Community Development Committee — Columbia, SC
Date: 2024-01-16
Time: 18:00

COLUMBIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
 TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024


The Columbia Community Development Committee will conduct a meeting on Tuesday, January
16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall (Mayor's Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor,
Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public may view the meeting 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 Tina N. Herbert, District I, Chair
 The Honorable William Brennan, District III

Prior to entering the meeting please turn all electronic communication devices to the silent, vibrate or off
 position. All presenters are asked to speak directly into the microphone for recording purposes.

CALL TO ORDER
PRESENTATION

1. Update from Home Works of America - Mr. Joe Huggins, Executive Director

COMMITTEE DISCUSSION

2. Columbia Town and Gown Committee - Ms. Missy Gentry, P.E., Assistant City Manager
 for Development Services and Ms. Krista Hampton, Director of Planning and
 Development Services

ADJOURNMENT




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COLUMBIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
 TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024


The Columbia Community Development Committee will conduct a meeting on Tuesday, January
16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall (Mayor's Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor,
Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public may view the meeting 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 Tina N. Herbert, District I, Chair
 The Honorable William Brennan, District III

Prior to entering the meeting please turn all electronic communication devices to the silent, vibrate or off
 position. All presenters are asked to speak directly into the microphone for recording purposes.

CALL TO ORDER
PRESENTATION

1. Update from Home Works of America - Mr. Joe Huggins, Executive Director

COMMITTEE DISCUSSION

2. Columbia Town and Gown Committee - Ms. Missy Gentry, P.E., Assistant City Manager
 for Development Services and Ms. Krista Hampton, Director of Planning and
 Development Services

ADJOURNMENT




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MEETING DATE: January 16, 2024

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk

FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk

SUBJECT: Update from Home Works of America - Mr. Joe Huggins,
 Executive Director
FUNDING SOURCE &
ORIGINAL BUDGET:


ATTACHMENTS:
  #a: Home Works of America 011624 (PDF)
  #b: A Home Works Story: Compassionate Home Repair




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 MISSION


  The mission of Home Works is to
 show God’s love through serving
those in need by repairing homes,
 assisting in youth
 development and empowering
 communities to care for their own.

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 TRANSLATION:
 COMPASSIONATE
 CONSTRUCTION



We provide free home repairs
to elderly, disabled and Veteran
homeowners using primarily
student volunteers.
(Recovery-based more than
disaster response.)



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• HEALTH


• AFFORDABLE HOUSING


• WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT


• GOSPEL


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• HEALTH


• AFFORDABLE HOUSING


• WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT


• GOSPEL

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 TYPICAL REPAIRS



 Warm. Safe. Dry. Healthy.
 Roof replacements
 Weatherization
 Safety / fall protection
 Egress points
 Painting
Bath and Kitchen Retrofits
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Fast Facts Typical repair costs are $5,000 - $7500



 Average 120 homes repaired annually
 in SC, with 50% located in the Midlands


 Waiting list of 100+ homes with 1-2 year wait



 Average 20+ homeowner calls per day



 Life of structure extended an expected 7.5 years


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Client Eligibility
• HOME OWNERSHIP
• LOW INCOME (BASED ON H.U.D.
 COUNTY-SPECIFIC RANGE)
• FAMILY SITUATION
• ESTABLISHED RESIDENCE
• HEALTH CRITERIA


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City of Columbia Impact
  Since 2017, 221 homes have been
 repaired in the City of Columbia.




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Experienced
Team



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Volunteer Depth

 High School students
 College students
 Churches
 Corporate groups
 Civic groups

Contractor Relationships
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 Proven Program
 Experience

• Charleston County CDBG – Year 6
• Charleston County ARPA – Phase 3
• Richland County CDBG – Year 5
• Darla Moore Foundation – 3 Year
 Program Extended 3 Add’tl years



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Bold Vision

$500,000 for 100 homes repaired
(Average $5k per home)




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Return on Investment
 Extension of structure life


 Mitigating health and safety issues


 Weatherization


100 homes = Estimated $9 million costs
 avoided

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MEETING DATE: January 16, 2024

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk

FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk

SUBJECT: Columbia Town and Gown Committee - Ms. Missy Gentry,
 P.E., Assistant City Manager for Development Services and
 Ms. Krista Hampton, Director of Planning and Development
 Services
FUNDING SOURCE &
ORIGINAL BUDGET:


ATTACHMENTS:
  #a: Town and Gown Memo (PDF)
  #b: Town and Gown Schoo Invite Letter v2 (PDF)




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 CITY OF COLUMBIA
 SOUTH CAROLINA
 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR


To: Community Development Committee
CC: Teresa Wilson, City Manager
From: Krista Hampton, Director of Planning and Development Services
 Payton Lang, Policy and Programs Advisor to the Mayor
Date: January 16, 2024
Subject: Updated Proposal for Columbia Town and Gown Committee


Columbia Town & Gown Committee
The primary body comprising the Columbia Town and Gown will consist of 20
representatives from the community’s colleges and universities, neighborhoods, city
government, and other related community sectors. There will be 15 voting members on
the committee.

