C. State "C" Fund regulations do not allow Small Business Enterprise (SBE) or local preference options.
Bidder Total Bid Price DBE Percentacie Sanders Brothers Construction Company, Inc. North Charleston, South Carolina 29406 $3,995,880.95 6.9% Principal: Chris Davis, Vice President Banks Construction Company North Charleston, South Carolina 29418 $4,473,190.00 10.2%
Principal: _Jafar_Moghadam
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL
Authorize award of contract.
DEPARTMENT HEAD RECOMMENDATION
• Authorize award of contract for the CTC 2019 Resurfacing Plan project Sanders Brothers Construction Company, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of $3,995,880.95.
• Funds are available in the State "C" Fund for road improvements. RETURN TO AGENDA
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URBAN GREENBELT PROJECTS
TO: JENNIFER J. MILLER, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: CATHY RUFF, DIRECTOR CIQ4TtEPT , GREENBELT SUBJECT: Urban Greenbelt Projects
REQUEST: Consider Greenbelt Advisory Board Recommendations COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL: FINANCE DATE: 05-16-19
COORDINATION: This request has been coordinated with: (attach all recommendations/ reviews)
Signature of Yes N/A Individual Contacted
Legal Dept. Lii [iii. Procurement/Contracts LI LI
Zoning Regulations I Comp. Plan Compliance
Community Services LI LI
Grants Auditor LI LI
Other: LI LI
Other: LI LI
FUNDING: Was funding previously approved? yes LI no LI n/a [I
If yes, provide the following:
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NEED: Identify any critical time constraint. The Fort Pemberton project being recommended for approval has also received funding approval from the SC Conservation Bank. The State Bank requires projects be closed by June 30, 2019 to receive these funds.
BUDGET OFFICER SIGNATURE: '
Fiscal impact: Funds are available in the Greenbelt portion of the Transportation Sales Tax revenues.
ADMINISTRATOR'S SIGNATURE: 411&J4~
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
In accordance with Charleston County Ordinance #1424 as amended, the Greenbelt Advisory Board (GAB) shall review all greenbelt project applications and make funding recommendations to County Council. The GAB considered five urban greenbelt projects at their May 8, 2019 meeting and approved the following recommendations. (A map and summaries of projects are attached)
Recommend Anoroval: Total Arqulqtian Applicant Name Project Name Location Acres Greanbelt GAB Recommendation Type Funds Approve with caveat that minor improvement funds not be distributed until a development plan is approved by the Subcommittee and the City provides a plan City of Charleston Fort Pemberton Charleston 846 $6,100,000 Fee Simple for pursuing permanent protection of the proper/. Approve the use of up to $3,166,164 of available city funds and the obligation of future city allocations up to $3.17 million to fully fund the project.
ON of Charleston and Brantley Park James Island 0,46 $467,000 Fee Simple Approve with condition hat torIissues wil:l be resolved, Town of James lsr
Sullivan's sI. Minor Town of Sullivan's Elementary School Sullivan's Island 23,00 $17,500 Improvements Approve as requested lsdnd Beach Path Only
Phillips Approve as requested to include proposed transfer horn ECLT Foundation to ECLT Foundation Mount Pleasant 1.92 $200,000 Fee Simple Community Park Phillips community
Total Urban 33.84 $ 6,790,500
Below is breakdown of the urban funds:
Urban Funds from the 1st Sales Tax $ 4,633,651 Urban Funds from the 2nd Sales Tax $ Total Urban Available S 9,633,651
Charleston's 2 Requests - Full Allocation $ 3,166,164 James Island's Request $ 233,500 Sullivan's Island's Request $ 17,500 $ 3,417,154 $ 6,216,487
Phillips Community Park $ 205,000 $ 206,000 Total Urban Funds Needed Now S 3,623,164 Urban Funds Remaining (if all approved) S 6,010,487
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL
Approve the Greenbelt Advisory Board's recommendations for all urban projects.
ADMI NISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION
1. Approve funding for the urban greenbelt projects listed below provided that upon approval, grant agreements will he executed between the County and the appropriate parties.
Total Acquisition Applicant Name Project Name Location Acres Greenbeit GAB Recommendation TVPQ Funds Approve with caveat that minor improvement funds not be distributed Ufltli a development plan is approved by the Subcommittee and the City provides 'a plan City of Charleston Fort Pemberton Charleston 8,46 S6,100,000 Fee Simple for pursuing permanent protection of the property, Approve the use of tip to $3,166,164 of available city funds and the obligation of future city allocations up to $3.17 million to fully fund the project.
City of Charleston and Brdntly Pat James Island 046 467,000 ee5imple JApprove with rondi on that dock is5ueswill be resolved. Town of James lsl,
Sullivan's lsl. Minor Town of Sullivan's Elementary School Sullivan',, Lkin 2300 $17,500Improvements A prove s re,iuester isiand Beach Path Only ------Phillips Anprove as requested to include proposed transfer from ECLT Foundation to ECLTFounyatron 'Mount Pleasant 1.92 $206,000 Fee Simple Community Park Phillips Community
Total Urban 3384 $ 6,790,500
2. Authorize the County Administrator to require the execution and delivery of proper agreements and instruments to implement the conditions of the approval of the grants funds, and to effectuate the goals of the Greenbelt Program ordinances and policies.
3. Authorize the use of $3,623,164 to be funded from Greenbelt project funds from the First Sates Tax revenues.
4. Authorize the obligation of future City of Charleston urban allocations up to $3.17 million to fully fund the Fort Pemberton project.
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Silver Hill Plantation '\
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Phillips Community Park
The Oaks Plantation Stowe Tracts
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Carolina Seafood
Roxbury Park Deer Creek Phase 11 Farm I
Sullivan's Island Elementary Edisto Island Public School Beach Path Improvements Recreation Area - - : Geechie Dock
Fort Pemberton Legend - New Greenbelt Projects Submitted Feb 2019 Hutchinson House cpantion Brantley Park Greenbelt Projects To Date
Other Protected Lands (Private, Federal, and State)
Urban Growth Boundary
Charleston County Greenbelt Projects (New Projects Submitted February 2019)
Greenbelt Application Summary Urban Proect
Project Name: Total Greenbelt Funds Fort Pemberton $6,100,000* Requested: Applicant: City of Charleston Total Acres: 846 Fort Pemberton, LLC, Peter J. Landowner: Evans & Lois Evans Revocable Greenbelt Cost Per Acre: $685,579
Trust Property 221 Yates Avenue Approve with GAB Recommendation: Address: James Island conditions This request is to use the City's current urban allocation of $3,166,164 and to obligate their future allocations up to $3.17 million.
Project Description: The City of Charleston is requesting funds to purchase 3 parcels totaling 8.5 acres of highland on the Stono River for a public park. This property located in the Riverland Terrace area of James Island contains both earthworks and a powder magazine from the Civil War. Additionally, it is the largest privately-owned highland parcel within a mile of the Riverland Terrace area and the only feasible means of providing public access to the east side of the Stono River between Wappoo Creek and the James Island County Park.
