City Council — Columbia, SC
Date: 2026-05-05
Time: 16:00

Columbia City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
 Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
 City Hall • Council Chambers
 1737 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
 City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov

 The Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor
 The Honorable Edward H. McDowell, Jr. • The Honorable William Brennan
 The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Mayor Pro-Tempore • The Honorable Peter M. Brown
 The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey • The Honorable Sam P. Johnson

Call to Order

Invocation

Pledge of Allegiance

Adoption of the Agenda

Public Input
Individuals are allotted up to three minutes to address City Council about items on the
agenda. Items requiring a public hearing cannot be addressed at this time.

Approval of Minutes

1. Council is asked to approve the April 21, 2026 Budget Workshop and Regular
 Meeting Minutes.

Presentations

2. Recognition of Mr. David Sharpe's Retirement - Mr. Clint E. Shealy, P.E., Assistant
 City Manager / Columbia Water

3. Alpha Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 91st Charter Day
 Proclamation — The Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor

4. National Small Business Week Proclamation - The Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann,
 Mayor

5. National Bike Month and Bicycle Safety Month Proclamation - The Honorable Daniel
 J. Rickenmann, Mayor

6. National Historic Preservation Month Proclamation — The Honorable Daniel J.
 Rickenmann, Mayor

 2025 Mabel Payne Historic Preservation Award — Ms. Amy Moore, Principal Planner /
 Planning and Development Services Department

Consent Agenda Items 7 through 21

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7. Council is asked to approve the Purchase of Axon Camera Kits for the Columbia
 Police Department, as requested by the Fleet Services Division on March 24, 2026.
 Award to Axon Enterprises, Inc., using the South Carolina State Contract in the
 amount of $61,036.71. This vendor is located in Scottsdale, AZ.
 Funding Source: Capital Replacement - Auto, Trucks, Heavy Equipment-Capital
 (6308972-658500). The original budget amount is $61,036.71.

8. Council is asked to approve funding for the Pavement of the Firing Range Parking
 Lot, as requested by the Columbia Police Department on December 2, 2025. Award
 to L-J, Inc., in the amount of $62,550.00. This vendor is located in Cayce, SC.
 Funding Source: Police Administrative Services - Paving and Asphalt Supplies
 (1012402-623500). The original budget amount is $62,550.00.

9. Council is asked to approve an Annual Contract Renewal for Target Solutions
 Software, as requested by the Columbia Fire Department on March 19, 2026. Award
 to Municipal Emergency Services, Inc., in the amount of $84,500.28. This vendor is
 located in Sandy Hook, CT.
 Funding Source: City of Columbia Fire Suppression - Software License (1012303-
 627510) $42,250.14 and Richland County Fire Administration - Software License
 (2082301-627510) $42,250.14. The original budget amount is $84,500.28.

10. Council is asked to approve a new Professional Services Contract for Design Services
 of a Warehouse and Offices for the Support Services Division at 1213 Flora Street,
 as requested by General Services on November 4, 2025. Award to GMK Associates,
 Inc., in an amount not to exceed $293,200.00. The initial term of the contract will
 take effect upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed with an end date two (2) years
 from commencement and the option to renew for two (2) additional one-year
 periods. This firm is located in Columbia, SC.
 Funding Source: General Capital Projects - 1213 Flora Street - Capital Project Costs
 (4039999-CP106004-658650). The original budget amount is $293,200.00.

 GMK Associates, Inc., is the prime and will provide design services at 45.53%
 ($133,500.00) of the total contract amount.

 The following subcontractor(s) will provide additional services and/or materials:

 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., located in Columbia, SC will provide civil,
 structural, environmental engineering, and landscape architectural services at
 46.04% ($135,000.00) of the total contract amount.

 SAM, LLC, located in Columbia, SC will provide surveying services at 5.87%
 ($17,200.00) of the total contract amount.

 Geo-Systems Design and Testing, located in Columbia, SC will provide geotechnical
 services at 2.56% ($7,500.00) of the total contract amount.

11. Council is asked to approve a new Construction Contract for the new Saluda River
 Comfort and Public Restroom Facility, as requested by the Parks and Recreation
 Department on February 5, 2026. Award to First Class Construction, LLC, in an
 amount not to exceed $463,210.67, which includes contingency. The initial term of

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 the contract will take effect upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed with an end date
 two hundred seventy (270) days from commencement. This contractor is located in
 Columbia, SC.
 Funding Source: South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Fund;
 General Capital Projects - Saluda River Access - Capital Project Costs (4039999-
 PK121003-658650). The original budget amount is $500,000.00.

 First Class Construction, LLC, is the prime and will provide construction services at
 59.37% ($218,609.67) of the total contract amount.

 The following subcontractor(s) will provide additional services and/or materials:

 Electric Services, Inc., located in Columbia, SC will provide electrical services at
 6.33% ($23,300.00) of the total contract amount.

 Derrick Plumbing, located in Lexington, SC will provide plumbing services at 12.29%
 ($45,240.00) of the total contract amount.

 Thacker & Wall Service Co., located in Mount Airy, NC will provide HVAC installation
 services at 6.87% ($25,300.00) of the total contract amount.

 Brabham Fence Co., located in Columbia, SC will provide fencing installation
 services at 3.50% ($12,875.00) of the total contract amount.

 Forte Construction Group, located in Elgin, SC will provide general contracting
 services at 11.65% ($42,886.00) of the total contract amount.

12. Council is asked to approve the Purchase of Vehicles for the Solid Waste Division, as
 requested by the Fleet Services Division on March 24, 2026. Award to multiple
 vendors using the Sourcewell Cooperative Contract in the amount of $793,728.00.
 Vendor and Procurement
 Item Description Funding Source Amount
 Location Method

 a. Carolina Heil Python 28 Yard Sourcewell Capital $403,980.00
 Environmental Automated Side Contract Replacement —
 Systems, Inc. Loader Garbage #110223-THC Auto, Trucks,
 Kernersville, Truck Heavy Equipment-
 NC, Capital (6308972-
 658500). The
 original budget
 amount is
 $403,980.00.

 b. Peterbilt of 2027 Peterbilt 520 Sourcewell Capital $389,748.00
 Knoxville RH Truck Contract Replacement —
 Knoxville,TN #032824-PMC Auto, Trucks,
 Heavy Equipment-
 Capital (6308972-
 658500). The
 original budget
 amount is
 $389,748.00.

 Total $793,728.00



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13. Council is asked to approve Contract Amendment #6 for Project SS7568; a
 Construction Manager At-Risk Project for Saluda River Force Main Extension, as
 requested by Columbia Water on March 13, 2026. Award to McClam & Associates,
 Inc., in an amount not to exceed $135,000.00. The current term of the contract
 ends on June 30, 2026 and this amendment extends the contract to June 30, 2027.
 This firm is located in Little Mountain, SC.
 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Capital Projects - Saluda River Force Main
 Extension - Capital Projects Cost (5529999-SS756801-658650). The current budget
 amount is $11,996,486.01. The budget amount for this amendment is $135,000.00.
 The total revised budget amount is $12,131,486.01.

14. Council is asked to approve Contract Amendment #6 for Project SS7568;
 Professional Services for Saluda River Force Main Extension, as requested by
 Columbia Water on April 2, 2026. Award to Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., in an
 amount not to exceed $254,008.00. The current term of the contract ends on June
 30, 2026 and this amendment extends the contract to June 30, 2028. This firm is
 located in Columbia, SC.
 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Capital Projects - Saluda River Force Main
 Extension - Capital Projects Costs (5529999-SS756801-658650). The current
 budget amount is $1,909,449.00. The budget amount for this amendment is
 $254,008.00. The revised budget amount is $2,163,457.00.

 This is a Mentor Protégé Program project. Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. is the
 Mentor and will provide design, survey, permitting, and project coordination services
 at 94.14% ($239,113.00) of the amendment amount.

 Chao and Associates Inc., a Minority Business Enterprise, located in Columbia, SC is
 the protégé and will provide assistance with surveying at 5.86% ($14,895.00) of the
 amendment amount. The protégé participation for the overall project will be
 22.33%.

15. Council is asked to approve Change Order #6 for Project SS7517, SS7518, and
 SS7519; Combined Sewer Repair Projects at Vine Street, Ansel Street, and
 Woodlake Drive, as requested by Columbia Water on March 19, 2026. Award to
 McClam & Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $577,641.45. The current
 term of the contract ends on June 30, 2026 and this change order extends the
 contract to June 30, 2027. This firm is located in Little Mountain, SC.
 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Capital Projects - Combined Sewer Repair
 Projects - Capital Project Costs (5529999-SS7517, SS7518, SS7519-658650). The
 current budget amount is $746,936.85. The budget amount for this change order is
 $577,641.45. The revised budget amount is $1,324,578.30.

 This is a Columbia Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (CDBE) program project with
 a 21% CDBE goal. CDBE participation on this change order is 6.84% and the CDBE
 participation for the overall project will be 23.55%.

 McClam & Associates, is the prime and will provide general construction and pipe
 installation services at 78.83% ($455,341.45) of the change order amount.

 The following subcontractor(s) will provide additional services and/or materials:

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 Chao & Associates, Inc., a Minority Business Enterprise and a Columbia
 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (CDBE), located in Columbia, SC, will provide
 surveying services at 0.78% ($4,500.00) of the change order amount.

 LA Barrier & Sons, Inc., a Minority Business Enterprise and a Columbia
 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (CDBE), located in Lexington, SC, will provide
 hauling services at 6.06% ($35,000.00) of the change order amount.

 Horizontal Unlimited, Inc., located in Westminster, SC, will provide jack and bore
 installation services at 14.33% ($82,800.00) of the change order amount.

16. Council is asked to approve the purchase of additional Magnesium Hydroxide for the
 Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant, as requested by Columbia Water on March 31,
 2026. Award to Premier Magnesia, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $594,000.00.
 The current term of the contract ends on June 30, 2026. This firm is located in
 Waynesville, NC.
 Funding Source: Utilities Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant - Chemicals (5516208-
 624800). The current budget amount is $2,176,200.00. The budget amount for this
 amendment is $594,000.00. The revised budget amount is $2,770,200.00.

17. Council is asked to approve Contract Amendment #4 for Work Order #2 Project
 WM4453 and SS7460; Carolina Crossroads Phases 3, 4, and 5 Engineering Services,
 as requested by Columbia Water on April 15, 2026. Award to CDM Smith, Inc., in an
 amount not to exceed $1,985,278.00. The current term of the contract ends on
 June 30, 2026 and this amendment extends the contract to December 31, 2028.
 This firm is located in Columbia, SC.
 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Capital Projects – Carolina Crossroads Water
 Main Relocation - Capital Project Costs (5529999-WM445301-658650)
 $1,324,180.00 and Water and Sewer Capital Projects – Carolina Crossroads Sanitary
 Sewer Relocation - Capital Project Costs (5529999-SS746001-658650)
 $661,098.00. The current budget amount is $2,756,881.00. The budget amount for
 this amendment is $1,985,278.00. The total revised budget amount is
 $4,742,159.00.

 This is a Mentor Protégé Program project. CDM Smith, Inc. is the mentor and will
 provide administrative project management services at 46.14% ($916,070.00) of
 the amendment amount.

 CHA Consulting, Inc., located in Columbia, SC, is the protégé and will provide
 inspection of utility relocation construction, subsurface utility exploration (SUE), and
 technical support services at 53.86% ($1,069,208.00) of the amendment amount.

18. Ordinance No.: 2026-023 - Establishing the Vista Business Improvement District

 The Public Hearing was held on April 14, 2026 and first reading approval was given
 on April 21, 2026.

19. Ordinance No.: 2026-025 - Authorizing the Exchange of Properties at 742 Wilkes
 Road, Richland County TMS# R11813-05-18 and 5111 Spalding Avenue, Richland
 County TMS# R11701-04-01

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 First reading approval was given on April 21, 2026.

20. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT for 84, 92, 94, 100 and 108 Bluff Road, Richland County
 TMS# 11204-02-40, 11204-02-39 and 11204-02-38
 Ordinance No.: 2026-029 - Amending the Official Zoning Map to modify the zoning
 for 84, 92, 94, 100 and 108 Bluff Road, Richland County TMS# 11204-02-40,
 11204-02-39 and 11204-02-38

 Council District: 3

 Proposal: Request to rezone the properties from Residential Two-Family - Mill Village
 District (RD-MV) to Residential Mixed District (RM-1), portions of the property are
 within the Floodplain Overlay District (OV-FP) and Floodway Overlay District (OV-
 FW).

 Applicant: Jason Holliday, Sandlapper Management Company, LLC

 Staff Recommendation: Approval

 PC Recommendation: 3/12/2026; Recommend Approval (6-0)

 First reading approval was given on April 21, 2026.

21. AMENDMENT TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE for Urban Design Review
 Commission Membership
 Ordinance No.: 2026-030- Amending the 1998 Code of Ordinances of the City of
 Columbia, South Carolina, Chapter 17, Article 2: Administration, Sec. 17-2.3
 Advisory and Decision-Making Bodies and Persons, (e) Design Development Review
 Commission

 Proposal: Request to amend the Unified Development Ordinance, Chapter 17- Article
 2: Administration, Sec. 17-2.3 Advisory and Decision-Making Bodies and Persons (e)
 Design Development Review Commission; (2) Membership and Terms, to amend the
 number of appointed members.

 Applicant: Andrew Livengood, Zoning Administrator

 Staff Recommendation: Staff Sponsored

 PC Recommendation: 04/09/2026; Approval with Amendment (7-0)

 First reading approval was given on April 21, 2026.

Ordinances - Second Reading

22. Ordinance No.: 2026-031 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Deed and
 any closing documents necessary for the sale of 1601 Assembly Street, Richland
 County TMS# 09014-01-02, pursuant to the United States Postal Service exercise of
 its purchase option under the current lease


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 First reading approval was given on April 21, 2026.

Ordinances - First Reading

23. Ordinance No.: 2026-014 - Granting an encroachment to the University of South
 Carolina for the use of the right of way area of the 300 block of Main Street for the
 installation and maintenance of a raised pedestrian crosswalk adjacent to 300 and
 315 Main Street, Richland County TMS# 11302-03-02 and 11302-04-02

24. Ordinance No.: 2026-032 - Consenting to the Inclusion of Property in a Multi-County
 Industrial/Business Park (DeBartolo Development 1214 through 1236 Gregg Street,
 1912 through 1924 Lady Street, 1221 Gregg Street, and 1306 Barnwell Street,
 TMS# 11406-14-01, 11406-14-05, 11406-14008, 11406-14-09, 11406-14-10,
 11406-14-11, 11406-14-28, 11406-14-29, 11406-14-30, 11406-16-16, 11406-16-
 17, and 11406-16-26)
 Endorsed by the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee on April 14,
 2026.

25. Ordinance No.: 2026-033 - Consenting to the Inclusion of Property in a Multi-County
 Industrial/Business Park (Congaree Riverfront District Business Park)
 Endorsed by the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee on April 14,
 2026.

26. Ordinance No.: 2026-038 - Consenting to the Inclusion of Property in a Multi-County
 Industrial/Business Park (Convention Center District Business Park)
 Endorsed by the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee on April 14,
 2026.

Resolutions

27. Resolution No.: R-2026-011 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a
 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Columbia and We Love Five
 Points, LLC
 Endorsed by the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee on April 14,
 2026.

28. Resolution No.: R-2026-037 - Certifying a Building Site as Abandoned Buildings
 Pursuant to the South Carolina Abandoned Buildings Revitalization Act, Title 12,
 Chapter 67, Section 12-67-100 et seq., of the South Carolina Code of Laws (1976),
 as amended, regarding the property located at 1637 Enoree Avenue, Richland
 County TMS# 11306-04-09

Event Resolution Items

29. Resolution No.: R-2026-031 - Authorizing consumption of beer, wine, and liquor at
 the South Carolina Pride: OUTfest at the 1100 block of Park Street between Gervais
 Street and Senate Street on Saturday, June 6, 2026 with a rain date contingency of
 Saturday, June 13, 2026


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Appointment of City Council Members to External Boards

30. Central Midlands Council of Governments

City Council Committee Reports, Referrals and New Business

Public Input
Individuals are allotted up to three minutes to address City Council about matters not
on the agenda. Items requiring a public hearing cannot be addressed at this time.

Adjournment




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Columbia City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
 Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
 City Hall • Council Chambers
 1737 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
 City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov

 The Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor
 The Honorable Edward H. McDowell, Jr. • The Honorable William Brennan
 The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Mayor Pro-Tempore • The Honorable Peter M. Brown
 The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey • The Honorable Sam P. Johnson

 Call to Order

 Invocation

 Pledge of Allegiance

 Adoption of the Agenda

 Public Input
 Individuals are allotted up to three minutes to address City Council about items on the
 agenda. Items requiring a public hearing cannot be addressed at this time.

 Approval of Minutes

 1. Council is asked to approve the April 21, 2026 Budget Workshop and Regular
 Meeting Minutes.

 Presentations

 2. Recognition of Mr. David Sharpe's Retirement - Mr. Clint E. Shealy, P.E., Assistant
 City Manager / Columbia Water

 3. Alpha Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 91st Charter Day
 Proclamation — The Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor

 4. National Small Business Week Proclamation - The Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann,
 Mayor

 5. National Bike Month and Bicycle Safety Month Proclamation - The Honorable Daniel
 J. Rickenmann, Mayor

 6. National Historic Preservation Month Proclamation — The Honorable Daniel J.
 Rickenmann, Mayor

 2025 Mabel Payne Historic Preservation Award — Ms. Amy Moore, Principal Planner /
 Planning and Development Services Department

 Consent Agenda Items 7 through 21

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 7. Council is asked to approve the Purchase of Axon Camera Kits for the Columbia
 Police Department, as requested by the Fleet Services Division on March 24, 2026.
 Award to Axon Enterprises, Inc., using the South Carolina State Contract in the
 amount of $61,036.71. This vendor is located in Scottsdale, AZ.
 Funding Source: Capital Replacement - Auto, Trucks, Heavy Equipment-Capital
 (6308972-658500). The original budget amount is $61,036.71.

 8. Council is asked to approve funding for the Pavement of the Firing Range Parking
 Lot, as requested by the Columbia Police Department on December 2, 2025. Award
 to L-J, Inc., in the amount of $62,550.00. This vendor is located in Cayce, SC.
 Funding Source: Police Administrative Services - Paving and Asphalt Supplies
 (1012402-623500). The original budget amount is $62,550.00.

 9. Council is asked to approve an Annual Contract Renewal for Target Solutions
 Software, as requested by the Columbia Fire Department on March 19, 2026. Award
 to Municipal Emergency Services, Inc., in the amount of $84,500.28. This vendor is
 located in Sandy Hook, CT.
 Funding Source: City of Columbia Fire Suppression - Software License (1012303-
 627510) $42,250.14 and Richland County Fire Administration - Software License
 (2082301-627510) $42,250.14. The original budget amount is $84,500.28.

 10. Council is asked to approve a new Professional Services Contract for Design Services
 of a Warehouse and Offices for the Support Services Division at 1213 Flora Street,
 as requested by General Services on November 4, 2025. Award to GMK Associates,
 Inc., in an amount not to exceed $293,200.00. The initial term of the contract will
 take effect upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed with an end date two (2) years
 from commencement and the option to renew for two (2) additional one-year
 periods. This firm is located in Columbia, SC.
 Funding Source: General Capital Projects - 1213 Flora Street - Capital Project Costs
 (4039999-CP106004-658650). The original budget amount is $293,200.00.

 GMK Associates, Inc., is the prime and will provide design services at 45.53%
 ($133,500.00) of the total contract amount.

 The following subcontractor(s) will provide additional services and/or materials:

 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., located in Columbia, SC will provide civil,
 structural, environmental engineering, and landscape architectural services at
 46.04% ($135,000.00) of the total contract amount.

 SAM, LLC, located in Columbia, SC will provide surveying services at 5.87%
 ($17,200.00) of the total contract amount.

 Geo-Systems Design and Testing, located in Columbia, SC will provide geotechnical
 services at 2.56% ($7,500.00) of the total contract amount.

 11. Council is asked to approve a new Construction Contract for the new Saluda River
 Comfort and Public Restroom Facility, as requested by the Parks and Recreation
 Department on February 5, 2026. Award to First Class Construction, LLC, in an
 amount not to exceed $463,210.67, which includes contingency. The initial term of

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 the contract will take effect upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed with an end date
 two hundred seventy (270) days from commencement. This contractor is located in
 Columbia, SC.
 Funding Source: South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Fund;
 General Capital Projects - Saluda River Access - Capital Project Costs (4039999-
 PK121003-658650). The original budget amount is $500,000.00.

 First Class Construction, LLC, is the prime and will provide construction services at
 59.37% ($218,609.67) of the total contract amount.

 The following subcontractor(s) will provide additional services and/or materials:

 Electric Services, Inc., located in Columbia, SC will provide electrical services at
 6.33% ($23,300.00) of the total contract amount.

 Derrick Plumbing, located in Lexington, SC will provide plumbing services at 12.29%
 ($45,240.00) of the total contract amount.

 Thacker & Wall Service Co., located in Mount Airy, NC will provide HVAC installation
 services at 6.87% ($25,300.00) of the total contract amount.

 Brabham Fence Co., located in Columbia, SC will provide fencing installation
 services at 3.50% ($12,875.00) of the total contract amount.

 Forte Construction Group, located in Elgin, SC will provide general contracting
 services at 11.65% ($42,886.00) of the total contract amount.

 12. Council is asked to approve the Purchase of Vehicles for the Solid Waste Division, as
 requested by the Fleet Services Division on March 24, 2026. Award to multiple
 vendors using the Sourcewell Cooperative Contract in the amount of $793,728.00.
 Vendor and Procurement
 Item Description Funding Source Amount
 Location Method

 a. Carolina Heil Python 28 Yard Sourcewell Capital $403,980.00
 Environmental Automated Side Contract Replacement —
 Systems, Inc. Loader Garbage #110223-THC Auto, Trucks,
 Kernersville, Truck Heavy Equipment-
 NC, Capital (6308972-
 658500). The
 original budget
 amount is
 $403,980.00.

 b. Peterbilt of 2027 Peterbilt 520 Sourcewell Capital $389,748.00
 Knoxville RH Truck Contract Replacement —
 Knoxville,TN #032824-PMC Auto, Trucks,
 Heavy Equipment-
 Capital (6308972-
 658500). The
 original budget
 amount is
 $389,748.00.

 Total $793,728.00



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 13. Council is asked to approve Contract Amendment #6 for Project SS7568; a
 Construction Manager At-Risk Project for Saluda River Force Main Extension, as
 requested by Columbia Water on March 13, 2026. Award to McClam & Associates,
 Inc., in an amount not to exceed $135,000.00. The current term of the contract
 ends on June 30, 2026 and this amendment extends the contract to June 30, 2027.
 This firm is located in Little Mountain, SC.
 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Capital Projects - Saluda River Force Main
 Extension - Capital Projects Cost (5529999-SS756801-658650). The current budget
 amount is $11,996,486.01. The budget amount for this amendment is $135,000.00.
 The total revised budget amount is $12,131,486.01.

 14. Council is asked to approve Contract Amendment #6 for Project SS7568;
 Professional Services for Saluda River Force Main Extension, as requested by
 Columbia Water on April 2, 2026. Award to Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., in an
 amount not to exceed $254,008.00. The current term of the contract ends on June
 30, 2026 and this amendment extends the contract to June 30, 2028. This firm is
 located in Columbia, SC.
 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Capital Projects - Saluda River Force Main
 Extension - Capital Projects Costs (5529999-SS756801-658650). The current
 budget amount is $1,909,449.00. The budget amount for this amendment is
 $254,008.00. The revised budget amount is $2,163,457.00.

 This is a Mentor Protégé Program project. Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. is the
 Mentor and will provide design, survey, permitting, and project coordination services
 at 94.14% ($239,113.00) of the amendment amount.

 Chao and Associates Inc., a Minority Business Enterprise, located in Columbia, SC is
 the protégé and will provide assistance with surveying at 5.86% ($14,895.00) of the
 amendment amount. The protégé participation for the overall project will be
 22.33%.

 15. Council is asked to approve Change Order #6 for Project SS7517, SS7518, and
 SS7519; Combined Sewer Repair Projects at Vine Street, Ansel Street, and
 Woodlake Drive, as requested by Columbia Water on March 19, 2026. Award to
 McClam & Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $577,641.45. The current
 term of the contract ends on June 30, 2026 and this change order extends the
 contract to June 30, 2027. This firm is located in Little Mountain, SC.
 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Capital Projects - Combined Sewer Repair
 Projects - Capital Project Costs (5529999-SS7517, SS7518, SS7519-658650). The
 current budget amount is $746,936.85. The budget amount for this change order is
 $577,641.45. The revised budget amount is $1,324,578.30.

 This is a Columbia Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (CDBE) program project with
 a 21% CDBE goal. CDBE participation on this change order is 6.84% and the CDBE
 participation for the overall project will be 23.55%.

 McClam & Associates, is the prime and will provide general construction and pipe
 installation services at 78.83% ($455,341.45) of the change order amount.

 The following subcontractor(s) will provide additional services and/or materials:

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 Chao & Associates, Inc., a Minority Business Enterprise and a Columbia
 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (CDBE), located in Columbia, SC, will provide
 surveying services at 0.78% ($4,500.00) of the change order amount.

 LA Barrier & Sons, Inc., a Minority Business Enterprise and a Columbia
 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (CDBE), located in Lexington, SC, will provide
 hauling services at 6.06% ($35,000.00) of the change order amount.

 Horizontal Unlimited, Inc., located in Westminster, SC, will provide jack and bore
 installation services at 14.33% ($82,800.00) of the change order amount.

 16. Council is asked to approve the purchase of additional Magnesium Hydroxide for the
 Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant, as requested by Columbia Water on March 31,
 2026. Award to Premier Magnesia, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $594,000.00.
 The current term of the contract ends on June 30, 2026. This firm is located in
 Waynesville, NC.
 Funding Source: Utilities Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant - Chemicals (5516208-
 624800). The current budget amount is $2,176,200.00. The budget amount for this
 amendment is $594,000.00. The revised budget amount is $2,770,200.00.

 17. Council is asked to approve Contract Amendment #4 for Work Order #2 Project
 WM4453 and SS7460; Carolina Crossroads Phases 3, 4, and 5 Engineering Services,
 as requested by Columbia Water on April 15, 2026. Award to CDM Smith, Inc., in an
 amount not to exceed $1,985,278.00. The current term of the contract ends on
 June 30, 2026 and this amendment extends the contract to December 31, 2028.
 This firm is located in Columbia, SC.
 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Capital Projects – Carolina Crossroads Water
 Main Relocation - Capital Project Costs (5529999-WM445301-658650)
 $1,324,180.00 and Water and Sewer Capital Projects – Carolina Crossroads Sanitary
 Sewer Relocation - Capital Project Costs (5529999-SS746001-658650)
 $661,098.00. The current budget amount is $2,756,881.00. The budget amount for
 this amendment is $1,985,278.00. The total revised budget amount is
 $4,742,159.00.

 This is a Mentor Protégé Program project. CDM Smith, Inc. is the mentor and will
 provide administrative project management services at 46.14% ($916,070.00) of
 the amendment amount.

 CHA Consulting, Inc., located in Columbia, SC, is the protégé and will provide
 inspection of utility relocation construction, subsurface utility exploration (SUE), and
 technical support services at 53.86% ($1,069,208.00) of the amendment amount.

 18. Ordinance No.: 2026-023 - Establishing the Vista Business Improvement District

 The Public Hearing was held on April 14, 2026 and first reading approval was given
 on April 21, 2026.

 19. Ordinance No.: 2026-025 - Authorizing the Exchange of Properties at 742 Wilkes
 Road, Richland County TMS# R11813-05-18 and 5111 Spalding Avenue, Richland
 County TMS# R11701-04-01

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 First reading approval was given on April 21, 2026.

 20. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT for 84, 92, 94, 100 and 108 Bluff Road, Richland County
 TMS# 11204-02-40, 11204-02-39 and 11204-02-38
 Ordinance No.: 2026-029 - Amending the Official Zoning Map to modify the zoning
 for 84, 92, 94, 100 and 108 Bluff Road, Richland County TMS# 11204-02-40,
 11204-02-39 and 11204-02-38

 Council District: 3

 Proposal: Request to rezone the properties from Residential Two-Family - Mill Village
 District (RD-MV) to Residential Mixed District (RM-1), portions of the property are
 within the Floodplain Overlay District (OV-FP) and Floodway Overlay District (OV-
 FW).

 Applicant: Jason Holliday, Sandlapper Management Company, LLC

 Staff Recommendation: Approval

 PC Recommendation: 3/12/2026; Recommend Approval (6-0)

 First reading approval was given on April 21, 2026.

 21. AMENDMENT TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE for Urban Design Review
 Commission Membership
 Ordinance No.: 2026-030- Amending the 1998 Code of Ordinances of the City of
 Columbia, South Carolina, Chapter 17, Article 2: Administration, Sec. 17-2.3
 Advisory and Decision-Making Bodies and Persons, (e) Design Development Review
 Commission

 Proposal: Request to amend the Unified Development Ordinance, Chapter 17- Article
 2: Administration, Sec. 17-2.3 Advisory and Decision-Making Bodies and Persons (e)
 Design Development Review Commission; (2) Membership and Terms, to amend the
 number of appointed members.

 Applicant: Andrew Livengood, Zoning Administrator

 Staff Recommendation: Staff Sponsored

 PC Recommendation: 04/09/2026; Approval with Amendment (7-0)

 First reading approval was given on April 21, 2026.

 Ordinances - Second Reading

 22. Ordinance No.: 2026-031 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Deed and
 any closing documents necessary for the sale of 1601 Assembly Street, Richland
 County TMS# 09014-01-02, pursuant to the United States Postal Service exercise of
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 First reading approval was given on April 21, 2026.

 Ordinances - First Reading

 23. Ordinance No.: 2026-014 - Granting an encroachment to the University of South
 Carolina for the use of the right of way area of the 300 block of Main Street for the
 installation and maintenance of a raised pedestrian crosswalk adjacent to 300 and
 315 Main Street, Richland County TMS# 11302-03-02 and 11302-04-02

 24. Ordinance No.: 2026-032 - Consenting to the Inclusion of Property in a Multi-County
 Industrial/Business Park (DeBartolo Development 1214 through 1236 Gregg Street,
 1912 through 1924 Lady Street, 1221 Gregg Street, and 1306 Barnwell Street,
 TMS# 11406-14-01, 11406-14-05, 11406-14008, 11406-14-09, 11406-14-10,
 11406-14-11, 11406-14-28, 11406-14-29, 11406-14-30, 11406-16-16, 11406-16-
 17, and 11406-16-26)
 Endorsed by the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee on April 14,
 2026.

 25. Ordinance No.: 2026-033 - Consenting to the Inclusion of Property in a Multi-County
 Industrial/Business Park (Congaree Riverfront District Business Park)
 Endorsed by the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee on April 14,
 2026.

 26. Ordinance No.: 2026-038 - Consenting to the Inclusion of Property in a Multi-County
 Industrial/Business Park (Convention Center District Business Park)
 Endorsed by the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee on April 14,
 2026.

 Resolutions

 27. Resolution No.: R-2026-011 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a
 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Columbia and We Love Five
 Points, LLC
 Endorsed by the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee on April 14,
 2026.

 28. Resolution No.: R-2026-037 - Certifying a Building Site as Abandoned Buildings
 Pursuant to the South Carolina Abandoned Buildings Revitalization Act, Title 12,
 Chapter 67, Section 12-67-100 et seq., of the South Carolina Code of Laws (1976),
 as amended, regarding the property located at 1637 Enoree Avenue, Richland
 County TMS# 11306-04-09

 Event Resolution Items

 29. Resolution No.: R-2026-031 - Authorizing consumption of beer, wine, and liquor at
 the South Carolina Pride: OUTfest at the 1100 block of Park Street between Gervais
 Street and Senate Street on Saturday, June 6, 2026 with a rain date contingency of
 Saturday, June 13, 2026


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 Appointment of City Council Members to External Boards

 30. Central Midlands Council of Governments

 City Council Committee Reports, Referrals and New Business

 Public Input
 Individuals are allotted up to three minutes to address City Council about matters not
 on the agenda. Items requiring a public hearing cannot be addressed at this time.

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 Meeting Date: May 5, 2026

 Department:

 From:



 Council is asked to approve the April 21, 2026 Budget Workshop and Regular
 Meeting Minutes.

 Background Summary:

 Attachments:
 1. April 21, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
 2. April 21, 2026 Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes




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 Columbia City Council Meeting Minutes
 Tuesday, April 21, 2026

 Call to Order

 The Columbia City Council conducted a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at City
 Hall (Council Chambers), 1737 Main Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. The Honorable
 Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:09 p.m. and the following
 members were present: The Honorable Edward H. McDowell, Jr., The Honorable Will
 Brennan, The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Mayor Pro-Tempore, The Honorable Peter M.
 Brown, The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, and The Honorable Sam P. Johnson. Also present
 were Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager and Ms. Erika D. Moore Hammond, City Clerk. This
 meeting was advertised in accordance with the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act.

 Invocation

 The Honorable Edward H. McDowell, Jr. offered the invocation.

 Pledge of Allegiance

 Adoption of the Agenda

 Upon a motion made by Mr. McDowell and seconded by Mr. Johnson, Council voted
 unanimously to adopt the agenda subject to deferring Item 22 (Resolution No.: R-2026-
 035 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute Purchase and Development Agreements as
 well as any necessary closing documents between the City of Columbia, South Carolina and
 Habitat for Humanity of Central South Carolina, Inc., for the sale of 4305 Catherine Avenue,
 Richland County TMS# R09207-03-06; 5315 N. Main Street, Richland County TMS#
 R11705-03-10; and 323 Pineneedle Road, Richland County TMS# R09207-09-35).

 Public Input
 Individuals are allotted up to three minutes to address City Council about items on the
 agenda. Items requiring a public hearing cannot be addressed at this time.

 No one appeared at this time.

 Approval of Minutes

 1. Council is asked to approve the April 14, 2026 Work Session and Regular Meeting
 Minutes.

 Upon a motion made by Mr. McDowell and seconded by Mr. Johnson, Council voted
 unanimously to approve the April 14, 2026 Work Session and Regular Meeting Minutes.

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 2. Monarch Butterfly Proclamation — The Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor

 Mayor Rickenmann and members of City Council proclaimed April 2026 as Monarch Butterfly
 Month in the City of Columbia.

 Mayor Rickenmann said he was unaware of the significant decline in the monarch butterfly
 population and thanked the Public Works Department for its environmental efforts, including
 its role in advancing ordinance amendments related to wildflower planting.