Seven college and university representatives (President or their designee)
  Allen University
  Benedict College
  Columbia College
  Columbia International University
  Lenoir-Rhyne University
  Midlands Technical College
  University of South Carolina
Five City of Columbia representatives
  Columbia Police Department (CPD)*
  Planning and Development*
  Code Enforcement*
  Parking*
  Mayor’s Office*
Four neighborhood representatives
  Citizens from identified College/university communities to apply to be appointed
 by City Council
One hospitality sector representative
  Citizens from identified hospitality districts to apply to be appointed by City
 Council




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One Collegiate Engagement Council representative
   Student from the mayor’s council – students will appoint their representative
Two co-chairs
   Mayor, City of Columbia
   Representative from University of South Carolina

*City Staff representatives will act in an ex officio capacity

Subcommittees
Beyond the full council, the Town and Gown will host multiple subcommittees. The
amount of subcommittees may vary. The proposed permanent subcommittees are
suggested to capture ongoing topics and relationships

  Planning
  Safety
 o Student behaviors
  Transportation and Parking
  Graduate Retention
 o Talent Pipeline
  Off-Campus Life
 o Off-campus housing
  Community Engagement

Once subcommittee chairs are confirmed, they will be tasked with creating the make-up
of their subcommittee and determine the frequency of the meetings. Subcommittees will
be responsible for self-reporting agendas/overviews of meetings.

Committee Meetings
The Columbia Town & Gown Committee will meet three times per year with a goal to
meet in the winter (February/March), in the summer before students return (June/July),
and in the fall (October). The first inaugural meeting will be held in June/July 2024 with
a strategic planning session in February/March 2024.

Committee meetings will be public and documented. Meeting agendas and minutes will
be maintained for accountability and transparency.

Next Steps
   Formally invite all Columbia schools to participate (letter attached)
   Open applications for community and hospitality representatives (through City)
   Plan a strategic planning session for the committee in February/March 2024
 o Plan to ask ITGA to recommend a facilitator
   Send delegates to the ITGA 2024 Conference – June 5-7, 2024
   Convene the first Columbia Town and Gown Committee in Summer 2024



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January XX, 2024


NAME
President
INSTITUTION
ADDRESS
Columbia, SC XXXXX


Dear PRESIDENT,

Happy New Year! As the City of Columbia continues to innovate and grow, it is important now more than ever to strengthen
our partnerships and expand opportunities for collaboration. To do that, we must prioritize sharing information and having
discussions as a community. We must have every voice at the table to truly promote the Midlands region.

Columbia is home to seven institutions of higher learning, not just one. Collectively, we must come together to discuss the
challenges and trends of our students faculty with the City of Columbia to ensure we are all making decisions that align with
our communities’ needs.

That is why I am writing you today. I would like to personally invite UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE to join the inaugural
Columbia Town and Gown.

I have invited every college and university in Columbia to participate with their President or their appointed delegate serving
as an official member. In addition, City of Columbia staff and appointed community members will be a part of the full committee.
University of South Carolina President Michael Amiridis and I will serve as the founding co-chairs of the Columbia Town and
Gown.

The committee will publically meet formally three times annually to discuss updates, look into challenges, and celebrate
successes. Then, subcommittees will meet to discuss more specific topics and accept presentations from guests and the
public when needed. Once committee membership is finalized, we will hold a strategic planning session to build the framework
of the committee together.

The Columbia Town and Gown’s will require intentional ongoing efforts to engage and a commitment to participate from all. I
hope you will join us in creating space for widespread collaboration to make the City of Columbia one of the best places to
study, work, and live in the country.

To accept this invitation, please email me at mayor@columbiasc.gov and we will share next steps for registering with the
International Town and Gown Association (ITGA).


Sincerely,
Daniel J. Rickenmann
Mayor




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COLUMBIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
 TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024


CALL TO ORDER
The Columbia Community Development Committee conducted a meeting on Tuesday, January
16, 2024 at City Hall (Mayor's Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC
29201. The Honorable Tina N. Herbert called the meeting to order at 11:05 a.m.

 Attendee Name Title Status
 Tina N. Herbert Chair Present
 Will Brennan Member Present

PRESENTATION

2. Update from Home Works of America - Mr. Joe Huggins, Executive Director

Mr. Joe Huggins, Executive Director of Homeworks provided an overview of the organization.
He said their mission is to show God’s love through serving those in need by repairing homes,
assisting in youth development, and empowering communities to care for their own. He shared
their four pronged approach: health, affordable housing, workforce development, and sharing of
the Gospel. He said they want to extend the lifecycle of homes and to be good stewards of
donated dollars. Since 2017, 221 homes have been repaired in the city of Columbia.
There was a discussion about target areas, what an partnership with the city of Columbia would
look like, average spending on repairs, utilization of state funds, and expectations with the scope
of work.

COMMITTEE DISCUSSION

3. Columbia Town and Gown Committee - Ms. Missy Gentry, P.E., Assistant City Manager
 for Development Services and Ms. Krista Hampton, Director of Planning and
 Development Services

Ms. Missy Gentry, P.E, Assistant City Manager for Development said we have brought back an
updated proposal for Town and Gown as well as a draft letter that will be sent to all of the
colleges/universities seeking their participation.
Ms. Krista Hampton, Director of Planning and Development Services shared the proposal which
included the schools and city departments that are scheduled to participate. Neighborhood
representatives would apply to serve on boards and commissions, one Collegiate Engagement
Council representative would be appointed by the students, and the co-chairs would be the
Mayor and a representative of the University of South Carolina. The subcommittees are open to


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 TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024

those who aren’t apart of the main group of representatives. Once the subcommittees are formed,
we recommend that they have a strategic planning session in February or March. We also
recommend that a group attends the International Town & Gown Association (ITGA)
Conference in Maryland in June.
There was a discussion about the planning subcommittee, flagship universities, IGTA
membership fees, placement of neighborhood representatives on subcommittees, and the timeline
for neighborhood representative information rollout.
Councilor Brennan suggested the addition of a representative from the COMET as an ex-oficio
member. He also requested an updated neighborhood list, with the most recent presidents and
executive board members for each district.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:48 a.m.
Respectfully submitted:



Erika D. Moore Hammond, CMC
City Clerk




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