Project Budget Greenbelt Funds Match Total
Requested Land $5,800,000 $300,000 $6,100,000 Admin/Closing $39,000 $0 $39,000
Improvements $261,000 $375,000 $636,000 Total $6,100,000 $675,000 $6,755,000 Funding Information: • The match includes landowner donation of $300,000 of the land value plus $400,000 from the SC Conservation Bank. This represents a match of $0.11 for every $1.00 of Greenbelt funds. • An appraisal was completed in August 2018 by CBRE valuing the land at $6,100,000 as if vacant. It is currently zoned for Planned Unit Development and Single Family Residential. • The City of Charleston currently has $3.16 million available in their Greenbelt allocation. This request totals $6.1 million. The City's application proposes that the property will be purchased in partnership with The Conservation Fund (TCF), with the intent that the City will purchase TCF's share as Greenbelt funding is available.
Public Access, Use & Benefit: Provides an urban public park with dock access to the Stono River for fishing, crabbing and kayaking, as well as interpretation of an historically significant area. The City's current plans are conceptual and they will engage in a public process to develop the park plan.
Linkage Opportunities: This property is within a twenty-minute walk to over 1,100 households. Additionally, via access to the Stono River, this property will link with the "Blueway" corridor.
Compliance with Greenbelt Plan: Provides 8.46 acres toward meeting the goal of protecting 2,000 acres of Urban Greenbelt Lands. Provides land for a public park with access to deep water for fishing, crabbing, canoeing and kayaking.
Items to Note: • A 4-acre portion of the property contains a conservation easement from the SC Battleground Preservation Trust. • The GAB is recommending approval of this project with the condition that the minor improvement funds not be distributed until a development plan is approved by the GAB Subcommittee and the City provides a plan for pursuing permanent protection of the entire property.
Greenbelt Application Summary Urban Project
Project Name: Total Greenbelt Funds Brantley Park $467,000 * Requested: Applicant: City of Charleston Total Acres: 0.46 Landowner: William Philip Brantley Greenbelt Cost Per Acre: $501,087 1708 Brantley Drive Approve with Property Address: GAB Recommendation: James island conditions *This request is for the use of $233,500 of the $3.17 million currently available in the City of Charleston's urban allocation, and to use $233,500 of the Town of James Island's allocation of $282,855.
Project Description: The City of Charleston is requesting funds to purchase this nearly half-acre parcel for a public park on the corner of Folly Road and Brantley Drive, James Island. The Town of James Island is also requesting to match the City's funds with a portion of the Town's Greenbelt funds. The Town of James Island will manage the park. The property contains several grand Live Oak trees and access to a tributary of Ellis Creek.
Project Budget Greenbelt Funds Match Total Requested (Town of James
(City of Chas. Funds) IsI. Funds) Land $230,500 $230,500 $461,000
Admin/Closing $3000 $3,000 $6,000 Improvements $0 $5,400 $5,400 Total $233,580 $238,900 $472400 Funding Information: • The match consists of the value of the clock and closing costs. The Town of James Island is requesting to use $233,500 of the $276,620 currently available in the Town's urban allocation. This property is located in the City of Charleston. If the Town's funds are used as match, this represents a match of $1.02 for every $1,00 of the City's Greenbelt funds. • An appraisal was completed in January 2019 by Sass, Herrin Associates, Inc. valuing the land at $461,000 and the dock at $5,400. The property is zoned General Business.
Public Access, Use & Benefit: Provides an urban public park with access to a dock and creek for fishing, crabbing, canoeing and kayaking. Helps to fulfill the purposes of the "ReThink Folly Road Plan" that seeks to preserve the existing tree canopy for a "more pleasant Folly Road."
Linkage Opportunities: Via the sidewalk project that is planned along Folly Road, this passive recreational space will be linked to Ellis Creek. shopping, dining and neighborhoods.
Compliance with Greenbelt Plan: G Provides 0.46 acres toward meeting the goal of protecting 2,000 acres of Urban Greenbelt Lands. Provides land for a public park with access to a creek for fishing, crabbing, canoeing and kayaking.
Items to Note: • Dock encroaches on neighboring property. Need to ensure access is allowed to park visitors. • Consideration of counting the Town of James Island's Greenbelt funds as match is given due to the property being located in the City of Charleston, not the Town of James Island. • The GAB recommends approval with the condition that all dock issues be resolved prior to closing.
Greenbelt Application Summary —Urban (Minor Improvements Only) Project
Sullivan's Island Beach Path Project Name: Total Greenbelt Funds Improvement - Sullivan's Island Requested: $17,500 Elementary Applicant: Town of Sullivan's Island Total Acres: 23 Landowner: Town of Sullivan's Island Greenbelt Cost Per Acre: n/a 2014 Mike Perkis Way Property Address: GAB Recommendation: Approve Sullivan's Island
Prçject Description: The Town of Sullivan's Island is requesting funds for the creation of a new mixed- use footpath/boardwalk public beach access path. This path will tie into an existing beach path currently utilized by the students of Sullivan's Island Elementary School. For the safety of the children, this path will tie into the school path at a point where the general public will not be able to access the school grounds either during or after school hours.
Project Budget Greenbelt Funds i Match Total
Requested Land (Minor Improvements Only) $0 $0 $0 Admin/Closing $2,500 $2,500 $5,000 Improvements $15,000 $15,000 $30,000 Total $17,500 $17,500 $35,000 Funding Information: The match consists of the planned trail improvements and a portion of the Phase I Environmental Survey required by the Greenbelt Program. This represents a match of $1.00 for every $1.00 of Greenbelt Funds. An appraisal is not necessary for minor improvement only projects. This request is for the use of $17,500 of the $44,900 currently available in the Town of Sullivan's Island's urban allocation.
Public Access, Use & Benefit: • Provides free public access to the beach and Atlantic Ocean for a variety of recreational activities, such as fishing, swimming, and surfing. • The project also provides a secondary benefit of providing public access to scenic views of various maritime fauna habitats and native flora found throughout the adjacent, unimproved conservation deed restricted land, in route to the Atlantic Ocean and undeveloped beachfront.
Linkage Oppprtunitie: In addition to being linked to the elementary school, protected forested areas and the beach, this new trail will allow for connectivity between government-owned urban spaces and parking lots to the beach, It will also allow increased beach access while minimizing the impact of path construction on the protected Town-owned land.
Compliance with Greenbelt Plan: Provides a public access trail to the beach for outdoor recreation and water access.
Items to Note: The GAB is recommending this project as requested.
Project Name: Total Greenbelt Funds Phillips Community Park Requested- $206,000 Applicant: ECLT Foundation, Inc. Total Acres: 1.92 Landowner: Florence Payne Greenbelt Cost Per Acre: $104,167 1845 Highway 41 Property Address: GAB Recommendation: Approve Mount Pleasant
Project Description: ECLT Foundation, Inc. is requesting funding to purchase a 1.92-acre parcel off of Highway 41 in the Phillips Community. This project aims to connect and extend the existing Greenbelt- funded Phillips Community Park by adding this adjacent parcel. The foundation plans to purchase the property in fee with Greenbelt funds and then convey ownership to the Phillips Community Association encumbered with a conservation easement held by the East Cooper Land Trust.