 Ms. Mary Pat Baldaugh, Sustainability Facilitator / Public Works Department thanked the
 Mayor and City Council and said that this goes well with our Bee City designation.

 3. Finlay Park "Purple Heart Park" Designation - Mr. Jermal Washington, Commander
 (Chapter #402) Military Order of the Purple Heart Department of South Carolina

 Mr. Jermal Washington, Commander (Chapter #402) / Military Order of the Purple Heart
 Department of South Carolina thanked City staff and leadership for their support. He
 announced the designation of Finlay Park as the first Purple Heart site to be recognized in
 South Carolina.

 Mr. Harold Palmer, District Commander (Chapter # 402) / Military Order of the Purple Heart
 Department of South Carolina presented the proclamation to Mr. Kenya Bryant, Director and
 Mr. John Katz, Finlay Park Program Manager / Parks and Recreation Department.

 Councilor McDowell expressed heartfelt gratitude to veterans and Purple Heart recipients.
 He thanked them for their service and sacrifices that uphold freedom and justice. He shared
 personal appreciation, noting that his father is also a Purple Heart veteran.

 Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager acknowledged Professor Joseph's American State and Local
 Government class from Benedict College.

 4. C.A. Johnson High School Boys Basketball Team Day Proclamation - The Honorable
 Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor

 Mayor Rickenmann recognized the C.A. Johnson Hornets Boys Basketball team as state
 champions, congratulated them on their third historic title and first championship in over a
 decade, and thanked them for bringing the victory home to Columbia.

 Mayor Rickenmann and members of City Council proclaimed April 21, 2026 as C.A Johnson
 High School Boys Basketball Team Day in the City of Columbia.

 Mayor Rickenmann also acknowledged students from the University of South Carolina.

 Councilor Johnson acknowledged Chief Aubrey Jenkins' brother, who is also a Purple Heart
 recipient.

 Ms.Teresa Wilson, City Manager acknowledged the former Mayor of Columbia, the
 Honorable Bob Coble.

 Consent Agenda Items 5 through 13

 Upon a single motion made by Mr. McDowell and seconded by Mr. Johnson, Council voted
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 5. Council is asked to approve Contract Amendment #1 for Security Services at
 Homeless Services Facilities, as requested by Homeless Services on March 5, 2026.
 Award to G & I Security Company, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $105,000.00.
 The current term of the contract ends on May 20, 2026 and this amendment
 extends the contract to June 30, 2026. This firm is located in Columbia, SC.
 Funding Source: State of South Carolina Grant Control - FY26 South Carolina Opioid
 Recovery Fund Homeless Services - Special Contracts (2209999-SCORF126HS-
 638300). The current budget amount is $102,960.00. The budget amount for this
 amendment is $105,000.00. The revised budget amount is $207,960.00.

 6.
 Council is asked to approve a new Professional Services Contract for Treatment,
 Prevention, and Training Services to address the Opioid Epidemic, as requested by
 Homeless Services on March 25, 2026. Award to Palmetto Place Children and Youth
 Services, in an amount not to exceed $310,750.00. The initial term of the contract
 will take effect upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed with an end date of March 31,
 2027. This firm is located in Columbia, SC.

 Funding Source: State of South Carolina Grant Control - Palmetto Place Safe Futures
 (South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund) - Special Contracts (2209999-SCORF40216-
 638300). The original budget amount is $310,750.00.

 7. Council is asked to approve Contract Amendment #7 for Project PK005608; Finlay
 Park Revitalization and Construction Services, as requested by the Parks and
 Recreation Department on March 9, 2025. Award to Mashburn Construction
 Company, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $374,651.84. The current term of the
 contract ends on May 8, 2026. This contractor is located in Columbia, SC.
 Funding Source: General Capital Projects - Finlay Park Rehabilitation - Capital
 Project Costs (4039999-PK005608-658650). The current budget amount is
 $24,939,063.12. The budget amount for this amendment is $374,651.84. The
 revised budget amount is $25,313,714.96.

 Mashburn Construction Company, Inc., is the prime and will provide general
 contractor services at 21.45% ($80,362.82) of the total amendment amount.

 The following subcontractors will provide additional services/materials:

 Brabham Fence Company, located in Columbia, SC, will provide fencing installation
 services at 21.20% ($79,410.00) of the amendment amount.

 Specialty Woodworks Inc., located in Lexington, SC, will provide casework/counter
 installation services at 4.51% ($16,893.00) of the amendment amount.

 Palmetto State Glass, located in Columbia, SC, will provide glass/storefront
 installation services at 17.77% ($66,590.00) of the amendment amount.

 Collins and Wright, located in Columbia, SC, will provide drywall services at 1.82%
 ($6,833.00) of the amendment amount.

 Echerer Painting Contractor, Inc., located in Columbia, SC, will provide painting
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 Central Heating and Air Conditioning, located in Columbia, SC, will provide HVAC
 services at 4.02% ($15,059.00) of the amendment amount.

 Carolina Power, located in West Columbia,SC, will provide electrical services at
 2.72% ($10,188.00) of the amendment amount.

 Mid-Atlantic Structioneers, located in Kannapolis, NC, will provide framing services
 at 7.79% ($29,187.52) of the amendment amount.

 Watertight Systems Inc., located in Lexington, SC, will provide waterproofing
 services at 3.43% ($12,839.51) of the amendment amount.

 Aqua Seal Manufacturing & Roofing Inc., located in Cayce, SC, will provide roofing
 services at 4.83% ($18,085.00) of the amendment amount.

 BG Stucco, located in Belmont, NC, will provide stucco services at 1.03%
 ($3,860.00) of the amendment amount.

 W.P. Law, located in Lexington, SC, will provide fountain patch and repair services
 at 4.51% ($16,895.00) of the amendment amount.

 Signarama, located in West Columbia, SC will provide signage services at 1.03%
 ($3,848.99) of the amendment amount.

 Chason Landscaping, LLC, located in Columbia, SC, will provide landscape and
 concrete services at 3.3% ($12,352.00) of the amendment amount.

 8. Council is asked to approve additional funding for Project SS7645; Train 2 Aeration
 Dewatering System Upgrade, as requested by Columbia Water on April 1, 2026.
 Award to Alfa Laval, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $63,858.24. The current term
 of the contract ends on June 30, 2026. This firm is located in Richmond, VA.
 Funding Source: Water Sewer Capital Projects - Capital Project Costs (5529999-
 658650). The current budget amount is $998,000.00. The budget amount for this
 amendment is $63,858.24. The revised budget amount is $1,061,858.24.

 9. Council is asked to approve Contract Amendment #4 to Purchase Annual Repair
 Materials for the Water Distribution Division, as requested by Columbia Water on
 February 26, 2026. Award to Ferguson Enterprise, LLC, in an amount not to exceed
 $86,686.09. The current term of the contract ends on June 30, 2026. This firm is
 located in Elgin, SC.
 Funding Source: Utilities Water Distribution and Maintenance - Pipe, Fittings,
 Hydrants, Etc. (5516203-625700). The current budget amount is $226,120.32. The
 budget amount for this amendment is $86,686.09. The revised budget amount is
 $312,806.41.

 10. Council is asked to approve a new Construction Contract for Project SS7675;
 Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Building Roof Replacement, as requested
 by Columbia Water on January 9, 2026. Award to Pickens Contracting, Inc., in an
 amount not to exceed $327,575.00, which includes contingency. The initial term of
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 ninety (90) days from commencement. This contractor is located in Greer, SC.
 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Capital Projects - Metro Wastewater Treatment
 Plant Maintenance Building Roof Replacement - Capital Project Costs (5529999-
 SS767501-658650). The original budget amount is $327,575.00.

 11. Council is asked to approve Contract Amendment #5 for Project SS7562; Gills Creek
 Relief Sewer Phase I, as requested by Columbia Water on February 18, 2026. Award
 to Michael Baker International, in an amount not to exceed $558,340.00. The
 current term of the contract ends on March 7, 2027. This firm is located in Columbia,
 SC.
 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Capital Projects - Gills Creek Relief Sewer Phase
 1 - Capital Project Costs (5529999-SS756201-658650). The current budget amount
 is $684,233.00. The budget amount for this amendment is $558,340.00. The
 revised budget amount is $1,242,573.00.

 This is a Mentor Protégé Program project. Michael Baker International is the mentor
 and will provide design, construction, permitting, and closeout services at 80.00%
 ($446,672.00) of the amendment amount.

 Highfill Engineering, located in Columbia, SC, is the protégé and will provide
 construction administration and inspection services at 20.00% ($111,668.00) of the
 amendment amount.

 12. Ordinance No.: 2026-024 - Approval for Acceptance of a Quit-Claim Deed to 44 sq.
 ft. for Assemblage with the City’s Bluff Road Pressure Reducing Valve Site; Richland
 County TMS#13605-01-02; CF# 89-148

 First reading approval was given on April 14, 2026.

 13. Ordinance No.: 2026-027 - Granting an encroachment to Fifth Third Bank for the
 use of the right of way area of the 100 block of Earth Road for the installation and
 maintenance of sidewalks adjacent to 181 Earth Road, Richland County TMS#
 25700-04-12

 First reading approval was given on April 14, 2026.

 Consideration of Bids, Contracts and Change Orders

 14. Council is asked to approve Contract Amendment #14 for Project DR4241; Columbia
 Canal Embankment Repair Services, Spillway Gate Analysis & Pumping Station, and
 the Canal Hydroelectric Facility, as requested by Columbia Water on April 6, 2026.
 Award to Michael Baker International, in an amount not to exceed $2,104,453.00.
 The current term of the contract ends on September 18, 2029. This firm is located
 in Columbia, SC.
 Funding Source: Flood Recovery — Columbia Canal — 2015 October Flood Recovery
 (2536206-638400) $1,928,933.00 and Water and Sewer Capital Projects —
 Capital Project Costs (5529999-658650) $175,520.00. The current budget amount
 is $12,445,582.00. The budget amount for this amendment is $2,104,453.00. The
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 Michael Baker International will provide design services at 63.60% ($1,338,413.00)
 of the amendment amount.

 The following subcontractors will provide the following services:

 Stewart Engineering, Inc., located in Coumbia, SC, will provide building information
 modeling (BIM) survey services at 3.56% ($75,000.00) of the amendment amount.

 Chao and Associates, a Minority Business Enterprise, located in Columbia, SC, will
 provide construction inspection services at 26.16% ($550,502.00) of the
 amendment amount.

 F&ME Consultants, located in Columbia, SC, will provide geotechnical services at
 6.68% ($140,538.00) of the amendment amount.

 Upon a motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Mr. McDowell, Council voted
 unanimously to approve Contract Amendment #14 for Project DR4241; Columbia Canal
 Embankment Repair Services, Spillway Gate Analysis & Pumping Station, and the Canal
 Hydroelectric Facility, as requested by Columbia Water on April 6, 2026. Award to Michael
 Baker International, in an amount not to exceed $2,104,453.00. The current term of the
 contract ends on September 18, 2029. This firm is located in Columbia, SC.

 15. Revision - Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to enter into a new
 Construction Contract for Project WM437401; Canal Headgates Structure, as
 requested by Columbia Water on November 4, 2025. Award to Ruby-Collins, Inc., in
 an amount not to exceed $17,797,500.00, which includes contingency. The initial
 term of the contract will take effect upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed with an
 end date seven hundred ninety days (790) days from commencement. This
 contractor is located in Smyrna, GA.
 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Grant Projects - Columbia Canal Head Gates -
 Capital Project Costs (5589999-WM437401-658650). The original budget amount is
 $17,797,500.00.

 Ruby-Collins, Inc., is the prime and will provide construction and construction
 oversight services at 93.18% ($15,793,734.00) of the total contract amount.

 The following subcontractor(s) will provide additional services and/or materials:

 Gregory Electric Company, Inc., located in Columbia, SC, will provide electrical
 services at 4.45% ($754,900.00) of the total contract amount.

 Lindler's Construction of South Carolina, LLC, a Minority Business Enterprise (W),
 located in Newberry, SC, will provide hauling services at 1.00% ($169,072.00) of
 the total contract amount.

 Franklin Fence Company, located in Franklin, NC, will provide fencing services at
 0.29% ($48,976.00) of the total contract amount.

 Armstrong Contractors, LLC, located in Columbia, SC, will provide paving services at
 0.33% ($54,935.00) of the total contract amount.

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 ($90,500.00) of the total contract amount.

 Seed Slingers, LLC, located in Galivants Ferry, SC will provide erosion control
 services at 0.22% ($37,883.00) of the total contract amount.

 Upon a motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Mr. Bailey, Council voted
 unanimously to authorize the City Manager to enter into a new Construction Contract for
 Project WM437401; Canal Headgates Structure, as requested by Columbia Water on
 November 4, 2025. Award to Ruby-Collins, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
 $17,797,500.00, which includes contingency. The initial term of the contract will take effect
 upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed with an end date seven hundred ninety days (790)
 days from commencement. This contractor is located in Smyrna, GA.

 Mayor Rickenmann highlighted that the City has been waiting to do these repairs for the
 past ten years. The headgates are key to our canal, which is the main water source for our
 community. We are ready to get this project going.

 Public Hearing & First Reading for Zoning / Planning Matters

 16. ANNEXATION, FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT, AND ZONING MAP
 AMENDMENT for 6701 Windwan Drive and NE/S Highway 77, Richland County TMS#
 16408-02-06 and 16408-02-17 (portion)
 Ordinance No.: 2026-028 - Annexing 6701 Windwan Drive and NE/S Highway 77,
 Richland County TMS# 16408-02-06 and 16408-02-17 (portion) into the City of
 Columbia, South Carolina, and Incorporating said property into Columbia Compass:
 Envision 2036 and the Official Zoning Map

 Council District: 4

 Proposal: Request to annex the properties, assign the land use classification of
 Urban Edge Residential Large Lot (UER-2) and the assignment of zoning of
 Residential Single Family – Large Lot District (RSF-1) for a pending annexation. The
 property is currently classified as Neighborhood (Medium Density) and zoned
 General Commercial (GC) and Residential 2 (R2) by Richland County.

 Owner/Applicant: Peggy M. Lawrence and WCB Properties LLC / James Kizer, Wilson
 Company of South Carolina, LLC

 Staff Recommendation: Approval

 PC Recommendation: 03/12/26; Recommend Approval (7-0)

 Council opened the public hearing at 4:37 p.m.

 Mr. Joe Burns, 6612 Frances Street expressed concerns about the proposed development
 behind Pennington Acres, citing increased traffic on narrow residential streets and potential
 safety risks. He stated that the project would alter the neighborhood’s character and could
 impact property values. He requested denial of the proposal or, at minimum, a
 comprehensive traffic and infrastructure study before its approval.

 Mr. Andy Love, 1620 Lady Street opposed the rezoning, citing past denial due to traffic
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 worsen congestion. He supported a lower-density plan of about 40 units and raised concerns
 about drainage issues.

 Mayor Rickenmann asked for clarification, stating that his understanding was that the
 zoning designation for the property is medium density.

 Mr. Andrew Livengood, Zoning Administrator / Planning and Development Services clarified
 that “neighborhood medium density” is a future land use classification under Richland
 County’s comprehensive plan and not an actual zoning designation. He explained that the
 property is currently zoned General Commercial in the County, while the proposed City
 zoning is RSF-1, a large-lot, single-family residential designation. He noted that RSF-1 is
 equivalent to the County’s R2 zoning and represents the City’s lowest-density residential
 classification.

 Mayor Rickenmann asked what that would look like in a potential development.

 Mr. Andrew Livengood, Zoning Administrator / Planning and Development Services
 explained that the RSF-1 designation requires approximately 15,000-square-foot lots. He
 noted that while there may be options for alternative layouts with smaller individual lots,
 the overall density of the development would remain the same.

 Mayor Rickenmann asked for clarification, noting that while the property is currently zoned
 commercial in the County, if it were rezoned to residential, it would have the same density
 as the County’s R2 designation.

 Mr. Andrew Livengood, Zoning Administrator / Planning and Development Services said
 roughly yes.

 Ms. Erika Hammond, MMC, CPM, City Clerk read comments submitted by Ms. Kate Cubbler,
 who expressed opposition to the rezoning. Ms. Cubbler requested that an access road to
 the proposed development not be routed through the existing Wingard Street and Frances
 Street neighborhoods. She noted concerns about the loss of green space, displacement of
 wildlife, and the anticipated disruption from construction. She asked for consideration of the
 impact on current residents.

 Mr. Philip Laughridge, CEO / The Wilson Company said the request is a downzoning from
 General Commercial to Residential Single Family - Large Lot District (RSF-1) for about 79
 single-family homes. He noted the site could support higher-intensity uses but emphasized
 a lower-density, infill approach, with efforts to preserve trees and include green space.

 Mayor Rickenmann asked whether the development could be designed to maintain an in-
 town feel by preserving existing trees and incorporating appropriate buffer areas.

 Mr. Philip Laughridge, CEO / The Wilson Company said they intend to preserve as many
 trees as possible and incorporate appropriate buffers. He noted that they are also exploring
 City provisions that allow for smaller lot sizes in exchange for increased open space and
 green areas within the development.

 Councilor Brennan asked whether utilizing smaller lots in exchange for preserving trees and
 open space would increase the number of homes, or if the development would remain
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 the overall number of homes cannot increase. In exchange for smaller lots, the developer is
 required to provide larger buffers around neighboring properties and incorporate additional
 green space within the development.

 Ms. Joelene Marks expressed concerns about density calculations and differences between
 Richland County and City zoning classifications. She questioned the proposed lot sizes for
 development and its proximity to her property. While acknowledging the current commercial
 zoning, she requested clearer distinctions between low- and medium-density residential
 classifications.

 Mayor Rickenmann clarified that the property is currently zoned commercial in Richland
 County, which allows for higher-density development, including multifamily uses. He noted
 that the proposed development is less dense than what could be permitted by right under
 the current zoning.

 Councilor Johnson encouraged residents to work with staff to understand current zoning and
 meet with the Zoning Administrator for clarification. He noted that later stages, like site plan
 review, can address concerns about access, buffers, and tree preservation.

 Ms. Jolene Marks said she reviewed City and County documents and researched the issue.
 She said that unchanged roads and limited traffic signals cannot handle additional traffic
 and urged further infrastructure review before development.

 Councilor Herbert left the meeting at 5:00 p.m.

 Councilor Brennan asked if a heightened traffic study is needed, due to the density and
 depth of the neighborhood.

 Mr. Andrew Livengood, Zoning Administrator / Planning and Development Services
 explained that a traffic study may be required depending on a determination by City traffic
 engineers. He noted that the applicant may choose to conduct one. He also shared that
 Richland County’s R2 zoning includes minimum lot sizes ranging from 11,000 to 18,000
 square feet, which aligns with the City’s 15,000-square-foot standard.

 Councilor Brennan said that Leesburg Road needs attention from DOT, including traffic lights
 and updated traffic studies.

 Mayor Rickenmann recommended approving the annexation on first reading and then
 engaging the neighborhood to present and refine the plan.

 Councilor Brennan said there needs to be additional conversations and ultimately a traffic
 study; this affects more than this neighborhood.

 Councilor Brown said that we are at the beginning of the process. From a developmental
 standpoint, it's going to be difficult for these high growth areas to never be developed.
 We're much better off having this in the city as low density than we are in the county and
 finding out that you're going to have commercial development there. We would do
 everything we can to safeguard the neighborhood and be involved with what's going on.

 Councilor Brennan asked if any other land use board decisions would come back to Council if
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 clarified that the Planning Commission is responsible for reviewing subdivisions to ensure
 they comply with the City’s development regulations. Nothing else comes back to City
 Council.

 Councilor Brown asked whether the project would be approved if it meets zoning
 requirements alone.

 Mr. Andrew Livengood, Zoning Administrator / Planning and Developmental Services said
 correct.

 Councilor Brown asked whether there would be a requirement for a study related to ingress
 and egress for the proposed development.

 Mr. Andrew Livengood, Zoning Administrator / Planning and Developmental Services said
 subdivision plans are reviewed by multiple departments to ensure compliance with City
 requirements. He noted that the Planning Commission evaluates whether proposals meet
 development regulations and existing plans. He also emphasized that Planning Commission
 meetings are public and that community input is an important part of the review process.

 Councilor Brown asked if we have any authority to require a traffic study.

 Mr. Andrew Livengood, Zoning Administrator / Planning and Developmental Services said
 you cannot condition an approval on a traffic study.

 Upon a motion made by Mr. Brown and seconded by Mr. Johnson, Council voted
 unanimously to give first reading approval to the Annexation, Future Land Use Map
 Amendment, and Zoning Map Amendment for 6701 Windwan Drive and NE/S Highway 77,
 Richland County TMS# 16408-02-06 and 16408-02-17 (portion) and Ordinance No.: 2026-
 028 - Annexing 6701 Windwan Drive and NE/S Highway 77, Richland County TMS# 16408-
 02-06 and 16408-02-17 (portion) into the City of Columbia, South Carolina, and
 Incorporating said property into Columbia Compass: Envision 2036 and the Official Zoning
 Map.

 Councilor Bailey requested that the item not be placed on the Consent Agenda for the next
 meeting.

 Councilor Johnson asked if a representative from the neighborhood was willing to serve as a
 point of contact. He would like to ensure they are included throughout the process.

 Mr. Philip Laughridge, CEO / The Wilson Company said they are willing to continue working
 with the neighborhood and have already been meeting with City staff to address design
 considerations and concerns. He noted that consultations with staff began prior to
 purchasing the property to ensure the proposed development was feasible.

 17. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT for 84, 92, 94, 100 and 108 Bluff Road, Richland County
 TMS# 11204-02-40, 11204-02-39 and 11204-02-38
 Ordinance No.: 2026-029 - Amending the Official Zoning Map to modify the zoning
 for 84, 92, 94, 100 and 108 Bluff Road, Richland County TMS# 11204-02-40,
 11204-02-39 and 11204-02-38

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 Proposal: Request to rezone the properties from Residential Two-Family - Mill Village
 District (RD-MV) to Residential Mixed District (RM-1), portions of the property are
 within the Floodplain Overlay District (OV-FP) and Floodway Overlay District (OV-
 FW).

 Applicant: Jason Holliday, Sandlapper Management Company, LLC

 Staff Recommendation: Approval

 PC Recommendation: 3/12/2026; Recommend Approval (6-0)

 Mayor Rickenmann asked if there are three parcels and are we going to make them one.

 Mr. Andrew Livengood, Zoning Administrator / Planning and Development Services said yes.

 Councilor Brennan asked the applicant if he owned the parcels next to the proposed parcels.

 Mr. Jason Holliday, applicant said no. Only those three parcels are involved. The one to the
 right remains individually owned.

 Councilor Brennan asked about the density.

 Mr. Andrew Livengood, Zoning Administrator / Planning and Development Services
 explained that the current Residential Two Family - Mill Village District (RD-MV) zoning
 allows approximately 13.2 units per acre, while the proposed Residential Mixed District (RM-
 1) zoning reduces density to about 8.7 units per acre. He noted that this change better
 aligns with the proposed development, which includes duplex-style multifamily housing.

 Councilor Brennan asked about the number of proposed beds.

 Mr. Jason Holliday, applicant said the duplex has three bedrooms and three bathrooms.

 Upon a motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Mr. Bailey, Council voted
 unanimously to give first reading approval to the Zoning Map Amendment for 84, 92, 94,
 100 and 108 Bluff Road, Richland County TMS# 11204-02-40, 11204-02-39 and 11204-02-
 38 and Ordinance No.: 2026-029 - Amending the Official Zoning Map to modify the zoning
 for 84, 92, 94, 100 and 108 Bluff Road, Richland County TMS# 11204-02-40, 11204-02-39
 and 11204-02-38.

 18. AMENDMENT TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE for Urban Design Review
 Commission Membership
 Ordinance No.: 2026-030- Amending the 1998 Code of Ordinances of the City of
 Columbia, South Carolina, Chapter 17, Article 2: Administration, Sec. 17-2.3
 Advisory and Decision-Making Bodies and Persons, (e) Design Development Review
 Commission

 Proposal: Request to amend the Unified Development Ordinance, Chapter 17- Article
 2: Administration, Sec. 17-2.3 Advisory and Decision-Making Bodies and Persons (e)
 Design Development Review Commission; (2) Membership and Terms, to amend the
 number of appointed members.

 Applicant: Andrew Livengood, Zoning Administrator




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 Staff Recommendation: Staff Sponsored

 PC Recommendation: 04/09/2026; Approval with Amendment (7-0)

 Upon a motion made by Mr. McDowell and seconded by Mr. Bailey, Council voted
 unanimously to give first reading approval to Ordinance No.: 2026-030- Amending the 1998
 Code of Ordinances of the City of Columbia, South Carolina, Chapter 17, Article 2:
 Administration, Sec. 17-2.3 Advisory and Decision-Making Bodies and Persons, (e) Design
 Development Review Commission.

 Council closed the public hearing at 5:16 p.m.

 Ordinances - First Reading

 19. Ordinance No.: 2026-023 - Establishing the Vista Business Improvement District

 The Public Hearing was held on April 14, 2026.

 Upon a motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Mr. Bailey, Council voted
 unanimously to give first reading approval to Ordinance No.: 2026-023 — Establishing the
 Vista Business Improvement District.

 20. Ordinance No.: 2026-025 - Authorizing the Exchange of Properties at 742 Wilkes
 Road, Richland County TMS# R11813-05-18 and 5111 Spalding Avenue, Richland
 County TMS# R11701-04-01

 Upon a motion made by Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Bailey, Council voted
 unanimously to give first reading approval to Ordinance No.: 2026-025 — Authorizing the
 Exchange of Properties at 742 Wilkes Road, Richland County TMS# R11813-05-18 and 5111
 Spalding Avenue, Richland County TMS# R11701-04-01.

 21. Ordinance No.: 2026-031 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Deed and
 any closing documents necessary for the sale of 1601 Assembly Street, Richland
 County TMS# 09014-01-02, pursuant to the United States Postal Service exercise of
 its purchase option under the current lease

 Councilor Brown requested additional details regarding the Post Office’s action.

 Mayor Rickenmann stated that the Post Office exercised an available option, noting that it
 had not done so at any point over the past 40 years of the lease.

 Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager said that she hopes the City will be able to utilize the
 parking lot at times and that they will work with us on that.

 Mayor Rickenmann stated that it appears the property owner has recognized an increase in
 the value of the property. We have made all the calls that we can possibly make.

 Upon a motion made by Mr. McDowell and seconded by Mr. Bailey, Council voted five to one
 [5-1] to give first reading approval to Ordinance No.: 2026-031 — Authorizing the City
 Manager to execute a Deed and any closing documents necessary for the sale of 1601
 Assembly Street, Richland County TMS# 09014-01-02, pursuant to the United States Postal
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 Brown, Mr. Brennan, and Mr. McDowell voted aye. Mayor Ricknemann voted nay.

 Resolutions

 22. Resolution No.: R-2026-035 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute Purchase
 and Development Agreements as well as any necessary closing documents between
 the City of Columbia, South Carolina and Habitat for Humanity of Central South
 Carolina, Inc., for the sale of 4305 Catherine Avenue, Richland County TMS#
 R09207-03-06; 5315 N. Main Street, Richland County TMS# R11705-03-10; and
 323 Pineneedle Road, Richland County TMS# R09207-09-35

 This item was deferred.

 Event Resolutions

 23. Resolution No.: R-2026-033 - Authorizing consumption of beer and wine only at
 ColaJazz + Roots Fest at Finlay Park on Friday, May 15, 2026 and Saturday May 16,
 2026

 Upon a motion made by Mr. Bailey and seconded by Mr. Johnson, Council voted
 unanimously to approve Resolution No.: R-2026-033 — Authorizing consumption of beer
 and wine only at ColaJazz + Roots Fest at Finlay Park on Friday, May 15, 2026 and Saturday
 May 16, 2026.

 24. Resolution No.: R-2026-036 - Authorizing consumption of beer, wine, and liquor at
 the Bluetile Block Party Skateboarding and Sneaker Release in the 600 block of
 Harden Street on Saturday, May 2, 2026

 Upon a motion made by Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Bailey, Council voted
 unanimously to approve Resolution No.: R-2026-036 — Authorizing consumption of beer,
 wine, and liquor at the Bluetile Block Party Skateboarding and Sneaker Release in the 600
 block of Harden Street on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

 Appointments

 25. Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee

 Upon a motion made by Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. McDowell, Council voted
 unanimously to approve the reappointments of Mr. Hal Stevenson, Mr. Jessee Bullard, and
 Ms. Joelle Ryan-Cook and the appointments of Mr. Andrew Salleby and Ms. Marissa DiMaria
 to the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee for a two-year term.

 26. Hospitality Tax Advisory Committee

 Upon a motion made by Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. McDowell, Council voted
 unanimously to approve the reappointment of Ms. Kelly Glynn and the appointments of Mr.
 Steven Cook, Mr. Cedric McEachin, Ms. Kelly Barbery, and Mr. Laura Truell to the Hospitality
 Tax Advisory Committee for a two-year term.

 Other Matters

 27. Council is asked to approve the installation of one (1) Speed Hump in the 1900
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 This request was reviewed and approved by both the Columbia Fire Department and
 the Columbia Police Department.

 Upon a motion made by Mr. McDowell and seconded by Mr. Johnson, Council voted
 unanimously to approve the installation of one (1) Speed Hump in the 1900 block of Wayne
 Street, as requested by the Arsenal Hill Neighborhood Association.

 28. Council is asked to approve the installation of three (3) Speed Humps on Maple
 Street, as requested by the Old Shandon Neighborhood Association.
 This request was reviewed and approved by both the Columbia Fire Department and
 the Columbia Police Department.

 Upon a motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Mr. Johnson, Council voted
 unanimously to approve the installation of three (3) Speed Humps on Maple Street, as
 requested by the Old Shandon Neighborhood Association.

 City Council Committee Reports, Referrals and New Business

 Upon a motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Mr. Johnson, Council voted
 unanimously to approve the referral of the Parental Accountability Memorandum of
 Understanding with a Resolution to the Public Safety Committee, as requested by the
 Honorable Tyler D. Bailey.

 Public Input
 Individuals are allotted up to three minutes to address City Council about matters not
 on the agenda. Items requiring a public hearing cannot be addressed at this time.

 Ms. Christina Wildy, representative of Innovative Solutions thanked the City for its
 partnership in the opioid abatement initiative and shared updates on outreach efforts. She
 noted that teams use Fire Department data to target high-need areas and provide resources
 through direct engagement and public materials. She also announced the upcoming launch
 of the City’s first Narcan distribution kiosk at the main transit terminal, with plans for an
 additional location.

 Councilor Bailey asked how much the boxes of Narcan would cost.

 Ms. Christina Wildy, representative of Innovative Solutions explained that Narcan vending
 machines are completely free to use and require only minimal information for tracking
 purposes. This information is collected solely for reporting metrics.

 Adjournment

 The meeting was adjourned at 5:32 p.m.


 Respectfully Submitted:



 Erika D. Moore Hammond, MMC, CPM
 City Clerk




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 Columbia City Council Work Session Minutes
 Tuesday, April 21, 2026

 Call to Order

 The Columbia City Council conducted a Budget Workshop on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at City
 Hall (Mayor's Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. The
 Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor called the meeting to order at 1:12 p.m. and the
 following members were present: The Honorable Edward H. McDowell, Jr., The Honorable
 Will Brennan, The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Mayor Pro-Tempore, The Honorable Peter M.
 Brown, The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, and The Honorable Sam P. Johnson. Also present
 were Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager and Ms. Erika D. Moore Hammond, City Clerk. This
 meeting was advertised in accordance with the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act.

 Invocation

 The Honorable Edward H. McDowell, Jr. offered the invocation.

 Adoption of the Agenda

 Upon a motion made by Mayor Rickenmann and seconded by Mr. Bailey, Council voted
 unanimously to adopt the agenda subject to adding the discussion of negotiations incident
 to proposed contractual arrangements pursuant to S. C. Code §30-4-70(a)(2) – Project
 WM437401; Canal Headgates Structure as Item 5.

 City Council Discussion

 1. Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget Overview — Ms. Missy Caughman, Assistant City
 Manager for Strategic Initiatives & Innovation

 Special Revenues

 Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager stated that this is the first of several budget workshops
 and would set the foundation for the budget process. She emphasized that while the City
 expects significant growth in the coming years, we must continue maintaining current
 service levels.

 Councilor Brown supported framing the budget around the City’s growth and emphasized
 the need for a five-year outlook to plan for future service, staffing, and infrastructure needs.
 He noted the importance of viewing the budget as a strategic, people-centered tool that
 prioritizes quality of life, encourages partnerships, and positions the City for long-term
 success.

 Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager emphasized the importance of incorporating a forward-
 looking approach into the budget, ensuring departments are funded based on future needs
 rather than current conditions. She cited the example of budgeting for Police Chief Skip
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 anticipated growth, such as new development, requires detailed planning across
 departments to adequately prepare for increased demand.

 Councilor McDowell expressed the need for a forward-looking budget approach. He noted
 that this has not been done sufficiently in the past. He stressed the importance of setting
 clear priorities and measurable accomplishments to ensure the budget positions the City for
 continued progress.

 Mayor Rickenmann emphasized the importance of leveraging partnerships and bringing the
 right stakeholders together to support the City’s work. He noted that the City is ultimately in
 the customer service business, with a responsibility to effectively deliver services to
 residents and the business community.

 Ms. Missy Caughman, Assistant City Manager for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation
 explained that many City projects are transitioning from construction to operational phases,
 marking a significant shift in service delivery. Continued growth is increasing service
 demand and placing added pressure on the workforce, while also requiring careful financial
 management. She emphasized the importance of efficiently utilizing technology to support
 operations and improve service delivery. She outlined the budget workshop timeline, noting
 that the current meeting serves as the first workshop, followed by a second workshop on
 May 5 focused on general fund updates and key areas. The third workshop on May 19 will
 cover enterprise funds, including water, sewer, stormwater, and parking, as well as capital
 projects. This will be the final meeting prior to advertising the budget for a public hearing.
 She added that a May 26 workshop will include budget recommendations and committee
 allocations, with presentations from partner organizations. The budget public hearing and
 first reading is scheduled for June 9, 2026.

