Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee — Columbia, SC
Date: 2026-02-10
Time: 14:00

Columbia Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee
Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee Meeting Agenda
 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM
 City Hall, Council Chambers, 1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
 City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov

 The Honorable Peter M. Brown, District IV, Chair
 The Honorable William Brennan, District III • The Honorable Tyler Bailey, At-Large


Call to Order

Approval of Minutes

1. November 11, 2025 Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee
 Meeting Minutes

Presentation

2. Columbia Area Development Partnership Update - Mr. Jeff Ruble, CEO of CADP

Executive Session

3. 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)

 • 2221 Devine Street
 • Capital City Ballpark
 • 2001 Taylor Street
 • Devine Street Pedestrian Bridge
 • Project WF
 • Project Cardina
 • Project Stoa
 • Project Olympus


Adjournment




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Columbia Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee
Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee Meeting Agenda
 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM
 City Hall, Council Chambers, 1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
 City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov

 The Honorable Peter M. Brown, District IV, Chair
 The Honorable William Brennan, District III • The Honorable Tyler Bailey, At-Large


Call to Order

Approval of Minutes

1. November 11, 2025 Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee
 Meeting Minutes

Presentation

2. Columbia Area Development Partnership Update - Mr. Jeff Ruble, CEO of CADP

Executive Session

3. 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)

 • 2221 Devine Street
 • Capital City Ballpark
 • 2001 Taylor Street
 • Devine Street Pedestrian Bridge
 • Project WF
 • Project Cardina
 • Project Stoa
 • Project Olympus


Adjournment




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 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING
 MINUTES
 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2025


CALL TO ORDER

The Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee conducted a regular meeting
on Tuesday, November 11, 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 3:03 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. October 14, 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 October 14, 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 3:04 p.m. to discuss Items 2
and 3.

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

 • Transit Center
 • USC/Columbia Technology Incubator

3. 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)

 • 1507 Harden Street




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 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING
 MINUTES
 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2025

 • Project Clear
 • Project Rocky
 • Project WF

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 4:42 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:



Erika D. Moore Hammond, MMC, CPM
City Clerk




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Columbia Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee
 Meeting Minutes
 Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Call to Order
The Columbia Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee conducted a meeting
on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at City Hall (Mayor's Conference Room), 1737 Main
Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. The Honorable Peter M. Brown, Chair called
the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. The Honorable Will Brennan and The Honorable Tyler
D. Bailey were present.

Upon a motion made by Mr. Brown and seconded by Mr. Bailey, the Committee voted
unanimously to amend the agenda subject to adding the Convention Center to Item 3.

Approval of Minutes


1. November 11, 2025 Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee
 Meeting Minutes
Upon a motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Mr. Bailey, the Committee voted
unanimously to approve the November 11, 2025 Economic Development and
Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes.

Presentation

2. Columbia Area Development Partnership Update - Mr. Jeff Ruble, CEO of CADP
Mr. Jeff Rumble, CEO of CADP discussed the evolution of the commercial development
program, which has undergone several updates since 2014 to encourage investment
and to keep fees competitive. The program is now implemented through multi-county
industrial parks and includes incentives linked to public infrastructure and workforce
housing. He also shared recommended changes, including minimum investment
thresholds and ensuring developers contribute financially, while encouraging discussion
about future priorities such as housing affordability and student housing.

There was discussion about safety and quality of life; the Columbia Urban Development
partnership; program sunset; additional parking needs; the intersection of economic
tipping points; and additional property models.

Executive Session
Upon a motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Mr. Bailey, the Committee voted
unanimously to enter into Executive Session at 2:29 p.m. to discuss Item 3.




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3. 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)

 • 2221 Devine Street
 • Capital City Ballpark
 • 2001 Taylor Street
 • Devine Street Pedestrian Bridge
 • Project WF
 • Project Cardinal
 • Project Stoa
 • Project Olympus
 • Convention Center


Adjournment
This meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.


Respectfully Submitted:




Erika D. Moore Hammond, MMC, CPM
City Clerk




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