Project Budget Greenbelt Funds Match Total Requested Land $200,000 $0 $200,000 Admin/Closing $6,000 $600 $6,600 Improvements $0 $15,000 $15,000 Total $206,000 $15,600 $221,600 Funding Information: The match consists of the planned park improvements and a portion of the closing costs. This match represents $0.08 for every $1.00 of Greenbelt funds. An appraisal has not been completed at this time. However, the adjacent parcels that were purchased with Greenbelt funds are the same size with similar topography and access. The amount requested is the same as the other parcels. The parcel is zoned Special Management 3. This request is for the use of $206,000 of the $700,200 currently available in the urban unincorporated allocation.
Public Access, Use & Benefit: The park will be used by the Phillips Community as a recreational space in addition to providing a dedicated area for special events, workshops and meetings. The property is also designed to be open to the public as an historical cultural center. A community garden is also planned for the property. Portions of the garden will he made available for rent or lease.
Linkage Opportunities: This unincorporated parcel is located in the historic Phillips Community, adjacent to other unincorporated parcels that are under continued pressure for development and annexation into the Town of Mount Pleasant. This parcel is directly adjacent to 4 other parcels purchased with Greenbelt funds for the Phillips Community Park.
Compliance with Greenbelt Plan: • Provides 1.92 acres toward meeting the goal of protecting 2,000 of Urban Greenbelt Lands. • Provides lands for an urban park with outdoor recreation and historical/cultural education Opportunities.
Items to Note: The GAB is recommending this project for approval to include the proposed transfer from ECLT Foundation to the Phillips Community, The East Cooper Land Trust will retain a conservation easement on the property.
RETURN TO AGENDA
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RURAL GREENBELT PROJECTS
TO: JENNIFER J. MILLER, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: CATHY RUILP1RECIOftDPT, GREENBELT SUBJECT: Rural Greenbelt Projects
REQUEST: Consider Greenbelt Advisory Board Recommendations COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL: FINANCE DATE: 05-16-19
COORDINATION: This request has been coordinated with: (attach all recommendations/reviews)
Signature of Yes N/A Individual Contacted
Legal Dept.
Procurement/Contracts LI LII
Zoning Regulations / Comp. Plan Compliance LI LI
Community Services LI LI
Grants Auditor LI LI
Other: LI LI Other: LII LI FUNDING: Was funding previously approved? yes LI no LI n/a Li]
If yes, provide ...... PJ!L ! !Pance in Accunt Amount needed for item [the following:
NEED: Identify any critical time constraint. The Oaks Plantation project being recommended for approval has also received funding approval from the SC Conservation Bank. The State Bank requires the project he closed by June 30, 2019 to receive these funds.
BUDGET OFFICER SIGNATURE: 4 Fiscal impact: Funds are available in the Greenbelt potion of the Transportation Sales Tax revenues.
ADMINISTRATOR'S SIGNATURE: IJA A /1/1J4
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
In accordance with Charleston County Ordinance #1424 as amended, the Greenbelt Advisory Board (GAB) shall review all greenbelt project applications and make funding recommendations to County Council. The GAB considered ten rural greenbelt projects at their May 8, 2019 meeting and approved the following recommendations. (A map and summaries of projects are attached)
Recommend Approval: Total Acquisition Applicant Name Project Name Location Acres Greenbelt GAB Recommendation Type Funds
Edisto Island Open Hutchinson House ,. E disto island 9.23 $116,325 Fee Simple Approve as requested Land Trust Expansion
Open Snare Institute Stowe Tract McClellanvilie 448.000 $2,05700 Fee Simple Approve as requested (US Fish and Wildiite)
Open Space Institute The Oaks Approve with caveat to not distribute tumor improvement muds until development
( Drayton Hail Charleston 205.00 $fl 1,075,000 Fee Simple Plantation and public access Plan approved by Subcommittee Preservation Trust)
The Nature St. Helena Estuary Conservation Adams Run 383.00 $125,000 Approve as requested Conservancy *Haven) Easement
Roxbury Park Town of Meggett Meggelt 55.88 S931,000 Fee Simple Approve as requested Phase
Atlantic Creosote Approve with caveat that a new plat and appraisal be done to pronerty reflect land
US Forest Service McClellanville 1450.00 $3,189,067 Fee Simple , Tract being acquired
Total Rural 2551.11 $ 7,493,392 NOTE: The Stowe Tract currently contains hunting rights that will end in seven years. A 48-acre Portion of the tract will be open to the public immediately and the remainder will be opened when the hunting rights are extinguished and the property is transferred to the US Fish and Wildlife Service for inclusion in the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.
The Oaks Plantation property will be transferred to the Drayton Hall Preservation Trust. Initial access will be limited for educational and resource identification purposes. The Trust will work with the CCPRC to determine a fee schedule to open the property to the general public within 12 months of acquisition.
Recommend Deferral:
East Cooper Silver Hill Conservation McClellanviile 19.58 $200000 Defer to allow for application to be improved Land Trust Plantation Easement -
Recommend Denial:
East Cooper .. CouservaUou Deer Creek Farm Awendaw 65 $ 1 ,103,000 Deny due to low match arid no connectivity Land Trust Easement
East Cooper . Mount . Conservation .
Geech.e Dock . 2.44 $u,346,500 Deny due to no open space protection arid property s located in the urban area Land Trust vleasarit casement
Withdrawn: East Cooper Carolina 10 17onservato: lsCeiarvI ,000 Withdrawnin order to refine and amend application Land Trust Seafood easement
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL
Approve the Greenbelt Advisory Board's recommendations for all rural projects.
1. Approve funding for the rural greenbelt projects listed below provided that upon approval, grant agreements will be executed between the County and the appropriate parties.
Total kquisition Applicant Name Project Name location Acres Greenbelt GAB Recommendation Type Funds Edisto Island Open Hutchinson House Edisto Island 923 $116325 Fee Simple Approve as requested Land Trust Expansion
Open Space IrMitute Stowe Tract McClellanviIle 44809 $2,057,000 Fee Simple Approve as requested (US Fish and Wildlife)
Open Space Institute Oah 1\PI )V Wit e iuet to not uistrib, t s nor i proer rent funds mu d velonment D'ayo'i Hal h r etn '0 nO $1,075,030 Fe Simple Plantation and public OR nap 'roved by Subcoanmittee Preservation Tins')
The Nature St. Helena Estna Conservation Adams Run 383,00 $125,000 Approve as requested Conservancy (BeHaven) Easem ent
Roxbury Park TounLfMcgget vinbgett 88 $931,000 [cc Simple Approve as requested Ph c Atlan'ic C eosoLe App ov w t caveat that a rLt and apunisal be done to property reflect Ian U orst service dcClI aviln 145u"O $3,18,0 7 Fe impie ract being acquired
Total Rural 255111 $ 7,493,392
2. Authorize the County Administrator to require the execution and delivery of proper agreements and instruments to implement the conditions of the approval of the grants funds, and to effectuate the goals of the Greenbelt Program ordinances and policies.
3. Authorize the use of $7,493,392 to be funded from Greenbelt project funds; with $7 million to be funded from the First Sales Tax revenues and $493,392 from the Second Sales Tax.