 She provided an overview of special revenue allocations, noting estimated revenues of $5.9
 million for the tourism development fund and $17.3 million for the hospitality tax fund,
 reflecting a $1.6 million increase over the current year's budget. She explained that
 hospitality tax funds allocations cover several categories, including the Hospitality Tax
 Committee, line item agencies, City Council allocations, and transfers. Line item agencies
 are proposed at $3.2 million, representing an increase of approximately 2%. The hospitality
 tax grant program received 70 applications totaling $7.1 million in requests and the transfer
 to the general fund remains at $4.8 million, which is consistent with the current year's
 budget. She shared that state accommodations tax revenues are projected at $3.9 million
 and are allocated in accordance with state law, with $25,000 directed to the general fund,
 30% for tourism advertising and promotion, 65% for tourism-related expenditures, and 5%
 for general purposes. Approximately $2.8 million is available for the Accomodation Tax
 Committee allocation. The Accommodations Tax Committee will meet in May to make
 funding recommendations to City Council. The tourism development fee is currently
 projected at $5.2 million, which includes collection and interest.

 Mr. Jeff Palen, Assistant City Manager of Development & Finance / CFO clarified details
 regarding two bond issuances. He explained that the bonds issued for the ballpark in 2014–
 2015 are 30-year bonds, with final payments scheduled through 2044 and funded by
 hospitality tax revenues. He also noted a second bond issued for Finlay Park, structured as a
 seven-year obligation, with full payoff expected by 2030. He added that while the Finlay
 Park bond is a general obligation bond, payments are split evenly between the tourism
 development fund and state accommodations tax revenues.

 There was discussion about unmet staffing needs; balancing the budget; start of next fiscal
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 agencies and capital project commitments; remaining obligations for hospitality tax bond;
 qualifications for capital projects in regard to the arts; Experience Columbia marketing
 costs; fund balance; qualifying funds for Columbia Music Festival; future funding for Finlay
 Park programming; upcoming Songbird Festival; and spending of allocations.

 There was consensus of the City Council to approve the recommended allocations in the
 amount of $4.6 million to the Hospitality Tax Committee and $2.8 million to the
 Accommodation Tax Committee.

 2. Columbia Water Update — Mr. Clint E. Shealy, P.E., Assistant City Manager /
 Columbia Water

 Mr. Clint Shealy, P.E., Assistant City Manager / Columbia Water outlined priorities including
 regulatory compliance, customer service, capital projects, and staff development. He noted
 early-year challenges from winter weather but highlighted progress in reducing a backlog of
 7,000 projects with contractor support. The department is ahead of schedule on the
 wastewater Consent Decree, with 27 of 42 projects complete, seven under construction, and
 eight in design, with completion expected by 2032. He also shared that Canal Embankment
 Recovery has received Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approval, and noted recent
 achievements including a statewide utilities award, capital project bids, and a Building
 Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant.

 There was discussion about the number of years required to address the backlog; the use of
 workflow tracking technology; integration of AI tools; dashboard availability; the East Rocky
 Branch construction; contingencies related to state and federal funding; differences in grant
 funding criteria language; new electrical component designs for generators; water system
 costs associated with economic development; sharing the growth model during a Work
 Session and with the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee; major gateway
 lighting issues; and revisions to utility fees.

 Executive Session

 Upon a motion made by Ms. Herbert and seconded by Mr. Johnson, Council voted
 unanimously to enter into Executive Session at 2:50 p.m. for the discussion of Items
 3 and 4, as amended to include Item 5 (the discussion of negotiations incident to proposed
 contractual arrangements pursuant to S. C. Code §30-4-70(a)(2) – Project WM437401;
 Canal Headgates Structure). Mr. Bailey was not present for the vote.

 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)

 Project Congaree

 4. Receipt of legal advice relating to a pending, threatened or potential claim pursuant
 to S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(2)

 Nguyen v. City of Columbia

 Adjournment

 The meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m.




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 Respectfully Submitted:



 Erika D. Moore Hammond, MMC, CPM
 City Clerk




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 Meeting Date: May 5, 2026

 Department: Utilities

 From: Clint Shealy, Assistant City Manager



 Recognition of Mr. David Sharpe's Retirement - Mr. Clint E. Shealy, P.E., Assistant
 City Manager / Columbia Water

 Background Summary: After 52 years of dedicated service, Mr. David A. Sharpe
 has decided to retire, effective June 25, 2026.

 David joined the City of Columbia over five decades ago, in March 1974, bringing
 with him a spirit of determination and a passion for his work that has only grown
 stronger with time. From the very beginning, he embraced the challenges of the
 maintenance department with open arms, demonstrating not only technical skill but
 also a genuine commitment to the betterment of the City of Columbia community.

 Throughout the years, David has been a beacon of professionalism. His meticulous
 attention to detail, innovative problem-solving skills, and willingness to mentor new
 maintenance staff have set a high standard throughout the City of Columbia. He
 possesses a unique ability to turn obstacles into opportunities, ensuring that our
 Water Treatment Plants and our Distribution systems run smoothly and efficiently.

 It is essential to recognize the profound impact David's 51-plus years of service
 have had on those around him and the City of Columbia. He has not only been a
 vital part of our organization's success but also a friend and a role model to
 countless individuals. His dedication goes beyond the job; it encompasses a deep-
 rooted care and commitment to providing safe and clean water for the City of
 Columbia customers.”

 - Corey Jarels, Superintendent Lake Murray WTP

 Attachments:
 None




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 Meeting Date: May 5, 2026

 Department: Office of the City Clerk

 From: Erika Hammond, City Clerk




 Alpha Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 91st Charter Day
 Proclamation — The Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor

 Background Summary:

 Attachments:
 1. Alpha Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 91st Charter Day




 05/01/2026 3:20 PM Page 1


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 City of Columbia
 A Proclamation

 WHEREAS, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African American
 men, was founded on December 4, 1906, at Cornell University, and has since stood as a beacon of scholarship, fellowship, good
 character, and the uplifting of humanity; and

 WHEREAS, the Alpha Psi Lambda Chapter was chartered on May 7, 1935, in Columbia, South Carolina, marking a proud and
 enduring legacy of service, leadership, and brotherhood within its community; and

 WHEREAS, throughout its distinguished history, the brothers of Alpha Psi Lambda have upheld the aims of Alpha Phi Alpha by
 promoting academic excellence, advocating for social justice, mentoring youth, and engaging in programs that benefit the
 community at large; and

 WHEREAS, the chapter has produced generations of leaders who have made significant contributions in civic, professional, and
 fraternal arenas, embodying the principles of “Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love for All Mankind”; and

 WHEREAS, the celebration of a Charter Day provides an opportunity to reflect upon the chapter’s rich heritage, honor its
 founders and past members, and recommit to the ideals that have sustained it for over nine decades;

 NOW, THEREFORE, I, Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina, along with my fellow members of
 Columbia City Council, do hereby proclaim May 7, 2026, as

 “Alpha Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 91st Charter Day”
 in the great City of Columbia and urge my fellow citizens to recognize and participate in its observance.




 Daniel J. Rickenmann
 Mayor



 Edward H. McDowell, Jr. William Brennan
 District II, Council Member District III, Council Member




 Tina N. Herbert Peter M. Brown
 District I, Council Member District IV, Council Member




 Tyler D. Bailey Sam Johnson
 At-Large, Council Member At-Large, Council Member




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 Small Business Week
 Presentation
 Office of Business Opportunities Department
 Ayesha Driggers, OBO Director




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 Small Business Week Activities
 Monday, May 4th - 11am
 Small Business Week Kickoff Press Conference
 Gather COLA - 2191 Pickens St


 Tuesday, May 5th – 4pm
 City Council – Small Business Proclamation


 Wednesday, May 6th – 9am
 13th Annual Small Business Week Conference
 Pastides Alumni Center - 900 Senate St




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 Small Business Week 2025




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 2026 Small Business Week Conference
 Sponsors




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 2026 Small Business Week Conference
 Billboard
 Locations:

 • I-126 Greystone Blvd.

 • I-26 Harbison Blvd.

 • 8209 Two Notch Rd.

 • 10042 Two Notch Rd.

 • 718 Sunset Blvd.

 • 4866 Sunset Blvd.

 • 4250 Sunset Blvd.

 • 1220 Elmwood Ave. (pictured)

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 2026 Small Business Week Conference




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 Meeting Date: May 5, 2026

 Department: Planning and Development Services

 From: Justin Steinmann, Director



 National Bike Month and Bicycle Safety Month Proclamation - The Honorable Daniel
 J. Rickenmann, Mayor

 Background Summary: The City has marked National Bike Month each May for
 over a decade. The proclamation is the official kickoff to the month-long
 celebration, but the events continue throughout the month. The print and web
 calendar, which is combined under the Columbia Compass Celebrate May webpage,
 can be found here: https://www.columbiacompass.org/celebratemay.html

 Attachments:
 1. National Bike Month Proclamation - 2026




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 City of Columbia
 A Proclamation
 WHEREAS, the bicycle is a viable and environmentally-sound form of transportation and an excellent form of recreation; and

 WHEREAS, many Columbians will experience the joys of bicycling during the month of May through participation in
 educational programs, races, commuting events, trail work days, helmet promotion activities, charity events, or just getting out
 and going for a ride; and

 WHEREAS, the Palmetto Trail attracts trail users each year from all around the state and providing economic, health, and
 scenic benefits to citizens of South Carolina, Columbia and the Southeast; and

 WHEREAS, these bicycling activities and attractions have great potential to have a positive impact on Columbia’s economy and
 tourism industry and to stimulate economic development by making the City attractive to businesses and citizens who enjoy
 spending time outdoors and leading healthy lifestyles; and

 WHEREAS, creating bicycle-friendly communities has been shown to improve citizens’ health, well-being, and quality of life, to
 boost community spirit, to improve traffic safety, and to reduce pollution and congestion; and

 WHEREAS, May has been declared National Bike Month and is so again in 2026; and

 WHEREAS, the Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), bicycle clubs, schools, parks and recreation departments,
 police departments, hospitals, companies and civic groups throughout the City and the region will be promoting bicycling as a
 leisure activity as well as an environmentally-friendly alternative to the automobile during the month of May 2026; and

 WHEREAS, the City of Columbia adopted the City’s first Bike and Pedestrian Plan on June 2, 2015, known as Walk Bike
 Columbia, and this Plan has a goal of creating great places for bicycling with a focus on evaluation and planning, education,
 encouragement, evaluation and planning, engineering, and enforcement; and

 WHEREAS, the education of bicyclists and motorists as to the proper and safe operation of bicycles is important to ensure the
 safety and comfort of all users;

 NOW, THEREFORE I, Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor of the City of Columbia, South Carolina, along with my fellow
 members of Columbia City Council, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2026 as National Bike Month and Bicycle Safety
 Month; May 3, 2026 as National Ride a Bike Day; the week of May 11-17, 2026 as Bike to Work Week; and May 15, 2026 as
 Bike to Work Day in the great City of Columbia and urge my fellow citizens to recognize and participate in its observance.




 Daniel J. Rickenmann
 Mayor



 Edward H. McDowell, Jr. William Brennan
 District II, Council Member District III, Council Member




 Tina N. Herbert Peter M. Brown
 District I, Council Member District IV, Council Member




 Tyler D. Bailey Sam Johnson
 At-Large, Council Member At-Large, Council Member




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 Meeting Date: May 5, 2026

 Department: Planning and Development Services

 From: Justin Steinmann, Director



 National Historic Preservation Month Proclamation — The Honorable Daniel J.
 Rickenmann, Mayor

 2025 Mabel Payne Historic Preservation Award — Ms. Amy Moore, Principal Planner
 / Planning and Development Services Department

 Background Summary: The City has marked National Preservation Month each
 May for over a decade. The proclamation is the official kickoff to the month-long
 celebration, but the events continue throughout the month. The print and web
 calendar, which is combined under the Columbia Compass Celebrate May webpage,
 can be found here: https://www.columbiacompass.org/celebratemay.html.

 Preservation planners work diligently with local partners to develop a detailed
 calendar of events, many of which they organize themselves. These events are
 focused on spreading awareness, building knowledge, and furthering community
 capacity. Events generally include hands-on workshops, tours, networking events,
 and the ever-popular Preservation Bike Ride, which is designed and led by Planning
 Division staff.

 The Mabel Payne Award, which is part of the Council presentation, is awarded by
 Planning staff to an individual, organization, or neighborhood for their outstanding
 efforts in education, leadership, conservation, or stewardship that supports the built
 environment. Mabel Payne was a City employee whose work in the 1950s
 documenting and preserving historic structures laid the foundation for preservation
 in the City.



 Attachments:
 1. National Preservation Month Proclamation - 2026




 03/30/2026 3:00 PM Page 1


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 City of Columbia
 A Proclamation

 WHEREAS, May is declared National Preservation Month, as it has been since 1973 and is so again in 2026; and

 WHEREAS, the City of Columbia adopted its first preservation ordinance in 1963 and created its first historic districts in 1964;
 and

 WHEREAS, historic preservation is relevant for communities across the nation, both urban and rural, and for Americans of all
 ages, all walks of life and all ethnic backgrounds; and

 WHEREAS, historic preservation has been established in cities across the nation as an effective tool for economic and
 sustainable development, tourism promotion, community revitalization, fostering local pride and maintaining community
 character while enhancing livability; and

 WHEREAS, it is important to celebrate the role of history in our lives and the contributions made by dedicated individuals in
 helping to preserve the tangible aspects of the heritage that have shaped us as a people; and

 WHEREAS, historic preservation is key to protecting the unique character and vitality of the City of Columbia;

 NOW, THEREFORE I, Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor of the City of Columbia, South Carolina, along with my fellow
 members of Columbia City Council, do hereby proclaim May 2026 as

 “National Preservation Month”

 in the great City of Columbia and urge my fellow citizens to recognize and participate in its observance.



 Daniel J. Rickenmann
 Mayor



 Edward H. McDowell, Jr. William Brennan
 District II, Council Member District III, Council Member




 Tina N. Herbert Peter M. Brown
 District I, Council Member District IV, Council Member




 Tyler D. Bailey Sam Johnson
 At-Large, Council Member At-Large, Council Member




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 Meeting Date: May 5, 2026

 Department: Procurement and Contracts

 From: Shannon Lizewski, Director



 Council is asked to approve the Purchase of Axon Camera Kits for the Columbia
 Police Department, as requested by the Fleet Services Division on March 24, 2026.
 Award to Axon Enterprises, Inc., using the South Carolina State Contract in the
 amount of $61,036.71. This vendor is located in Scottsdale, AZ.

 Funding Source: Capital Replacement - Auto, Trucks, Heavy Equipment-Capital
 (6308972-658500). The original budget amount is $61,036.71.

 Background Summary: South Carolina State Contract #4400035322
 Sec 2-204. (9) of the City Ordinance. Competitive sealed bidding required; exceptions
 allow the City to purchase goods and services without competitive sealed bidding when
 purchasing through state contracts.

 Attachments:
 1. April 20 2026 Council Memo - Fleet Services Item 8
 2. Axon Enterprises Inc. Quote
 3. Axon State Contract #4400035322




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 TO: Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor & Members of City
 Council
 Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager

 FROM: Mr. Henry Simons, Assistant City Manager, Operations
 Mrs. Shannon Lizewski, Department of Procurement and
 Contracts

 DATE: April 20, 2026

 SUBJECT: Recommendation for Approval for Purchase of equipment for the
 City of Columbia Police Department as requested by the Fleet
 Services Division.

 The Department of Procurement of Contracts, in coordination with the General
 Services Department, respectfully requests your review and approval of the
 purchase of equipment for the City of Columbia Police Department as requested
 by the Fleet Services Division.

 Item Vehicle Department Price Funding
 Source
 Capital Replacement
 Eleven (11) Axon
 a. Police Department $61,036.71 Program
 Camera Kits
 FY 2025-2026
 Total Amount: $61,036.71




 This purchase utilizes State Contract and cooperative purchase agreements for
 vehicles and equipment. Item (a) is equipment that is a capital replacement and
 funded from the capital lease purchase program FY25/26.



 *Capital Lease Purchase Program

 The City utilizes a capital lease purchase program for the replacement of
 General Fund rolling stock and technology refresh. Although referred to as a
 lease program, this is a financing mechanism for the City’s capital outlays
 replacement program for General Fund departments. Vehicles and equipment
 include police patrol vehicles, fire trucks, solid waste trucks, dump trucks and
 other vehicles and heavy equipment associated with General Fund departments.



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 1924 Calhoun Street PO Box 147, Columbia, SC 29217
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 The Capital Lease Program has typically been a 7 year lease and the
 annual lease payment is included in the General Fund Budget. The issuance of
 $4,000,000 is based upon the replacement schedule for the year and the
 capacity of the General Fund for the lease payment.

 Issuance of the lease takes is generally approved by City Ordinance
 during November or December City Council meetings. The procurement of
 vehicles begins as early as July due to the lead time it often takes for vehicles,
 especially heavy equipment and in particular fire apparatuses. Purchases take
 place throughout the fiscal year, depending upon availability. While the purchase
 of the vehicles begins before the lease is issued, the delivery and receipt of the
 vehicles or equipment occurs after the lease is issued.


 If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office.




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 Meeting Date: May 5, 2026

 Department: Procurement and Contracts

 From: Shannon Lizewski, Director



 Council is asked to approve funding for the Pavement of the Firing Range Parking
 Lot, as requested by the Columbia Police Department on December 2, 2025. Award
 to L-J, Inc., in the amount of $62,550.00. This vendor is located in Cayce, SC.

 Funding Source: Police Administrative Services - Paving and Asphalt Supplies
 (1012402-623500). The original budget amount is $62,550.00.

 Background Summary:

 Attachments:
 1. L-J, Inc. Council Memo
 2. LJ Inc-Bid/Quote




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 MEMORANDUM
 Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor and Members of City Council
 To: Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager
 W.H. Holbrook, Chief of Police
 From: Ms. Shannon Lizewski, Director of Procurement and Contracts/Purchasing Agent
 Date: April 17, 2026
 Re: L-J, Inc – Asphalt for Range


 The Police Department respectfully requests your review and approval for R237985 – L-J, Inc. In the
 amount of $62,550 for installation and placement of asphalt for the driving lane and parking lot at the
 CPD range. The vendor was selected as a result of the re-bid process. The CPD range is currently
 unpaved and this will help finalize this project. This will be funded out of 1012402-623500.




 Chief of Police W.H. Holbrook | Columbia Police Department | 1 Justice Square, Cola., SC 29201 | 803-545-3510

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 L‐J, INC.
 BID FORM

 PROJECT NAME: GRADING AND STORM DRAINAGE FOR GUN RANGE ‐ BUILDING
 CIP # SD8453 ‐ REBID
 APRIL 16, 2026

 Item No. Description Qty. Unit Unit Price Amount
 Place 2" of Asphalt Pavement (Surface Course C Light Duty) in Parking Area ‐ to be paid by Tickets
 1 175 TN $ 217.00 $ 37,975.00
 provided to City Inspector.
 Place 3" of Asphalt Pavement (Surface Course C Heavy Duty) in Drive Lane ‐ to be paid by Tickets
 2 100 TN $ 217.00 $ 21,700.00
 provided to City Inspector.

 SUBTOTAL: $ 59,675.00

 3 Mobilization (Not to exceed 5% of Subtotal per Specification 15.57.2) 1 LS $ 2,875.00 $ 2,875.00

 TOTAL BID: $ 62,550.00

 SUBMIT THE ELECTRONIC COPY TO
 bennie.gable@columbiasc.gov
 frances.bryan@columbiasc.gov
 andrea.bolling@columbiasc.gov REV1




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 Meeting Date: May 5, 2026

 Department: Procurement and Contracts

 From: Shannon Lizewski, Director



 Council is asked to approve an Annual Contract Renewal for Target Solutions
 Software, as requested by the Columbia Fire Department on March 19, 2026. Award
 to Municipal Emergency Services, Inc., in the amount of $84,500.28. This vendor is
 located in Sandy Hook, CT.

 Funding Source: City of Columbia Fire Suppression - Software License (1012303-
 627510) $42,250.14 and Richland County Fire Administration - Software License
 (2082301-627510) $42,250.14. The original budget amount is $84,500.28.

 Background Summary: Sec 2-204. (7) of the City Ordinance. Competitive sealed
 bidding required; exceptions allow the City to purchase goods and services without
 competitive sealed bidding for the procurement of information technology.

 Attachments:
 1. CC Memo
 2. Quote




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 COLUMBIA FIRE DEPARTMENT
 COMMUNITY-REPRESENTING BOTH CITIZENS & EMPLOYEES
 INTEGRITY-WITH PROFESSIONALISM
 SERVICE- ABOVE SELF


 TO: Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor and Members of City Council
 Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager

 FROM: Mickey Folsom, Assistant Fire Chief, Columbia Fire Department
 Mrs. Shannon Lizewski, Director of Procurement & Contracts

 DATE: May 5, 2026

 SUBJECT: Purchase Justification – MES I Acquisition Inc – Target Solutions (Requisition #R239541)
 ____________________________________________________________________________________
 Purpose
 This memorandum provides justification for annual renewal for Premier Membership and
 Annual Maintenance Fee for MES I Acquisition Inc, Target Solutions. The License Terms are
 November 30, 2025 through November 29, 2026. The Requisition Number is R239541 in the
 amount of $84,500.28, which includes 8% tax.

 Justification for Purchase

 The Target Solutions Membership will allow us to track and maintain all Fire Department’s training
 records for ISO compliance. The requested software is already fully integrated into the certification of our
 ISO compliance. Target Solutions enables the Fire Department to deliver training effectively by providing
 daily training logs, test development, inspection forms and post incident evaluation tools. Additionally,
 Target Solutions supports the Fire Department’s strategic plan: HR & employment practice, OSHA &
 compliance, driving safety and NFPA/Fire Emergency Vehicle Operations.

 Financial Impact
 The total purchase amount is $84,500.28, to be funded from 1012303 / 627510 & 2082301 / 627510
 at 50/50%.

 Recommendation
 It is recommended that the Columbia Fire Department be approved to proceed with the
 purchase of the Target Solutions with MES I Acquisition Inc to assist in tracking and
 maintaining all training and records for the ISO compliance control and tracking.




 COLUMBIA FIRE DEPARTMENT
 1800 Laurel Street / Columbia, SC 29201 / 803.545.3700 / Fax 803.733.8311
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 Quote
 Quote # QT2049122
 Date 03/18/2026

 Expires 06/30/2026
 (877) 637-3473
 Sales Rep Micun, Christopher A
 Shipping Method FedEx Ground
 Customer CITY OF COLUMBIA (SC)
 Customer # C36324



 Bill To Ship To
 CITY OF COLUMBIA FIRE STATION-HARDEN STREET
 ACCOUNTING DIVISION 1901 HARDEN STREET
 PO BOX 147 COLUMBIA SC 29201
 COLUMBIA SC 29202-0147


Item Alt. Item # Units Description QTY Unit Price Amount
15000 Premier Membership: 548 $142.00 $77,816.00
16000 Annual Maintenance Fee 1 $425.00 $425.00

 Subtotal $78,241.00
  TARGET SOLUTIONS
  License Terms: 11/30/2025 - 11/29/2026 Shipping Cost $0.00
 Tax Total $6,259.28
  Contact: C36324 CITY OF COLUMBIA (SC) : DEPT (803) 545-3700
 Total $84,500.28

 This Quotation is subject to any applicable sales tax and shipping and handling charges that may apply. Tax and shipping charges are
 considered estimated and will be recalculated at the time of shipment to ensure they take into account the most current information.

 All returns must be processed within 30 days of receipt and require a return authorization number and are subject to a restocking fee.

 Custom orders are not returnable. Effective tax rate will be applicable at the time of invoice.




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 Meeting Date: May 5, 2026

 Department: Procurement and Contracts

 From: Shannon Lizewski, Director



 Council is asked to approve a new Professional Services Contract for Design
 Services of a Warehouse and Offices for the Support Services Division at 1213 Flora
 Street, as requested by General Services on November 4, 2025. Award to GMK
 Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $293,200.00. The initial term of the
 contract will take effect upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed with an end date
 two (2) years from commencement and the option to renew for two (2) additional
 one-year periods. This firm is located in Columbia, SC.

 Funding Source: General Capital Projects - 1213 Flora Street - Capital Project Costs
 (4039999-CP106004-658650). The original budget amount is $293,200.00.

 GMK Associates, Inc., is the prime and will provide design services at 45.53%
 ($133,500.00) of the total contract amount.

 The following subcontractor(s) will provide additional services and/or materials:

 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., located in Columbia, SC will provide civil,
 structural, environmental engineering, and landscape architectural services at
 46.04% ($135,000.00) of the total contract amount.

 SAM, LLC, located in Columbia, SC will provide surveying services at 5.87%
 ($17,200.00) of the total contract amount.

 Geo-Systems Design and Testing, located in Columbia, SC will provide geotechnical
 services at 2.56% ($7,500.00) of the total contract amount.

 Background Summary:

 Attachments:
 1. Council Memo - Support Services Flora Street Design Services
 2. Final.ContractRFQu003DesignServicesatFloraStreet_GMK Signed



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 TO: Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor & Members of City
 Council
 Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager

 FROM: Mr. Henry Simons, Assistant City Manager, Operations
 Mrs. Shannon Lizewski, Director of Procurement and Contracts

 DATE: April 17, 2026

 SUBJECT: Recommendation for Approval of the Professional Services
 Contract for Design Services at 1213 Flora St, as requested by
 the Support Services Division.

 The Department of Procurement and Contracts, in coordination with the General
 Services Department, respectfully requests your review and approval of the
 Professional Services Contract for Design Services at 1213 Flora St in the
 amount of $293,200.00.
 Design Services $293,200.00

 Total = $293,200.00

 The Design Services for 1213 Flora St consists of design and engineering
 services for a new warehouse facility and minor renovations to the existing
 building at 1213 Flora Street. Work includes site layout and civil design,
 structural and building systems design, construction documents, bidding
 support, and construction administration services. The project is 100% City
 funds.

 These services were bid through the City of Columbia Procurement and
 Contracts Department. The funding source for this contract is Capital Projects.

 If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our
 office.




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 1924 Calhoun Street PO Box 147, Columbia, SC 29217
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 CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

 This Contract is awarded under procurement method RFQu003-25-26-JAH Design Services for Warehouse
 and Office at 1213 Flora Street.

 1. PURPOSE – This Contract is entered into as of the date of the last signature affixed hereto, by and
 between the City of Columbia, South Carolina (hereinafter referred to as the “City”) and GMK Associates,
 Inc., (hereinafter referred to as the “Architect,”), to provide technical consulting support and design
 services for the warehouse and offices at 1213 Flora St. for the City of Columbia, SC.

 For and in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the parties agree as
 follows:

 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES – Upon written notification by the City to proceed, the Architect shall provide the
 scope of services more fully described in Exhibit A, attached hereto. The Architect shall perform any and
 all incidental services not specifically set forth in Exhibit A, which are necessary to fully complete the
 scope of services described in Exhibit A.

 3. SUPPLEMENTAL OR ADDITIONAL SERVICES – The City may require supplemental or additional services
 of the Architect or recommended by the Architect and approved by the City in writing.

 The Architect must obtain written approval from the City for any supplemental or additional services prior
 to the work being performed. If the Architect fails to obtain prior written approval to perform the work,
 the City is under no obligation to compensate the Architect for services performed.

 4. TERM OF CONTRACT – The term of the Contract is the date of the execution of Notice to Proceed and a
 valid Purchase Order from the City of Columbia for an initial term of two (2) years, with the option to
 renew or continue with work for two (2) additional one (1) year periods at the mutual pleasure of both
 parties.

 The decision whether to extend the Contract, upon written request, shall be the sole and exclusive
 discretion of the City and neither party shall be under any obligation to agree to an extension of the initial
 term or any additional term. The decision to extend the initial term and any subsequent extension periods
 may be determined no later than 90 days prior to the end date of each period.

 5. SCHEDULE FOR COMPLETION OF SERVICES – The Architect shall complete any and all services performed
 under this Contract within the timeframes as outlined in Exhibit B, attached hereto.

 6. COMPENSATION – (See Exhibit C)

 A. The total compensation to be paid by the City to the Consultant under this Contract shall not
 exceed Two Hundred Ninety-Three Thousand Two Hundred Dollars and No/100
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 The City will pay Consultant for performance of the work in accordance with the Contract
 Documents in current funds at the contract amount agreed upon on the Consultants
 Compensation Form attached to this Contract which establishes the contract value shall not
 exceed Two Hundred Ninety-Three Thousand Two Hundred Dollars and No/100
 ($293,200.00) unless written approval is authorized by the City.

 The maximum potential value of the contract includes a City controlled contingency allowance
 in the amount of Zero Dollars and No/100 ($00.00). This contingency amount will be
 administered, if necessary, at the discretion of the City for optional additional services within
 the pre-determined Scope of Services for this Contract.

 B. The Architect shall submit invoices no more frequently than monthly for services rendered
 during each phase of the Project. Each invoice submitted must describe the services for which
 payment is requested, show payment calculations and specify the person(s) rendering such
 service(s). Architect must invoice monthly regardless of work being completed during that
 period. If no work is completed, a zero-balance invoice should be submitted. Each invoice must
 also clearly identify any portion of the fee invoiced for subcontracted services, including
 any such services that are specified in the Summary of Proposed Subconsultants shown
 on Exhibit D hereto. Each invoice shall bear the signature of the Architect, whose signature
 shall certify that the information contained in the invoice is true and accurate and that the
 invoice amount is currently due and owing. The City will not pay interest or penalty on any past
 due amount.

 C. Invoicing Procedure
 Failure of the Architect to follow these invoice requirements will result in the delay of payment
 of the invoice.

 D. Prompt Payment to Subconsultants and Material Suppliers (Use Prompt Payment Affidavit)

 1. The Architect is required to pay all Subconsultants and material suppliers for all work
 that the Subconsultant has satisfactorily completed, no later than twenty (20) calendar
 days after the Architect has received payment from the City.

 2. In addition, all retainage amounts received from the City by the Architect must be paid
 by the Architect to the Subconsultant no later than fourteen (14) calendar days after the
 Subconsultant has, in the opinion of the City, or designee, satisfactorily completed its
 portion of the Work.

 3. A delay in or postponement of payment to the Subconsultant or material supplier
 requires good cause and prior written approval of the City or designee.

 4. The Architect is required to include, in each Subcontract, a clause requiring the use of
 appropriate arbitration mechanisms or other method to resolve all payment disputes.

 5. The City will not pay the Architect for subsequent work performed unless and until the
 Architect ensures that the Subconsultants have been promptly paid for the work they
 have performed under all previous payment requests, as evidenced by the filing of City
 lien waivers, canceled checks (if requested), and the Architects sworn statement that it
 has complied with the prompt payment requirements. The Architect must submit a

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 Prompt Payment Affidavit, Subconsultant list that identifies each Subconsultant (both
 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and non-DBEs) including Subcontract values
 and the date and amount of the last payment to such Subconsultant(s). That
 documentation must be provided with every payment request submitted to the City,
 except for the first payment request.

 6. Failure to comply with these prompt payment requirements is a breach of this Contract.
 The City reserves the right to pursue any and all remedies permitted under law for
 breach of contract, including, but not limited to, Architect debarment.

 E. Affirmative Action Procurement and Contracting Goals:

 It is the goal of the City of Columbia, SC to maximize opportunities for historically Disadvantaged
 Business Enterprises (DBEs) including, but not limited to, Small Business Enterprises (SBEs),
 Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBEs). The
 City has implemented an overall citywide 15% goal to encourage socially and economically
 disadvantaged business participation. This goal extends to bidders, contractors, Subconsultants
 and suppliers on its procurement and contracting offerings.
 Additional information on the City’s affirmative action goals and objectives may be obtained by
 contacting the following office: City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities, 1401 Main
 Street, 4th Floor, Columbia, SC 29201, (803) 545-3950.

 The City’s success in tracking the amount of business received by SBE, MBE and WBE firms
 (whether as a prime Architect or Subconsultant) is dependent upon the business community
 partnering with the City in this important endeavor.

 The Architect must comply with the affirmative action terms and conditions as outlined herein.
 The Architect, shall in the performance of the Contract, make constructive efforts to assist the
 City in complying with best practices in contracting as it relates to meeting affirmative action
 objectives.

 F. Subcontracting Goals
 Under this Contract, the subcontracting goals are as follows:

 SB Goals N/A %
 MBE N/A %
 WBE N/A %
 LSA N/A %

 The Architect will ensure Subconsultant performance during the period of performance, and
 optional periods as applicable. Achievement of these goals are expected during the life of
 the Contract, including any extensions thereof.

 7. MENTOR-PROTÉGÉ PROGRAM (http://www.columbiasc.net/business-outreach/) Non-applicable – The
 City of Columbia encourages, where economically feasible, establishment of mentor-protégé relationships
 to ensure contracting opportunities for all businesses, including minority / women / small business
 enterprises. The Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) helps develop private sector business relationships and
 enhances the contracting capabilities of minority-owned business enterprises (MBE), women-owned
 business enterprises (WBE), and small business enterprises (SBE). In order to provide opportunities for

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 growth and to encourage hands-on business relationships, certain capital improvement projects may be
 designated by the City of Columbia as Mentor-Protégé Program projects. The City of Columbia has
 determined that participation in the City’s Mentor-Protégé Program is required for this project.

 The Architect must comply with Mentor-Protégé Program Guidelines. The Architect agrees that the Mentor
 Protégé Program does not create any third-party beneficiary status or contractual rights and/or duties
 between the City and the Protégé and that the City is not a party to the Implementation Plan. The
 Architect agrees that it has or will enter into a separate contractual Contract with the Protégé to which
 the City is not a party.


 8. INDEMNIFICATION & INSURANCE

 A. The Architect shall procure and shall maintain during the life of this Contract, whether such
 operation be by itself or by a Subconsultant or anyone directly or indirectly employed by either
 of them, such insurance as required by statute, ordinance, or this Contract, to adequately
 protect the City from any claims or damages including bodily injury or death, which may arise
 during performance and operations under this Contract.

 Each insurance policy required by these instructions shall be endorsed to state that coverage
 shall not be suspended, voided, OR cancelled by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits,
 unless thirty (30) days prior written notice, by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been
 given to the City.

 Workers Compensation Insurance: The Architect shall procure and shall maintain during the life
 of this Contract, Workers Compensation Insurance for all employees to be engaged in work on
 the project under this Contract, and in case any work is subcontracted, the Architect shall require
 the Subconsultant similarly to provide Worker Compensation Insurance for all of the latter
 employees to be engaged in such work unless such employees are covered by the protection
 afforded by the Architects Worker Compensation Insurance. The Architect shall not permit any
 person who is not protected by Workers Compensation Insurance or a properly approved Self-
 Insured Workers Compensation Program to perform any activity related to this Contract.

 General Liability: The Architect shall provide to the City evidence of General Liability insurance
 in an amount not less than One Million Dollars and no/100 ($1,000,000) per occurrence, and Two
 Million Dollars and no/100 ($2,000,000) dollars aggregate in accordance with the current Code
 of Ordinances, City of Columbia, South Carolina, which can be located at www.columbiasc.net.

