Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee — Columbia, SC
Date: 2025-10-14
Time: 11:00

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING
 AGENDA
 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025


The Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee will conduct a meeting on
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall (Mayor's Conference Room),
1737 Main Street, Second Floor, Columbia, SC 29201. The meeting can be viewed
online at www.columbiasc.gov. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (803)545-
3045 or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov if you have questions regarding the meeting.

 The Honorable Peter M. Brown, Chair
 The Honorable William Brennan, District III ▪ The Honorable Aditi Bussells, At-Large

Prior to entering the meeting, please silence all electronic communication devices. All presenters are asked to
 speak directly into the microphone for recording purposes.

CALL TO ORDER

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. September 23, 2025 Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee
 Meeting Minutes

EXECUTIVE SESSION

2. Discussion of matters relating to the proposed location, expansion, or
 provision of services encouraging location or expansion of industries or other
 businesses in the area served by the public body pursuant to §30-4-70(a)(5)

 · 2221 Devine Street
 · Capital City Ball Park

ADJOURNMENT




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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING
 AGENDA
 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025


The Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee will conduct a meeting on
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall (Mayor's Conference Room),
1737 Main Street, Second Floor, Columbia, SC 29201. The meeting can be viewed
online at www.columbiasc.gov. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (803)545-
3045 or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov if you have questions regarding the meeting.

 The Honorable Peter M. Brown, Chair
 The Honorable William Brennan, District III ▪ The Honorable Aditi Bussells, At-Large

Prior to entering the meeting, please silence all electronic communication devices. All presenters are asked to
 speak directly into the microphone for recording purposes.

CALL TO ORDER

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. September 23, 2025 Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee
 Meeting Minutes

EXECUTIVE SESSION

2. Discussion of matters relating to the proposed location, expansion, or
 provision of services encouraging location or expansion of industries or other
 businesses in the area served by the public body pursuant to §30-4-70(a)(5)

 · 2221 Devine Street
 · Capital City Ball Park

ADJOURNMENT




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MEETING DATE: October 14, 2025

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk

FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk

SUBJECT: September 23, 2025 Economic Development &
 Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes
FUNDING SOURCE &
ORIGINAL BUDGET:


ATTACHMENTS:
 • EDIC_MN_092325 (DOCX)




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 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING
 MINUTES
 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025


CALL TO ORDER

The Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee conducted a meeting on
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at City Hall (Mayor’s Conference Room), 1737 Main
Street, Second Floor, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. The Honorable Peter M.
Brown, Chair called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. and the following members
were present:

 Attendee Name Title Status
 Peter M. Brown Chair Present
 Will Brennan Member Present
 Aditi Bussells Member Remote
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. August 26, 2025 Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee Meeting
 Minutes

Upon a motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Dr. Bussells, the Committee
voted unanimously to approve the August 26, 2025 Economic Development &
Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Upon a motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Mr. Brown, the Committee
voted unanimously to enter in Executive Session at 2:04 p.m. to discuss Items 2
and 3.

2. Discussion of matters relating to the proposed location, expansion, or provision
 of services encouraging location or expansion of industries or other businesses
 in the area served by the public body pursuant to S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(5)

 • Project Vulcan
 • Project WF
 • Project Feature




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 Attachment: EDIC_MN_092325 (10491 : September 23, 2025 Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes)
 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING
 MINUTES
 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025


3. Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements
 pursuant to S. C. Code §30-4-70(a)(2)

 • Transit Center
 • Columbia Area Development Partners (CADP)
 • USC Columbia Incubator

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:



Erika D. Moore Hammond, MMC, CPM
City Clerk




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MEETING DATE: October 14, 2025

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk

FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk

SUBJECT: Discussion of matters relating to the proposed
 location, expansion, or provision of services
 encouraging location or expansion of industries or
 other businesses in the area served by the public
 body pursuant to §30-4-70(a)(5)
FUNDING SOURCE &
ORIGINAL BUDGET:

PURPOSE:
  • 2221 Devine Street
  • Capital City Ball Park




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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING
 MINUTES
 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025


CALL TO ORDER

The Economic Development Committee conducted a meeting on Tuesday, October
14, 2025 at City Hall (Mayor’s Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, Second Floor,
Columbia, SC 29201. The Honorable Peter M. Brown, Chair called the meeting order
at 1:01 p.m. and the following members were present:

Attendee Name Title Status
Peter M. Brown Chair Present
Will Brennan Member Present
Aditi Bussells Member Present

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. September 23, 2025 Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee
 Meeting Minutes - Approved

Upon a motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Dr. Bussells, the Committee
voted unanimously to approve the September 23, 2025 Economic Development &
Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Upon a motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Dr. Bussells, the Committee
voted unanimously to enter into Executive Session at 1:01 p.m. to discuss Item 2.

2. Discussion of matters relating to the proposed location, expansion, or
 provision of services encouraging location or expansion of industries or other
 businesses in the area served by the public body pursuant to §30-4-70(a)(5)

 · 2221 Devine Street
 · Capital City Ball Park




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 MINUTES
 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025


ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:



Erika D. Moore Hammond, MMC, CPM
City Clerk




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