4. Approve the GAB's recommendation to defer the Silver Hill Plantation project.
5. Approve the GAB's recommendation to deny the Geechie Dock and Deer Creek Farm projects. Atlantic Creosote Tracts
Silver Hill Plantation
Phillips Community Park
The Oaks Plantation
Boone Hall - Plantation
- Carolina Seafood
Roxbury Park Deer Creek Phase U Farm
Sullivans Island Elementary Edisto Island Public School Beach Path Improvements Re creatio n Are a '7 \ eechieDsc " I ( r i.) Fart Pemberton Legend
New Greenbelt Projects Submitted Feb 2019 Hutchinson Mouse Exparitisn Brantlev Park Greenbelt Projects To Date
Other Protected Lands (Private, Federal, and State)
Urban Growth Boundary
Charleston County Greenbelt Projects (New Projects Submitted February 2019) Greenbelt Application Summary - Rural Proect
Project Name. Total Greenbelt Funds Hutchinson House Expansion $116,325 Requested: Applicant: Edisto Island Open Land Trust Total Acres: 9.23 Landowner: Anchor Line Properties, LLC Greenbelt Cost Per Acre: $10,184 7680 Point of Pines Road Property Address: GAB Recommendation: Approve Edisto Island
Project Description: The Edisto Island Open Land Trust is requesting funds to purchase this parcel that is adjacent to the historic Henry Hutchinson freedman house that they acquired and are currently restoring. The acquisition of this land is important for many reasons, including the strong possibility that it is the site that contained the cotton gin house operated by the Hutchinson Family. Its acquisition will also allow protection from residential development and serve as a buffer for the house, to better facilitate restoration, protect and locate artifacts, and expand the space to create demonstration gardens, community facilities, public greenspace and wildlife habitat surrounding the historic site.
Project Budget Greenbelt Funds Match Total
Requested Land $94,000 $11,000 $105,000 Admin/Closing $2,325 $9,500 $11,825 Improvements $20000 $47,000 $67,000 Total $116,325 $67,500 $183825
Funding Information: • The match consists of landowner donation of a $11,000 of the land value. Additionally, services such as a survey and archeological survey were donated. This represents a match of $0.58 for every $1.00 of Greenbelt funds. • An appraisal was completed in January 2019 by Jackson Appraisal Service, Inc. valuing the land at $105,000.
Public Access, Use& Benefit: • Provides an additional 9.23 acres of public land that will he utilized primarily as a public park with access to trails and interpretive signage throughout the park. The current Hutchinson House property has a public parking area. Trails linking the two properties will be constructed. • Edisto Island Open Land Trust may decide to lease portions of the property as an event venue in the future. They intend to encourage use of the property as a community gathering place where members of the local and surrounding communities can use the grounds for family gatherings or social and educational programs at little or no cost.
Unkqge The property is contiguous with the property containing the historic Hutchinson House where the land trust is currently planning and installing the infrastructure for public access greenspace as well as creating interpretive signage and demonstration gardens.
Compliance with Greenbelt Plan: • Provides 9.23 acres toward meeting the goal of protecting 16,240 acres of Rural Greenbelt Lands. • Provides lands for public outdoor enjoyment as well as historic preservation, interpretation and education.
Items to Note: Improvements on the property include unpaved foot trails, interpretive signage, seating area, potential shade structures and other improvements to create a more pleasurable experience for visitors. Additionally, an area will be designated for use for community gatherings, which will be mowed so that tables, chairs and small tents could he placed there for occasional events.
Greenbelt Application Summary - Moral Project
Project Name: Total Greenbelt Funds Stowe Tract Requested: $2. 100,000
Applicant: Open Space Institute j Total Acres: 448 Landowner: Stowe Family Holdings LLC Greenbelt Cost Per Acre: $4,408 Dupre Road Property Address: 1 GAB Recommendation: Approve McCleflanvrlle
Project Description: The Open Space Institute (OSI) is requesting funding for the purchase of 448 acres located on the Intracoastal Waterway off Dupre Road in McClellanviUe. This tract of land is one of the last remaining large waterfront and marsh island tracts available for protection within the rural North/East part of Charleston County. OSI has partnered with the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge to permanently protect and secure this tract for public access. A 24-acre portion of the property is located on Pappy's Island accessible by boat. The remaining acreage is on the mainland.
Project Budget Greenbelt Funds Match Total
Requested Land $1,932,000 $695,000 $2,627,000 Admin/Closing $25,000 $0 $25,000 Improvements $100,000 $320,000 $420,000 Total $2,057,000 $1,015,000 $3072,000
Funding Information: ill The match consists of US Fish and Wildlife's purchase of a conservation easement. The landowner will also donate funds to be combined with a grant from the North American Wetlands Conservation Act to improve the impoundments. This represents a match of $0.48 for every $1.00 of Greenbelt funds. An appraisal was completed in July 2018 by Appraisal Consultants, Inc. valuing the land at $2,670,000 before the easement. Market value after the easement is $1,975,000 and the easement value $695,000.
Public Access, Use & Benefit: Provides an additional 448 acres of public lands including access to the Intracoastal Waterway for outdoor recreational opportunities such as fishing, crabbing, shrimping, kayaking, hiking, bird and wildlife viewing and photography. The Pappy's Island portion of the land will be open to the public immediately. The remaining land will be open on a limited basis (May through September) for school groups and research purposes for seven years, while the landowner retains hunting rights. After this time 031 will convey the property over to the US Fish and Wildlife Service to be open to the public as other Cape Romain lands.
Linkage Opportunities: This tract provides access to 163 acres of impounded wetlands and over 1.2 miles along the Intracoastal Waterway and a network of tidal creeks. The protection of this property bookends an extensive protected waterfront corridor from the Stowe tract north of McClellanville to Georgetown's Winyah Bay.
Compliance with Greenbelt Plan: • Provides 233 acres toward meeting the goal of protecting 16,240 acres of Rural Greenbelt Lands. • Provides 215 acres toward meeting the goal of protecting 5,610 acres of Lowcountry Wetlands. • Provides lands for public outdoor recreation and water access.
Items to Note: US Fish and Wildlife Service will purchase a conservation easement on the property while OSI will hold the fee for seven years, while the landowner retains hunting rights. Thereafter, 031 will donate the fee title to the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Greenbelt Application Summary —Rurat Proeet
Project Name: Total Greenbelt Funds The Oaks Plantation $1,0,000 Requested:
Applicant: Open Space Institute Total Acres: 205
Landowner: Evening Post Industries Greenbelt Cost Per Acre: $4,878 Ashley River Road Approve with Property Address: GAB Recommendation: Charleston conditions
Project Description: The Open Space Institute (OSI) is requesting funding for the purchase of 205 acres located on Highway 61 and the Ashley River between Magnolia Plantation and Middleton Plantation. OSI has partnered with Drayton Hall Preservation Trust (DHPT) and the Lowcountry Land Trust to permanently protect this land and secure it for public use. 051 will purchase the property then convey it to the Drayton Hall Preservation Trust, encumbered with a conservation easement by the Lowcountry Land Trust.
