Community Development Committee — Columbia, SC
Date: 2026-04-21
Time: 10:00

Columbia Community Development Committee Meeting Agenda
 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM
 City Hall • Mayor's Conference Room
 1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
 City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov

 The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, District I, Chair
 The Honorable William Brennan, District III • The Honorable Sam P. Johnson, At-Large


Call to Order

Approval of Minutes

1. February 17, 2026 Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes

Presentations

2. Columbia Housing Update — Ms. Jessica Anderson-Preston, Chief Executive Officer

Public Hearing

3. 2026/2027 Annual Action Plan — Ms. Felicia Kilgore, Community Development
 Director

Adjournment




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Columbia Community Development Committee Meeting Agenda
 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM
 City Hall • Mayor's Conference Room
 1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
 City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov

 The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, District I, Chair
 The Honorable William Brennan, District III • The Honorable Sam P. Johnson, At-Large


 Call to Order

 Approval of Minutes

 1. February 17, 2026 Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes

 Presentations

 2. Columbia Housing Update — Ms. Jessica Anderson-Preston, Chief Executive Officer

 Public Hearing

 3. 2026/2027 Annual Action Plan — Ms. Felicia Kilgore, Community Development
 Director

 Adjournment




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 Columbia Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes
 Tuesday, February 17, 2026

 Call to Order

 The Columbia Community Development Committee conducted a meeting on Tuesday,
 February 17, 2026, at City Hall (Mayor's Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, Columbia,
 South Carolina 29201. The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Chair called the meeting to order at
 10:00 a.m. The Honorable Will Brennan and The Honorable Sam P. Johnson were present.

 Approval of Minutes

 1. September 23, 2025 Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes

 Upon a motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Committee voted
 unanimously to approve the September 23, 2025 Community Development Committee
 Meeting Minutes.

 Committee Discussion

 2. Mobile Market Update — Ms. Ayesha Driggers, Director / Office of Business
 Opportunities and Mr. Larry Schneeberger / Toms Creek Mobile Market

 Ms. Ayesha Driggers, Director of the Office of Business Opportunities provided an update on
 the city’s Mobile Market. She reported that approximately $300,000 in American Rescue
 Plan Act funding supported operations over the past two years, but the funding has been
 exhausted. The market operated at Hyatt Park, the COMET Transit Center, the corner of
 Millwood Avenue and Gervais Street, and the former Save-A-Lot site. About $335,645 in city
 funds and a $30,000 contribution from Elevation Church also supported the Mobile Market.
 Tom's Creek plans to pursue additional grant funding for continued operations. The Mobile
 Market will resume in May with two fixed locations and one rotating day.

 Mr. Larry Schneeberger, Tom’s Creek Mobile Market discussed several partnerships that
 have developed through the program with FoodShare, the University of South Carolina
 Campus Store, Richland County Public Library, and the Broad River RV Park. He noted that
 these partnerships have been strengthened through the city’s collaboration and the visibility
 created by the Mobile Market trailer.

 There was discussion regarding sustainable business models for small business ownership;
 library clientele; free partnerships; products offered on the trailer; grant opportunities; the
 proposed operating schedule; top-selling produce items; use of senior vouchers;
 connectivity planning; and an update on the brick-and-mortar location.

 3. NeedNoMore Intiative — Ms. Ayesha Driggers, Director / Office of Business
 Opportunities, and Ms. Svitlana Koval and Mr. Yurii Koval, Co-Founders /
 NeedNoMore




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 Ms. Ayesha Driggers, Director / Office of Business Opportunities introduced a new initiative
 involving an app designed to improve communication and access to food resources through
 local food banks. The concept was recently presented at Launchpad Cola. She explained that
 the founders have been working on a Memorandum of Understanding with the Office of
 Business Opportunities.

 Ms. Svitlana Koval and Mr. Yurii Koval, Co-founders / NeedNoMore presented a digital
 platform designed to improve access to food resources by connecting food pantries with
 people in need. The app provides a real-time map of pantry locations, allows users to
 update information, and enables filtering by food type and eligibility requirements. Pantries
 can also indicate available items and send alerts when they have excess donations. The
 platform helps to reduce food waste, improve communication, and provide real-time data to
 help the city better understand food access needs.