 Professional Liability: Professional Liability Insurance in an amount not less than One Million
 Dollars and No/100 ($1,000,000.00) per claim, and Two Million Dollars and No/100
 ($2,000,000.00) Aggregate.

 Automobile Liability Insurance: Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and No/100 ($500,000.00)
 combined single limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage.

 B. The Architect shall furnish the City with a certificate showing satisfactory proof of carriage of
 the insurance required hereunder and such insurance shall be approved by the City prior to the
 Architect and any Subconsultant of the Architect commencing any services under this Contract
 and this insurance shall remain in effect throughout the term of this Contract, and any

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 extensions of service. Insurance shall remain in effect for the duration of the project and for a
 period of one (1) year after completion. The City of Columbia shall be the Certificate Holder and
 shall be named as an Additional Insured on the General Liability and Automobile policies.

 C. The Architect shall indemnify and hold harmless and reimburse the City, its agents, and
 employees from and against all losses, liabilities, expenses, and all claims for damages of any
 nature to the extent caused by the negligent acts, errors, or omissions or failure to act Architect,
 its Subconsultants, officers, agents, and employees of any of the obligations under the Contract.
 Losses, liabilities, expenses and claims for damages shall include, but will not be limited to, civil
 and criminal fines and penalties, loss of use or services, bodily injury, death, personal injury, or
 injury to real or personal property, defense costs, legal fees and costs, and attorney’s fees for
 an appeal. For professional liability claims, Engineer shall reimburse City for all reasonable costs
 of its defense in the same proportion Engineer is found liable.

 The Architect will also agree to promptly notify the City of any civil or criminal actions filed
 against the Architect or of any notice of violation from any federal or state agency, or of any
 claim as soon as practical as relates to the services provided under this Contract. The City, upon
 receipt of such notice, shall have the right at its election to defend all actions or suits or to join
 in defense.

 9. PERMITS & LICENSES

 A. The Architect shall be responsible for obtaining any approvals, permits and/or licenses as may
 be required of the Architect in performing the services required under this Contract. The
 Architect shall be responsible for any costs relating to same.

 B. The Architect shall be responsible for identifying the necessity for and providing any applications
 and supporting documentation to the City for any approvals and/or permits required of the City
 in order for the Architect to perform the services required under this Contract. Such approvals
 and/or permits may include, but not be limited to, South Carolina Department of Health and
 Environmental Control (SCDHEC) Construction Permits, SCDHEC Stormwater Management for
 Construction Sites Permits, SCDHEC Water Resources Permits, Corps of Engineers Permits,
 City/County/ South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDOT)
 Encroachment Permits, encroachment permits for other utility rights-of-way and railroad right-
 of-way encroachment permits/Contracts. The City shall obtain the approvals and/or permits
 identified by the Architect and pay any costs relating to same.

 C. The Architect shall answer questions and consult with the City and/or appropriate authorities as
 necessary to assist the City’s efforts in obtaining required permits/approvals.

 D. The Architect shall procure a City of Columbia business license while performing services under
 this Contract.

 10. DUTIES UPON TERMINATION – At termination of this Contract, the Architect shall immediately provide
 the City with all records and data in any format the Architect is capable of producing and at no cost to
 the City, which were generated, created or received by the Architect in performance of the services
 required by this Contract or as the City may deem necessary to perform the required services by the City
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 agrees to fully cooperate with the City and any successor to ensure an effective transition to continuously
 provide the required services.

 11. INTEREST OF ARCHITECT – The Architect covenants that Architect presently has no interest and shall not
 acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the
 performance of services required to be performed under this Contract or which is adverse to the interests
 of the City. The Architect further covenants that in the performance of this Contract no person having
 such interest shall be employed.

 The Architect is expected to make Architects services available to other entities but agrees to refrain from
 representing other entities in matters where the position of the City conflicts with that of the other entity.
 The City may at its discretion, waive this provision. The Architect has provided a list of all of its clients
 with whom there may be potential conflicts with the City. This list shall be supplemented throughout the
 duration of this Contract.

 12. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT – The City may terminate this Contract at any time upon any of the
 following grounds:

 A. DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: Payment and performance obligations for succeeding fiscal
 periods shall be subject to the availability and appropriation of funds therefor. When funds are
 not appropriated or otherwise made available to support continuation of performance in a
 subsequent fiscal period, the contract shall be canceled. In the event of a cancellation pursuant
 to this paragraph, contractor will be reimbursed the resulting unamortized, reasonably incurred,
 nonrecurring costs. Contractor will not be reimbursed any costs amortized beyond the initial
 contract term;

 B. The Architect fails to perform any of the services required in this Contract and does not correct
 such deficiency within fifteen (15) days after being notified by the City of such deficiency;

 C. Force Majeure;

 D. The City, at its sole option and discretion, has the right to terminate this Contract for any reason
 whatsoever. A termination for default under this Contract, if wrongfully made, shall be treated
 as a termination for convenience under this clause;

 E. Upon expiration of the term of this Contract; and

 F. By mutual Contract.
 Notice of termination shall be sent by registered mail, return receipt requested. In the event of
 termination, the Architect shall only be entitled to the actual direct costs of all labor and material
 expended on the services required under this Contract prior to the effective date of the
 termination or the Engineer shall be entitled to be paid a pro-rata percentage of the total
 Contract price which is equal to its percent of completion, whichever of the two methods
 provides the lowest sum to be paid to the Architect. In no event shall the Architect be entitled
 to anticipatory profit or damages for any termination under this Contract. In no event shall the
 Architect be entitled to assert a claim in quantum meruit or any other measure of damages
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 13. OWNERSHIP OF PROJECT - All data, documents or other information of any description generated by or
 used by the Architect or any Subconsultant retained by the Architect and related to the services required
 by this Contract shall be the property of the City and shall not be used by the Architect for any purpose
 whatsoever except to perform the services required by this Contract.

 14. OWNERSHIP OF PROJECT DOCUMENTS - All data, documents or other information of any description
 generated by or used by the Architect or any Subconsultant retained by the Architect and related to the
 services required by this Contract shall be the property of the City and shall not be used by the Architect
 for any purpose whatsoever except to perform the services required by this Contract.

 15. NOTICE - All notices and communications in connection with this Contract will be addressed to the
 following:

 City of Columbia GMK Associates, Inc.
 Name: Office of Procurement and Contracts Name: Thomas Weiland, AIA
 Title: Purchasing Agent Title: President of Architecture
 Address: 1800 Main Street Address: 1201 Main Street, Suite 2100
 Second Floor Columbia, SC 29201
 Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: 803-255-0319
 Phone: (803) 545-3470 Email: tweiland@gmk.com
 Email: procurement@columbiasc.gov

 16. CONSENT DECREE - Non-Applicable

 A. The services performed by the Architect pursuant to this Contract are required in whole or in
 part to satisfy the terms of the Consent Decree entered by the United Stated District Court for
 the District of South Carolina on May 21, 2014, in the case captioned The United States of America
 and State of South Carolina by and through the Department of Health and Environmental Control
 v. City of Columbia, Civil Action No. 3:13-2429-TLW (the “Consent Decree”), a copy of which has
 been provided to the Architect by the City and is incorporated by reference herein. The Architect
 shall perform the services pursuant to this Contract in conformity with the terms of the Consent
 Decree as required by Paragraph 5 therein.

 B. In addition to the requirements above, the Architect shall comply with the document retention
 requirements of Paragraph 68 of the Consent Decree which includes, but is not limited to, the
 obligation to preserve all non-identical copies of all documents, records, or other information
 (including documents, records, or other information in electronic form) in the Architects
 possession or control that relate in any manner to the Architects performance under this Contract
 (“Preserved Documents”). Upon the Architects performance of all services required under this
 Contract, the Architect shall provide the City with all Preserved Documents. In addition to the
 requirements above, the Architect shall provide the City with all Preserved Documents upon
 termination of this Contract.

 C. Upon the occurrence of a force majeure event as defined in Paragraph 55 of the Consent Decree,
 the Architect shall provide notice to the City’s Director of Utilities and Engineering in person, by
 phone, or by electronic mail within twenty-four (24) hours of when the Architect first knew or
 should have known that the event might cause a delay. Within three (3) days thereafter, the
 Architect shall provide written notice in accordance with Section XII above to include the following
 information: an explanation and description of the reasons for the delay; the anticipated duration

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 of the delay; all actions taken or to be taken in an effort to prevent or minimize the delay; a
 schedule for implementation of any measures to be taken in an effort to prevent or mitigate the
 delay or the effect of the delay; and the Architects rationale for attributing such delay to a force
 majeure event. The Architect shall include with any notice all available documentation supporting
 the claim that the delay was attributable to a force majeure event.

 D. The Architect shall reimburse the City the amount of any stipulated penalties imposed on the City
 pursuant to Paragraph 47 of the Consent Decree if the Architect neglects, fails, or refuses to meet
 the deadlines set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto. The Architect agrees that any failure to meet
 such deadlines will result in the City’s failure to meet the deadlines set forth in the Consent Decree
 except in the event of force majeure notice by the Architect that results in the extension of said
 deadline by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the Consent Decree. The City
 reserves all other remedies available for the Architects failure to perform pursuant to the
 Contract.

 E. The Architect shall perform the services pursuant to this Contract using sound Architecting
 practices as set forth in Paragraph 9 of the Consent Decree.

 17. MISCELLANEOUS

 A. Nothing in this Contract shall be construed to give any rights or benefits to anyone other than
 the City and the Architect.

 B. The Architect shall be responsible for performance of all services required by this Contract. The
 Architect does not act as the City’s agent or employee.

 C. The Architect will not assign or sublet its obligations to perform the services required by this
 Contract without the written consent of the City. The Architect shall be as fully responsible to the
 City for the acts and omission of its Subconsultants, as it is for the acts and omissions of persons
 directly employed by the Architect.
 The Architect shall furnish and its Subconsultants shall furnish all information and reports
 required hereunder.

 D. In the event there are any disagreements between the City and the Architect with regard to any
 of the requirements, specifications or interpretation of this Contract, the Architect agrees to defer
 to the reasonable interpretations of the City as, from time to time, may be made by the City.
 Ambiguities in the terms of this Contract, if any, shall not be construed against the City.

 E. This Contract shall be construed in accordance with the laws and City of Columbia Code of
 Ordinances and those of the State of South Carolina. The Architect agrees to subject itself to the
 jurisdiction and venue of the courts of Richland or Lexington County, State of South Carolina as
 to all matters and disputes arising or to arise under this Contract and the performance thereof.
 The City may seek attorney’s fees and the Architect agrees to pay such fees as awarded by the
 Court or other body. No attorney’s fees may be sought by, nor will be paid to, the Architect.

 F. This Contract represents the entire Contract between the City and the Architect and supersedes
 all prior communications, negotiations, representations or Contracts, either written or oral. The
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 writing, signed by a duly authorized representative of both organizations, and approved, where
 applicable, by the City's governing body.
 The City may, in its discretion, amend this Contract to conform with federal, state, or local
 governmental guidelines, policies and available funding amounts, or for other reasons. If such
 Amendments result in a change in the funding, the scope of services, or schedule of, the activities
 to be undertaken as part of the Contract, such modifications will be incorporated only by written
 amendment signed by both the City and the Architect.

 G. The failure of either the Architect or the City to insist upon the strict performance of any provision
 of this Contract shall not be deemed to be a waiver of the right to insist upon strict performance
 of such provision or of any other provision of this Contract at any time. Partial payment by the
 City shall not be construed as a waiver. Waiver of any breach of this Contract shall not constitute
 waiver of a subsequent breach.

 H. In the event any provision of this Contract is determined to be void or unenforceable, all other
 provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
 I. This Contract is subject to City Council approval.

 J. The Architect acknowledges, for itself and its Subconsultants, that it is subject to the provisions
 of the 1991 Ethics Reform Act (8-13-100, et seq, South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976, as amended).
 Under this Act, “A person may not, directly or indirectly, give, offer, or promise anything of value
 to a public official, public member, or public employee with intent to:

 1. influence the discharge of a public official’s, public members, or public employee’s official
 responsibilities;

 2. influence a public official, public member, or public employee to commit, aid in
 committing, collude in, or allow fraud on a governmental entity; or,

 3. induce a public official, public member, or public employee to perform or fail to perform
 an act in violation of the public official’s, public members, or public employee’s official
 responsibilities.

 “Anything of value” includes, but is not limited to, lodging, transportation,
 entertainment, food, meals, beverages, money, gifts, honorariums, discounts and
 interest-free loans.

 K. In carrying out the service, the Architect shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant
 for employment because of that employee or applicant’s age, sex, gender, gender identity or
 expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, creed, color, disability, national origin, veteran or
 military status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local
 laws (“protected characteristic”). The Architect shall take affirmative steps to ensure equal
 employment opportunities for all applicants for employment, without regard to their protected
 characteristics. For the purpose of this Non-Discrimination in Contracting Policy, the term “sex”
 includes medical needs and / or lactation needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related
 medical conditions pursuant to the South Carolina Pregnancy Accommodations Act, 2018 S.C. Act
 No. 244. This Non-Discrimination in Contracting Policy extends to all aspects of the Architects
 operations, including, but not limited to the Architects employment practices (including selection,
 hiring, assignment, re-assignment, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, layoff, leave of

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 absence, return from layoff or leave of absence, discipline, and termination); selection of
 volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. The Architect shall post in conspicuous places,
 available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the government
 setting forth the provisions of this Non-Discrimination in Contracting Policy. The Architect shall
 incorporate the provisions of this Non-Discrimination in Contracting Policy in all subcontracts for
 service work.

 L. This Contract shall be binding upon the respondent and upon its successors and assignees. This
 Contract shall be binding upon the City in accordance with its terms and provisions.

 M. All of the reports, information, data, records or documents of any kind, prepared or assembled
 by the Architect under this Contract are matters of public record, but that the Architect agrees
 that they shall only be made available to any individual or organization by the City and the
 Architect shall not make them available to any individual or organization without the prior written
 approval of the City.

 N. Every exhibit, schedule and appendix attached to this Contract and referred to herein is hereby
 incorporated into this Contract by reference unless this Contract expressly provides otherwise.
 This Contract, exhibits and other documents include, but are not limited to the Conflict-of-Interest
 Statement, Non-collusion Affidavit, Business Information Record for Subconsultants
 /Subcontractors, Local Business Enterprise, and Mentor Protégé Implementation forms are
 incorporated by reference in this Contract and set forth the entire understanding between the
 parties hereto regarding the subject matter hereof.


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 GMK Associates, Inc.
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 List of Exhibits

 Exhibit A – Scope of services

 Exhibit B – Schedule for Completion of Services

 Exhibit C – Compensation

 Exhibit D – Business Information Statement for Subconsultants/Subcontractors




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 Exhibit A - Scope of Services



 Basic Services

 The project is generally described as an approximately 8,000 square foot new single story warehouse facility
 with minor renovations to the existing building, and maximizing parking on the site.

 In addition to the above, we further understand this project to include but not limited to:
 • Owner’s Budget and Cost assumptions:
 o The City has budgeted $200-$250/sf (including site work) for the new building. Therefore,
 for an approximately 8,000 sf building, around $1,600,000-$2,000,000 total preliminary
 budget goal for construction cost.
 o The City has budgeted an additional $300,000 for the renovation of the existing building. This
 may or may not include conversion of the canopy into vehicle storage space depending on
 whether we can find a place in the design to securely store 2-3 work trucks loaded with tools
 and supplies.
 o The total of the above two items is $1,900,000-$2,300,000: the City’s preliminary budgeted
 range for construction cost.
 • The stated estimate of 8,000 sf needs to be verified by the architect during schematic design. The
 new building might be larger or smaller but needs to stay in the budget.
 • The architect and the engineers are to keep the site simple. It is desired by the City to avoid flood
 zones (and flood zone studies) and easements to keep costs down to the greatest extent possible. The
 architects and engineers are to accommodate the City’s basic needs as much as possible without
 making the site permitting and design complicated. The City needs the architect and engineers to find
 a location of the new building that makes the most sense and provide as much parking and site
 circulation as possible that makes the most sense.
 • Revit not needed, CAD Software is up to the Architect and Engineers.
 • Landscaping ordinances will apply, section 17-5.3 is primary section. It is unclear at this time if
 existing trees will need to be protected. The architects and engineers will need to determine this
 requirement.
 • The City would like to keep the new building below the square footage of the office building to
 avoid rezoning requirements.
 • Existing driveways will stay the same, no work in Flora Street.

 Basic Architectural/Engineering Services to include, but not limited to:

 • Schematic Design Phase to include documentation of existing conditions
 • Design Development Phase
 • Construction Documents
 • Bidding/Permitting Phase
 • Construction Administration

 Additional requirements:

 • Provide field reports as needed.
 • All Engineering shall include the design and construction documents.

 The engineering disciplines included in this proposal are structural, civil/site, land surveying, plumbing,
 mechanical electrical, and fire protection engineering. We have included assistance with any energy rebates
 through the electrical utility. We have not included zoning/rezoning services, design of monument signs,
 LEED/Green building consulting, traffic, railroad, environmental, HAZMAT, or any disciplines not specifically
 listed. If any additional disciplines are needed, we can add them to this proposal or by amendment later
 as they become required.

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 eotechnical Testing Services will be required once the schematic design decisions are made for this project.

 This proposal assumes that the Owner will provide thorough existing drawings of the existing building, and
 GMK will verify existing conditions based on the provided drawings.




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 Exhibit C – Compensation



 Service
 Base Service to include but not limited to

 SD (Study) $37,425.00

 Geotechnical Testing $7,500.00

 Topographic and Tree Survey $17,200.00

 DDs, CDs BS and CA 11.5% of awarded construction cost $227,075.00
 (estimated at $2.3M minus the SD Phase fee of $37,425.00)
 Total $289,200.00
 Additional Tasks to include but not limited to

 Reimbursable Expenses $4,000.00

 Total $4,000.00


 Total for all Services $293,200.00


 *Note DDs (Design Development), CDs (Construction Documents), BS (Bid Support)

 *Additional CA - $2,500.00 for each additional month for CA past 16 months of total project schedule
 indicated herein.

 Any additional fees related to additional tasks not included in the base fees are to be scoped with
 known fee and subject to approval to proceed. Minor reimbursables will not need approval.

 Reimbursable expenses for items such as postage and handling, maintenance of a web based file
 sharing system, and reproductions for submittals are indicated above and will be invoiced as the
 expenses are incurred.

 Compensation for additional authorized services beyond the scope of work above shall be
 computed on an hourly rate basis based on the attached current billing rates for professional
 services and as mutually agreed upon.

 Reimbursable expenses for additional services as authorized in writing will be invoiced at one
 point zero (1.0) times the expense incurred.

 Compensation for additional authorized services beyond the scope of work above involving our
 consultants shall be computed as mutually agreed upon. Reimbursable expenses for additional




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 services involving our consultants as authorized in writing will be invoiced at one point one (1.1)
 times the expense incurred.




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 APPENDIX - BUSINESS INFORMATION RECORD for SUBCONSUTANTS/SUBCONTRACTORS
 EXHIBIT
The Bidder shall list all subcontractors and vendors, who will be providing subcontracting services, furnishing materials, etc. for this
project. The list shall be submitted in the format provided below. Any proposed changes from the list shall be submitted in writing to the
Owner prior to initiation of any action, with the reason for proposed changes.

 MUST BE TYPED AND REFLECT ONLY THOSE PROVIDING A SERVICE “NO LINE STRIKE THROUGH”

 Business Name City of MBE, WBE, Minority
 Services Cost of Services Percentage SBE, DBE, LBE, Association Code
 (as shown on W9 or SAM.gov) / Columbia
 and/or and/or of CDBE (If applicable -
 SAM.gov Unique Entity ID & Vendor number
 Materials Material Total (indicate all that Use 2 letter Code
 CAGE # (Required) Contract apply) – See Key Below)
 Provided ($ Value)
 (Required)
 (Carry two decimals)


 Site Civil, Landscape
 Kimley-Horn V000539 Architecture, Structural, $135,000
 Environmental
 V8PKGG6NLKV6 Engineering,
 Transportation
 46.04%
 Engineering & Utility
 Coordination (as needed)


 SAM, LLC V017149 Surveying $17,200
 74-2704974
 5.87%

 Geo-Systems Design TBD Geotechnica $7,500
 and Testing l
 2.56%


 0.00%


 0.00%


 0.00%

 Key: Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise Association Code

 AF – Asian American Female AM – Asian American Male BF – African American Female
 BM – African American Male FB – Non-Minority Female Owned HF – Hispanic American Female
 HM – Hispanic American Male NF – Native American Female NM – Native American Male

 COMBINED TOTAL SUB AMOUNT $________________________
 159,700



 TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: 293,200
 $___________________________

 I certify this information is true, correct, complete and active.

 Business Name: ________________________________________________________________
 GMK Associates, Inc.
 Representative Name/Title:____________________________________________________
 Thomas M Weiland, President

 Date: 04/15/2026
 ______________________________________


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 Business Information for Subconsultants/Subcontractors- Continued

 List information for each Subcontractor or Subconsultant below.

 1) Subcontractors Company information (Primary/Main office location)
 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Company Name


 802 Gervais Street, Suite 201
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Physical Address


 802 Gervais Street, Suite 201
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Mailing Address


 Columbia, SC 29201
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 City/State Zip Code


 803 403 8552
 ____________________________________________
 N/A
 _____________________________________________________
 Phone number
 Fax number

 Chris Iser, PE, LEED AP
 _______________________________________________
 Ryan Goff, PE
 _______________________________________________________
 Primary Contact Name Secondary Contact Name


 Chris.Iser@kimley-horn.com Ryan.Goff@kimley-horn.com
 ___________________________________
 _____________________________________________
 Primary Contact Email Address Secondary Contact Email Address


 V8PKGG6NLKV6
 ______________________________________________ V000539
 _________________________
 Sam.gov UEID # Vendor #

 2) Subcontractors Company information (Primary/Main office location)

 SAM, LLC
 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Company Name

 4801 Southwest Parkway, Building Two, Suite 100 Austin TX 78735
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Physical Address


 6904 North Main Street Suite 102
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Mailing Address


 Columbia, SC 29203
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 City/State Zip Code


 803-764-1902
 _____________________________________________ ______________________________________________________
 Phone number Fax number

 Cullen Wooten
 _______________________________________________
 Allison Johns
 ________________________________________________________
 Primary Contact Name Secondary Contact Name

 cullen.wooten@sam.biz
 ______________________________________________ allison.johns@sam.biz
 ___________________________________________
 Primary Contact Email Address Secondary Contact Email Address


 N9P2JJCAH443 V017149
 __________________________________________ ____________________
 Sam.gov UEID # Vendor #




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 3) Subcontractors Company information (Primary/Main office location)

 Geo-Systems Design & Testing
 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Company Name

 1836 Augusta Road
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Physical Address

 1836 Augusta Road
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Mailing Address

 West Columbia, SC 29169
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 City/State Zip Code
 803-791-7528
 _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
 Phone number Fax number

 Joe Smith
 _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
 Primary Contact Name Secondary Contact Name

 jsmith@geosystemsDT.com
 _____________________________________________ ___________________________________
 Primary Contact Email Address Secondary Contact Email Address

 ______________________________________________ _________________________
 Sam.gov UEID # Vendor #




 4) Subcontractors Company information (Primary/Main office location)


 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Company Name

 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Physical Address

 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Mailing Address


 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 City/State Zip Code


 _____________________________________________ ______________________________________________________
 Phone number Fax number

 _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
 Primary Contact Name Secondary Contact Name

 _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________
 _
 Primary Contact Email Address Secondary Contact Email Address

 ________________________________________________ ____________________________
 Sam.gov UEID # Vendor #




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 GMK Associates Inc.
 Columbia, SC

 Professional and Technical Billing Rates
 Architecture / Engineering / Interior Design

 Current Update – January 1, 2025

 Staff by Discipline Hourly Billing Rate

 Principal – Architecture $215.00 per Hour

 Principal – Engineering $210.00 per Hour

 Principal – Interior Design $180.00 per Hour

 Senior Project Architect $180.00 per Hour

 Senior Project Engineer $180.00 per Hour

 Project Manager $125.00 per Hour

 Project Architect $140.00 per Hour

 Project Engineer $140.00 per Hour

 Senior Interior Designer $130.00 per Hour

 Senior Project Estimator $175.00 per Hour

 Cost Estimator $125.00 per Hour

 Construction Administrator $105.00 per Hour

 Architecture Intern $85.00 per Hour

 Engineering Intern $85.00 per Hour

 Interior Designer $95.00 per Hour

 CAD/Operator Drafter $85.00 per Hour

 CAD Graphic Specialist $120.00 per Hour

 Clerical Support $60.00 per Hour

 All professional and technical billing rates are for direct time only. Depending on category of staff, rates for Overtime
 may vary from the above rates. Computer time for preparation of documents is an Overhead expense and is factored
 into the above rates. All other statutory and mandatory benefits are included in the above billing rates.




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 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
 ____________________________________


 Hourly Labor Rate Schedule


 Classification Rate
 Analyst I $150 - $190
 Analyst II $195 - $245
 Professional $245 - $275
 Senior Professional I $290 - $355
 Senior Professional II $380 - $440
 Senior Technical Support $135 - $315
 Technical Support $110 - $190
 Support Staff $100 - $165

 Effective through June 30, 2026

 Subject to annual adjustment thereafter

 Internal Reimbursable Expenses will be charged at 5% of Labor Billings

 External Reimbursable Expenses will be charged at 15% mark-up, or per the Contract

 Sub-Consultants will be billed per the Contract




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 Meeting Date: May 5, 2026

 Department: Procurement and Contracts

 From: Shannon Lizewski, Director



 Council is asked to approve a new Construction Contract for the new Saluda River
 Comfort and Public Restroom Facility, as requested by the Parks and Recreation
 Department on February 5, 2026. Award to First Class Construction, LLC, in an
 amount not to exceed $463,210.67, which includes contingency. The initial term of
 the contract will take effect upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed with an end date
 two hundred seventy (270) days from commencement. This contractor is located in
 Columbia, SC.

 Funding Source: South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
 Fund; General Capital Projects - Saluda River Access - Capital Project Costs
 (4039999-PK121003-658650). The original budget amount is $500,000.00.

 First Class Construction, LLC, is the prime and will provide construction services at
 59.37% ($218,609.67) of the total contract amount.

 The following subcontractor(s) will provide additional services and/or materials:

 Electric Services, Inc., located in Columbia, SC will provide electrical services at
 6.33% ($23,300.00) of the total contract amount.

 Derrick Plumbing, located in Lexington, SC will provide plumbing services at
 12.29% ($45,240.00) of the total contract amount.

 Thacker & Wall Service Co., located in Mount Airy, NC will provide HVAC installation
 services at 6.87% ($25,300.00) of the total contract amount.

 Brabham Fence Co., located in Columbia, SC will provide fencing installation
 services at 3.50% ($12,875.00) of the total contract amount.

 Forte Construction Group, located in Elgin, SC will provide general contracting
 services at 11.65% ($42,886.00) of the total contract amount.



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 Background Summary: Base Bid: $368,210.67
 Contingency: $95,000.00
 Total: $463,210.67

 Attachments:
 1. Saluda River restroom construction Memo
 2. Saluda Riverwalk Restrooms-Compliance All in One Memo to Procurement
 3. Final.ContractFirstClassConstruction Contract




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 TO: Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor & Members of City Council
 Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager

 FROM: Mr. Henry Simons, Assistant City Manager, Operations
 Mrs. Shannon S. Lizewski, CPPO, NIGP-CPP
 Director / Purchasing Agent for the Department of Procurement & Contracts

 DATE: April 16, 2026

 Subject: Recommendation for Approval
 Bid025-25-26-JAH Saluda River Comfort Facility


 The Department of Procurement and Contracts in coordination with Columbia Parks & Recreation
 Department respectfully request your review and approval of a new construction contract with First
 Class Construction, LCC, to build new restroom facility on the Saluda River. The total amount for
 construction is $368,210.67 with $95,000.00 in contingency for a grand total of $463,210.00. The initial
 term of the contract will take effect upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed with an end date 270 days
 from commencement. The construction of this facility is being funded by the South Carolina
 Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (PRT). Funding Source: 4039999-658650
 Pk121003-658650.



 This project includes the construction of a new public restroom facility along the Saluda Riverwalk. The
 restroom is strategically located to serve a high-use segment of the Riverwalk, situated in close
 proximity to Boyd Island and approximately one mile from the nearest existing restroom facilities at the
 Candi Lane entrance. The new facility will improve user comfort, support increased recreational use,
 and enhance overall accessibility along this portion of the greenway corridor.




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 City of Columbia
 Inter-Office Memorandum
 To: Procurement Date: 02/10/2026

 From: Office of Business Opportunities - Compliance Office

 Project #:Saluda Riverwalk Restrooms Project Type: Construction

 Total Project Estimate Per Project Manager): $750,000.00

 Project Description (Per Project Manager): The purpose of this project is to build and construct new,
 permanent restrooms facilities along the Saluda Riverwalk in order to improve visitor convenience, support
 increased recreational use, and enhance the overall accessibility and user experience of the Riverwalk for
 residents and visitors.

 x City-wide Goal
 Compliance Program(s) Associated with this Project: ☐ CDBE ☐ SOP ☐ MPP ☐LBE ☐

 Goals for Program(s) that are Associated with this Project: 15% City-wide Goal

 Compliance Approval: ☒YES Engineer Review ☒YES


 OBO Director Approval: ☒ YES ☐ NO

 Program(s) Language (items to include in the Bid / Solicitation):

 The are no OBO programs assigned to this project.

 It is the goal of the City of Columbia, SC to maximize opportunities for historically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises

 (DBEs) including, but not limited to, Small Businesses Enterprises (SBEs), Minority-Owned Businesses Enterprises (MBEs)

 and Women-Owned Businesses Enterprises (WBEs). The City has implemented an overall citywide 15% goal to encourage

 socially and economically disadvantaged business participation. This goal extends to bidders, subcontractors and suppliers

 on its procurement and contracting offerings. A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) is a business, which is, at least

 fifty-one percent (51%) owned and operated by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and whose

 management and daily operation is controlled by the qualifying party or parties. In the case of a publicly owned business, at

 least fifty-one percent (51%) of the stock must be owned by and the business operated by socially and economically

 disadvantaged individuals.


 Reviewed & Approved by: LaTonya B Germany Date: 2/10/2026



 (OBO – Compliance Department)


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 CONTRACT

 City of Columbia, South Carolina

 Name of Project : Saluda River Comfort Facility

 Bid #: BID025-25-26-JAH


 This Contract is made by and between the City of Columbia, Columbia, South Carolina, hereinafter
 called Owner, and First Class Construction, LLC with legal address and principal place of business
 at 126 Suber Road Suite B, Columbia, SC 29210, hereinafter called Contractor. Owner and
 Contractor in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, agree as follows:

 ARTICLE 1. WORK.

 1.1 Contractor shall perform the Work as specified or indicated in the Contract Documents.

 ARTICLE 2. Consultant.

 2.1 The Project has been designed by Drew Cheatham, who will act as Consultant in connection with
 completion of the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

 ARTICLE 3. CONTRACT TIME.

 3.1 The Contract Time shall be two hundred seventy (270) consecutive calendar days from the
 said date of commencement as defined in the Notice to Proceed (NTP) to fully complete the amount
 of work herein contemplated. There will be an additional one hundred eighty (180) consecutive
 calendar days added after the construction period for contract closeout such as providing as built
 drawings, testing, invoicing, etc.

 3.2 Contractor agrees that the Work shall be prosecuted regularly, diligently and uninterruptedly
 and at such rate of progress as will ensure full completion thereof within the Contract Time stated
 above. It is expressly understood and agreed, by and between Contractor and Owner that the
 Contract Time is reasonable for the completion of the Work, taking into consideration the average
 climatic range and usual industrial conditions prevailing in this locality.

 ARTICLE 4. CONTRACT PRICE.

 4.1 Owner will pay Contractor for performance of the Work in accordance with the Contract
 Documents at the contract price agreed upon on the Contractor's Bid Form attached to this Contract
 which establishes the contract value as Three Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand Two Hundred Ten
 Dollars and Sixty-Seven Cents ($368,210.67). This Contract also provides for an additional
 contingency in the amount of Ninety-Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($95,000.00) to be
 administered, if necessary, at the discretion of the City for unforeseen costs that are within the pre-
 determined Scope of Work for this Contract. Ty



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 ARTICLE 5. APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT.

 5.1 Contractor shall submit Applications for Payment in accordance with Part 15 General
 Specifications of the City’s Engineering Regulations. Applications for Payment will be processed as
 provided in the Conditions of the Contract.

 ARTICLE 6. PROGRESS AND FINAL PAYMENTS.

 6.1 Owner will make progress payments on account of the Contract Price on the basis of Contractor's
 Applications for Payment, monthly during construction as provided below. All progress payments
 will be on the basis of the progress of the Work measured by the schedule of values provided for in
 the General Specifications.

 6.2 Upon final inspection and acceptance of the Work, in accordance with Part 15 General
 Specifications, Owner will pay the remainder of the Contract Price.

 ARTICLE 7. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES.

 7.1 Owner and Contractor recognize that time is of the essence of this Contract and that Owner will
 suffer financial loss if the Work is not completed within the Contract Time (and specific milestones)
 specified in Article 3 above, plus any extensions thereof allowed. They also recognize the delays,
 expense and difficulties involved in proving, in a legal proceeding, the actual loss suffered by Owner
 if the Work is not completed on time. Accordingly, instead of requiring any such proof, Owner and
 Contractor agree that as liquidated damages for delay (but not as a penalty) Contractor shall pay
 Owner Zero ($00.00) per day for each calendar day of delay until the Work is complete.

 7.2 The liquidated damages provision is non-exclusive and not intended to limit Owner’s remedy
 for breach of this Contract or delay in Contract Times.

 ARTICLE 8. ASSURANCE.

 8.1 Contractor has familiarized himself with the nature and extent of the Contract Documents, Work,
 locality, and with all local conditions and Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, rules and
 regulations that in any manner may affect cost, progress or performance of the Work.

 8.2 Contractor has studied carefully all reports of investigations and tests of subsurface and latent
 physical conditions at the site or otherwise affecting cost, progress or performance of the Work that
 were relied upon by Engineer in the preparation of the Drawings and Specifications and which have
 been identified in Contract Documents.

 8.3 Contractor has made or caused to be made examinations, investigations and tests and studies
 of such reports and related data [in addition to those referred to in the above paragraph] as
 Contractor deems necessary for the performance of the Work at the Contract Price within the
 Contract Time and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Contract Documents;
 and no additional examinations, investigations, tests, reports or similar data are or will be required
 for such purposes.