Project Budget Greenbelt Funds Match Total
Requested Land $1,000,000 $500,000 $1,500,000 Admin/Closing $25,000 $0 $25,000 Improvements $507000 $0 $50,000 Total $1,075,000 $500,000 $1,575,000 Funding Information: The match consists of landowner donation and a grant from the SC Conservation Bank. This represents a match of $0.47 for every $1.00 of Greenbelt funds. An appraisal was completed in February 2019 by Charleston Appraisal Service, Inc. valuing the land at $1,500,000.
Public Access, Use & Benefit: • Provides an additional 205 acres of public lands including access to the Ashley River for outdoor recreational opportunities such as fishing, camping, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, education, as well as bird and wildlife viewing and photography. • The property also contains remains of the Oaks Planation House and phosphate mines, The Drayton Hall Preservation Trust's management plan will respect and enhance the historic resources of the property.
Linkage Opportunities: In addition to being located on the Ashley River, this property is located on Ashley River Road which is a National Historic Byway. It is also located within the Ashley River Historic District which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Compliance with Greenbelt Plan: Provides 101 acres toward meeting the goal of protecting 16,240 acres of Rural Greenbelt Lands. Provides 104 acres toward meeting the goal of protecting 5,610 acres of Lowcountry Wetlands. Provides lands for public outdoor recreation and water access.
Items to Note: The application states that as the Drayton Hall Preservation Trust expands its programming, The Oaks Plantation property may be a suitable location for administrative and research facilities. The conservation easement will restrict improvements, including parking, to a building area no larger than three acres. The GAB is recommending approval of this project with the condition that the minor improvement funds not be distributed until a development and public access plan is approved by the Subcommittee. Greenb&t Application Summary Rural Project
Project Name: St. Helena Estuary (Be Haven, Total Greenbelt Funds $125000 LLC) Requested: Applicant: The Nature Conservancy Total Acres: 383 Landowner: Be Haven, LLC Greenbelt Cost Per Acre: $326 UStThghway 17 Property Address: GAB Recommendation: Approve Adams_Run
Project Description: The Nature Conservancy is requesting funding to purchase a conservation easement on 383 acres located on Highway 17 in the Adams Run area. The Be Haven property contains a 219-acre historical inland rice field complex. The remaining property is forested with mixed-hardwood and loblolly pine forests. No man-made improvements exist on the property, aside from the dirt roads.
The property is primary used for recreation --- wildlife observation, walking/hiking and hunting. Because this is a rural conservation easement, this property protects a large amount of acreage for minimum funding while providing scenic, economic and well-being benefits to the public,
Project Budget Greenbelt Funds Match Total
Requested Land (Purchase of Conservation Easement) $125,000 $250,500 $375,500
Admin/Ciosing $0 $17,500 $1700 Improvements $0 $0 $0 Total $125,000 $268000 $393,000
Funding Information: • The match consists of landowner's permanent donation of land value in the amount of $250,500. Additionally, all closing costs are being provided as match. This represents a match of $2.14 for every $1.00 of Greenbelt funds. • A preliminary appraisal was completed in February 2019 by Charleston Appraisal Service, Inc. stating the fair market value of the land at $751,000 and the conservation easement value at $375,500.
Public Access, Use & Benefit: While this property will not provide open public access, the landowner encourages state and federal agencies to conduct field studies on the property. • Provides public benefits of a scenic roadway along Highway 17, and protected water and air quality. • Provides economic benefits of timber production, ecotourism, flooding mitigation.
Linkage Opportunities: This property serves as a connecting corridor of greenspace and wildlife habitat among multiple public access lands with the ACE Basin. Be Haven is also very near the Spring Grove Greenbelt property that will be a future county park.
Compliance with Greenbelt Plan: • Provides 170 acres toward meeting the goal of protecting 16,240 acres of Rural Greenbelt Lands. o Provides 213 acres toward meeting the goal of protecting 5,610 act-es of Lowcountry Wetlands. • Protects lowcountry natural resources, natural infrastructure, scenic roadways, and productive lands.
Items to Note: Terms of the draft easement include: no subdwision; 5-acre building envelope that may have 1 main house and 1 guest house and must be setback 100' from Highway 17; a 2-acre agricultural building envelope; 100' setback from wetlands; and no cell towers.
Greenbelt Application Summary Rural Project
Project Name: Total Greenbelt Funds Roxbury Park Phase II $931,000 Requested:
Applicant: Town of Meggett Total Acres: 5588 Crouch Investors Limited Landowner: Greenbelt Cost Per Acre: $16,661 Partnership Little Button Road Property Address: GAB Recommendation: Approve Meggett
Project Description: The Town of Meggett is requesting $931000 to purchase nearly 56 acres adjacent to their Roxbury Park property, which was also purchased with Greenbelt funds. The plan is to acquire the land that will allow the full expansion of the natural boundaries of the highly successful Roxbury Park to ensure that the park and the remaining open land around it, is protected in perpetuity for public benefit and access. This subject property is currently vacant and consists mostly of hay fields.
Project Budget Greenbelt Funds Match Total
Requested Land $931,000 $0 $931,000 Admin/Closing $0 $20,550 $20,550 - Improvements $0 $100,000 $100,000 Total $931,000 $120,550 $1,051,550
Funding Information: The match consists of the Town paying the closing costs and seeking additional funding for the improvements. This represents a match of $0.13 for every $1.00 of Greenbelt funds. An appraisal was completed in February 2019 by Charleston Appraisal Service, Inc. stating the fair market value of the land as $931,000.
Public Access. Use & Benefit: • Provides an additional 56 acres for a public park with water access to the Toogoodoo Creek. e Planned uses of this property are to expand the existing park trail system, using agricultural fields for community gardens, adding additional waterfront access to expand the Toogoodoo Blue Trail, and, in the more distant future, potentially constructing cabins for public use similar to state parks.
Linkage Opportunities: This property is directly adjacent to the Town's existing Roxbury Park and has frontage on both the Toogoodoo Creek and Little Britton Road. Additionally, the wetlands on the tract include some of the headwaters that feed the two existing ponds in Roxbury Park, making the protection of this property important to maintaining and enhancing the park.
Compliance with Greenbelt Plan: Provides 47 acres toward meeting the goal of protecting 16,240 acres of Rural Greenbelt Lands. Provides 9 acres toward meeting the goal of protecting 5,610 acres of Lowcountry Wetlands. Provides public lands for outdoor recreation and water access.
Items to Note: If the Town is successful in acquiring the land, they will request that this parcel be added to the existing conservation easement held on Roxbury Park by the Lowcountry Land Trust, thus providing another layer of protection.
Greenbelt Application Summary Rural Project
Project Name: Total Greenbelt Funds Atlantic Creosote Tract $3,189,067 Requested:
Applicant: US Forest Service Total Acres: 1,450
Landowner: White Oak Forestry Corp Greenbelt Cost Per Acre: $2200 Old Georgetown Road Approve with Property Address: GAB Recommendation: McCiellanville conditions
Project Description: The US Forest Service is requesting funding for the purchase of a 1,450 portion of two parcels located adjacent to the Francis Marion National Forest (FMNF). This tract of land is located within the FMNF's proclamation boundary and is the last large privately-owned, unprotected property between Old Georgetown Road and Highway 17. The Forest Service will incorporate this property into the public lands of the Francis Marion National Forest.