 Mr. Alan “Blake” Blackborough, representative of Launchpad Cola explained that the
 program supports early-stage entrepreneurs by helping turn ideas into scalable businesses.
 He highlighted NeedNoMore as a strong example of this process and emphasized the
 platform’s potential to reduce food waste and better connect available resources with people
 in need through community-driven technology.

 There was discussion about technology accessibility; a potential partnership with the library;
 maintaining the platform as a web-based application; funding opportunities; organizational
 outreach and networking; working alongside grocery stores; the number of food pantries in
 the area; and a potential connection with the Mobile Market.

 There was consensus of the Committee to endorse the proposed Memorandum of
 Understanding with NeedNoMore for City Council's consideration.

 Adjournment

 The meeting was adjourned at 11:29 a.m.



 Respectfully Submitted:



 Erika D. Moore Hammond, MMC, CPM
 City Clerk




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 5 YEAR CHECK UP
 Presentation to City Council
 April 21, 2026




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 Strategic Framework
 (August 2021)


 Vision 2030 is the strategic framework through which Columbia Housing will
 reposition our Public Housing portfolio and create new affordable housing in
 through the creation of public/private partnerships utilizing private capital.

 Conversion tools provided by HUD will result in the elimination of all Public
 Housing in the City of Columbia and transition to other affordable housing
 platforms.
 Over the next 9 years, Columbia Housing will make an investment of over $500
 million dollars in preserving and expanding affordable/

 This investment will improve the quality and increase the supply of affordable
 housing, while also creating a significant contribution to the local economy.
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 2022-2026




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 2022-2026
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 2022-2026




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 Redevelopment of
 Former ABC Site




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 Redevelopment of
 Former ABC Site

 Infrastructure
  Working with City to
 collaborate on funding of
 infrastructure
  4 Phases of infrastructure to
 tie to housing phases
  Total estimated costs $8.65M
 for all 15.3 acres
  Provided city staff with Chao
 engineering plans and cost
 details

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 Redevelopment of Former ABC Site




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 Latimer Manor
• All families relocated
  November 2025
• Training agreements
  with City of Columbia
  Fire and Police,
  Richland County Sheriff
• Demolition start May 4,
  2026
• Demolition completion
  estimated February
  2027

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 Candleberry at Colonial Park
 (Latimer Manor Site)




 134 Family units include 84 Latimer replacement units.




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 5 YEAR CHECK UP
 Presentation to City Council
 April 21, 2026
 QUESTIONS??
 More to come… 2027- 2030

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 Community Development Department
 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan
 Executive Summary
 Public Meeting
 Felicia Kilgore, Director
 Community Development Dept.
 1401 Main Street, 4th Floor
 April 21, 2026
 Columbia, SC 29201
 Phone (803) 545-3373
 Fax (803) 255-8912




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 Annual Action Plan Process/Requirements
 Annual Action Plan
 • Submitted to HUD every year during the 5-year ConPlan cycle. (2nd Year)
 • Addresses the City’s Program Priorities as identified in the City’s 2025-2029
 Consolidated Plan
 • Describes the specific planned uses for HUD programs, and other program
 requirements.
 • Helps grantees determine activities and organizations to fund in the coming years.
 • Managed through HUD’s Integrated Disbursement and Information (IDIS) Online



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 2026 HUD Funding Allocations/Revenue
 Source​ Entitlement Program Income/RLF​ Total Revenue
 (estimated) (estimated)​


 CDBG​ $1,104,332 $1,404,675 $2,509,007

 HOME​ $647,208 $600,000 $1,247,208

 HOPWA​ $2,015,320 $0 $2,015,320


 Total​ $3,766,860 $2,004,675 $5,771,535



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 Priority Needs & Goals
 Expand & Improve Public Infrastructure & Facilities ​ 1A Expand/Improve Public Infrastructure​

 Preserve & Develop Affordable Housing ​ 2A Increase Affordable Housing Opportunities​
 2B Provide Housing Rehabilitation​

 Public Services & Quality of Life Improvements ​ 3A Provide Supportive Services for LMIO & Special Needs​
 ​
 Housing & Supportive Services for Persons HIV/AIDS ​ 4A Provide Housing Opportunities Persons HIV/AIDS​