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 8.4 Contractor has correlated the results of all such observations, examinations, investigations,
 tests, reports and data with the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.

 8.5 Contractor has given Engineer written notice of any conflict, error or discrepancy that Contractor
 has discovered in the Contract Documents and the written resolution thereof by Engineer is
 acceptable to Contractor.

 8.6 Contractor agrees that the Contract Documents are sufficient in scope and detail to indicate and
 convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performance of the Work.

 ARTICLE 9. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

 9.1 Contractor agrees, under the terms as stated in the Specifications and Contract Documents and
 at his/its/their own proper cost and expense, to furnish all the materials, supplies, machinery,
 equipment, tools superintendence, labor, insurance, and other accessories and services necessary
 to complete the said project in accordance with the conditions and prices stated in the Proposal,
 the Instructions to Bidders, the General Conditions of the Contract or General Specifications, the
 construction specifications, provisions of the Contract Documents, the plans, which include all maps,
 plats, blue prints, and other drawings and printed or written explanatory matter thereof.

 9.2 The Contract Documents that comprise the Contract between Owner and Contractor are attached
 hereto and made a part hereof and consist of the following:

 9.2.1 Invitation For Bid.

 9.2.2 Instructions To Bidders.

 9.2.3 Bidder’s Response including Bid Form.

 9.2.4 This Contract.

 9.2.5 Performance and Payment Bond.

 9.2.6 Part 15 General Specifications, all of the City of Columbia’s Engineering Regulations.

 9.2.7 Special Provisions.

 9.2.8 Specifications (as listed in the Table of Contents).

 9.2.9 Drawings, numbered 1 through 28, inclusive and dated 11/10/2023.

 9.2.10 Addenda number 1 to 5, inclusive.

 9.2.11 Any modification, including Change Orders, duly delivered after execution of Contract.

 ARTICLE 10. TERMINATION.


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 The City shall, at its sole option and discretion, have the right to terminate this contract for any
 reason whatsoever by providing the Contractor with a notice of termination to be sent by registered
 mail, return receipt requested. Whenever the Contractor is terminated for convenience under this
 clause or is wrongfully terminated under any other clause of this contract, the Contractor shall only
 be entitled to the actual direct costs of all labor and material expended on the job prior to the
 effective date of the termination plus 15% or the Contractor shall be entitled to be paid a pro-rate
 percentage of the total contract price which is equal to its percent of completion, whichever of the
 two methods provides the lowest sum to be paid to the Contractor. In no event shall the Contractor
 be entitled to anticipatory profit or damages for any termination under this clause. In no event shall
 the Contractor be entitled to assert a claim in quantum meruit or any other measure of damages
 other than that stated herein.

 ARTICLE 11. MISCELLANEOUS.

 11.1 Terms used in this Contract that are defined in Part 15 General Specifications shall have the
 meanings assigned in the Conditions of the Contract.

 11.2 Neither Owner nor Contractor shall, without the prior written consent of the other, assign or
 sublet in whole or in part any interest under any of the Contract Documents; and, specifically but
 without limitation, Contractor shall not assign any monies due or to become due without the prior
 written consent of Owner. In case Contractor assigns all or any part of any monies due or to become
 due under this Contract, the instrument of assignment shall contain a clause substantially to the
 effect that it is agreed that the right of the assignee in and to any monies due or to become due to
 Contractor shall be subject to prior claims of all persons, firms and corporations for services
 rendered or materials supplied for the performance of the Work called for in this Contract.

 11.3 Owner and Contractor each binds himself, his partners, successors, assigns and legal
 representatives in respect to all covenants, Contracts and obligations contained in the Contract
 Documents.

 11.4 The Contract Documents constitute the entire Contract between Owner and Contractor and
 may only be altered, amended or repealed by a Modification.

 11.5 This Contract does not commit the City of Columbia to pay for any pre-bid costs. Any costs
 associated with IFB preparation, pre-bid conferences and any other activity prior to award of a
 contract shall be at the bidder’s expense. Rooms, meals, travel, telephone, data processing,
 administrative and clerical costs associated with the project shall be at the bidder’s expense.

 This Contract is subject to the final approval of Council and shall become effective on the date listed
 on the subsequent Notice to Proceed (NTP) and City of Columbia Purchase Order. The Contractor
 shall not perform work on or incur any costs associated with this contract prior to the
 commencement date listed on the Notice to Proceed and the City issued purchase order for work
 outlined herein. The City assumes no liability for any expenses incurred prior to the issuance of the
 NTP and purchase order.




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 Contractor Owner
 First Class Construction, LLC City of Columbia. SC

 B BY
 Steve Bross, C.E.O. Teresa Wilson, City Manager

 (CORPORATE SEAL) -4/212026



 Attest

 Ann Mace, Business Manager
 Address for giving notices: Address for giving notices:

 126 Suber Rd. , Suite B Department of Procurement and Contracts

 Columbia, SC 29210 1800 Main Street, 2nd Floor

 Columbia. SC 29201

 Date: 4/1012026 Date: - -- -- -- - --


 Note: If Contractor is a corporation, an affidavit giving the principal the right to sign the Contract
 must accompany the executed Contract.




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 APPENDIX - BUSINESS INFORMATION RECORD for SUBCONSUTANTS/SUBCONTRACTORS
 EXHIBIT
The Bidder shall list all subcontractors and vendors, who will be providing subcontracting services, furnishing materials, etc. for this
project. The list shall be submitted in the format provided below. Any proposed changes from the list shall be submitted in writing to the
Owner prior to initiation of any action, with the reason for proposed changes.

 MUST BE TYPED AND REFLECT ONLY THOSE PROVIDING A SERVICE “NO LINE STRIKE THROUGH”

 Business Name City of MBE, WBE, Minority
 Services Cost of Services Percentage SBE, DBE, LBE, Association Code
 (as shown on W9 or SAM.gov) / Columbia
 and/or and/or of CDBE (If applicable -
 SAM.gov Unique Entity ID & Vendor number
 Materials Material Total (indicate all that Use 2 letter Code
 CAGE # (Required) Contract apply) – See Key Below)
 Provided ($ Value)
 (Required)
 (Carry two decimals)



 Electric Services, Inc V014973 Electrical $23,300.00
 Services 6.00%

 Derrick Plumbing V000435 Plumbing $45,240.00
 12.00%%


 Thacker & wall service Pending HVAC $25,300.00
 co. approval installation 7.00%

 Brahbam Fence V014120 Fence $12,875.00
 Installation 3.00%

 Forte Construction Pending General $42,886.00
 approval Contracting,
 misc.
 12.00%
 construction.



 0.00%

 Key: Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise Association Code

 AF – Asian American Female AM – Asian American Male BF – African American Female
 BM – African American Male FB – Non-Minority Female Owned HF – Hispanic American Female
 HM – Hispanic American Male NF – Native American Female NM – Native American Male

 COMBINED TOTAL SUB AMOUNT 149,601.00
 $________________________

 TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: 368,210.67
 $___________________________

 I certify this information is true, correct, complete and active.

 Business Name: ________________________________________________________________
 First Class Construction LLC
 Representative Name/Title:____________________________________________________
 Carl Pellington
 Date: 03/27/2026
 ______________________________________


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 Business Information for Subconsultants/Subcontractors- Continued

 List information for each Subcontractor or Subconsultant below.

 1) Subcontractors Company information (Primary/Main office location)
 Electric Services Inc
 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Company Name


 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Physical Address


 P.O. Box 2448
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Mailing Address


 Irmo, SC 29063
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 City/State Zip Code


 803-732-9930
 ____________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
 Phone number
 Fax number

 Alberto Alomar
 _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
 Primary Contact Name Secondary Contact Name


 Alberto@esicola.com
 _____________________________________________ ___________________________________
 Primary Contact Email Address Secondary Contact Email Address


 ______________________________________________ _________________________
 Sam.gov UEID # Vendor #

 2) Subcontractors Company information (Primary/Main office location)

 Derrick Plumbing
 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Company Name

 2226 Ridge Road
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Physical Address


 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Mailing Address


 Leesville, SC 29070
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 City/State Zip Code


 803-359-2827
 _____________________________________________ ______________________________________________________
 Phone number Fax number

 Brad Derrick
 _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
 Primary Contact Name Secondary Contact Name

 brad@derrickplumbing.com
 ______________________________________________ ___________________________________________
 Primary Contact Email Address Secondary Contact Email Address


 __________________________________________ ____________________
 Sam.gov UEID # Vendor #




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 3) Subcontractors Company information (Primary/Main office location)

 Thacker & wall Service Co.
 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Company Name

 504 E Oak Street
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Physical Address


 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Mailing Address

 Mount Airy, NC 27030
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 City/State Zip Code
 336-756-2828
 _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
 Phone number Fax number

 Seth Key
 _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
 Primary Contact Name Secondary Contact Name

 seth@thackerandwall.com
 _____________________________________________ ___________________________________
 Primary Contact Email Address Secondary Contact Email Address

 ______________________________________________ _________________________
 Sam.gov UEID # Vendor #




 4) Subcontractors Company information (Primary/Main office location)


 Brahbam Fence
 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Company Name

 2800 William Tuller Drive
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Physical Address

 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Mailing Address

 Columbia, SC 29205
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 City/State Zip Code

 803-929-1218
 _____________________________________________ ______________________________________________________
 Phone number Fax number

 Scott maples
 _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
 Primary Contact Name Secondary Contact Name

 scottmaples@brabhamfence.com
 _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________
 _
 Primary Contact Email Address Secondary Contact Email Address

 ________________________________________________ ____________________________
 Sam.gov UEID # Vendor #




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 5) Subcontractors Company information (Primary/Main office location)


 Forte Construction
 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Company Name

 1507 Ridgewood Rd.
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Physical Address


 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Mailing Address


 Elgin SC 29045
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 City/State Zip Code

 803-360-9354
 _____________________________________________ _________________________________________________
 Phone number Fax number

 Ector Cervantes
 _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
 Primary Contact Name Secondary Contact Name


 forteconstructiongroup9@gmail.com
 _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________
 Primary Contact Email Secondary Contact Email



 _____________________________________________ ______________________________
 Sam.gov UEID Vendor #




 6) Subcontractors Company information (Primary/Main office location)

 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Company Name


 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Physical Address


 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Mailing Address


 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 City/State Zip Code


 _____________________________________________ ______________________________________________________
 Phone number Fax number



 _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________
 Primary Contact Name Secondary Contact Name


 _____________________________________________ ____________________________________________
 Primary Contact Email Secondary Contact Email




 _____________________________________________ ______________________________
 Sam.gov UEID Vendor #

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 Meeting Date: May 5, 2026

 Department: Procurement and Contracts

 From: Shannon Lizewski, Director



 Council is asked to approve the Purchase of Vehicles for the Solid Waste Division,
 as requested by the Fleet Services Division on March 24, 2026. Award to multiple
 vendors using the Sourcewell Cooperative Contract in the amount of $793,728.00.
 Vendor and Procurement
 Item Description Funding Source Amount
 Location Method

 a. Carolina Heil Python 28 Yard Sourcewell Capital Replacement — $403,980.00
 Environmental Automated Side Loader Contract Auto, Trucks, Heavy
 Systems, Inc. Garbage Truck #110223-THC Equipment-Capital
 Kernersville, (6308972-658500). The
 NC, original budget amount
 is $403,980.00.

 b. Peterbilt of 2027 Peterbilt 520 RH Sourcewell Capital Replacement — $389,748.00
 Knoxville Truck Contract Auto, Trucks, Heavy
 Knoxville,TN #032824-PMC Equipment-Capital
 (6308972-658500). The
 original budget amount
 is $389,748.00.

 Total $793,728.00


 Background Summary: Sourcewell Cooperative #110223-THC and #032824-PMC
 Sec 2-204. (10) of the City Ordinance. Competitive sealed bidding required;
 exceptions allow the City to purchase goods and services without competitive
 sealed bidding when purchasing through cooperative purchasing.

 Attachments:
 1. April 20 2026 Council Memo - Fleet Services Item 9
 2. Sourcewell Contract #110223-THC
 3. Updated quote Carolina Environmental System Inc.
 4. Updated quote 2027 Peterbilt 520 RH Truck
 5. Updated Sourcewell Contract #032824-PMC




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 TO: Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor & Members of City
 Council
 Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager

 FROM: Mr. Henry Simons, Assistant City Manager, Operations
 Mrs. Shannon Lizewski, Department of Procurement and
 Contracts

 DATE: April 20, 2026

 SUBJECT: Recommendation for Approval for Purchase of vehicles for the
 City of Columbia Public Works Department as requested by the
 Fleet Services Division.

 The Department of Procurement of Contracts, in coordination with the General
 Services Department, respectfully requests your review and approval of the
 purchase of vehicles and equipment for the City of Columbia Public Works
 Department as requested by the Fleet Services Division.

 Item Vehicle Department Price Funding Source
 Heil Python 28 yard Capital Replacement
 Public Works/Solid
 a. automated side loader $403,980.00 Program
 Waste Division
 garbage truck FY 2025-2026
 Capital Replacement
 2027 Peterbilt 520 RH Public Works/Solid
 b. $389,748.00 Program
 truck Waste Division
 FY 2025-2026
 Total Amount: $793,728.00


 This purchase utilizes State Contract and cooperative purchase agreements for
 vehicles and equipment. Item (a and b) is equipment that is a capital
 replacement and funded from the capital lease purchase program FY25/26.

 *Capital Lease Purchase Program

 The City utilizes a capital lease purchase program for the replacement of
 General Fund rolling stock and technology refresh. Although referred to as a
 lease program, this is a financing mechanism for the City’s capital outlays
 replacement program for General Fund departments. Vehicles and equipment
 include police patrol vehicles, fire trucks, solid waste trucks, dump trucks and
 other vehicles and heavy equipment associated with General Fund departments.



 City of Columbia | General Services Department
 1924 Calhoun Street PO Box 147, Columbia, SC 29217
 803.545.3104 | columbiasc.gov
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 The Capital Lease Program has typically been a 7 year lease and the
 annual lease payment is included in the General Fund Budget. The issuance of
 $4,000,000 is based upon the replacement schedule for the year and the
 capacity of the General Fund for the lease payment.

 Issuance of the lease takes is generally approved by City Ordinance
 during November or December City Council meetings. The procurement of
 vehicles begins as early as July due to the lead time it often takes for vehicles,
 especially heavy equipment and in particular fire apparatuses. Purchases take
 place throughout the fiscal year, depending upon availability. While the purchase
 of the vehicles begins before the lease is issued, the delivery and receipt of the
 vehicles or equipment occurs after the lease is issued.


 If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office.




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 Carolina Environmental Systems, Inc.
 306 Pineview Drive, Kernersville, NC 27284
 (336) 869-9900

 April 15 , 2026

 Mr. Billy Bowers
 Shop Manager / Fleet Services
 City of Columbia
 2910 Colonial Drive
 Columbia , South Carolina 29203

 Reference : Heil Python 28 Eject Automated Side Loader / 2026 Mack LR
 Sourcewell ( Formally NJPA ) Member # 84853

 Dear Mr. Bowers :

 Per your request, we are pleased to quote to you the following Heil Python 28 Yd Full
 Eject Automated Side Loader per the standard factory specifications as follows :

 1. Factory Mounting
 2. Tri-Cuff Grabbers
 3. 5.2 Cubic Yd Hopper
 4. 108” Lift Reach
 5. Street Side Access Door with Step and Grab
 6. Under Hopper Liquid Sump
 7. Body Props
 8. Tailgate Props
 9. Fully Automatic Shur-Lock Tailgate Locks
 10. OIGAI Front Tandem Vane Pump
 11. Chassis Frame Mounted Oil Tank w/ Temp Gauge and Shut Off
 12. 3 Micron Return Line Filter
 13. 100 Mesh Suction Line Strainer
 14. In-Cab Packing Controls / Electric-Air
 15. In-Cab Controls for Tailgate
 16. IFM Controller “In Sight “ Diagnostic Display / Lift Cycle Counter
 17. Select –O-Pack
 18. Auto Lift
 19. Arm Rest
 20. Back – Up Alarm
 21. LED Center Mounted Brake Light
 22. LED Duplicate High and low mount stop , Turn and Tail Lights
 23. LED Mid Body Turn Signals
 24. LED Federal # 108 Clearance and Reflector Lights




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 25. ICC Reflective Tape
 26. Rear Mud Flaps
 27. Rear Underride Guard
 28. Rear Camera Bracket and Floodlights
 29. Body Undercoating
 30. Cavity Coat and Joint Sealer
 31. Remote Packer Lube Kit
 32. Safety Triangle Kit
 33. Dupont Paint -One Color-Blue # N3056HN / Cab + Chassis : White
 34. Hopper Lift and Grabber Worklight Kit
 35. Smart Lights
 36. Hopper Hood
 37. Body Side Backing Assist Lights
 38. 20 # Fire Extinguisher
 39. Tool Box @ Bumper
 40. Rear Caution Decal Kit – Lower Tailgate
 41. 3rd Eye Camera @ Tailgate + Monitor
 42. 3rd Eye Camera @ Grabber
 43. 3RD Eye Camera - Hopper
 44. 12 Month Body
 45. Fender Extension Kit
 46. Black external cylinders + bolt-on components black.
 47. Sump Chutes
 48. Freight


 1. Heil Python 28 Yd Full Eject / 2026 Mack LR………. $ 403,980.00 / Ea.



 We currently have 2026 Mack LR’s at the HEIL plant It will take approximately
 60-75 Days to ship the complete truck to CES-Greenville for PDI. Please add
 approximately one week for PDI + final delivery to the City of Columbia, SC.

 Please know that all stock ready trucks and ordered trucks are quoted subject to
 prior sale.

 The current steel sur-charge and tariff is included in the above quote. Please know
 that should anything change with regard to sur- charge , tarriff’s or supply chain
 issues , your price could possibly change before final delivery is made.

 In addition , our standard terms of Full Net Invoice / Delivery will also apply.

 The South Carolina state sales tax of $500.00 per truck is not included in the above price
 and should be paid by the City of Columbia , SC to the DMV when licensing the
 vehicle.




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 The enclosed pricing is based on the Heil Environmental contract that is currently
 in place with SOURCEWELL ( Formally NJPA ) per contract # 110-223 THC for
 the truck and body.

 We thank you for this opportunity and we look forward to hearing from you soon should
 there be any questions

 Kindest Regards ,


 Chip Taylor
 Chip Taylor
 Carolina Environmental Systems, Inc.


 Mobile : ( 803) 238-3590 E-Mail :chiptaylor@sc.rr.com


 Accepted By: ___________________________________


 Date Accepted:__________________________________


 Note : For cylinders and component parts blue add $ 4,320.00 per truck.

 Note : For Radar system @ rear add $ 2,225.00

 Note : For remote RH controls under seat add $ 2,445.00

 Note : Mack LR serial number : 1M2LR2GC0T012687




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 225 Rolling Meadows Lane
 West Columbia, SC 29172 Sourcewell Pricing Per
 Cole Suttle Peterbilt Motors Company
 (803)240-1413 Contract # 060920-PMC
 csuttle@thepetestore.com
 Date: 4/15/2026 PO # Member # 66248
 Customer: City Of Columbia End User:

 Bill To: Billy Bowers Ship to:
 Address: 2910 Colonial DR. Address:


 Phone: Phone:
 Email: william.bowers@columbiasc.gov Email:
 Item # Description Qty Unit Price Discount Price
 2027 Peterbilt 520 RH with
 1 MX11 400HP Engine and 4500 1 $ 302,946 25.00% $ 227,210
 RDS Allsion Transmission

 3 Chassis Floor Plan 150 $ 40 $ 6,000

 2 Fuel Surcharge 1 $ 550 $ 550

 4 5YR/200K AFT 1 $ 1,250 $ 1,250

 5 Fuel, Delivery & Training 1 $ 1,840 $ 1,840

 6 5YR/200K ENG 1 $ 2,401 $ 2,401

 7 2YR Allison EXT 1 $ 1,183 $ 1,183

 8 1 YR Towing 1 $ 380 $ 380

 G-S Product 29 CU YD
 9 1 $ 157,781 $ 157,781
 Collectstar

 10 Discount 1 $ (10,000) $ (10,000)

 11 $ -

 12 $ -
 ANY CHANGES TO THE CHASSIS AND/OR THE BODY COMPANY DESTINATION MUST BE MADE 90 DAYS BEFORE THE
 SCHEDULED BUILD DATE!! ANY CHANGES MADE INSIDE THE 90 DAY PERIOD ARE SUBJECT TO PETERBILT CHANGE Invoice Subtotal $ 388,595
 ORDER FEES.
 BOTH PAGES OF THIS ORDER COMPRISE THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT AFFECTING THIS PURCHASE. PURCHASER
 AGREES THAT THIS ORDER INCLUDES ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ON BOTH THE FACE AND Business Fees $ 855
 REVERSE/SIDE HEREOF THAT THIS ORDER CANCELS AND SUPERSEDES ANY PRIOR AGREEMENT AS OF THIS DATE
 HERE OF COMPRISES THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT
 RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTERS COVERED HEREBY AND THAT THE PURCHASER BY HIS EXECUTION OF THIS The Pete Store
 ORDER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE HAS READ ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND AGREES TO THE SAME AND HAS $ 299
 RECEIVED A TRUE COPY OF THIS ORDER. Processing Fees
 THERE IS NO AGREEMENT, GUARANTEE, OR WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OTHERWISE, VERBAL OR
 WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EXTENDING BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE GOODS ON THE PAGE OF THIS Sub Total $ 389,748
 AGREEMENT.


 Estimated delivery for the chassis would be the first half of 2024. Delivery dates may change due to high Deposit Received
 demand for available units. Pricing is subject to additional surcharges and/or increases from Peterbilt
 and/or the body upfitter. Unless otherwise stated, the chassis includes 30 days of floorplan with this quote.
 TOTAL $ 389,748




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 ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF SALE
 It is further understood and agreed that the order on the reverse side hereof is subject to the following terms and conditions:
 DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: In the event of any civil action by Purchaser against Dealer or Manufacturer. Customer shall not be entitled to recover any consequential damages as defined in
 the Uniform Commercial Code, as enacted in the state where Dealer is located, including but not limited to, loss of profits and down time.
 WARNING: Air Leaf/Air Trac with tracking rod suspension, which has a ride height approximately 2.4 inches higher than that of the low air leaf suspension, is generally not suitable for high cube/low frame
 height applications. Customer should verify its height requirements and specify the low air leaf suspension when a lower frame height is required.
 Any warranties on the product(s) sold hereby are those made by manufacturer. Any printed manufacturer’s warranty delivered to customer with said product(s) is a contract solely between manufacturer and
 customer and is not a part of the sale or bargain between customer and dealer. Except for any such warranty made by manufacturer, said product(s) are sold on an 'as is, where basis, in lieu of all other
 warranties, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, each of which are expressly disclaimed.
 Placement of any customer's deposit into dealer's account shall not mean that dealer has accepted this order. This order shall not become binding upon dealer, until accepted by dealer's authorized
 representative. A list of authorized representatives may be obtained, by request sent to the address listed herein.

 1. PARTIES TO ORDER; DEFINITIONS. As used in this Order, the terms: (a) "Dealer” shall mean the authorized Dealer to whom this Order is addressed and who shall become a party hereto only by its
 acceptance hereof; (b) "Customer” shall mean the party executing this Order as such on the face hereof; (c) "Manufacturer” shall mean the Corporation that manufactured the Product, it being understood by
 Customer and Dealer that Dealer is in no respect the agent of Manufacturer. That Dealer and Customer are the sole parties to this Order and that reference to Manufacturer herein is for the purpose of
 explaining generally certain contractual relationships existing between Dealer and Manufacturer with respect to the Product; (d) “Product” or “Products” shall mean the new and/or used vehicle or vehicles or
 other products, which are being purchased by Customer, as set forth in this Order.
 2. CHANGES BY MANUFACTURER; EFFECT ON ORDER. Manufacturer has reserved the right to change the price to Dealer of new motor vehicles without notice, in the event the price to Dealer of motor
 vehicles of the series and style ordered hereunder is changed by Manufacturer prior to delivery of the new motor vehicle ordered hereunder to Customer. Dealer reserves the right to change the cash
 delivered price of such motor vehicle to Customer accordingly. If such cash delivered price is increased by Dealer, Customer may, if dissatisfied there with, cancel this Order, in which event if a motor vehicle
 has been traded in as a part of the consideration for such motor vehicle, such used motor vehicle shall be returned to Customer upon payment of a reasonable charge for storage and repairs (if any) or, if such
 used motor vehicle has been previously sold by Dealer, the amount received therefore, less a selling commission of 15% and any expenses.
 3. REAPPRAISAL OF USED MOTOR VEHICLE. If the used motor vehicle which has been traded in as a part of the consideration for the motor vehicle ordered hereunder is not to be delivered to Dealer until
 delivery to Customer of such motor vehicle, the used motor vehicle shall be reappraised at that time and such reappraised value shall determine the allowance made for such used motor vehicle. If such
 reappraised value is lower than the original allowance therefore shown on the front of this Order, Customer may, if dissatisfied therewith, cancel this Order, provided, however, that such right to cancel is
 exercised prior to the delivery of the motor vehicle ordered hereunder to the Customer and surrender of the used motor vehicle to Dealer.
 4. DELIVERY OF USED MOTOR VEHICLE BY CUSTOMER- CUSTOMER WARRANTY OF TITLE. Customer agrees to deliver to Dealer satisfactory evidence of title to any used motor vehicle traded in as a part of the
 consideration for the motor vehicle ordered hereunder at the time of delivery of such used motor vehicle to Dealer. Customer warrants any such used motor vehicle to be his properly and free and clear of all
 liens and encumbrances except as otherwise noted herein.
 5. REFUSAL OF ACCEPTANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLE; RIGHTS OF DEALER. Unless this Order shall have been cancelled by Customer under and in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 2 or 3 above, Dealer
 shall have the right, upon failure or refusal of Customer to accept delivery of any product ordered hereunder and to comply with the terms of this Order, or upon the existence of circumstances, which provide
 Dealer with a reasonable basis for believing Customer intends to breach its obligations under this Order; to exercise any and/or all of the following remedies: cancel this Order; retain any cash deposit made by
 Customer; in the event a used motor vehicle has been traded in as a part of the consideration for the product ordered hereunder, sell such used motor vehicle and reimburse itself out of the proceeds of such
 sale for the expenses specified in Paragraph 2 above and for such other expenses and losses as Dealer may incur or suffer as a result of order cancellation.
 6. DELAY OR FAILURE IN DELIVERY; LIMITATION OF DEALER LIABILITY. Dealer shall not be liable for failure to deliver or delay in delivering any product covered by this Order where such failure or delay is due,
 in whole or in part, to any cause beyond the reasonable control or is without the gross negligence or intended misconduct of Dealer.
 7. LIABILITY FOR TAXES. The price for the product specified on the face of this Order includes reimbursement for Federal Excise taxes, but does not include sales taxes or occupational taxes based on sales
 volume, (Federal. State or Local) unless expressly so stated. Customer assumes and agrees to pay, unless prohibited by law, any such sales or use of occupational taxes imposed on or applicable to the
 transaction covered by this Order, regardless of which party may have primary tax liability thereof. Purchaser is responsible for federal excise tax on add-ons purchased after date of truck sale.
 8.DEFAULT — NEW & USED VEHICLE - In the event of default, which includes, but is not limited to (1) Purchaser's check is returned without payment; (2) promissory note not timely paid; (3) trade-in vehicle
 nor delivered to dealer; (4) trade-in title not delivered unencumbered; (5) failure to cooperate and sign documents; and/or (6) failure or refusal of Purchaser to accept delivery of the motor vehicle ordered
 here-under, Dealer shall be entitled, at its discretion, to the choice of remedies in this Agreement, which may be used separately or together, including (1) cancel purchase order; (2) repossess vehicle without
 notice; (3) rescind the sales transaction; (4) seek collection the amounts due; and/or (5) retain as liquidated damages any cash payment made by Purchaser, and in the event a used motor vehicle has been
 traded in as a part of the consideration for the motor vehicle .ordered hereunder, to sell such used motor vehicle and reimburse himself out of the proceeds of such sale for any actual damages suffered by
 Dealer as a result of such default. Dealer shall be entitled to recover from Purchaser for an event of default costs for repossession/collection, reasonable interest plus reasonable attorney's fees. Any waiver of
 all or part of a remedy is not a continuing waiver.
 9. DOCUMENTS - Purchaser agrees to cooperate and execute all documents required by Dealer to complete the sale/lease of a vehicle. Default provisions of paragraph 8 apply for failure. In the event the
 Buyer's Order must be retyped or changed, purchaser agrees to execute a new Buyer’s Order so long as there is not a material change in the terms agreed upon.
 10. CASH TRANSACTION – In the case of a cash transaction, title to the ordered vehicle shall not pass to the Purchaser until the Dealer shall have received, in cash, the full amount of the unpaid balance.
 However, the Dealer may, at its discretion, pass title to the ordered vehicle prior to receipt of the full amount of the Unpaid Balance. The passing of title prior to receipt of the full cash amount of unpaid
 balance shall not relieve purchaser’s obligation to pay, in full, the Unpaid Balance as shown on the reverse side hereof, in the event that the transaction covered the order is not a cash transaction, Purchaser
 agrees to execute before or at the time of delivery of the ordered vehicle, such conditional sales contracts and other instruments be required by Dealer.
 11. SECURITY AGREEMENT -- Purchaser hereby grants Dealer, its successors and assigns, a security interest in the motor vehicle, equipment and accessories to be purchased pursuant to this agreement and
 such security interest shall remain in effect until all sums due hereunder have been paid in full.
 12. ESTIMATES – Any amount marked as an “estimate” on this agreement is based on the best information available to the Dealer and is subject to change when the true amount is determined.
 13. USED VEHICLE DISCLOSURE -- The information you see on the window form for this vehicle is part of this contract/order. Information on the window form overrides any contrary provisions in the
 contract/order of sale. Under Virginia law, the failure to provide the Buyer’s Guide required by Federal Law or an “As Is” Sale Disclosure may subject the dealer to a civil penalty of no more than $1,000 and
 may allow buyer to cancel the sale within 30 days.
 14. Any holder of this consumer credit contract is subject to all claims and defenses which the debtor could assert against the seller of goods or services obtained pursuant hereto or with the proceeds hereof.
 Recovery hereunder by the debtor shall not exceed amounts paid by the debtor hereunder.
 15. If you are financing this vehicle, please read this notice: you are proposing to enter into a retail installment sales contract with the dealer. Part of your contract involves financing the purchase of your
 vehicle. If you are financing this vehicle and the dealer intends to transfer your financing to a finance provider such as a bank, Credit union or other lender, your vehicle purchase depends on the finance
 provider's approval of your proposed retail installment sales contract. If your retail installment sales contract is approved without a change that increases the cost or risk to you or the dealer, your purchase
 cannot be cancelled, if your retail installment sales contract is not approved, the dealer will notify you verbally or in writing. You can then decide to pay for the vehicle in some other way or you or the dealer
 can cancel your purchase. If the sale is cancelled, you need to return the vehicle to the dealer within 24 hours of verbal or written notice in the same condition it was given to you, except for normal wear and
 tear. Any down payment or trade-in you gave the dealer will be returned to you. If you do not return the vehicle within 24 hours of verbal or written notice of cancellation, the dealer may locate the vehicle
 and take it back without further notice to you as long as the dealer follows the law and does not cause a breach of the peace when taking the vehicle back. If the dealer does not return your down payment
 and any trade-in when the dealer gets the vehicle back in the same condition it was given to you, except for normal wear and tear, the dealer may be liable to you under the Virginia consumer protection act."




 Signed By: _________________________ Date: _________________ Signature____________________________ Date ____________

 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEALERSHIP
 Printed Name: _____________________ Title: __________________
 THIS ORDER IS NOT VALID UNLESS SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEALERSHIP.




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 Meeting Date: May 5, 2026

 Department: Procurement and Contracts

 From: Shannon Lizewski, Director



 Council is asked to approve Contract Amendment #6 for Project SS7568; a
 Construction Manager At-Risk Project for Saluda River Force Main Extension, as
 requested by Columbia Water on March 13, 2026. Award to McClam & Associates,
 Inc., in an amount not to exceed $135,000.00. The current term of the contract
 ends on June 30, 2026 and this amendment extends the contract to June 30, 2027.
 This firm is located in Little Mountain, SC.

 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Capital Projects - Saluda River Force Main
 Extension - Capital Projects Cost (5529999-SS756801-658650). The current budget
 amount is $11,996,486.01. The budget amount for this amendment is
 $135,000.00. The total revised budget amount is $12,131,486.01.

 Background Summary: The purpose of this project is to provide CMAR services
 for the extension of the Saluda River Force Main across the Saluda River and upsize
 a portion of the gravity sewer downstream of the new force main outfall. The
 purpose for this amendment will be to add additional preconstruction services to
 the CMAR Task 1 for the GMP 2 Pedestrian Bridge that was not foreseen at the
 beginning of the project.

 Attachments:
 1. Prof. Svcs. PM CC Memo SS7568 CA#6 Saluda FM Ext.
 2. OBO Memo SS7568 Construction Manager At-Risk Project for Saluda River Main
 Extension
 3. CA#6 SS7568 Saluda River FM Ext. GMP2 CMAR - McClam P190862 C000326
 4. SS7568 Cost Change Details - Final Saluda River FM Ext. GMP2 CMAR -
 McClam P190862 C000326
 5. SS7568 Site Map




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 TO: Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor & Members of City Council
 Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager

 FROM: Mr. Clint Shealy, Assistant City Manager, Columbia Water
 Ms. Shannon Lizewski, Director of Procurement and Contracts/Purchasing Agent


 DATE: May 5, 2026

 Subject: Recommendation for Approval
 Amendment No. 6 – McClam & Associates Inc.
 SS7568 – Saluda River Force Main Extension


 The Department of Procurement and Contracts in coordination with Columbia Water respectfully request
 your review and approval of the Contract Amendment No. 6 with McClam & Associates Inc. to provide
 funding for unforeseen additional effort during final design of the pedestrian bridge and force main
 extension. The amount of Contract Amendment No. 6 is $135,000.00.

 The purpose of this project is to extend the Saluda River Force Main across the Saluda River and upsize a
 portion of the gravity sewer downstream of the new force main outfall.

 This Project is a Clean Water 2020 project with Consent Decree clauses with no Liquidated Damages.

 If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office.




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 Office of Business Opportunities
 1401 Main Street Columbia, SC 29201 • Phone: 803-545-3950

 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 To: Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor & Members of City Council
 Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager

 From: Ayesha Driggers, Director
 Office of Business Opportunities

 Date: April 23, 2026

 Subject: Contact Amendment No. 6- Construction Manager At-Risk Project for
 Saluda River Main Extension (SS7568) CDBE

 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 This is a CMAR project with a 7% Columbia Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (CDBE) goal.
 McClam & Associates, Inc. committed to met at least 50% of the 7% CDBE goal with 3.5%
 CDBE participation on this project.