Project Budget Greenbelt Funds Match Total
Requested Land $3,189,087 $1,339,233 $4,528,300 Admin/Closing $0 $183,159 $183,159 Minor Improvements $0 $0 $0 Total $3,189,067 $1,522,392 $4,711,459 Funding Information: • The match consists of the landowner's donation of a portion of the land value as well as donation of the closing and administrative costs associated with the purchase. This represents a match of $0.48 for every $1.00 of Greenbelt funds. • An appraisal was completed in June 2018 by Appraisal Consultants, inc. valuing the land at $4,528,300.
Public Access, Use & Benefit: • Provides an additional 1,450 acres of public access lands for hunting, fishing, and other forms of outdoor recreation such as hiking, backpacking, mountain and road biking, horseback riding, bird arid wildlife viewing and photography, nature study and primitive camping. • Protects wildlife habitat for five federally-endangered or threatened species and 23 state-endangered or threatened species. Timbering of this property will protect wildlife habitat and create economic benefit from the timber revenues and jobs created through the timbering industry.
Linkage Opportunities: This tract is surrounded on three sides by publicly or privately protected lands and is near the St. James Santee Parish's historic Brick Church. It is also adjacent to two other Greenbelt protected lands.
Compliance with Greenbelt Plan: • Provides 1,191 acres toward meeting the goal of protecting 10,275 acres of Francis Marion National Forest Lands. • Provides 259 acres toward meeting the goal of protecting 5,610 acres of Lowcountry Wetlands. e Provides lands for public passive recreational opportLinities.
Items to Note: • The GAB is recommending approval of this project pending a new plat and updated appraisal to properly reflect the tract of land being acquired.
Greenbelt Application Summary Rural Pr*ct
Project Name: Total Greenbelt Funds Silver Hill Plantation $200,000 Requested: Applicant: East Cooper Land Trust Total Acres: 1958
Landowner: Lawrence and Patricia McClellan Greenbelt Cost Per Acre: $10,215 814 Kit Hall Road Property Address: GAB Recommendation: Deferral McLJehanville
Prot ct Description: The East Cooper Land Trust is requesting funds to purchase a conservation easement on nearly 20 acres of historically significant land. The subject property is the surrounding grounds of the Silver Hill Plantation home built in 1888. Currently, the land is managed for agricultural uses and a horse farm. The property contains numerous grand live oaks and 10 acres of salt marsh on Jeremy Creek.
Project Budget Greenbelt Funds Match , Total
Requested Land (Purchase of Conservation Easement) $200,000 $111,000 $211,000 Admin/Closing $0 $8,600 $8,600 Improvements $0 $31,500 $31,500 Total $200,000 $51,100 $251,100
Funding Information: The match consists of the landowner's permanent donation of $11,000 of land value. Along with in- kind match of improvements and donation of closing costs. This represents a match of $0.26 for every $1.00 of Greenbelt funds. An appraisal was completed in September 2018 by \Jalbridge Property Advisory Atlantic Appraisals, LLC stating the fair market value of the land as $430,000 and the easement value as $211,000.
Public Access, Use & Benefit: Provides limited public access for field trips from the nearby charter school as well as horse riding lessons. Family weddings and equestrian events have been held on the property and the landowner has indicated a willingness to rent portions of the property for similar events in the future. Provides public benefit of protecting critical forestlands, farmlands and wetlands, contributing to cleaner coastal waters. The property will remain on the tax rolls.
Linkage Opportunities: This property is located on the headwaters of Jeremy Creek directly across from the shrimping docks of McClellanville. It is also within a /4 mile walk to the Cape Romain Environmental Education Charter School (CREECS).
Compliance with Greenbelt Plan: Provides 9.53 acres toward meeting the goal of protecting 16,240 acres of Rural Greenbelt Lands. Provides 10.05 acres toward meeting the goal of protecting 5,610 acres of Lowcountry Wetlands. Protects both historic and productive landscapes.
Items to Note: • The terms of the draft easement include the homeowner retaining the right to subdivide and build 2 houses on the marsh. The landowner will give up the rights to build 2 homes on the marsh and 6 interior homes. No other subdivision will be allowed and the landowner will maintain the agricultural uses on the property. • The GAB is recommending deferral of the project so to allow the applicant to work with the landowner to improve the application.
Greenbelt Application Summary = Rural Pr - 4
Project Name: Total Greenbelt Funds $11,143,000 Deer Creek Farm Requested: Applicant: East Cooper Land Trust Total Acres: 65
Landowner: David and Elizabeth Moffly Greenbelt Cost Per Acre: $17,585 1996 Ronlin Farm Road Property Address: GAB Recommendation: Denial Awendaw
Project Description: The East Cooper Land Trust is requesting funds to purchase a conservation easement on 65 acres of a working horse farm and residence in Awendaw. The landowner wants to place a conservation easement on the property to protect open space for agricultural and/or forestry uses. Deer Creek Farm is located on the upper reaches of the Wando River. The property which contains 28.64 acres of marsh habitat has been designated by the National Wildlife Federation as a Certified Wildlife Habitat.
Project Budget Greenbelt Funds Match Total
Requested Land (Purchase of Conservation Easement) $1,103,000 $400,000 $1,503,000 Admin/Ciosing $0 $9,300 $9,300 Improvements $0 $19,375 $19,375 Total $1,103,000 $428,675 $1,571,675
Funding Information: • The match consists of the landowner's permanent donation of land value in the amount of $400,000. The landowner will also pay for the closing costs and improvements. This represents a match of $0.38 for every $1.00 of Greenbelt funds. • An appraisal is being finalized but was not completed at the time the application was sul:niitted.
Public Access, Use & Benefit: Provides a highly functional horse farm that provides horseback riding lessons and equestrian activities. The landowners have specified that they wish to use the property as a rentable venue for marsh-side weddings, fundraisers, and family reunion types of activities. They view this as a potential added benefit if they were able to generate a certain amount of income from public use on their protected property. In addition, they are interested in using the property for educational purposes. The landowners have allowed bird counts on the property. In addition, the owners raise bees on the property which is critical for local crop and vegetation pollination. The property will remain on the tax rolls.
Linkage Opportunities: This property is located on the upper Wando River approximately a mile outside the County's Urban Grown Boundary and its protection will serve as a buffer to areas with higher Population density. The property is also located near the Francis Marion National Forest.
Compliance with Greenbelt Plan: Provides 36.36 acres toward meeting the goal of protecting 16,240 acres of Rural Greenbelt Lands. Provides 28.64 acres toward meeting the goal of protecting 5,610 acres of Lowcountry Wetlands. • Protects natural infrastructure and productive landscapes.
Items to Note: Terms of the draft easement include the owners reserved right to build three additional residential structures each with a dock, along with an event space with a dock. No additional structures may be constructed, except those needed for continued and future agricultural uses. The GAB is recommending denial of this project due to the low match and no connectivity.