 Effective Program Management 6A Effective Program Management for Compliance




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 Low to Moderate Income (LMI) Limits/Areas
 • LMI = Less than 80% of area median income
 Household Size​ 1​ 2​ 3​ 4​

 Extremely Low (30%)
 Income Limits 19,500 22,250 26,650 32,150

 Very Low (50%) Income
 Limits 32,450 37,100 41,750 46,350



 Low (80%) Income Limits 51,950 59,350 66,750 74,150


Low to Moderate Income Limits
Source: HUDUSER.GOV FY2025 – to be updated by HUD on May, 1 2026 for FY2026
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 Annual Action Plan Activities - CDBG

 CDBG Administration

 Applicant Project Name/Summary Grant Award Performance
 Amount Outcomes
 City of Columbia (CoC) Administration & Operations $220,866 Administration,
 Community Not to exceed 20% Entitlement​ Oversight,
 Development Department​ & Compliance




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 Annual Action Plan Activities - CDBG
 CDBG Public Services Activities
 Able South Carolina Expanding Able SC’s Independent Living services for individuals with disabilities living $10,000 Serve 150 individuals with disabilities
 in the City of Columbia through Independent Living services
  Communities in Schools of South Carolina CISCC will embed a site coordinator at one City school to support students living in City $20,000 3444 LMI households (30% - 49%)
 limits but attending school outside City of Columbia
 Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. Assertive Community Treatment employment specialist services demonstrate $32,493 Minimum of 50 ELI households
 expansion in workforce development capacity.
 Fast Forward Program expands housing stability, employment readiness, and life-skill support $25,000 Approximately 120 unduplicated LMI
 services for LMI residents residents
 PALSS, Inc. Program is increasing its overall capacity by offering more workshops, and providing $30,000 Assist 100 clients re housing stability, life
 additional one-on-one coaching sessions skills, employment, etc.
 Pink & Green Community Service To improve the quality of life, independence, safety, and wellness for LMI seniors by $10,000 120 seniors, 10 monthly workshops, 4
 Foundation providing education, resources, and community-building opportunities special events, 120 meals
 Well Partners Dental & Eye Clinic To expand the number of dental and vision visits delivered to LMI residents by adding $38,156 Provide approximately 400 LMI
 clinical capacity. individuals with dental/vision screenings
 City of Columbia Homeless Services To expand workforce development opportunities for low-to-moderate income $0 Provide on-the-job training opportunities
 K.I.T.C.H.E.N. individuals experiencing homelessness for 30 LMI homeless individuals/6 weeks
 Greater Columbia Relations Council- to operate a housing education initiative to train potential homebuyers and provide $0 To educate/assist at least 125 people
  Community Housing Assistance Program information resources and referrals for low to moderate income residents with housing information in workshops
 Midlands Housing Alliance – to reduce inappropriate use of the hospital emergency departments by individuals $0 To formalize and scale an urgent care
 Emergency Room Diversion Program experiencing homelessness by providing timely, on-site urgent care and clinical triage model in downtown Columbia
 Total CDBG Public Services $165,649
 The list above includes applicants who applied for funding for CDBG Public Service activities. All applications were reviewed and decided upon by the Citizens Advisory Committee.
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 Annual Action Plan Activities – CDBG continued
 CDBG Non-Public Service

 Able South Carolina Making home modifications i.e. grab bars, permanent or $75,000 15 LMI households with disabilities for home
 portable ramps, and other modifications for persons with modifications (i.e. grab bars, ramps, etc.)
 disabilities

 CoC Parks & Recreation Lorick Park Improvements and E.B. Sessions Park $243,492 Lorick – resurface basketball court, install artificial grass;
 Improvements E.B. Sessions – install artificial grass

 TN Development To rehabilitate an historic three-bedroom, one-story mid-20th $267,421 Preserve the historic character of the home, while
 century stucco bungalow with a tin roof located at 2346 correcting health, safety, code compliance, and energy
 Pendleton St. efficiency


 Homeless No More Expanded Transitional Housing Services at St. Lawrence Place $45,000 To convert 13 existing affordable housing units into
 transitional shelter to expand services

 Homeless No More St. Lawrence Place Rehabilitation $48,000 Upgrade and rehab 8 existing transitional housing units,
 replacing aging HVAC units

 Total CDBG Non-Public $678,913


 The list above includes applicants who applied for funding for CDBG Non-Public Service activities. All applications were reviewed and decided upon by the Citizens Advisory Committee.