 Per the project manager, McClam & Associates, Inc. is providing CMAR services, which
 includes pre-construction (design) as well as construction services. Pre-construction services
 provided by McClam do not have any OBO programs associated with them;therefore, this phase
 (Phase I) of the project does not include CDBE requirements. The next phase (Phase II) of the
 project will include construction services and the CDBE participation requirement. This approval
 does not require the completion of the Implementation Plan Addendum (IPA) form due to the
 nature of this amendment.



 If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact our office.




 www.columbiasc.gov

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 Meeting Date: May 5, 2026

 Department: Procurement and Contracts

 From: Shannon Lizewski, Director



 Council is asked to approve Contract Amendment #6 for Project SS7568;
 Professional Services for Saluda River Force Main Extension, as requested by
 Columbia Water on April 2, 2026. Award to Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., in an
 amount not to exceed $254,008.00. The current term of the contract ends on June
 30, 2026 and this amendment extends the contract to June 30, 2028. This firm is
 located in Columbia, SC.

 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Capital Projects - Saluda River Force Main
 Extension - Capital Projects Costs (5529999-SS756801-658650). The current
 budget amount is $1,909,449.00. The budget amount for this amendment is
 $254,008.00. The revised budget amount is $2,163,457.00.

 This is a Mentor Protégé Program project. Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. is the
 Mentor and will provide design, survey, permitting, and project coordination
 services at 94.14% ($239,113.00) of the amendment amount.

 Chao and Associates Inc., a Minority Business Enterprise, located in Columbia, SC is
 the protégé and will provide assistance with surveying at 5.86% ($14,895.00) of
 the amendment amount. The protégé participation for the overall project will be
 22.33%.

 Background Summary:

 Attachments:
 1. CC Memo CA#6 SS7568 Saluda River FM Ext.-Stantec
 2. OBO Memo Item SS7568 Saluda River Force Main Extension- MPP
 3. CA#6 SS7568 Saluda River FM Ext.-Stantec




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 TO: Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor & Members of City Council
 Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager

 FROM: Mr. Clint Shealy, Assistant City Manager, Columbia Water
 Mrs. Shannon Lizewski, Director of Procurement and Contracts/Purchasing Agent

 DATE: May 5, 2026

 Subject: Recommendation for Approval
 Amendment No. 6 – Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
 SS7568 – Saluda River Force Main Extension


 The Department of Procurement and Contracts in coordination with Columbia Water respectfully request your
 review and approval of the Contract Amendment No. 6 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to provide
 funding for unforeseen additional effort during final design of the pedestrian bridge and force main extension.
 The amount of Contract Amendment No. 6 is $254,008.00

 The purpose of this project is to extend the Saluda River Force Main across the Saluda River and upsize a
 portion of the gravity sewer downstream of the new force main outfall.

 This Project is a Clean Water 2020 project with Consent Decree clauses with no Liquidated Damages.

 If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office.




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 Office of Business Opportunities
 1401 Main Street Columbia, SC 29201 • Phone: 803-545-3950

 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 To: Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor & Members of City Council
 Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager

 From: Ayesha Driggers, Director
 Office of Business Opportunities

 Date: April 23, 2026

 Subject: Contract Amendment #6- Saluda River Force Main Extension
 (SS7568) MPP

 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 The original project contract amount was $446,350.00. The original amount received by the
 protégé was $89,300.00 or 20.01% of the original contract amount. The revised total contract
 amount is $2,163,457.00 and the protégé will receive $483,092.46 or 22.33% of the revised
 total contract amount.

 The protégé participation on this contract amendment is 5.86% and the protégé participation for
 the overall project will be 22.33%. There is only two (2) potentially impacted structures that
 will need field survey and elevation certificates developed by the protégé for this contract
 amendment.

 Please find the attached MPP Contract Amendment Form.

 If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact our office.




 www.columbiasc.gov

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 Columbia and FEMA

 Chao Elevation Survey (Chao Invoice 550655D-1) $2,400.00

 CHANGE ORDER $89,625.00
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 II. SCHEDULE EXTENSION FEE IMPACT

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 Task 2100 – Evaluation and Design Phase Administration $ 21,920.00
 (Project Administration and Progress Meetings)


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 Coordination Meetings)

 Task 2300 – Survey/Utility Mapping (Cooper Boundary Survey) $9,495.00

 Task 2500 – Final Design (Alternatives Analysis, Final Design $86,932.00
 Changes and Permanent Easement Coordination for revised
 alternative)

 CHANGE ORDER $156,643.00




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 III. COMPENSATION

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 Task 100 Evaluation and Design $73,000.00 $30,000.00 $0 $103,000.00
 Phase Administration (LS) (LS)

 Task 200 Preliminary Planning, $120,500.00 $22,500.00 $0 $143,000.00
 Investigation, (LS) (LS)
 Engineering and
 Alternative Analysis
 Task 300 Survey and Utility $61,550.00 $0 $0 $61,550.00 (LS)
 Mapping (LS)

 Task 400 Geotechnical $23,500.00 $40,095.00 $0 $63,595.00 (LS)
 (LS)

 Task 500 Final Design $110,050.00 $0 $0 $110,050.00
 (LS) (LS)

 Task 600 Permits and Property $32,500.00 $0 $0 $32,500.00 (LS)
 (LS)

 Task 630 Permit Application $3,250.00 $0 $0 $3,250.00 (NTE)
 Fees (NTE)

 Task 700 Bidding and Award $12,000.00 $0 $0 $ 12,000.00 (LS)
 (LS)

 Task 800 Engineering Services $0 $144,350.00 $0 $144,350.00
 During Construction (LS)

 Task 900 Full Time $0 $252,673.00 $0 $252,673.00
 Construction (LS)
 Inspection
 Task 1000 Project Closeout $0 $20,400.00 $7,740.00 $28,140.00 (LS)

 Task 1100 Additional Services $10,000.00 $0 $0 $10,000.00
 (NTE) (NTE)

 Task 2100 Evaluation and Design $0 $68,186.00 $21,920.00 $ 68,186.00
 Phase Administration (LS)

 Task 2160 CMAR Coordination $0 $38,166.00 $38,296.00 $ 185,313.00
 (NTE)




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      
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 Task 2200 Preliminary Planning, $0 $107,958.00 $0 $ 107,958.00
 Investigation, (LS)
 Engineering and
 Alternative Analysis
 Task 2300 Survey and Utility $0 $ 25,340.00 $9,495.00 $ 34,835.00
 Mapping (NTE)

 Task 2400 Geotechnical $0 $ 71,500.00 $0 $71,500.00
 (NTE) (NTE)

 Task 2500 Final Design $0 $ 536,465.00 $86,932 .00 $ 536,465.00

 (LS)

 Task 2600 Permits and Property $0 $48,188.00 $89,625.00 $ 137,813.00
 (LS)

 Task 2630 Permit Application $0 $ 3,250.00 $0 $ 3,250.00
 Fees (NTE)

 Task 2700 Bidding and Award $0 $ 4,028.00 $0 $ 4,028.00
 (LS)

 Task 2800 Engineering Services $0 $0 $0 $0
 During Construction
 Task 2900 Full Time $0 $0 $0 $0
 Construction
 Inspection
 Task 3000 Project Closeout $0 $0 $0 $0

 Task 3100 Additional Services $0 $50,000.00 $0 $50,000.00
 (NTE)

 Total Fee $446,350.00 $1,463,099.00 $254,008.00 $2,163,457.00




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 IV. SCHEDULE
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 ͓͵ $1,269,031.00 $240,850.00 18.98%

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CW2020_Master\ProductionMaps\ProjectLocation_Maps\CIP\SS7568
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 TO: Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor & Members of City Council
 Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager

 FROM: Mr. Clint Shealy, Assistant City Manager, Columbia Water
 Mrs. Shannon S. Lizewski, CPPO, NIGP-CPP
 Director / Purchasing Agent for the Department of Procurement & Contracts

 DATE: May 5, 2026

 SUBJECT: Recommendation for Approval
 Construction Change Order No. 6 for McClam and Associates, Inc.
 SS7517 Vine St SS7518 Ansel St SS7519 Woodlake Dr Sewer Project


 The Department of Procurement and Contracts in coordination with Columbia Water respectfully
 request your review and approval of a Construction Change Order to install a new sewer main
 alignment is compliance with CSX Railroad’s approval. Award to McClam and Associates, Inc in an
 amount of $577,641.45. The firm is headquartered in Little Mountain, South Carolina.

 The purpose of this project is to replace a failing sanitary sewer main segment that crosses under
 a CSX railroad. During construction when increased damage was discovered, CSX would not allow
 a point repair within their right-of-way so a new alignment was designed and permitted. This
 change order will allow the work to be installed and placed into service.

 This Project is CDBE with a 21% Goal.

 If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office.




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APPENDIX - BUSINESS INFORMATION RECORD for SUBCONSULTANTS/SUBCONTRACTORS
The Bidder shall list all subcontractors and vendors, who will be providing subcontracting services, furnishing materials, etc. for this
project. The list shall be submitted in the format provided below. Any proposed changes from the list shall be submitted in writing to
the Owner prior to initiation of any action, with the reason for proposed changes.

 MUST BE TYPED AND REFLECT ONLY THOSE PROVIDING A SERVICE “NO LINE STRIKE THROUGH”

 City of MBE, WBE, Minority
 Business Name Services Cost of Services Percentage SBE, DBE, LBE, Association
 Columbia
  (as shown on W9 or SAM.gov) / and/or and/or of CDBE Code
 Vendor number
 DUNS # & CAGE # Materials Material Total (indicate all that (If applicable -
 (If Applicable) Provided ($ Value) Contract apply) Use 2 letter Code
 Amendment – See Key
 Amount Below)
 Chao & Associates, Inc. V001545 Survey $4,500.00 MBE, CDBE AM

 0.78%



 LA Barrier & Sons, Inc. V000047 Hauling, Stone $35,000.00 WBE, CDBE FB

 6.06%



 Horizontal Unlimited, Inc. V018044 Jack & Bore $82,800.00
 14.33%




 Key: Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise Association Code
 AF – Asian American Female AM – Asian American Male BF – African American Female
 BM – African American Male  FB – Non-Minority Female Owned HF – Hispanic American Female
 HM – Hispanic American Male NF – Native American Female NM – Native American Male
 COMBINED TOTAL SUB AMOUNT 122,300.00 $________________________
 TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: 577,641.45 $___________________________
 Amendment
 I certify this information is true, correct, complete and active.
 Business Name: McClam & Associates, Inc.
 _-______________________________________________________________
 Representative Name/Title: Jesse McClam / Project Manager
 _______________________________________________________
 Date: 4/29/2026
 ______________________________________
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 Business Information for Subconsultants/Subcontractors- Continued
 List information for each Subcontractor or Subconsultant below.
 1) Subcontractors Company information (Primary/Main office location)
 Chao & Associates, Inc.
 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Company Name

 7 Clusters Ct
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Physical Address


 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Mailing Address

 Columbia, SC 29210
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 City/State Zip Code + 4

 803 772-8420
 (______ )_______________________________________ (_____ ) _________________________________________________
 Phone number Fax number

 Jim Futter
 _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
 Primary Contact Name Secondary Contact Name

 jimf@chaoinc.com
 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Primary Contact Email Address Secondary Contact Email Address

 57-0848493 V001545
 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Federal ID # Vendor #

 2) Subcontractors Company information (Primary/Main office location)
 LA Barrier & Sons, Inc.
 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Company Name

 115 Barrier Ln
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Physical Address


 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Mailing Address

 Lexington, SC 29073
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 City/State Zip Code + 4

 803 356-2351
 (______ )_______________________________________ (_____ ) _________________________________________________
 Phone number Fax number

 Nick Hentz
 _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
 Primary Contact Name Secondary Contact Name

 nickhentz@labarrier.com
 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Primary Contact Email Address Secondary Contact Email Address

 57-0530860 V000047
 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Federal ID # Vendor #

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 3) Subcontractors Company information (Primary/Main office location)
 Horizontal Unlimited, Inc.
 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Company Name

 195 Barton Creek Rd
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Physical Address


 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Mailing Address

 Westminster, SC 29693
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 City/State Zip Code + 4

 864 647-1338
 (______ )_______________________________________ (_____ ) _________________________________________________
 Phone number Fax number

 Richard Hare
 _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
 Primary Contact Name Secondary Contact Name

 richard@horizontalunlimited.com
 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Primary Contact Email Address Secondary Contact Email Address

 57-1025352 V018273
 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Federal ID # Vendor #


 4) Subcontractors Company information (Primary/Main office location)
 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Company Name


 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Physical Address


 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Mailing Address


 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 City/State Zip Code + 4


 (______ )_______________________________________ (_____ ) _________________________________________________
 Phone number Fax number


 _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
 Primary Contact Name Secondary Contact Name


 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Primary Contact Email Address Secondary Contact Email Address


 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Federal ID # Vendor #




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 Meeting Date: May 5, 2026

 Department: Procurement and Contracts

 From: Shannon Lizewski, Director



 Council is asked to approve the purchase of additional Magnesium Hydroxide for the
 Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant, as requested by Columbia Water on March 31,
 2026. Award to Premier Magnesia, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $594,000.00.
 The current term of the contract ends on June 30, 2026. This firm is located in
 Waynesville, NC.

 Funding Source: Utilities Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant - Chemicals (5516208-
 624800). The current budget amount is $2,176,200.00. The budget amount for this
 amendment is $594,000.00. The revised budget amount is $2,770,200.00.

 Background Summary:

 Attachments:
 1. CC Memo CA#1 Magnesium Hydroxide-Premier Magnesia
 2. CA#1 Magnesium Hydroxide-Premier Magnesia




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 TO: Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor & Members of City Council
 Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager

 FROM: Mr. Clint Shealy, Assistant City Manager, Columbia Water
 Mrs. Shannon Lizewski, Director of Procurement and Contracts/Purchasing Agent

 DATE: May 5, 2026

 Subject: Recommendation for Approval
 PO Modiﬁcation – Premier Magnesia
 P211274


 The Department of Procurement and Contracts in coordination with Columbia Water
 respectfully request your review and approval of the Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant
 Division’s PO modiﬁcation for Premier Magnesia to provide additional funding in the amount
 of $594,000.

 Magnesium hydroxide is a critical chemical used the wastewater treatment process to
 maintain proper pH levels and ensure regulatory compliance. The requested increase is
 calculated to cover all forthcoming invoices through June 30th, ensuring uninterrupted
 chemical supply and continued operational eﬃciency at the treatment facility.




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 Meeting Date: May 5, 2026

 Department: Procurement and Contracts

 From: Shannon Lizewski, Director



 Council is asked to approve Contract Amendment #4 for Work Order #2 Project
 WM4453 and SS7460; Carolina Crossroads Phases 3, 4, and 5 Engineering
 Services, as requested by Columbia Water on April 15, 2026. Award to CDM Smith,
 Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,985,278.00. The current term of the contract
 ends on June 30, 2026 and this amendment extends the contract to December 31,
 2028. This firm is located in Columbia, SC.

 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Capital Projects – Carolina Crossroads Water
 Main Relocation - Capital Project Costs (5529999-WM445301-658650)
 $1,324,180.00 and Water and Sewer Capital Projects – Carolina Crossroads
 Sanitary Sewer Relocation - Capital Project Costs (5529999-SS746001-658650)
 $661,098.00. The current budget amount is $2,756,881.00. The budget amount for
 this amendment is $1,985,278.00. The total revised budget amount is
 $4,742,159.00.

 This is a Mentor Protégé Program project. CDM Smith, Inc. is the mentor and will
 provide administrative project management services at 46.14% ($916,070.00) of
 the amendment amount.

 CHA Consulting, Inc., located in Columbia, SC, is the protégé and will provide
 inspection of utility relocation construction, subsurface utility exploration (SUE),
 and technical support services at 53.86% ($1,069,208.00) of the amendment
 amount.

 Background Summary:

 Attachments:
 1. PM Memo Request CC Approval for WM4453 SS7460 CCR Ph. 3 4 5 Eng.Svcs.
 CDM Smith P174260
 2. PO Mod WO#2 CA#4 WM4453-SS7460 CCR Ph. 3 4 5 CDM Smith P174260
 C000276
 3. WO#2 CA#4 WM4453-SS7460 CCR Ph. 3 4 5 CDM Smith P174260 C000276

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 4. OBO Approval - WO#2 CA#4 WM4453 SS7460 CCR Ph. 3 4 5 Eng.Svcs. CDM
 Smith P174260 C000276
 5. Details WO#2 CA#4 - WM4453 SS7460 CCR Ph. 3 4 5 Eng.Svcs. CDM Smith
 P174260 C000276
 6. Compensation - WO#2 CA#4 WM4453 SS7460 CCR Ph. 3 4 5 Eng.Svcs. CDM
 Smith P174260 C000276




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 TO: Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor & Members of City Council
 Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager

 FROM: Mr. Clint Shealy, Assistant City Manager, Columbia Water
 Ms. Shannon Lizewski, Director of Procurement and Contracts/Purchasing
 Agent

 DATE: May 5, 2026

 SUBJECT: Recommendation for Approval
 Amendment No. 4 – CDM Smith, Incorporated
 WM4453/SS7460 – Carolina Crossroads Phase 3, 4 & 5 Engineering Services


 The Department of Procurement and Contracts in coordination with Columbia Water
 respectfully request your review and approval of the Contract Amendment No. 4 with CDM
 Smith, Incorporated to provide funding for Engineering Services for Carolina Crossroads
 Phases 3, 4 & 5. The amount of Contract Amendment No. 4 is $1,985,278.00.

 The purpose of this project is to assist the Columbia Water in design review and
 construction observation services regarding the remaining Carolina Crossroads Project,
 Phases 3 and 4/5. The services performed as a part of this Scope of Service include design
 review, permitting review, specification review, submittal review and construction
 observation services for the design and construction of the City’s water, gravity sewer and
 force main sewer relocations for Carolina Crossroads. Additional time is required due to
 SCDOT phasing schedules related to this project.

 This Project is not a Clean Water 2020 project.

 If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office.




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 Work Order #2
 Work Order Amendment #4

 WM4453 & SS7460 Carolina Crossroads Phase 3, 4, and 5
 RFQ006-16-17 Agreement for Engineering Services
 Utility Relocation and Upgrade Services for Water and Wastewater System Improvements

 CDM Smith Incorporated

 April 15, 2026

 Description of Change: Request change in Work Order #2 for Engineering Services between the City of
 Columbia (City) and CDM Smith Incorporated (Engineer) with Purchase Order Number P174260 dated
 October 5, 2018 (Work Order #2) to extend the Contract from July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028 and
 provide funding for design review and construction services regarding Phases 3, 4, and 5 of the
 Carolina Crossroads project with SCDOT.

 All other provisions of the Agreement, except as herein modified or changed, remain in full force and
 effect.

 Current and Proposed Change and Basis for Payment:

 Original Work Order Amount (Purchase Order# P174260): $300,000.00
 Work Order Amendment #1 (Cost Increase/Addition; April 14, 2020 to June 30,
 2024; Purchase Order# P174260) $1,051,160.00
 Work Order Amendment #2 (Cost Increase/Addition; Purchase Order# P174260): $1,405,721.00
 Work Order Amendment #3 (Time Extension; July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026;
 Purchase Order# P174260 $00.00
 Current Contract Amount: $2,756,881.00
 This Work Order Amendment #4 (Time Extension; July 1, 2026 to December 31,
 2028; Purchase Order# P174260 $1,985,278.00
 Revised Contract Amount: $4,742,159.00

 This Change is Acceptable:

 Name of Firm City of Columbia
 CDM Smith Incorporated Office of the City Manager

 ____________________________
 John P. Epting, Client Service Leader Teresa Wilson, City Manager______
 Print Name

 ____________________________ ______________________________

 Signature Signature

 ____________________________
 April 22, 2026 __________ ___________________
 Date Date Witness

 4/21/2026




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 OBO MPP Change Order/Amendment
 Implementation Plan Addendum

 In Accordance with MPP Guidelines Change Orders/Amendments: If any change order/amendment is required on a
 MPP project the protege must be notified prior to the request for approval and given the opportunity to provide
 services. In addition, the MPP minimum percentage must be maintained, where appropriate, throughout the duration of
 the project.



 Mentor Protege Subcontractors Subcontractors
 Contract/Changc Mentor Protege  'Subconsultants 'Subconsultants
 OBO Verification Percentage Amount
 Order Amount Amount Percentage
 Amount Percentage
  Original Contract: $ 300,000.00 $ 240,000.00 80.00% $ 60,000.00 20.00% $ 0.00 0.00%
  CO# 1: $ 1,051,160.00 $ 840,928.00 80.00% $ 210,232.00 20.00% 0.00 0.00%

  CO# 2 $ 1,405,721.00 $ 972,911.00 69.20% $ 432,810.00 30.80% S 0.00 0.00%

  CO# 3; Time extension 0.00 $ 0.00 0.00% 0.00 0.00% S 0.00 0.00%

  CO# 4 $ 1,985,278.00 $ 916,070.00 46.14% $ 1,069,208.00 53.86% $ 0.00 0.00%
  CO# : 0.00 0.00 0.00% $ 0.00 0.00% 0.00 0.00%

  CO# : 0.00 $ 0.00 0.00% 0.00 0.00% $ 0.00 0.00%

  This Change Order: $ 916,070.00 46.14% $ 1,069,208.00 53.86% 0.00 0.00%
 $ 1,985,278.00
  (Increase)
  Revised Contract: $ 4,742,159.00 $2,969,909.00 62.63% $ 1,772,250.00 37.37% $ 0.00 0.00%




 WM4453/SS7460
 MPP Project #/Name: Carolina Crossroads Utility Relocation & Coordination Change Order#: 04 (Ex: 01, 02)

 Change Order/Amendment Amount: $ 1.985.278.00

 Amendment Justification: Provided Below; or Attach {Justification must include a statement as to why the services
 could not be completed under the current timeframe or approved funding): 13 Yes □ No

 Amendment 4 funds the continuation of Phase 3 of this effort which continues to implement the planning that took
 place in Phase 1, the original Work Order. Phase 1 was for planning only and it was always known that there would
 be amendments for additional phases once the details of the work had been developed.



 Change Order/Amendment Type:

 1. 3 Time Extension - New End Date: December 31, 2028 {Please sign &
 return form if no cost)
 2. 3 Funding Increase - Amount (Please continue on to questions 3 A & B below)

 A. Will protege be performing any work within this change order? 3 Yes □ No (If no, skip to B)
 Amount of Change Order/Amendment to be received by the protege: $ 1.069,208.00




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 Please indicate the services the protege will be providing for this change order/amendment (in box
 below):


 Protege will be responsible for providing full time inspection of the utility relocation construction within the
 SCDOT CCR Phase 3 construction. Protege may also contract with other firms to provide subcontractor services
 and oversee the work of these other subcontractors. Protege may also perform subsurface utility exploration
 (SUE) services to identify and locate existing utilities. Protege will be engaged to participate in regular meetings
 with the City, and perhaps with SCDOT, to provide technical consulting support. And other tasks as identified
 and agreed to.



 B. If Protege will not be providing any services on this change order/amendment, please indicate why in the box
 below:




 4. Revised scope of work

 This is an extension of the existing scope.




 By signing below, all parties agree to the information submitted in this document. Additionally, the protege
 also agrees that they have received notification of the referenced change order/amendment for this project
 and were given the opportunity to provide services.


 EXECUTED bvx^ C^ Smith Incorporated (Mentor Firm) this 8'" day of April 2026.

 By: -1^
 Title: Client Service Leader
 . /

 Firm Name: CDM Smith. Inc.




 EXECUTED by CHA Consultine. Inc. (Protege Firm) this 24 day of March 2026.

 By: Title: President
 Firm Name: CHA Consulting. Inc.




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 OBO Statement for the change order/amendment:
 QBO has reviewed this funding increase and time extension contract amendment. The original project contract amount was $300,000.00.
 The original amount received by the protege was $60,000.00, or 20.00% of the total contract amount. The revised project contract amount,
 to include previous amendments and the current amendment, is $4,742,159.00. The protege^ili receive $1,772,250.00 or 37.37% of the
 revised total contract amount.




 RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL: EXECUTED by the Office of Business of Opportunities, Compliance Division on this
 8th day of April .20 26 .

 By; Title: Program Compliance

 *This informationis only required if the amendmentis greater than $50,000, and the amendment must be approved by
 the City Council.




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 Status: Phase 3A & 3D Spring/Summer 2027, Phase 3C Spring/Summer 2026 & Phase 4/5 Summer/Fall 2027.
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 WORK ORDER NUMBER TWO
 Work Order Amendment #4



 City of Columbia
 C1P#WM4453
 CIP # SS7460



 Carolina Crossroads (CCR) Utility Relocation and Coordination
 Additional Funding and Schedule Extension for CCR



 This Amendment to WORK ORDER NUMBER TWO, when executed, shall be incorporated into and become
 part of the "Agreement for Engineering Services" approved by the City Manager on December 6,2017for
 Professional Services between City of Columbia (CITY), and CDM Smith Inc. (CONSULTANT), hereafter
 referred to as the Agreement

 The services performed as a part of this Amendment include extending and continuing to provide the
 Tasks initiated in WORK ORDER NUMBER TWO, Amendment No. 1, and Amendment No. 2 for assisting
 the CITY to meet its obligations associated with the remainder of Carolina Crossroads [CCR] Phase 3
 and Phase 4/5 as described herein. Additional amendments may be needed should the costs for
 completing the scope in CCR Phases 3 and 4/5 exceed current CONSULTANT estimates.

 The original CCR roadway project was redefined by South Carolina Department of Transportation
 [SCDOT] into several CCR Phases, which will be let by SCDOT as separate Design-Build or Design-Bid-
 Build projects. Amendment No.l provided the effort to help the CITY address the relocation of the
 city’s water and sewer facilities impacted by the highway work in CCR Phases 1 & 2. Amendment No.2
 was intended to increase the effort to that necessary to assist the CITY with facilities impacted by CCR
 Phase 3 as well as continue planning for future CCR Phases 4 & 5. This Amendment No. 3 includes
 increased effort to continue and complete the scope of CCR Phase 3 and continue with efforts on now
 combined Phases 4/5.

 Description of the phases of the SCDOT CCR project, as currently defined, is as follows:

 ● Carolina Crossroads Phase 1 - Colonial Life Boulevard at 1-126 Interchange

 ● Carolina Crossroads Phase 2 - Broad River Road at 1-20 Interchange


 ● Carolina Crossroads Phase 3 -1-20/26 & 1-26/126 System Interchanges, St. Andrews Road at
 1-26 Interchange, and Bush River Road at 1-20 Interchange




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 o Phase 3A - Utility and Frontage Road Relocation Program: Multiple water main
 relocations along frontage roads.

 o Phase 3B - Clearing and Grubbing: No water or sewer impacts.

 Phase 3C -1-20 Widening: 30-inch sewer force main relocation under 1-20 bridge.

 o Phase 3D -1-26 /1-126 Improvements: 30-inch sewer force main relocation under I-
 26 bridge.

 o Phase 3E -1-20 /1-26 System to System Interchange: No water or sewer impacts.

 ● Carolina Crossroads Phase 4/5 -1-26 Widening: Multiple water main and sewer line
 relocations along frontage roads.

 The general location of the project phases is shown on Figure 1 attached. Our current understanding
 of the SCDOT roadway project comes from conversations with the SCDOT staff and the information
 provided by the SCDOT and on the SCDOT website.

 The purpose of this amendment and time extension for this project is to:

 ● Provide the specific services needed by the CITY to assist with the utility relocations required
 by CCR Phases 3 and 4/5
 ● Continue providing coordination with SCDOT in utility coordination and relocation planning
 for identified CCR Phases

 ● Continue providing planning estimates of the potential impact to the CITY utilities as a result
 of the CCR project
 ● Continue to develop and maintain schedules as needed for tasks for proper coordination and
 deliveiy between SCDOT and the CITY
 ● Continue to provide Utility Coordination as needed
 ● Continue evaluation of Replacement Alternatives, and Prior Rights Assessment Assistance for
 future CCR Phases as needed



 CONSULTANT will also be participating in the CITY's Mentor Protege Program as part of this project,
 utilizing CHA Consulting, Inc. (formerly Civil Engineering Consulting Services, Inc. (CECS) as our
 Protege.




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 SCOPE ADDITION/DELETION

 The following Tasks 100, 200,500,800,900, and 1000 are required to perform the services required
 for the CITY to meet their commitments to SCDOT as defined in the MOA with SCOOT. These tasks are

 amended/extended for the continued scope of services as follows.



 Task 100 - Evaluation and Design Phase Administration

 Original Task 100 provides for administration of the project including project management, meetings
 with the CITY, and oversight of the Protege firm. Changes in the contract require additional effort in
 administration for the specific efforts required for CCR Phase 3 as well as the continuing efforts
 necessary of combined CCR Phases 4/5. By contract 20% of the total increase in the contract amount
 must be accounted for in participation of the Protege firm. The additional work of the Protege is
 covered under the other tasks; the effort for negotiations, sub-contract, amendment, and additional
 administration is included in this task.


 Assumptions:

 1. Over the last 22 months Qanuary 2024 - October 2025) the average hours per month worked
 for Task 100 has been 40 hours per month.
 2. The proposed scheduled start date for this Amendment No. 3 is January 1,2026, and the
 proposed completion date is December 31,2028; 36 months.
 3. Therefore, we assume that 1,440 hours will be required to complete Task 100 through the
 proposed end of this extension.
 4. Using current stafifng, proposed billing rates, and other direct costs the estimated total to
 continue Task 100 is $283,505.



 Task 200 - Preliminary Planning, Investigation, Engineering and Alternative Analysis

 Original Task 200 provides for planning of the project including both for CCR Phase 3 and for future
 CCR Phases 4 and 5 as detailed in Task 200 of WORK ORDER NUMBER TWO.


 Assumptions:

 1. Over the last 22 months Qanuary 2024 - October 2025) the average hours per month worked
 for Task 200 has been 10 hours per month.
 2. The proposed scheduled start date for this Amendment No. 3 is January 1,2026, and the
 proposed completion date for this Task 200 is December 31,2026; 12 months.




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 3. Therefore, we assume that 120 hours will be required to complete Task 200 through the
 proposed end of this extension.
 4. Using current stafifng, proposed billing rates, and other direct costs the estimated total to
 continue Task 200 is $25,500.



 TASK 300 - Survey and Utility Mapping

 No additional work under this task is included in this Amendment




 TASK 400 - Geotechnical Investigation

 Not Used.




 TASK 500 - Final Design

 Services will continue in support of design oversight efforts defined for Task 500 in the previous
 contract and amendments. Some of this effort for CCR Phase 3 has been completed, but more is needed

 to complete CCR Phase 3 as well as CCR 4/5.
 Assumptions:

 1. Over the last 22 months (January 2024 - October 2025] the average hours per month worked
 for Task 500 has been 52 hours per month.
 2. The proposed scheduled start date for this Amendment No. 3 is January 1,2026, and the
 proposed completion date for this Task 500 is December 31,2027; 24 months.
 3. Therefore, we assume that 1,248 hours will be required to complete Task 500 through the
 proposed end of this extension.
 4. Using current stafifng, proposed billing rates, and other direct costs the estimated total to
 continue Task 500 is $218,095.



 TASK 600 - Permits and Property

 Not Used




 TASK 700 - Bidding and Award

 Not Used




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 TASK 800 - Engineering Services During Construction

 Services will continue in support of construction oversight efforts defined for Task 800 in the previous
 contract and amendments. Most of this effort for CCR Phases 1 and 2 has been completed, but more is

 needed for the coming construction of CCR Phase 3 as well as CCR Phases 4/5.

 Assumptions:

 1. Over the last 22 months Qanuary 2024 - October 2025), only during 8 months (January 2024 -
 August 2024), were these services provided during construction. The average hours contributed
 for Task 800for those months was 60 hours per month.
 2. The proposed scheduled start date for this Amendment No. 3 is January 1,2026, because
 construction for CCR Phase 3C is expected to begin in January or February 2026. The proposed
 completion date for this Task 800 is estimated to be December 31,2028; 36 months.
 3. Therefore, we assume that 2,160 hours will be required to complete Task 800 through the
 proposed end of this extension.
 4. Using current stafifng, proposed billing rates, and other direct costs the estimated total to
 complete Task800 is$375,770.



 TASK 900 - Full Time Construction Inspection

 Continues in support of construction oversight efforts defined for Task 900 in the previous contract
 and amendments.



 Assumptions:

 1. Assume the average effort per month forfull time construction inspection for CCR Phases 3 and
 4/5 will be approximately the same as for CCR Phases 1 &2.
 2. The average number of hours spent by CHA (formally CECS) for CCR Phases 1 & 2is 200 hours
 per month.
 3. The proposed scheduled start date for this Amendment No. 3 is January 1,2026, because
 construction for CCR Phase 3C is expected to begin in February 2026. The proposed completion
 date for this Task 900 is December 31,2028; 36 months. We assume the construction will be
 on-going through the end of this time extension.
 4. Therefore, we assume that $1,069,208 is required to complete Task 900 through the estimated
 end of the extension for work to be performed by CHA at their proposed billing rates and markup
 when the work is completed.




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 TASK 1000 - Project Closeout

 1010 Record Drawings

 Not Used. Record drawings will be the responsibility of the Design-Build Team
 engineer.

 1020 Punch List and Final Inspection

 ● These services are covered under Task 800.


 1030 O&M Submittals


 ● At the conclusion of the project, CONSULTANT will receive, review and transmit
 to the CITY with written comments guarantees, Bonds, and certificates that are
 required by the Contract Documents and provided by the Contractor.

 1040 Digital Information Submittals

 Not Used. Record drawings will be the responsibility of the Design-Build Team
 engineer.

 1050 FinalNoticeofAcceptahilitvoftheWork

 ● These services are covered under Task 800. Based upon periodic observation,
 observation during a final walk through of the project site, and construction
 records the CONSULTANT will provide written notice to the CITY when the
 CONSULTANT deems the work to be completeand acceptable.

 1060 SCDES Permits to Operate

 Not Used. SCDES permits will be the responsibility of the Design-Build Team engineer.

 Assumptions:

 1. No Phase 3 work in Task 1000 has been expended to date; therefore no additional effort is
 requiredfor CCR Phase 3.
 2. Assume the closeout efforts for CCR Phases 4/5 will be approximately the same as for CCR
 Phase 3; 75 hours, $13,200.
 3. Closeout efforts will not be ongoing; they will occur only at the completion of construction of
 each individual water or sewer relocation phase.