Greenbelt Application Summary Urban Project
Project Name: Total Greenbelt Funds Geechie Dock $1,346,500 Requested: Applicant: East Cooper Land Trust Total Acres: 244 Landowner: Shem Creek Seafood, LLC Greenbelt Cost Per Acre: $551,844 248 Magwood Lane Property Address: GAB Recommendation: Denial Mount Pleasant
Project Description: East Cooper Land Trust is requesting funding to purchase a conservation easement on 2.44 acres located on Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant. Geechie Dock is one of only three remaining privately-owned properties within the Shem Creek Waterfront Overlay District in use for the local seafood industry. Permanent conservation of this property for use by the commercial seafood industry will protect the cultural character of Shem Creek and Mount Pleasant, as well as protect access to local seafood for Charleston County residents.
Project Budget Total Match Greenbelt Funds Requested Land (Purchase of Conservation Easement) $1,346,500 $0 $1,346,500 Admin/Closing $0 $8,775 $8,775 Improvements $0 $345,625 $345,625 Total $1,346,500 $354400 $1,700,900 Funding Information: @ The match consists of the landowner's recent dock improvements and closing costs. This represents a match of $0.26 for every $1.00 of Greenbelt funds. A preliminary appraisal was completed in January 2019 by \Jalbridge Property Advisory valuing the Fair Market Value of the site at $2,255,000 and the conservation easement at $1,346,500. The parcel is zoned commercial/light industrial. This request is for the use of $1.35 million of the $1.7 million currently available in the Town of Mount Pleasant's urban allocation. Town Council has not approved the use of their funds for this project.
Public Access, Use& Benefit: • Provides public benefit by protecting the local commercial seafood industry, which provides fresh, local seafood throughout Charleston County. • Offers fishermen and shrimpers security to make investments in their businesses and provides future generation fisherman and shrimpers with the certainty they need to make career choices. • Property will remain on the tax rolls and continue to provide revenue.
Linkage Opportunities: The Geechie Dock is a centrally located point for waterway access for commercial and public vessels. It links to a popular blue trail on Shem Creek, area restaurants and neighborhood. The property is directly across Shem Creek from the Town of Mount Pleasant's Shem Creek Park.
Compliance with Greenbelt Plan: Provides 0.56 acres toward meeting the goal of protecting 2,000 acres of Urban Greenbelt Lands. . Provides 1.88 acres toward meeting the goal of protecting 5,610 acres of Lowcountry Wetlands.
Items to Note: • In accordance with the Greenbelt application instructions, the only way an entity, other than an urban municipality, may apply to use funds from an urban municipality's allocation is if the project is endorsed by the appropriate municipality. The Town of Mount Pleasant has not endorsed the use of their funds for this project. Due to this, staff is recommending the GAB defer this project and not score it at this time. • The GAB is recommending denial of this project due to no open space protection and the property being located in the urban area.
Greenbelt Application Summary Rural Pr - 1
Project Name: Total Greenbelt Funds Caro l ina Seafood $1,347,000 Requested: Applicant: East Cooper Land Trust Total Acres: 2.18 Rutledge Leland, Jr.; Rutledge B. Landowner: Leland Jr. Trust; Carolina Greenbelt Cost Per Acre: $617,890 Seafoods, Inc. 20 Oak Street Project Property Address: GAB Recommendation: McGlellanvffle withdrawn
Project Description: The East Cooper Land Trust is requesting funds to purchase a conservation easement on 2.18 acres located on Jeremy Creek. This working property is currently developed and organized to fully support commercial fishing activities; provide key supports such as all-tide access, a fish house and processing facilities, freezer storage, ice, as well as commercial and retail sales. Carolina Seafood is part of a community with a clear desire to maintain and support their local commercial fisheries.
Project Budget Greenbelt Funds Match i Total ----- Req uested Land (Purchase of Conservation Easement) $1,347,000 $0 I $1,347,000 Admin/Closing $0 $12,000 $12,000 Improvements $0 $325,000 $325,000 Total $1,347,000 $337,000 $1,684,000
Funding Information: • The match consists of the landowner's donation of $325,000 toward dock improvements, bathroom facilities and building improvements. The landowner will also contribute to the closing costs with other services being donated by the vendor. This represents a match of $0.26 for every $1.00 of Greenbelt funds. • An appraisal was completed in July 2018 by Valbridge Property Advisory Atlantic Appraisals, LLC stating the fair market value of the land as $1,827,000 and the easement value as $1,347,000 based on the assumption that the ROW has been deeded to Carolina Seafood and there is no more separation of land.
Public Access Use & Benefit: Provides protection of the working waterfronts for the seafood industry use, fishers and shrimpers in Charleston County and provides future generation fishers and shrimpers with the certainty they need to make career choices. It provides a public benefit by making local seafood available to residents in the county, state & beyond. It is an active working waterfront which is significant to the local, regional, and state fisheries related economies. During a time when the state is searching to bring in new industry for economic
development, there is a risk of losing one of the most culturally significant industries - the South Carolina seafood industry. The property will remain on the tax rolls.
Linkage Opportunities: This property is located on Jeremy Creek which connects to the nearby Intracoastal Waterway, Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, and the Atlantic Ocean,
Compliance with Greenbelt Plan: Provides 2.18 acres toward meeting the goal of protecting 16,240 acres of Rural Greenbelt Lands.
Items to Note: The appraisal notes that if road ROW is not obtained by the owner, the value of the easement is $764,000. The applicant decided to withdraw this project in order to work with the landowner to refine the application. RETURN TO AGENDA
7.
CUMBERLAND STREET GARAGE LEASE AMENDMENT
COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEM
TO: JENNIFER J. MILLER, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR THROUGH: WALT SMALLS, CHIEF DEPUTY_ADMINISTRATOR \$IS FROM: TIMOTHY PRZYBYLOWSKI ,,DEPT. FACILITIES SUBJECT: CUMBERLAND STREET PARkIN GARAGE RETAIL SPACE
REQUEST: MASTER LEASE SPACE AMENDMENT COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL: FINANCE DATE: May 16,2019
COORDINATION: This request has been coordinated with: (attach all recommendations/reviews)
Signature of Yes N/A Individual Con d
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Procurement/Contracts LI LI
Zoning Regulations I Comp. Plan Compliance
Community Services LI [II
Grants Auditor LI LI
Other: LI LI
Other: LI LI
FUNDING: Was funding previously approved? yes LI no Eli n/a LI
Object Balance in Account Amount needed for item If yes, provide Org. the following: $0.00 0
NEED: Identify any critical time constraint.
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ADMINISTRATOR'S SIGNATURE: IJA ,7 /lNe- V 0 U 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
On August 28, 2001, the County entered into a Master Lease Agreement with Palmetto Commercial Properties (PCP), Inc., for three (3) retail spaces located on the Church Street side of the Cumberland Street Parking Garage. The current lease term expires in August 2021. The Master Lease Agreement provides that PCP pays the County for all three spaces, regardless of whether they are sub-leased. PCP currently subleases the two larger spaces at 159 (Bitty and Beau's) and 161 (Charleston Crafts) Church Street. The third and smallest space (895 SF) at 157 Church Street was vacant for over 6 months, but will be occupied by a Walking Tour tenant on May 1. The Charleston Crafts Sublease Expires on 2/28/20 without commitment to renew thereafter and PCP is amenable to a lease amendment that would remove 161 Church Street from the Leased Premises and re-assign its use to Charleston County for Parking Operations. See attached e-mail confirmation from PCP.