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 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation & Administration ​
 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation & Administration ​
 CoC Community Development Dept​ Housing Rehabilitation, Administration & Operations​ $137,805.00 Administration for Housing Loans & Rehabilitation​
 CoC Community Development
 CoC Community Development Dept​
 Housing Rehabilitation, Administration
 Affordable Housing Program​
 $137,805
 $906,870.00
 Administration  for Housing Loans &
 Loan Assistance for 4 LMI Households​
 Dept​ & Operations​ Rehabilitation​
 CoC Community Development ​Dept City Lender I/Uplift Down Payment Assistance Program​ $360,000.00 Up to 6 LMI Housing loans​
 CoC Community Development Affordable Housing Program​ $906,870 Loan Assistance for 4 LMI Households​
 CDBG Non-Public Service & Housing Rehab Admin $2,083,588.00
 Dept​
 CDBG Grand Total $2,470,103.00
 CoC Community City Lender I/Uplift Down Payment $360,000 Up to 6 LMI Housing loans​
 Development ​Dept Assistance Program​

 CDBG Non-Public Service & Housing Rehab Admin $2,083,588


 CDBG Program Total $2,470,103




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 Annual Action Plan Projects – HOME

 HOME Allocations ​
 Applicant Name​ Allocation Name​ Amount​
 CoC Administration & Operations (10% of Entitlement Cap)​ $64,720
 Community Development Department​
 CoC Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Set- $97,081
 Community Development Department​ Aside (15% of Entitlement)​
 CoC Residential Affordable ​$485,407
 Community Development Department​ Loans/Acquisition/Rehabilitation/New Construction​
 CoC Estimated Program Income – Acquisition/Rehabilitation/New $600,000
 Community Development Department Construction/Development
 ​
 HOME Program Total​ $1,247,208




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 Annual Action Plan Projects – HOPWA
 HOPWA Sponsor Awards​
 Applicant/Proposal Name​ Overview & Outcome​ CAC Recommendations​
 Community Development Admin
 & Resource ID​ 3% Administration Cap for Grantee & Resource ID for Training and Outreach​ $60,459
 TBRA that serves over 56 individuals and families living predominately 1
 Columbia Housing Authority (CHA1)​ bedroom units $562,420
 Columbia Housing Authority (CHA 3)​ TBRA that serves over 15 individuals in 1 bedroom units​ $157,547
 TBRA that serves 9 households as a utility allowance to participants with
 Columbia Housing Authority (CHA 4)​ no income and to assist with payment of routine and emergency expenses​ $20,373
 Provides supportive services for up to implement provision of emergency
 Palmetto AIDS Life Support Services (PALSS)​ of housing assistance and housing development for up to 737+ individuals/HH​ $509,521
 Provides short-term rent, mortgage, and emergency utility assistance(STRMU)
 The Cooperative Ministry (TCM)​
 and related support services for up to 145 individuals/HH ​ $280,000
 Provides Short-Term Housing assistance and supportive services for up to
 Upper Savannah Care Services (USCS)​ 40 individuals/HH ​ $25,000
 Provides housing information, permanent housing placement,
 emergency housing assistance and supportive services for up to 450
 University of SC – Dept of Med. (USC -DOM)​ individuals/HH ​ $400,000
  ​ HOPWA Program Total​ $2,015,320
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 Next Steps

 Public Comment Period: April 1, 2026 – May 1, 2026
 Public Forum: April 21, 2026 at the Community Development Committee Meeting
 Public Hearing: April 23, 2026 at Busby Street Community Center
 Submit Annual Action Plan: May 15, 2026
 Program Year Starts – July 1, 2026




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 Questions or Comments
 • By mail:
 Community Development Department
 1401 Main Street, 4th Floor
 Columbia, South Carolina 29201
 • By email:
 CoCCommDevCompliance@columbiasc.gov
 • By phone:
 (803) 545-3373

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 Program and Compliance Division
 Kelly H. Mierkowski, Deputy Director
 (803) 545-3958
 Kelly.Mierkowski@columbiasc.gov


 Payton Simmons, CD Compliance Specialist Nicolette Parker, CD Compliance Specialist
 (803) 545-3046 (803) 545-4121
 Payton.Simmons@columbiasc.gov Nicolette.Parker@columbiasc.gov




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 Thank You!