 TASK 1100-Additional Services - Not Used




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 EXHIBIT B


 COMPENSATION



 City of Columbia
 CIP#WM4453/SS7460
 Carolina Crossroads Utility Relocation and Coordination


 Compensation for services provided under Tasks 100 through 1000 as outlined in Exhibit A, Scope of
 Services, for this Amendment is estimated to be a total of $1,985,278. This includes $0.00 of lump sum
 tasks, as well as $1,985,278 of hourly tasks and $0.00 of tasks billed per each. Lump sum, hourly, and
 per each tasks are clearly labeled in the chart below. Please see attached Hourly Rate Sheet.

 An estimated breakdown of the fee is shown in the following table, because of variability between task
 efforts the task values are not upper limits and funding may be moved between tasks if needed (please
 see the project schedule to understand the duration and intent of the hourly fee);

 Water, CIP # WM4453 Sewer, CIP # SS7460

 Task Description Hours Subconsultants Total Hours Subconsultants Total


 Task Eval & Design 960 N/A $189,098 480 N/A $94,407
 100 Phase Admin

 (Hourly)

 Task Prelim Plan, 80 N/A $17,009 40 N/A $8,492
 200 Engr& Alt Anal
 (Hourly)

 Task Survey and N/A $0 $0 N/A $0 $0
 300 Utility Mapping
 (Hourly)

 Task Geotechnical N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
 400 Investigations
 (Hourly)

 Task Final Design 832 N/A $145,469 416 N/A $72,626
 500 (Hourly)




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 Task Permits and TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
 600 Property
 [Hourly]

 Task Not Used N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
 700


 Task EngrServ 1,441 TBD $250,639 719 TBD $125,131
 800 During
 Construct

 (Hourly)

 Task Full Time N/A $713,162 $713,162 N/A $356,046 $356,046
 900 Construction

 Inspection
 (Hourly)

 Task Project Closeout 50 N/A $8,804 25 N/A $4,396
 1000 (Hourly)

 Task N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
 Not Used
 1100


 Task PER for P.S. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
 1200 Relocate (Lump
 Sum)

 Task Survey/Map for N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
 1300 PS Relocate

 (Lump Sum)

 Task Geotech Invest N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
 1400 P.S. Relocate

 (Lump Sum)

 Total of 3,364 $713,162 $1,324,180 1,679 $356,046 $661,098
 Contract


 % of Contract to 36% 18%
 Sub-consultants


 % of Contract to 36% 18%

 Protege

 The Engineer’s requirement for Subconsultant and/or Protege Participation is a minimum of
 20%.




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 7.5% Markup on Subcontracts




 Total of Contract Amendment No. 3 for WORK ORDER 2 for CCR Phases 3,4, & 5
 Time & Materials Total $1,985,278
 Total Not-to-Exceed Amount this Amendment $1,985,278
 Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of Total Amended WORK ORDER NUMBER TWO $4,742,159




 Billing Rate Schedule with Anticipated Annual Increase of 4%

 Labor Rate Classification 2025 Billing Rate 2026 Billing Rate 2027 Billing Rate 2028 Billing Rate

 Officer $245 $ 255 $ 265 $ 276

 Principal/ Associate $225 $ 234 $ 243 $ 253
 Senior Professional $200 $ 208 $ 216 $ 225
 Professional IV $195 $ 203 $ 211 $ 219

 Professional III $180 $ 187 $ 194 $ 202
 Professional II $155 $ 161 $ 167 $ 174

 Professional I $135 $ 140 $ 146 $ 152

 Designer $115 $ 120 $ 125 $ 130

 Sr Support Services $140 $ 146 $ 152 $ 158

 Sr Resident Pro] Rep $145 $ 151 $ 157 $ 163

 GIS Specialist $115 $ 120 $ 125 $ 130

 Resident Project Rep $105 $ 109 $ 113 $ 118

 Project Administration $105 $ 109 $ 113 $ 118

 Survey Manager $160 $ 166 $ 173 $ 180

 Staff Surveyor $100 $ 104 $ 108 $ 112
 Intern $60 $ 62 $ 64 $ 67




 As this is a multi-year Contract, CONSULTANT Proposes to have defined billing rate increases for each
 year from the period July 1 to June 30 each year.



 Project expenses to be invoiced at cost. Mileage to be invoiced at the current IRS approved rate per
 mile.




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 Improvement Plan
 The Vista
 Business Improvement District
 Columbia, SC
 Prepared pursuant to the State of South Carolina
 Municipal Improvement Act
 To authorize an improvement district in
 The Vista, Columbia
 March 6, 2026




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 Improvement Plan
 The Vista Improvement District
 Columbia, South Carolina



 CONTENTS
 1.​ Why an Improvement District for The Vista?
 2.​ What is a Business Improvement District?
 3.​ Improvement Plan Summary
 4.​ The Vista Improvement District Boundary Map
 5.​ Programs and Services to Be Provided
 6.​ Operating Budget
 7.​ Assessment Methodology
 8.​ Governing the Business Improvement District
 9.​ Continuation of City Services




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 Section 1: Why a Business Improvement District for The Vista?
 To catalyze new investment while safeguarding existing assets, property owners in The Vista are
 initiating a private-sector, self-governance model to help fund enhanced services beyond those
 already provided by the City of Columbia. By utilizing the South Carolina Municipal Improvements
 Act, these stakeholders are proposing the establishment of a Business Improvement District (BID),
 a locally and nationally proven mechanism designed to provide a competitive edge through
 dedicated funding and professional place management. This strategic move is driven by a collective
 commitment to ensuring The Vista remains a destination rooted in the uniqueness of its history,
 leisure and hospitality offerings, and public programming. Property owners in The Vista are taking
 action for several key reasons.


 1.​ Generate Consistent Funding to Improve the Health and Safety of The Vista
 Over the years, cleanliness and quality of life issues have become primary pain points for property
 owners, businesses, tenants, residents, and visitors to The Vista. A primary goal of the Improvement
 District is to create a professional, visible "Clean and Safe" program. This program would include
 the hiring of ambassadors to support supplemental services such as cleaning, litter removal, graffiti
 abatement, and others that help retain existing and attract new users to the district, protect property
 values, beautify streetscapes, and improve the daily pedestrian experience. A well executed clean
 and safe program assists in visibly signaling that The Vista is a safe and healthy place to live, work,
 play, and invest.


 2.​ Provide a More Vibrant District Experience that Strengthens The Vista’s Identity
 The proposed BID will act as a strategic steward of The Vista’s brand, actively reinforcing its
 unique historic, arts, hospitality, and entertainment identity. With consistent and sustainable year
 over year funding, the BID will be equipped to create a more vibrant public realm through curated
 activities, including marketing, district promotion, and events, that strengthen the experience of the
 district, attracting new users and investment while ensuring the district’s uniqueness remains
 consistent and compelling.


 3.​ Foster Economic Growth and Enhance Property Values
 Across the country, business improvement districts have been shown to help facilitate the financial
 and professional resources that equip property owners and community members with the tools to
 collaborate and act as strategic partners in the success of their districts. BIDs bring a stable financial
 and governance model that helps to both protect and enhance investments while providing
 leadership capabilities that influence the implementation of new development. A BID in The Vista
 helps partners collaborate, lead, and shape the district’s future, ensuring challenges will be
 addressed.
 As Columbia and South Carolina continue to attract new, and many young, residents to the state,
 The Vista needs to continue to compete for new investment, residents, and businesses. With recent
 and future investments in the pipeline, including Finlay Park, the Waterfront, student housing, and
 many adaptive reuse projects, The Vista is at a strategic moment to capitalize on existing energy and

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 attract investment in a coordinated way. A business improvement district provides the financial
 resources to develop and implement an economic development strategy that will capitalize on new
 investment to increase economic growth, enhance property values, and bring development to
 underutilized spaces across the district.


 4.​ Establish Unified Leadership to Further District Priorities
 The proposed Vista BID is expected to be managed by a new non-profit, 501(c)(3) established to
 manage the funding generated by the properties within the district. District work plans and budgets,
 based upon this ten-year plan, will be refined annually by a board of directors representative of the
 property owners who are paying the assessment with direct accountability to those who are paying
 into the district. The BID will operate under private-sector performance standards, ensuring every
 dollar is tied to measurable results.
 As a nonprofit dedicated to achieving success within the Vista, the organization will also act as its
 champion, creating lasting working relationships with partners, including property owners,
 residents, business owners, other nonprofits, the City Council, and other public stakeholders.
 Specifically, the nonprofit will work closely with the Main Street BID creating a shared experience
 within Columbia’s commercial core from Downtown to the waterfront. By unifying our
 stakeholders, the BID will serve to champion the interests of Vista property owners and other
 community members with City, County, and State partners.




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 Section 2: What Is a Business Improvement District?
 The International Downtown Association estimates about 4,000+ place management organizations
 exist globally, 2,500 of which function in North America. These organizations are also known as
 Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), Partnerships and
 Alliances. Led by the private sector, these organizations are typically nonprofits primarily supported
 by special assessments within specific geographies. BIDs exist in nearly every state at a diversity of
 sizes. According to the IDA, each organization on average “provides $1.2 million in services to
 their districts to help businesses thrive and to make the district a great place for workers, residents
 and visitors.” These enhanced improvements and activities, which can include security, cleanliness,
 maintenance, and marketing, are in addition to those provided by the local government.
 A Property-Based Business Improvement District (BID) is based upon the “benefit assessment
 district” concept, which provides for an assessment on real property and improvements upon real
 property to be raised within a specific geographic district with the proceeds directed back to the
 district to provide enhanced services that benefit the district and properties located within the
 district boundaries.
 BIDs allow for a wide range of service options, including security, cleanliness, maintenance,
 marketing, economic and housing development, special events, etc.
 BIDs offer a number of unique advantages. They are:
 ●​ Designed and created by those who will pay the assessment
 ●​ Governed by those who pay through a property and business board that supervises
 operations and submits a yearly implementation plan.
 ●​ Implemented by those who pay through a non-profit, private sector, management
 organization.
 ●​ Established through the support of the property owners who will pay the proposed property
 assessments.
 ●​ Established for a predetermined number of years with a sunset clause that requires a new
 approval by those who pay to renew the BID




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 Section 3: Vista Improvement Plan Summary
 Improvement Plan Summary
 Developed by property owners in The Vista, the Vista Improvement District Plan conveys special
 benefits to properties within the proposed BID. The District provides enhanced improvements and
 activities, including maintenance, public space cleaning, security, homeless outreach, marketing,
 and economic development, above and beyond the baseline services provided by the City of
 Columbia.
 Location
 An area defined in Section 4 of this plan, bounded generally by Taylor Street (North), Blossom
 Street (South), Assembly Street (East), and the Congaree River (West). (See Exhibit 1).
 Value of District
 The total estimated fair market value of the private, non-exempt properties within the proposed
 district as appraised by the Richland County Assessor as of February 2026 was $755,537,100.
 Improvements, Activities, Services

 ●​ Public Space Management: Enhanced security patrols (Ambassadors), visitor
 assistance, and improvements to street lighting/parking.
 ●​ Enhanced Maintenance: 16/7 cleaning, graffiti removal, pressure washing, and
 specialized trash/cigarette debris collection.
 ●​ Landscape Programs: Tree grate maintenance, seasonal flower planters, and sidewalk
 weeding.
 ●​ District Marketing: Marketing campaigns, visitor guides, business recruitment, market
 research, and public art installations.
 ●​ Quality of Life & Planning: Grant writing, residential recruitment, and improved
 connectivity to neighboring districts.

 Method of Financing:
 A levy of assessments upon real property and buildings which benefit from the improvements and
 activities.
 Budget:
 Anticipated district budget contribution from private property assessment for the year 2027 of
 operation is $1,464,844.
 Cost:
 Annual assessments are based upon an allocation of specific program costs. Two property
 assessment variables, appraised value and street frontage on Gervais and Lady between Assembly
 and Huger, and on the side streets between Gervais and Lady: Huger, Pulaski, Gadsden, Lincoln,
 and Park, are used in the calculation.
 The annual yearly assessments are not expected to exceed the rates listed below during the full term
 of the BID unless specifically authorized by City Council.
 Assessment Rate

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 Per Dollar of Fair Market Value: $.001844
 Per Foot of Property Frontage: $4.01
 -​ Gervais and Lady between Assembly and Huger, and on the side streets between Gervais
 and Lady: Huger, Pulaski, Gadsden, Lincoln, and Park. (See Exhibit 2).
 **Properties fronting these streets are subject to both assessments.**
 City Services:
 The City has agreed that existing City services will continue to be provided within the BID District
 at the same level as before the BID was created, consistent with City services provided in other
 areas. BID services are in addition to existing City services.
 District Formation:
 A District may be formed by either of two processes.
 1.​ Submission of signed petitions from property owners who represent a majority per capita of
 all owners of real property within the district, which is not exempt from ad valorem taxation.
 2.​ The City may create an improvement district through an ordinance adopted by a majority of
 council after a public hearing at which the plan is presented, including the proposed basis
 and amount of assessment.
 This plan anticipates that the City will form the district using Process No. 2.
 Duration:
 The Business Improvement District will have a 10-year life (January 1, 2027 through December 31,
 2036). After nine years, a new implementation plan must be developed, and the approval process
 must be repeated in order to continue beyond the tenth year.
 Governance:
 The City of Columbia as the governing body must approve the 10-year implementation plan. The
 Vista Improvement District budgets may be refined annually within the limitations set forth in the
 district implementation plan, by the Board of the private sector management/implementation
 organization. Any changes to the implementation plan during the term of the district that are not
 within the limitations set forth for changes in the plan, must be approved by the City Council acting
 as the governing body.
 Through a contract with the governing body (i.e., City of Columbia), a property owner-led, private
 sector, non-profit district management/implementation organization is expected to implement the
 improvements and activities defined in the Plan and to manage the day-to-day operations of the
 District. To ensure immediate impact and fiscal efficiency, the BID can contract with an established
 management entity to jumpstart services and reduce administrative overhead. On a yearly basis a
 report summarizing the accomplishments of the District as well as a report of the financial activities
 of the District will be submitted to the governing body and to each assessment-paying property
 owner.
 Section 4: Vista Improvement District Boundaries
 The area within the following district boundaries have been identified for the Vista Improvement
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 were determined by the Vista Property Owners group.
 District Boundaries
 The District includes all properties within an area defined by the following boundaries:
 The southwest corner of Taylor Street and Assembly Street intersection shall serve as the
 point of beginning. From the point of beginning, proceed South on Assembly Street five city
 blocks to the north side of Senate Street. Follow Senate Street in a westerly direction one
 city block to the southwest corner of Park Street, then south one city block along Park Street
 to the northwest corner of Park Street and Pendleton Street. Continue west three city blocks
 on Pendleton Street to northwest corner of Pendleton and Wayne Streets, thereafter continue
 south five city blocks along the railroad tracks to the northwest of Wheat Street. Thereafter
 three blocks west to northeast of Wheat and Williams Street and one block north to the
 northeast corner of Williams and Blossom Street. Follow Blossom Street west to the east
 bank of the Congaree River and proceed north following the shore of the Congaree River for
 eleven city blocks to the corner of the southside of Blanding Street. At which point, follow
 Blanding Street to the southeast corner of Gist Street then north one city block to Laurel
 Street. Turn east on the south side of Laurel and proceed to the southwest corner of Laurel
 and Huger Street. At Huger Street, proceed one city block south then travel southeast along
 the railroad tracks from Huger at Blanding Streets toward the southwest corner of Pulaski
 and Taylor Streets. Continue east along Taylor Street to the point of origin at Assembly
 Street. The eastern boundary of the district is to adjoin the western boundary of the City
 Center Business Improvement District. The properties on the eastern side of Assembly
 Street with frontage on Assembly Street will not be assessed by or included in the Vista BID
 boundaries due to their existing inclusion in the Main Street District.


 For a graphic representation of the boundaries of the Vista Improvement District see the map
 labeled “Exhibit 1.”




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 Exhibit 1: The Vista BID Proposed Boundaries




 Exhibit 2: The Vista BID Proposed Boundaries of Additional Assessment Frontage




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 Section 5: Programs And Services To Be Provided
 Process to Establish the Improvement District Plan
 Through stakeholder engagement in the Vista, priority improvements and programming activities to
 be delivered by the Vista Business Improvement District were determined to be clean and safe,
 maintenance, marketing/communications, and economic development.
 All properties within the Vista BID will receive a core level of all the district’s services. In addition,
 Gervais and Lady between Assembly and Huger, and on the side streets between Gervais and Lady:
 Huger, Pulaski, Gadsden, Lincoln, and Park is expected to receive a higher level of maintenance.
 The additional frontage assessment on these streets reflects the increased level of services provided.


 PUBLIC SPACE DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT
 ●​ Public Safety Program
 ○​ Integration with the Columbia Police Department: The Vista public security
 program is expected to work closely with The Columbia Police Department and
 integrate the Vista program with that of the Department. The public safety program’s
 mission is to support the police department, property owners, and tenants in overall
 crime prevention efforts and reduction in street disorder, while offering a customer
 service orientation to pedestrians and motorists. It provides highly visible security
 and is intended to supplement the individual building security and the Columbia
 Police Department already provided
 ○​ Foot Patrol: The patrol program is expected to help deter aggressive panhandling
 and other anti-social street behavior. The goal of this patrol is to help deter and report
 illegal street vending, illegal dumping, and street code violations. They will handle a
 myriad of quality of life problems including: drinking in public, urinating in public,
 indecent exposure, trespassing, prostitution observations, among others. They will
 perform goodwill gestures such as escorting employees, helping lost persons, and
 retrieving keys from locked cars. The patrol program also can assist with traffic
 control in the event of accidents, fires, or unusual occurrences. They will patrol
 assigned routes, covering all in the district. They will be professional, assertive,
 friendly, courteous, people-oriented individuals in excellent physical condition. The
 patrol program officers will complete customized classroom district training and
 additional hours of field training.
 ○​ Evening Safety Patrol: The evening patrol program will increase the sense of safety
 for the nighttime users of the restaurants, churches, hospital, hotels, and all
 businesses that cater to a nighttime clientele. The evening patrol program has the
 same mission and receives the same training as the foot patrol program.
 ●​ Maintenance Program
 ○​ Vista Clean Team: In order to deal effectively and consistently with maintenance
 issues, a Vista Maintenance Plan will be established. A multi-dimensional approach
 will consist of the following elements:
 ■​ Sidewalk Maintenance: Uniformed, radio-equipped personnel sweep litter,
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 debris and refuse from sidewalks and gutters of the district. Personnel also
 collect trash and debris as necessary, including maintaining pet “comfort
 stations.”
 ■​ Graffiti Removal: Removal of graffiti by using solvent and pressure
 washing. The District will maintain a zero tolerance graffiti policy. All tags
 will be removed within 24 hours once the team is notified of the presence of
 graffiti.
 ■​ Sidewalk Pressure Washing: The district standard is to have all sidewalks
 cleaned at least every other month with high use areas cleaned more
 frequently.
 ■​ Paper Sign and Handbill Removal: Paper signs and handbills taped or
 glued on public property, utility boxes, poles and telephones are removed by
 hand or when necessary by high-pressure hose.
 ■​ Special Collections: A district truck will be available to collect items
 illegally dumped in the district.
 ■​ Maintenance Problems Requiring Third Party Intervention: Problems
 that create blighted or unsafe conditions in the district, but are outside of the
 jurisdiction of the district to repair will be monitored, and the responsible
 party to be contacted and asked to deal with the issue. These types of
 problems include blocked or damaged sewers or drains, damaged
 sidewalks/streets/alleys, non-operating streetlights, damaged or missing street
 signs, etc.
 ●​ Landscape Maintenance Program
 ○​ Litter/Weed Removal: Public landscape areas, tree wells and planters will be
 maintained and kept free of litter and weeds.
 ○​ Seasonal Planting: A program of seasonal plantings of colorful flowers will be
 developed.
 ●​ Special Projects Program:
 ○​ Signage: A Vista Wayfinding program will be developed to improve the ability of
 users to find destinations within the district as well as increase the ease of pedestrian
 use of the district.
 ○​ Public Art: A program will be developed to facilitate the installation of public art
 within the district.
 ○​ Street Furniture: A program will be developed to provide additional street furniture
 such as trashcans, benches and children's play areas.


 DISTRICT MARKETING
 1.​ Communications/Marketing
 ○​ An integral piece of the improvement plan is to create a program to tell the story of
 change and improvement in The Vista. The program that will be developed by the

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 property owners is expected to maintain, create, or improve upon:
 ■​ Street Banner Program
 ■​ Visitor Guides and Parking Map
 ■​ Business Directory
 ■​ Public and Media Relations
 ■​ Special Events
 ■​ Improved Signage
 ■​ Regional Marketing Campaign
 2.​ Business Development
 ○​ Several tools will be developed to support the efforts of individual property owners
 and brokers to attract and retain tenants. Some of these tools are:
 ■​ Market Research & Data Collection
 ■​ Defined Business Recruitment and Retention Strategy
 ■​ Investor, Tenant and Broker Recruitment Support Packets
 ■​ Residential Recruitment and Demographics Development
 ■​ Building Improvement Programs
 ■​ One Stop, Available Space Resource Center
 ■​ Business Attraction, Support, and Retention
 ■​ Façade or Other Business Improvement Programs
 3.​ Planning
 ○​ Public/Private Planning Activities
 ○​ Economic Development Studies (e.g., market, zoning and land use, parking)
 ○​ Resource Sourcing
 ○​ Grant Writing
 ADMINISTRATION
 1.​ Management Personnel
 ○​ A professional staff with centralized administrative support is expected to manage
 the Vista improvements and activities. This staff will be responsible for representing
 the property owners before public agencies and advocating on behalf of business and
 property owners. District services are estimated to be delivered 16 hours a day, seven
 days a week, requiring management staff 16 hours a day, seven days a week.
 ○​ To ensure immediate impact and fiscal efficiency, the BID can contract with an
 established management entity. This approach bypasses the overhead of a dedicated
 internal staff while providing consistent representation before public agencies. By
 leveraging existing infrastructure, the BID will deploy 16/7 district services and
 management oversight from day one, ensuring property owners receive professional
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 Section 6: Operating Budget
 FY 2027 Operating Budget Summary
 The summary of the FY 2027 operating budget for the Vista Business Improvement District is
 provided. The total improvement and activity plan budget for 2027 is projected at the expected
 assessment of $1,464,844 and made up of the following components:


 PUBLIC SPACE MANAGEMENT
 A public clean and safe program is an essential component of BID activities.
 ●​ Enhanced Security Programs: The public safety programs are designed to improve both
 the reality and the perception of safety in the Vista. Individual public safety programs are
 detailed in Section 5.
 ●​ Enhanced Maintenance: In order to establish and maintain cleanliness throughout the
 District the Maintenance program will remove trash, debris, and graffiti, provide sidewalk
 maintenance and pressure washing, and other services as detailed in Section 5.
 ●​ Enhanced Landscape Services: To provide a more positive perception of the Vista an
 enhanced landscape program will be provided as detailed in Section 5.
 ●​ Special Projects: Special projects are projects that are important to increasing the quality of
 life in the public environment, but do not fit within one of the other categories. Special
 project details are found in Section 5.
 The budget for the public safety program is $878,907 or 60% of the total District budget.


 DISTRICT MARKETING
 In order to tell the story of The Vista, and continue to build upon the positive changes in both
 perception and reality, the Vista BID will implement a district marketing and communications
 program as detailed in Section 5.
 The budget for the district marketing program is $292,969 or 20% of the total District budget.


 ADMINISTRATION
 In order to manage the day-to-day activities of the BID a professional administrative staff and office
 are necessary to ensure the delivery of quality services.
 The budget for administration is $292,969 or 20% of the total District budget.




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 Section 7: Assessment Methodology
 Assessment Methodology
 Vista property owners and stakeholders have emphasized that the assessment formula for the
 District must be fair, balanced and have a direct relationship between benefits received and costs.
 Calculation of Assessments
 The preceding methodology is applied to a database that has been constructed by the Vista property
 owners and its consultant team. The property data was obtained from the County Assessor’s Office.
 Based upon the methodology as set forth above, property data compiled by the Vista property
 owners and the District budget is expected to yield the following assessments for each benefit zone.
 The annual yearly assessments are not expected to exceed the rates listed below during the first year
 of the BID.
 ●​ Assessment Rate: $.001844
 Per Dollar of Fair Market Value
 ●​ Frontage Assessment Rate: $4.01
 Per Foot Frontage on Gervais and Lady between Assembly and Huger, and on the side
 streets between Gervais and Lady: Huger, Pulaski, Gadsden, Lincoln, and Park
 In future years, assessments may change, up or down, if appraised value information changes. We
 do not anticipate any increases in the assessment rates unless unforeseen circumstances occur.
 Budget Adjustments
 If there is a budget surplus, it will be rolled into the following year’s District budget. Yearly
 expenditures and budgets shall be set so that at the end of each year there will not be a planned
 deficit at the end of any year.
 Time and Manner for Collecting Assessments
 As provided by state law, the Vista BID assessment will appear as a separate line item on annual
 property tax bills.
 Government Assessments
 The Vista Improvement District plan assumes that the City, County and Federal Government will
 pay fair-share assessments for property owned within the boundaries of the District.
 It is the intent of the improvement district law to provide services only to those properties that pay
 assessments. District services will not be provided to government properties that do not pay District
 assessments. All reasonable efforts will be made to include government properties on a voluntary
 basis in the District assessment.
 Residential Assessments
 Owner occupied residential property which is taxed under Section 12-43-220 (c) will not be
 assessed unless the owner gives the governing body written permission to include the property
 within the improvement district. Multi-unit residential property and non-owner occupied horizontal
 property regime units which are not taxed or will not be taxed pursuant to Section 12-43-220 (c)
 will be assessed.

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 Non-profit Assessments
 Property held in a non-profit status that does not currently pay ad valorem taxes will not be required
 to pay District assessments by the Vista Partnership Board of Directors. All reasonable efforts will
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 Section 8: Governing The Business Improvement District
 Private Sector, Management/Implementation Organization
 Through a contract with the governing body (i.e., City of Columbia), a property owner-led, private
 sector, non-profit district management/implementation organization is expected to implement the
 improvements and activities defined in the Plan and to manage the day-to-day operations of the
 District. This group’s professional management staff is expected to handle communications and
 administration for the District. The Board of this non-profit organization will be representative of
 property owners within the district. Upon creation of the non-profit district management
 organization, the Board may choose to contract with an established management entity to jumpstart
 services and reduce overhead.
 The City of Columbia as the governing body, must approve the 10-year implementation plan. The
 Vista Business Improvement District budgets and policies may be refined annually within the
 limitations set forth in the district implementation plan, by the board of the private sector
 management/implementation organization. During the term of the District, any changes to the
 implementation plan that are not within the limitations set forth for changes in the plan must be
 approved by the City Council.
 On a yearly basis the management/implementation organization will issue a report summarizing the
 accomplishments of the district as well as a report of the financial activities of the district. The
 report will be submitted to the City Council as the governing body and to each assessment-paying
 property owner.




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 Section 9: Continuation Of City Services
 All BID services are supplemental. They are designed to enhance—not replace—existing municipal
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 Meeting Date: May 5, 2026

 Department: Legal

 From: Jeff Palen, Assistant City Manager / CFO



 Ordinance No.: 2026-025 - Authorizing the Exchange of Properties at 742 Wilkes
 Road, Richland County TMS# R11813-05-18 and 5111 Spalding Avenue, Richland
 County TMS# R11701-04-01

 First reading approval was given on April 21, 2026.

 Background Summary:

 Attachments:
 1. 2026-025 - Ordinance




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 CITY COUNCIL
 April 21, 2026 at 4:00 P.M.
 City Hall, 3rd Floor, Council Chambers, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, S.C., 29201

 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT CASE SUMMARY

 84, 92, 94, 100 and 108 Bluff Road
 TMS#s 11204-02-40, 11204-02-39 and 11204-02-38


 Council District: 3

 Proposal: Request to rezone the properties from Residential Two-Family - Mill Village
 District (RD-MV) to Residential Mixed District (RM-1), portions of the
 property are within the Floodplain Overlay District (OV-FP) and Floodway
 Overlay District (OV-FW).

 Applicant: Jason Holliday, Sandlapper Management Company, LLC

 Staff Recommendation: Approval

 PC Recommendation: 3/12/2026; Recommend Approval (6-0)



 CURRENT PARCEL CHARACTERISTICS/CONDITIONS

 Acreage: 3.34 acres
 Current Use: Undeveloped
 Proposed Use: Residential
 Future Land Use Classification: Urban Core Mixed Residential Type 3 (UCMR-3).
 Current Zoning: Residential Two-Family - Mill Village District (RD-MV) portions within the Floodplain
 Overlay District (OV-FP) and Floodway Overlay District (OV-FW)
 Proposed Zoning: Residential Mixed District (RM-1), portions within the Floodplain Overlay District
 (OV-FP) and Floodway Overlay District (OV-FW)

 PLANS, POLICIES, AND LAND USE

 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Classification
 The future land use classification assigned to the subject property in the Columbia Compass: Envision
 2036 Future Land Use Map is Urban Core Mixed Residential Type 3 (UCMR-3).

 Refer to the attached land use classification descriptions.

 Existing Neighborhood, Small Area, Community, and/or Corridor Plans

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 The subject property is located within the study area of the Capital City Mill District Area & Corridor
 Plan (2017), developed and adopted jointly by the City of Columbia and Richland County. The property
 falls within the Olympia Neighborhood sub area (pages 12 and 15-16), and the plan proposed a future
 land use classification of Urban Core Mixed Residential Type 3 (UCMR-3) for the property (page 32).
 Specific Mill District Characteristics were provided related to each recommended future land use
 classification, and for UCMR-3, these were: “mill vernacular architecture; predominantly single-
 family; tertiary commercial uses should be limited to corridors with appropriate scale (Olympia
 Avenue + Whaley Street)” (page 32).

 The Greening America’s Communities Rocky Branch Greenway charrette and plan document (2018)
 considered how the property owned by the City immediately northeast of the subject property along
 Bluff Road might be restored and redeveloped to provide access to natural spaces and recreation
 while also connecting to the Rocky Branch Greenway. While the majority of recommendations focused
 on the City-owned property, the plan did make recommendations for neighborhood connections –
 including the installation of a sidewalk along the east side of Bluff Road adjacent to the property
 under consideration for rezoning.

 ZONING

 These three parcels are currently zoned Residential Two-Family - Mill Village District (RD-MV); the
 northern portions are in the Floodplain Overlay District (OV-FP), and the northernmost corner (+/-
 10,000 sq. ft.) is within the Floodway Overlay District (OV-FW). The OV-FP and OV-FW overlays are
 unaffected by the applicant’s request.

 The parcels were annexed in September of 2024 and June of 2025 and assigned the RD-MV district
 (with overlays) at the time of annexation. At the time of the most recent annexation in 2025, the
 developer was proposing a multifamily development consisting of duplexes, and the County had
 placed a moratorium on development within the Olympia area.

 Since that time, the moratorium has been lifted and the County has created a neighborhood
 character zoning overlay for the Olympia Mill Village that functions similarly to the City’s historic
 overlays. This neighborhood character overlay was largely applied to the historic mill village grid and
 not extended to any of the unincorporated properties on the east side of Bluff Road. Also, the City
 has clarified the distinction between duplexes (a two-unit building on a single lot) and multifamily
 (three or more units on a single lot), and the originally requested RD-MV district no longer
 accommodates the proposed development.

 The City-owned parcel to the due north along Bluff Road is zoned LL-R: Large Lot – Reserve District,
 and the site of the former baseball stadium to the northeast is zoned CAC: Community Activity
 Center/Corridor District.

 To the southeast on the same side of Bluff Road as the subject property, the properties are in
 unincorporated Richland County and are zoned Residential 6 (R6). Across Bluff Road, the properties
 are also zoned R6 but are subject to the above-mentioned Olympia Mill Village Neighborhood
 Character overlay. The County’s R6 district has a density slightly higher than the City’s RM-2 district
 (18 units/acre vs 17.2 units/acre), but with a lot width more in line with the City’s RM-1 district (50
 feet).


 The proposed City of Columbia zoning is Residential Mixed District (RM-1); again, the OV-FP and OV-
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 Refer to the attached zoning district descriptions for more information on the existing and proposed
 City of Columbia zoning.




 STAFF RECOMMENDATION

 At the time of annexation, staff found the request for RD-MV to be appropriate in light of existing
 plans and surrounding development context, and finds that RM-1 is also appropriate for this site on
 the same basis.

 The development pattern on this side of Bluff Road is a mixture of reserved lands, single-family
 residences, and duplex-style multifamily development in a non-gridded development pattern. The
 RD-MV district is best suited for a gridded block pattern of small residential lots, and though an
 extension of the grid to mirror the historic development pattern across Bluff Road would be welcome,
 RM-1, which permits a lower density (8.7 units/acre) than RD-MV (13.2 u/a), is also appropriate in
 light of the aforementioned surrounding development context, floodplains, and topography of the site.
 Thus, staff finds that the proposed RM-1 District is consistent with the surrounding uses and the
 future land use classification in the Columbia Compass comprehensive plan, and recommends
 approval of this request.




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 CITY COUNCIL
 April 21, 2026 at 4:00 P.M.
 City Hall, 3rd Floor, Council Chambers, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, S.C., 29201

 AMENDMENT TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
 Urban Design Review Commission Membership


 Proposal: Request to amend the Unified Development Ordinance, Chapter 17- Article
 2: Administration, Sec. 17-2.3 Advisory and Decision-Making Bodies and
 Persons (e.) Design Development Review Commission; (2) Membership and
 Terms, to amend the number of appointed members.

 Applicant: Andrew Livengood, Zoning Administrator

 Staff Recommendation: Staff Sponsored

 PC Recommendation: 04/09/2026; recommended approval with amendment (7-0)

 DETAILS


 City Council approved a Text Amendment to the UDO on January 6, 2026 to divide he
 Design/Development Review Commission (D/DRC) into two separate boards, which was a
 recommendation of the recently adopted Downtown Strategic Plan (adopted June 2025).

 The adopted text amendment specified that the proposed Historic Preservation Design Review
 Commission (HP/DRC) would consist of seven (7) members, and would hear cases related to historic
 districts and landmarks and that the Urban Design Review Commission (U/DRC) would consist of five
 (5) members and would hear cases related to urban design districts. Each board would have a
 number of members with expertise specific to the case types they consider.