The availability of 161 Church provides needed efficient space for Parking Operations Main Office and eliminates the loss of parking spaces for lease. The current Main Office serves eight Parking Operations staff and is also the primary point of transaction for all parking related matters. This space is also reduced by the addition of technology needs, such as servers, monitors, routers, peripheral devices, switches and safes. The space no longer meets the demands required of the $3.8 million annual enterprise fund with regards to customer service, transactional security, and a healthy work environment. The cost of adapting 161 Church Street for Parking Operations is less than the loss of parking and garage renovation to create the same amount of useable space in the garage. The use of 161 Church Street will elevate the customer service experience, enhance the security of money and retail interactions to meet County standards, as well as providing a cleaner and safer work environment to meet our County standards of excellence.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL
Approve Department Head Recommendation
DEPARTMENT HEAD RECOMMENDATION
Authorize Chairman to execute an amendment of the Master Lease Agreement with PCP to remove 161 Church Street as part of the Leased Premises. All other terms of the Master Lease Agreement will remain the same. All documents to be reviewed by the Legal Office. Stacy L. Miller
From: Richard Morse
Subject: PCP Leasing - 161 Church
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Stacy,
As we discussed on Monday, PCP Leasing, LLC would be amenable to giving 161 Church back to the County of Charleston (with a commensurate reduction in master lease rent) at the expiration of the Charleston Crafts lease on 2/28/20, or earlier should Charleston Crafts vacate early.
Please let us know how else we can assist.
Thanks, Richard
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f STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) FOURTH AMENDMENT ) LEASE AMENDMENT COUNTY OF CHARLESTON
THIS FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT (the "Lease Agreement" or "Agreement") entered into this day of 2019, between Charleston County, South Carolina, a public body corporate and politic and political subdivision of the State of South Carolina, (the "County" or the "Landlord") and PCP Leasing, LLC, a South Carolina limited liability company ("PCP" or "Tenant") ("Party" as to each; collectively the "Parties").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Parties entered into a Lease Agreement dated August 28, 2001, (the "Lease Agreement"), whereby the Landlord leased 157, 159, and 161 Church Street, Charleston, SC to the Tenant to use as retail spaces. The spaces consist of approximately 895, 975, and 1,050 square feet; and
WHEREAS, the initial term of the Agreement was for a ten (10) year period, effective May 1, 2002, with the option to renew for two, five (5) year periods; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement was previously amended on February 2, 2012, to allow for a five (5) year term, from May 1, 2012, to April 30, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement was previously amended on March 13, 2017, to allow for a five (5) year term, from May 1, 2017, to April 30, 2022; and
WHEREAS, The Agreement was previously amended on September 27, 2017 to redefine the permitted occupancy uses to include limited food and beverage sales; and
WHEREAS, 161 Church St. will be vacant on or before March 1, 2020 and Lessee no longer desires to manage said space. The Parties now wish to further amend the Agreement to reduce the leased premises to include only 157 and 159 Church Street at approximately 895 and 975 square feet, respectively.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of these promises, of the mutual covenants herein set forth, and for other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and the above-reference recitals are incorporated into this Agreement herein by reference, it is agreed by and between the Parties as follows:
ITEM ONE: 1. Premises: is amended to read as follows:
Landlord by these presents does hereby master lease and let unto Tenant, and Tenant leases and hires from Landlord for the term and rental covenants and agreements herein set forth those certain premises which shall be a master lease for two retail store spaces at the Cumberland Street Garage, 157 and 159 Church Street, Charleston located in the State of South Carolina, County of Charleston.
Retail Store #2 - 975 square feet; Retail Store #3 - 895 square feet ITEM TWO: 3. Rent: is amended to read as follows:
Tenant covenants and agrees to pay to Landlord, the annual sum of Sixty- Two Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Two ($62,832.00) Dollars, said sum to be in lawful money of the United States, payable in equal monthly installments of Five Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Six ($5,236.00) Dollars. Said rent shall be payable on the first day of each and every month, and not to be received any later than the tenth of the month to the office of the County of Charleston, Department of Facilities. The rent shall increase by 3% annually on the anniversary date (5/1). The next annual increase after commencement will be on May 1, 2020. In the event the Tenant shall fail to pay the rental by the tenth of each month, a late charge of Five (5%) percent of the monthly rental, compounded daily or a minimum of Fifteen ($15.00) Dollars per month will be added as additional rent for each month of late rent.
ITEM THREE:
This Amendment to the Lease Agreement, will commence when the Premises at 161 Church Street becomes available, but no later than March 1, 2020. Both Parties agree to execute Exhibit A, Commencement Agreement prior to County occupancy.
ITEM FOUR:
All other terms and conditions of the original Lease Agreement and all Lease Amendments, shall continue in full force and effect unless amended by the Parties, or earlier terminated.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have signed, sealed, and delivered this Amendment to the Lease Agreement, in duplicate at Charleston, South Carolina
WITNESSESS: LANDLORD: COUNTY OF CHARLESTON
BY: J. ELLIOTT SUMMEY ITS: Chairman of County Council Date:
TENANT: PCP Leasing, LLC
Richard B. Morse ITS: Partner Date: Stacy L. Miller
From: Austin A. Bruner Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 9:12 AM To: Stacy L. Miller; Johanna S. Gardner Cc: Laurel L. Lambrecht
Subject: RE: 161 Church Street Retail Space - Amendment Agreement
Attachments: 4th Amendment to retail Lease - Church St AAB edits 4-16-19.docx
Expires: Sunday, October 13, 2019 12:00 AM
Stacy,
Attached are my suggested changes to the 41h Amendment.
For future reference, the Master Lease needs to be amended before we enter into another long-term arrangement with them. The Master Lease has some provisions that are very dated and some items that should be removed, as well as some items that should be added.
Thanks,
Austin From: Stacy L. Miller Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2019 1:28 PM To: Johanna S. Gardner
Subject: 161 Church Street Retail Space - Amendment Agreement
Johanna and Austin,
PCP Leasing is not budging on giving us back the retail space at 157 Church St (Cumberland Garage) for Parking Cps use, however the current tenant in 161 Church St. has a lease expiring on Feb 28, 2020 (10 mos) and PCP Leasing is willing to give us back that space back on a pro-rata share reduction in rent once the lease ends or if the tenant moves out earlier than Feb 28, 2020.
Attached is the amendment I drafted to reflect this, the original lease agreement and amendments and Exhibit A Commencement Agreement.
Let me know if you see any changes that need to be made to the 4th Amendment or Exhibit A.
Call me with any questions,
Thanks,
Stacy L. Miller, CPM ® Charleston County Real Property Manager Facilities Division 4045 Bridge View Drive Suite B217 North Charleston, SC 29405 smillercharlestoncounty.orq RETURN TO AGENDA
8.
BUDGET OVERVIEW
CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL
MEMORANDUM
TO: Members of Finance Committee
FROM: Kristen Salisbury, Clerk of Council
DATE: May 9, 2019
SUBJECT: FY 2020 Budget
At the Finance Committee meeting of May 16, 2019, Budget Director Mack Gile will give an overview of the proposed FY 2020 Budget.