Community Development Department
1401 Main Street, 4th Floor
Columbia, SC 29201
  Page (803)
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 545-3373 Fax (803) 255-8912

Columbia Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes
 Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Call to Order

The Columbia Community Development Committee conducted a meeting on Tuesday, April
21, 2026 at City Hall (Mayor's Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, Columbia, South
Carolina 29201. The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Chair called the meeting to order at 10:06
a.m. and The Honorable Sam P. Johnson was present. The Honorable Will Brennan arrived
at 10:29 a.m.

Upon a motion made by Ms. Herbert and seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Committee voted
unanimously to approve the agenda subject to adding the discussion of the purchase and
development agreements for the sale of 4305 Catherine Avenue; 5315 N. Main Street; and
323 Pineneedle Road, Richland County TMS# R09207-09-35 as Item 4.

Approval of Minutes

1. February 17, 2026 Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes

Upon a motion made by Ms. Herbert and seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Committee voted
unanimously to approve the February 17, 2026 Community Development Committee
Meeting Minutes.

Presentations

2. Columbia Housing Update — Ms. Jessica Anderson-Preston, Chief Executive Officer

Ms. Jessica Anderson-Preston, CEO of Columbia Housing provided an update on the Vision
2030 initiative, which aims to reposition the public housing portfolio and expand affordable
housing through public-private partnerships. She said the agency expects to invest over
$500 million in preservation and expansion over the next nine years. From 2022 to 2026,
Columbia Housing completed 711 new affordable units and preserved 581 more. She
highlighted recent projects, including Oak Park Townhomes, Oak Terrace Senior, and Haven
at Palmer Pointe. The Latimore Manor site is next, with families already relocated, and the
vacant property now used for Fire and Police training.

There was discussion about additional reliance on tax credits; the Summit at Belmont
project; the geographic area covered by Columbia Housing; communication with area
residents; suggestion of door knockers for resident notifications; and housing vouchers
upon returning to residence.

Public Hearing

3. 2026/2027 Annual Action Plan — Ms. Felicia Kilgore, Community Development
 Director



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Ms. Kelly Mierkowski, Community Development Deputy Director outlined the City’s Annual
Action Plan process. She explained that the City receives HUD funding and must meet
federal planning and reporting requirements, guided by a five-year Consolidated Plan
developed through community input. The Annual Action Plan details how federal funds,
including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the HOME Investment
Partnership Program (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
will be used each year. She said the City issues Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA) to
gather proposals from agencies, nonprofits, and departments to support activities that
meet community needs and program goals. The Action Plan will be submitted to the
Department of Urban Housing and Development (HUD) BY May 15.

There was discussion about using the NOFA process to address the City’s
affordable-housing priorities; program income; prioritization of needs and project goals;
public versus non-public services; next steps; organization of the project timeline.
Additional discussion included allocations for homeless services; the TN Development
Corporation; clarification of why ABLE and Homeless No More were listed as non-public
services; and potential changes to the approval process.

There was consensus of the committee to defer its endorsement of the 2026/2027 Annual
Action Plan.

Committee Discussion

4. The purchase and development agreements for the sale of 4305 Catherine Avenue;
 5315 N. Main Street; and 323 Pineneedle Road, Richland County TMS# R09207-09-
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Councilor Herbert stated that she asked for these items be placed on this agenda because
she was previously unfamiliar with them.

Ms. Felicia Kilgore, Community Development Director said the department has been
working with Habitat for Humanity, which is interested in building homes in Columbia for
families waiting on homeownership opportunities. The City has several vacant lots, and
staff reviewed these sites with Ms. Wilson and consultant Tony Lawton to identify suitable
locations. She noted the homes would serve low-to moderate-income individuals and
families who qualify for homeownership assistance.

There was discussion regarding the properties included on the list; the proposed
collaboration with Habitat for Humanity; terms of the agreement; the procurement
process; benefits to the City; and differences between this and the current workforce
housing initiatives provided by the City.

There was consensus of the committee to defer this item from the April 21, 2026 Regular
Meeting Agenda.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 11:43 a.m.


Respectfully Submitted:



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Erika D. Moore Hammond, MMC, CPM
City Clerk




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