Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee — Columbia, SC
Date: 2025-09-23
Time: 11:00

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


The Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee will conduct a meeting on
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 2:00 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, District IV
 The Honorable William Brennan, District III  The Honorable Aditi Bussells, At-Large

CALL TO ORDER

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. August 26, 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 S.C. Code §30-
 4-70(a)(5)

  Project Vulcan
  Project WF
  Project Feature

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




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


The Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee will conduct a meeting on
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 2:00 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, District IV
 The Honorable William Brennan, District III  The Honorable Aditi Bussells, At-Large

CALL TO ORDER

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. August 26, 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 S.C. Code §30-
 4-70(a)(5)

  Project Vulcan
  Project WF
  Project Feature

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




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MEETING DATE: September 23, 2025

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk

FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk

SUBJECT: August 26, 2025 Economic Development &
 Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes
FUNDING SOURCE &
ORIGINAL BUDGET:


ATTACHMENTS:
  EDIC_MN_082625 (DOCX)




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 Attachment: EDIC_MN_082625 (10423 : August 26, 2025 Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes)
 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING
 MINUTES
 TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2025


CALL TO ORDER

The Columbia Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee conducted a
meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at City Hall (Mayor’s Conference Room),
Second Floor, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. The Honorable
Peter M. Brown, Chair called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. and the following
members were present:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. June 17, 2025 and June 24, 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 June 17, 2025 and June 24, 2025 Economic
Development & Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes.

PRESENTATIONS

2. Update on City-owned Commercial Properties - Mr. Spencer Green, Senior
 Brokerage Associate, Trinity Partners – Received as information.

Mr. Spencer Green, Senior Brokerage Associate, Trinity Partners provided an update
on Project Catalyst, the City’s growth initiative launched in 2023. He highlighted key
projects such as the new Municipal Complex at 1401 Main Street, the Finlay Park
revitalization, and the new Law Enforcement Center at 400 Laurel Street. He
discussed development plans for Washington Square and Bull & Taylor, noting a
strategic partnership with Trinity Partners to align goals and resources. A timeline
was shared, with marketing and buyer engagement beginning in fall 2025 and a
target milestone of April 1, 2026. City Council input will help refine priorities and
finalize next steps.




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 Attachment: EDIC_MN_082625 (10423 : August 26, 2025 Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes)
 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING
 MINUTES
 TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2025


There was discussion about the economic value of properties; experiences with the
2221 Devine Street purchase; responsibility of building renderings; and the need for
a channeled discussion with potential buyers.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Upon a motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Dr. Bussells, the Committee
voted unanimously to enter into Executive Session at 1:29 p.m. to discuss Items 3
and 4.

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

 · Economic Development Partners

4. 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 Senate
 · 2725 Main Street
 · Capital City Ballpark
 · Project WF

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:



Erika D. Moore Hammond, CMC, CPM
City Clerk




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MEETING DATE: September 23, 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 S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(5)
FUNDING SOURCE &
ORIGINAL BUDGET:

PURPOSE:
Project Vulcan
Project WF
Project Feature




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MEETING DATE: September 23, 2025

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk

FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk

SUBJECT: Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed
 contractual arrangements pursuant to S. C. Code
 §30-4-70(a)(2)
FUNDING SOURCE &
ORIGINAL BUDGET:

PURPOSE:
Transit Center
Columbia Area Development Partners (CADP)
USC Columbia Incubator




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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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 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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