 At the meeting on February 17th, City Council voted unanimously to increase the number of members
 on the U/DRC from five to seven. The proposed amendment herein is to reflect that change in the
 text of the Unified Development Ordinance. By specifying “at least five” members, the U/DRC can
 accommodate the seven appointees but remains flexible if a smaller U/DRC is needed in the future.

 NOTE: At its April 9, 2026 meeting, the Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend an amended
 approval of this request to include a maximum of seven (7) members, changing the language to
 read:

 “The HP/DRC shall consist of seven members, and the U/DRC shall consist of at least 5 but no
 more than 7 members, all appointed by the City Council. No member shall hold any other
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 Article 2: Administration
 Sec. 17-2.3. Advisory and Decision-Making Bodies and Persons
 (e) Design Development Review Commission

 e. Engage in educational activities related to promoting appropriate urban
 design, historic preservation, and the conservation of historic or aesthetic
 features of the City.
 f. Advise and assist the City Council, at the Council’s request, to further the
 purposes of this Ordinance.

 (2) Membership and Terms
 a. Number, Appointment, and Qualifications
 1. The HP/DRC shall consist of seven members, and the U/DRC shall
 consist of at least 5 members, all appointed by the City Council. No
 member shall hold any other public office or position in the City or
 County.
 (i)  Of the members appointed to the HP/DRC, at least one shall be
 an architect registered in the State, at least one shall be an
 individual with demonstrated preservation experience, at least
 one shall be a contractor or crafts person with hands-on
 experience working on historic structures, one shall be an
 architect with historic preservation experience, and the
 remainder, if any, shall be persons who, by reason of other
 experience or education, shall be qualified for service on the
 DRC.
 (ii) Of the members appointed to the U/DRC, at least one member
 shall be an architect regiested in the State of SC, at leat one shall
 be an urban planner, at least one shall be a landscape architect or
 urban design professional, an dat least one shall be a real estate
 developer or licesnsed real estate broker.
 b. Terms
 Members shall be appointed for three-year terms. Members may continue
 to serve until their successors are appointed.
 c. Current Members
 Members of the HP/DRC and the U/DRC on January 1, 2026 who have been
 appointed to continue serving from the 2025 DDRC shall continue to serve
 at the pleasure of the City Council until their respective terms expire
 according to the rules in place when they were appointed, unless they are
 removed in accordance with subsection d below.
 d. Removal
 The City Council may remove a member of the DRC for cause, after written
 notice and a public hearing. Cause may include, but is not limited to,
 nonattendance at meetings.
 e. Vacancies
 Vacancies, for whatever reason, shall be filled by the City Council for the
 balance of an unexpired term.

 Columbia, South Carolina August 20, 2019
 Zoning Ordinance and Land Development Regulations Page 2-11

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 Meeting Date: May 5, 2026

 Department: Legal

 From: Jeff Palen, Assistant City Manager / CFO



 Ordinance No.: 2026-031 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Deed and
 any closing documents necessary for the sale of 1601 Assembly Street, Richland
 County TMS# 09014-01-02, pursuant to the United States Postal Service exercise
 of its purchase option under the current lease

 First reading approval was given on April 21, 2026.

 Background Summary:

 Attachments:
 1. 2026-031 - 1601 Assembly St
 2. Limited Warranty Deed (1601 Assembly)(66957463.1)




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 After recording return to:

 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW
 Washington, D.C. 20260-1101

 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) LIMITED WARRANTY DEED
 ) OF REAL PROPERTY
 COUNTY OF RICHLAND )


 THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DEED is executed to be effective as of the ______ day of
 ____________, 2026, by CITY OF COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA (hereinafter referred to as
 “Grantor”), to UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, an independent establishment of the
 executive branch of the United States federal government, whose mailing address is 475 L’Enfant
 Plaza SW, Washington, D.C. 20260-1101 (hereinafter referred to as “Grantee”).

 W I T N E S S E T H:

 KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS THAT IN CONSIDERATION of the sum of Ten
 Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration to Grantor paid by Grantee, the receipt
 and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by Grantor, subject to the conditions, matters,
 and/or reservations herein set forth, Grantor has granted, bargained, sold and released, and by these
 presents does grant, bargain, sell and release unto Grantee, the following real property (the
 “Property”):

 SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED
 HEREIN BY REFERENCE.

 TOGETHER with all and singular the rights, members, hereditaments and
 appurtenances to the Property belonging or in any wise incident or appertaining thereto;

 THIS CONVEYANCE is made subject to all restrictions, reservations, easements,
 conditions and other matters of record or as would be shown by a current accurate survey of the
 Property (collectively, the “Permitted Exceptions”).

 TO HAVE AND TO HOLD all and singular the Property, unto Grantee and Grantee's
 successors and assigns, forever subject to the Permitted Exceptions set forth above;

 AND, subject to the Permitted Exceptions, GRANTOR does hereby bind itself and its
 successors and assigns, to warrant and forever defend all and singular said Property unto Grantee and
 Grantee's successors and assigns from and against any claims by, under or through Grantor and
 Grantor's successors and assigns, but no other.




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 WITNESS the Hand and Seal of the Grantor as of the ______ day of __________, 2026,
 to be effective as of the day, month, and year first above written.


 Signed, sealed and delivered CITY OF COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA
 in the presence of:
 By:
 Name:
 Its:
 Witness #1


 Witness #1 Printed Name


 Witness #2


 Witness #2 Printed Name



 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA )
 ) ss.
 COUNTY OF RICHLAND )

 I the undersigned notary public for the State of South Carolina, do hereby certify that
 , the of CITY OF
 COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged
 the due execution of the foregoing instrument. The person providing the acknowledgement is
 either known to me or has provided satisfactory evidence of identification to be the person whose
 name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument

 Witness my hand and official seal this the _____ day of ______________, 2026.


 __________________________________
 Notary Public
 Print Name:________________________
 My commission expires:______________
 (NOTARIAL SEAL)




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 EXHIBIT A

 Legal Description
 .
 All that piece, parcel or lot of land situate, lying and being in the City of Columbia, County of
 Richland, State of South Carolina, beginning at a point eight-tenths (0.8') of one foot N 20-00' W
 of the northwestern corner of the intersection of Taylor and Assembly Streets; thence S 71°-00' W
 a distance of six hundred eleven and two-tenths (611.2') feet along the northern right-of-way line
 of Taylor Street to an iron pin located seven and four-tenths (7.4') feet north of the old northern
 line of Taylor Street; thence running N 20°-00 W a distance of five hundred twelve and seven-
 tenths (512.7') feet to an "X" mark in a concrete slab; thence N 37°-41' E a distance of five hundred
 fifty-nine and seven-tenths (559.7') feet to an iron on the northeastern property line of the property
 herein conveyed, and continuing a distance of five and three-tenths (5.3') feet to an offset line.
 Bearings and distance along the offset line:

 S 71°-50' E Eleven and seven-tenths (11.7') feet;
 S 67°-50' E Fifty-four and five-tenths (54.5') feet;
 S 65°-37' E Forty-five and seven-tenths (45.7') feet;
 S 57°-26' E Fifty-two and five-tenths (52.5') feet;
 S 52°-51' E Forty-one and six-tenths (41.6') feet;
 S 20°-00' E Nine and two-tenths (9.2') feet

 to an iron on the eastern line of the property, the same being the western line of Assembly Street;
 thence continuing along the eastern property line and the western right-of-way line of Assembly
 Street S 14°-42' E a distance of fifty-six and twenty-four one-hundredths (56.24') feet to an iron;
 thence S 5°-54' W a distance of thirty-eight and ninety-one one-hundredths (38.91') feet to an iron;
 thence S 26°-51' E a distance of one hundred and seventy-two one-hundredths (100.72') feet to an
 iron; thence S 22°-17' E a distance of one hundred and seventeen one-hundredths (100.17') feet to
 an iron; thence S 20°-00' E a distance of one hundred (100') feet to an iron; thence S 18°-51' E a
 distance of one hundred and two one-hundredths (100.2') feet to an iron; thence S 18°-20' E a
 distance of sixty-nine and three one-hundredths (69.03') feet to an iron; thence N 70°-00' E a
 distance of ten and five-tenths (10.5') feet to an iron; thence S 20°-00' E a distance of one hundred
 two and seven-tenths (102.7') feet to an iron, the point of beginning.

 The lot of land herein described, containing approximately nine and fifty-three one-hundredths
 (9.53) acres, is more clearly shown and delineated on a "Plat of Property Surveyed for City of
 Columbia, Richland County, S.C." made by William Wingfield, Registered Surveyor, dated
 December 1, 1961 and revised January 10, 1963 to show changes to eastern lines.

 Derivation: This being the same property conveyed to the City of Columbia, South Carolina by
 deed of HRT LTD., formerly known as Honolulu Rapid Transit Company, Limited, dated
 September 6, 2019, and recorded on September 6, 2019, in Book 2426, Page 1834 in the Richland
 County, South Carolina Register of Deeds.

 TMS No.: 09014-01-02




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 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA )
 ) AFFIDAVIT FOR TAXABLE OR EXEMPT TRANSFERS
 COUNTY OF RICHLAND )

 PERSONALLY appeared before me the undersigned, who being duly sworn, deposes and says:

 1. I have read the information on this affidavit and I understand such information.

 2. The property being transferred is located at 1601 Assembly Street, in Columbia, Richland County,
 South Carolina, being Richland County Tax Map Number 09014-01-02, and was transferred by the City of
 Columbia, South Carolina to the United States Post Office effective as of ___________ ___, 2026.

 3. Check one of the following: The deed is

 (a) __X__ subject to the deed recording fee as a transfer for consideration paid or to be paid in
 money or money's worth.

 (b) ____ subject to the deed recording fee as a transfer between a corporation, a partnership, or
 other entity and a stockholder, partner, or owner of the entity, or is a transfer to a trust or as a distribution to a
 trust beneficiary.

 (c) ____ exempt from the deed recording fee because (See Information section of affidavit):
 (If exempt, please skip items 4-7, and go to item 8 of this affidavit.)

 If exempt under exemption #14 as described in the Information section of this affidavit, did the agent and
 principal relationship exist at the time of the original sale and was the purpose of this relationship to purchase
 the realty: Check Yes _____ or No _____

 4. Check one of the following if either item 3(a) or item 3(b) above has been checked (See Information
 section of this affidavit.):

 (a) _X_ The fee is computed on the consideration paid or to be paid in money or money's
 worth in the amount of $3,180,000.00.

 (b) ____ The fee is computed on the fair market value of the realty which is
 _____________________________.

 (c) ____ The fee is computed on the fair market value of the realty as established for property
 tax purposes which is _____________________________.

 5. Check Yes _____ or No __X_ to the following: A lien or encumbrance existed on the land, tenement,
 or realty before the transfer and remained on the land, tenement, or realty after the transfer. If “Yes,” the
 amount of the outstanding balance of this lien or encumbrance is:
 ____________________________________________.




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 6. The deed recording fee is computed as follows:

 (a) Place the amount listed in item 4 above here: $3,180,000.00

 (b) Place the amount listed in item 5 above here: $__________________
 (If no amount is listed, place zero here.)

 (c) Subtract Line 6(b) from Line 6(a) and place result here: $3,180,000.00

 7. The deed recording fee due is based on the amount listed on Line 6(c) above and the deed recording
 fee due is: $11,766.00

 8. As required by Code Section 12-24-70, I state that I am a responsible person who was connected with
 the transaction as: Grantor.

 9. I understand that a person required to furnish this affidavit who willfully furnishes a false or fraudulent
 affidavit is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or
 imprisoned not more than one year, or both.

 CITY OF COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA

 By: ________________________________
 Name:______________________________
 Its: ________________________________
 SWORN to before me this ________
 day of __________________, 2026.


 Notary Public for South Carolina
 Print Name:
 My Commission Expires: ____________




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 INFORMATION
 Except as provided in this paragraph, the term “value” means “the consideration paid or to be paid in money or money’s worth
 for the realty.’ Consideration paid or to be paid in money’s worth includes, but is not limited to, other realty, personal property,
 stocks, bonds, partnership interest and other intangible property, the forgiveness or cancellation of a debt, the assumption of a
 debt, and the surrendering of any right. The fair market value of the consideration must be used in calculating the consideration
 paid in money’s worth. Taxpayers may elect to use the fair market value of the realty being transferred in determining fair
 market value of the consideration. In the case of realty transferred between a corporation, a partnership, or other entity and a
 stockholder, partner, or owner of the entity, and in the case of realty transferred to a trust or as a distribution to a trust
 beneficiary, “value” means the realty’s fair market value. A deduction from value is allowed for the amount of any lien or
 encumbrance existing on the land, tenement, or realty before the transfer and remaining on the land, tenement, or realty after
 the transfer. (This includes, pursuant to Code Section 12-59-140(E)(6), any lien or encumbrance on realty in possession of a
 forfeited land commission which may subsequently be waived or reduced after the transfer under a signed contract or agreement
 between the lien holder and the buyer existing before the transfer.) Taxpayers may elect to use the fair market value for property
 tax purposes in determining fair market value under the provisions of the law.

 Exempted from the fee are deeds:
 (1) transferring realty in which the value of the realty, as defined in Code Section 12-24-30, is equal to or less than one hundred
 dollars;
 (2) transferring realty to the federal government or to a state, its agencies and departments, and its political subdivisions,
 including school districts;
 (3) that are otherwise exempted under the laws and Constitution of this State or of the United States;
 (4) transferring realty in which no gain or loss is recognized by reason of Section 1041 of the Internal Revenue Code as defined
 in Section 12-6-40(A);
 (5) transferring realty in order to partition realty as long as no consideration is paid for the transfer other than the interests in
 the realty that are being exchanged in order to partition the realty;
 (6) transferring an individual grave space at a cemetery owned by a cemetery company licensed under Chapter 55 of Title 39;
 (7) that constitutes a contract for the sale of timber to be cut;
 (8) transferring realty to a corporation, a partnership, or a trust as a stockholder, partner, or trust beneficiary of the entity or so
 as to become a stockholder, partner, or trust beneficiary of the entity as long as no consideration is paid for the transfer other
 than stock in the corporation, interest in the partnership, beneficiary interest in the trust, or the increase in value in the stock or
 interest held by the grantor. However, except for transfers from one family trust to another family trust without consideration
 or transfers from a trust established for the benefit of a religious organization to the religious organization, the transfer of realty
 from a corporation, a partnership, or a trust to a stockholder, partner, or trust beneficiary of the entity is subject to the fee, even
 if the realty is transferred to another corporation, a partnership, or trust;
 (9) transferring realty from a family partnership to a partner or from a family trust to a beneficiary, provided no consideration
 is paid for the transfer other than a reduction in the grantee’s interest in the partnership or trust. A “family partnership” is a
 partnership whose partners are all members of the same family. A “family trust” is a trust, in which the beneficiaries are all
 members of the same family. The beneficiaries of a family trust may also include charitable entities. “Family” means the grantor
 and the grantor’s spouse, parents, grandparents, sisters, brothers, children, stepchildren, grandchildren, and the spouses and
 lineal descendants of any the above. A “charitable entity” means an entity which may receive deductible contributions under
 Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code as defined in Section 12-6-40(A);
 (10) transferring realty in a statutory merger or consolidation from a constituent corporation to the continuing or new
 corporation;
 (11) transferring realty in a merger or consolidation from a constituent partnership to the continuing or new partnership;
 (12) that constitutes a corrective deed or a quitclaim deed used to confirm title already vested in the grantee, provided that no
 consideration of any kind is paid or is to be paid under the corrective or quitclaim deed;
 (13) transferring realty subject to a mortgage to the mortgagee whether by a deed in lieu of foreclosure executed by the
 mortgagor or deed pursuant to foreclosure proceeding;
 (14) transferring realty from an agent to the agent’s principal in which the realty was purchased with funds of the principal,
 provided that a notarized document is also filed with the deed that establishes the fact that the agent and principal relationship
 existed at the time of the original purchase as well as for the purpose of purchasing the realty;
 (15) transferring title to facilities for transmitting electricity that is transferred, sold, or exchanged by electrical utilities,
 municipalities, electric cooperatives, or political subdivisions to a limited liability company which is subject to regulation under
 the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. Section 791(a)) and which is formed to operate or to take functional control of electric
 transmission assets as defined in the Federal Power Act.




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 Meeting Date: May 5, 2026

 Department: Legal

 From: Jeff Palen, Assistant City Manager / CFO



 Ordinance No.: 2026-014 - Granting an encroachment to the University of South
 Carolina for the use of the right of way area of the 300 block of Main Street for the
 installation and maintenance of a raised pedestrian crosswalk adjacent to 300 and
 315 Main Street, Richland County TMS# 11302-03-02 and 11302-04-02

 Background Summary:

 Attachments:
 1. 2026-014 - Sumwalt Main St Encroachment Case packet
 2. 2026-014 - Encroachment USC Main St Ordinance




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 CITY COUNCIL
 ENCROACHMENT SUMMARY
 2026-014


 300 BLOCK OF MAIN STREET
 ADJACENT TO 300 AND 315 MAIN STREET
 RAISED PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK
 Subject Property: Right-of-way adjacent to 300 and 315 Main Street
 Council District: 3
 Proposal: The applicant is requesting an encroachment for installation and maintenance of a raised
 pedestrian crosswalk.
 Applicant: University of South Carolina
 Staff Recommendation: Approval.


 Detail: The applicant is requesting an encroachment for the installation and maintenance
 of a raised pedestrian crosswalk measuring approximately fifty (50’) feet in
 length twenty (20’) feet in width six (6”) inches in height adjacent to 300 and 315
 Main Street, as shown on the attached drawings; and,

 Conditions of the proposed encroachment are as follows:

 1. No item, including landscaping, shall be placed, planted or allowed to
 grow such that it creates a visual impediment to persons safely entering
 or exiting the driveway or to persons safely walking along the sidewalk.
 The City reserves the right to remove or cut any item located within the
 right of way which it deems to be a safety hazard.
 2. Grantee is responsible for all maintenance and assuring that all
 accessibility and ADA requirements are met and maintained.
 3. Grantee is responsible for maintaining landscaping and improvements.
 4. Irrigation must be designed to avoid spraying walkways, sidewalks and
 streets and/or creating hazardous conditions upon the walkways,
 sidewalks and streets.
 5. Obstructions of more than be four (4') feet in height are prohibited within
 the sight-visibility triangle.
 6. Forestry and Beautification shall be provided access to trees within the
 right of way for maintenance purposes.
 7. All trees shall be protected and no large tree roots shall be removed from
 any existing trees.




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 Permanent Encroachment
 Application and Checklist


 4. Project Description
 Provide a brief description of the project and list all items that will placed in the right-of-way (walls, fences,
 columns, steps, irrigation systems, landscaping, driveways, pavers, sidewalks/walkways, planters, awnings,
 etc.)

 The intent of the project is to enhance pedestrian safety at the crossing between
 Swearingen and 300 Main. The scope will generally consist of a striped/stamped
 crossing, 2 pedestrain activated flashing beacon signs, expansion of curbed areas,
 and drainage improvements necessary to maintain positive drainage in the area.
 Project consists of (2) RRFB - Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons, (1) Bidirectional
 in-street crossing sign, Curb expansion, ramps, milling and repaving, striping, (3)
 catch basins.




 For staff use only
 Date received (M/D/Y): ______/______/_______ By: ________________



 City of Columbia, Department of Planning and Development Page 3 of 5
 1136 Washington St., Columbia, SC 29201 Permanent Encroachment application form
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 EXPANSION JOINTS AT JUNCTIONS BETWEEN WALKS.SEAL ALL EXPANSION JOINTS. (TYPICAL) (SEE DETAIL)


 4 2' WIDE DETECTIBLE WARNING SURFACE. (SEE DETAIL)


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 INSTALL RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACON (RRFB) SIGNAGE, AV-400 OR APPROVED EQUAL, PER S OU A
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 INSTALL BIDIRECTIONAL IN-STREET CROSSING SIGN, PER MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS. YIELD FOR
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 6' 10' 6' GRATE FRAME SHOP DRAWING FOR APPROVAL. SEE SHEET C4 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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 NOTES REGARDING STRIPING:


 DESCRIPTION
 LOD 1
 1. ALL PAVEMENT MARKINGS WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY SHALL BE THERMOPLASTIC OR APPROVED PERMANENT
 200.90 LOD
 EQUIVALENT.
 2. ITEMS THAT SHALL BE WHITE INCLUDE: ALL PEDESTRIAN CROSS WALKS.
 LOD




 REVISIONS
 1 GRADING LEGEND
 1' LOD
 LOD LOD LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE EXISTING SPOT ELEVATION
 LOD 6'
 8 200.70
 FLOW ARROW INDICATING
 LOD EXISTING INDEX CONTOUR DIRECTION OF FLOW
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 6 201.34 EXISTING INTERMEDIATE 200.47 TC
 PROPOSED SPOT ELEVATION
 CONTOUR TOP OF CURB
 LOD
 DATE
 LOD 200.70 PROPOSED SPOT ELEVATION

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 LOD No.
 LOD 8 PRIMARY PERMITTEE:

 200.88
 LOD MR. JUSTIN SHINTA
 1
 LOD

 1 2' 1206 FLORA ST.
 201.08 LOD COLUMBIA, SC 29208

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 0.8'
 803-260-5918

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 email: justin.shinta@sc.edu
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 200.84 200.64 7
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 LOCATED IN CITY OF COLUMBIA
 ( 200.49 ) ( 199.53 )
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 PROJECT




 PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
 REFERENCES:
 1. TOPOGRAPHIC MAP PERFORMED BY COX AND DINKINS, INC. ON OCTOBER 29TH, 2025 FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF
 SOUTH CAROLINA


 PROJECT NO.
 NOTE: The Palmetto Utility Protection Service, Inc.
 GENERAL NOTES:
 25072
 INFORMATION REGARDING THE REPUTED PRESENCE, SIZE, CHARACTER 810 Dutch Square Blvd, Suite 320 Columbia, South Carolina 29210 (803) 939-1117
 AND LOCATION OF EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES AND STRUCTURES 1. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS IDENTIFIED AS CITY OF COLUMBIA TAX MAP PARCEL TMS# 11302-03 & 04-02
 SHOWN ON THESE PLANS MAY HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO COX AND DINKINS, 2. TOTAL AREA OF SUBJECT PROPERTY IS APPROXIMATELY 2,600 SQ. FT.
 INC. FROM LOCAL UTILITY COMPANIES. THERE IS NO CERTAINTY OF THE 3. CONTOUR INTERVAL ELEVATIONS ARE ONE (1) FOOT. ELEVATIONS SHOWN ARE NAVD 88 DATUM. TMS
 ACCURACY OF THIS INFORMATION AND IT SHALL BE CONSIDERED IN THAT 4. THE LOCATIONS OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SHOWN HEREON ARE APPROXIMATE. THE LOCATIONS OF OTHER
 LIGHT BY THOSE USING THIS DRAWING. HOWEVER, COX and DINKINS, INC. HAS
 11302-03-02 & 11302-04-02
 NO NOTICE OR KNOWLEDGE OF ANY FACTS THAT WOULD LEAD US TO UNDERGROUND UTILITIES AND THEIR SERVICES ARE UNKNOWN. CONTRACTOR SHALL LOCATE ALL UTILITIES
 CONCLUDE THAT THE INFORMATION IS NOT ACCURATE. FURTHERMORE, OTHER PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. BOOK
 UTILITIES AND STRUCTURES NOT SHOWN ON THESE PLANS MAY BE 5. IT IS THE CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY THAT THEY AND THEIR SUBCONTRACTORS HAVE THE 62L-130 & 62LP-136
 ENCOUNTERED. THE OWNER, HIS EMPLOYEES, HIS CONSULTANTS, HIS 3 DAYS BEFORE DIGGING IN SOUTH CAROLINA CORRECT/MOST UP-TO-DATE PLANS AVAILABLE.
 ASSIGNS AND HIS CONTRACTORS SHALL HEREBY DISTINCTLY UNDERSTAND DATE
 THAT COX and DINKINS, INC. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CORRECTNESS OR
 SUFFICIENCY OF THE UNDERGROUND INFORMATION. INFORMATION WITH
 CALL 811 0 5 10 15 20 12/29/2025
 RESPECT TO ABOVE GROUND MONUMENTS OF SUCH UTILITIES IS BASED UPON CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT THE UNDERGROUND LOCATORS EVERY
 ACTUAL FIELD MEASUREMENTS AND OBSERVATIONS, AND IS SHOWN HEREON. 10 DAYS FOR AN UPDATE TO UTILITY LOCATIONS. SHEET NO.
 GRAPHIC SCALE IN FEET
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 2'-6"

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 1"
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 1. CURB RAMPS HAVE A MAXIMUM RISE OF 6" AND DO NOT REQUIRE HANDRAILS. WHEN ADJACENT TO CURB DINKINS, INC.
 ANY RAMP WITH GREATER THAN A 6" RISE SHALL HAVE HANDRAILS ON BOTH
 SIDES AND CURBED EDGE PROTECTION ON BOTH SIDES. EDGE PROTECTION No. C00294
 CONSISTS OF CURBS, WALLS, RAILINGS, OR PROJECTION SURFACES THAT
 OR
 PREVENT PEOPLE FROM SLIPPING ON THE RAMP. TE H
 2. CURB RAMPS MUST HAVE A DETECTABLE WARNING FEATURE EXTENDING
 24 INCHES MINIMUM, MEASURED FROM THE BACK OF THE CURB ON THE
 O F A UT
 RAMP SURFACE. THE DETECTABLE SURFACE MUST CONSIST OF
 RAISED OF TRUNCATED DOMES WITH A DIAMETER OF NOMINAL 0.9 INCHES, SECTION A-A
 A HEIGHT OF NOMINAL 0.2 INCHES AND A CENTER-TO-CENTER SPACING
 OF NOMINAL 2.35 INCHES. THE TEXTURE OF THE DETECTABLE
 WARNING FEATURE MUST CONTRAST WITH THE SURROUNDING
 SURFACES (EITHER LIGHT-ON-DARK OR DARK-ON-LIGHT). SEE ABOVE.
 RAISED CONCRETE PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY
 DETECTABLE WARNING SURFACE NTS

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 DESCRIPTION
 DURA TRENCH 14CF24SSB
 STAINLESS STEEL GRATE

 U.S. FOUNDRY 6515
 CAST IRON FRAME
 CONCRETE SIDEWALK




 REVISIONS
 OWNER TO FURNISH NECESSARY SIGNAGE

 1/2" PREFORMED
 EXPANSION MATERIAL




 DATE

 NOTES:
 1. INSTALL ENDPLATES AT EACH END AS NEEDED
 4000 PSI CONCRETE
 2. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOLTED CAST
 THROUGHOUT No.
 IRON FRAME AND GRATE BE USED.
 3. VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS OF THE FRAME AND
 PRIMARY PERMITTEE:
 GRATE PRIOR TO INSTILLATION.


 MR. JUSTIN SHINTA
 TRENCH DRAIN DETAIL
 NTS
 1206 FLORA ST.
 COLUMBIA, SC 29208

 803-260-5918
 UNLESS NOTED REFER TO PLANS FOR
 OTHERWISE SIDEWALK WIDTH
 email: justin.shinta@sc.edu
 4"

 SF NO.




 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA 300 MAIN
 COMPACTED SOIL

 NOTES:
 ----
 1. CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL CONTRACTION JOINTS
 AT 6.0' O.C. AND AT BENDS IN THE CONCRETE.
 2. SIDEWALK CROSS SLOPES SHALL NOT EXCEED 2.0%


 CONCRETE SIDEWALK DETAIL
 NTS




 RICHLAND COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA
 LOCATED IN CITY OF COLUMBIA
 1/8"
 JOINT SEALER JOINT SEALER 1/8"
 d/4




 DETAILS
 SURFACE OF GUTTER
 1/8" RADIUS
 (TYPICAL)



 PROJECT
 JOINT FILLER

 TRANSVERSE EXPANSION JOINT SAWED CONTROL JOINT




 PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
 SEE INSET
 JOINT SEALER d/8 DIA. SMOOTH DOWEL BAR,
 LUBRICATE THIS 18" LONG AT 18" ON CENTER
 SEAL CAVITY FORMED
 END OF DOWEL FIRST SLAB
 WITH FIRST SLAB FORM
 1/4" RADIUS
 (BOTH SLABS)
 d/2

 FIRST SLAB
 1"

 1/4"
 CONSTRUCTION JOINT JOINT SEALER

 PROJECT NO.
 (AT END OF THE DAYS WORK) INSET
 NOTES:
 1. CONTRACTION JOINTS SHALL BE SPACED AT 10-FOOT INTERVALS. JOINT SPACING MAY BE

 25072
 ALTERED BY THE ENGINEER TO PREVENT UNCONTROLLED CRACKING.
 2. CONTRACTION JOINTS MAY BE INSTALLED BY THE USE OF TEMPLATES OR FORMED BY
 OTHER APPROVED METHODS. WHERE SUCH JOINTS ARE NOT FORMED BY TEMPLATES, A
 MINIMUM DEPTH OF 1-1/2" SHALL BE OBTAINED. TMS
 3. ALL EXPANSION JOINTS SHALL BE SPACED AT 50-FOOT INTERVALS, AND ADJACENT TO ALL
 RIGID OBJECTS. JOINTS SHALL MATCH LOCATIONS WITH JOINTS IN ABUTTING SIDEWALK.
 11302-03-02 & 11302-04-02
 4. SEE CONCRETE PAVEMENT DETAILS FOR PAVEMENT THICKNESS AND COMPRESSIVE
 STRENGTH.
 BOOK
 5. VERIFY ALL OF THESE REQUIREMENTS WITH THE PROJECT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER 62L-130 & 62LP-136

 CONCRETE JOINT DETAILS DATE
 12/29/2025
 NTS
 SHEET NO.

 C4 of 4

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 Meeting Date: May 5, 2026

 Department: Legal

 From: Jeff Palen, Assistant City Manager / CFO



 Ordinance No.: 2026-032 - Consenting to the Inclusion of Property in a Multi-
 County Industrial/Business Park (DeBartolo Development 1214 through 1236
 Gregg Street, 1912 through 1924 Lady Street, 1221 Gregg Street, and 1306
 Barnwell Street, TMS# 11406-14-01, 11406-14-05, 11406-14008, 11406-14-09,
 11406-14-10, 11406-14-11, 11406-14-28, 11406-14-29, 11406-14-30, 11406-16-
 16, 11406-16-17, and 11406-16-26)

 Endorsed by the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee on April 14,
 2026.

 Background Summary:

 Attachments:
 1. 2026-032 - Project DeBartolo City MCIP Ordinance (draft)




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 Meeting Date: May 5, 2026

 Department: Legal

 From: Jeff Palen, Assistant City Manager / CFO



 Ordinance No.: 2026-033 - Consenting to the Inclusion of Property in a Multi-
 County Industrial/Business Park (Congaree Riverfront District Business Park)

 Endorsed by the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee on April 14,
 2026.

 Background Summary:

 Attachments:
 1. 2026-033- (Riverfront)_ Master Park Agreement
 2. 2026-033 - IGA - Riverfront Park
 3. 2026-033 - Riverfront Park MCIP Ordinance v6




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 MASTER AGREEMENT


 Governing the


 CONGAREE RIVERFRONT DISTRICT BUSINESS PARK



 Between


 Richland County, South Carolina


 and


 Fairfield County, South Carolina




 Dated as of June __, 2026




 Prepared By:
 Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
 Columbia, South Carolina


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 Instructions for County Auditor and County Treasurer


 The real and personal property located within the Congaree Riverfront District Business
 Park (the “Park”) is exempt from ad valorem taxes. The owners or lessees of the real and personal
 property located in the Park are obligated instead, under the terms of the State Constitution, to pay
 an amount equivalent to the taxes or other in-lieu-of payment that would have been due on the real
 and personal property located in the Park except for the exemption provided by the State
 Constitution.
 The payments due on the real and personal property located in the Park may be lower than
 the otherwise payable ad valorem tax if the property is subject to a negotiated fee in-lieu-of taxes
 arrangement with either Richland or Fairfield County or is the beneficiary of a special source
 revenue or infrastructure credit. Therefore, when preparing the annual bills for the real and
 personal property located in the Park, please ensure that all applicable incentives have been applied
 and correctly calculated, including the use of a reduced assessment ratio and alternate millage
 rates.
 Once a bill has been paid by an owner or lessee of real or personal property located in the
 Park, the provisions of this Agreement (together with the provisions of the Riverfront IGA, as
 defined herein) will govern how the payments are to be distributed between Richland and Fairfield
 Counties and then among the various taxing entities within each County and the other recipients
 identified in this Agreement. The Counties are permitted by law to distribute the payments among
 the taxing entities in a manner and proportion different than the ad valorem tax revenues would
 have been distributed if the real and personal property located in the Park were taxable.




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 MASTER AGREEMENT GOVERNING THE
 CONGAREE RIVERFRONT DISTRICT BUSINESS PARK


 THIS MASTER AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of the ____ day of
 June, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Richland County, South Carolina, a body
 politic and corporate and political subdivision of the State of South Carolina (“Richland”), and
 Fairfield County, South Carolina, a body politic and corporate and political subdivision of the
 State of South Carolina (“Fairfield” and, together with Richland, the “Counties” and each, a
 “County”), pursuant to Article VIII, Section 13(D) of the South Carolina Constitution, as amended,
 and Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 170 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended
 (collectively, the “Act”).
 RECITALS:
 WHEREAS, the City of Columbia, South Carolina (the “City”) desires to create a public
 amenity to attract visitors to the greater Columbia metropolitan area and to stimulate commercial
 development adjacent to the riverfront, and to that end has determined to establish a riverfront park
 within the jurisdictional limits of the City along the portion of the Congaree River located between
 Catawba Street and the Gervais Street Bridge (the “Project”); and
 WHEREAS, the City has designated certain tax map parcels within the areas adjacent to
 the riverfront as the Congaree Riverfront District (the “District”), which parcels are more
 particularly identified on Exhibit A hereto (the “Property”); and
 WHEREAS, in furtherance of the Project and to provide a funding mechanism to offset
 the costs of operating and maintaining the Project, Richland and the City have entered into that
 certain Intergovernmental Agreement, dated as of the Effective Date, a copy of which is attached
 hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference (the “Riverfront IGA”), pursuant to
 which, among other things, (i) Richland has agreed to develop a new multi-county business park
 to include the Property, (ii) the City has consented to the inclusion of the Property in such park,
 and (iii) the parties have established a waterfall for the allocation and distribution of the fee in lieu
 of ad valorem tax revenues paid by taxpayers that own qualifying commercial properties located
 in such park; and
 WHEREAS, in accordance with the authority granted to the Counties by the Act, and in
 order to promote the economic welfare of their citizens and to fulfill Richland’s commitments
 under the Riverfront IGA, the Counties wish to jointly create the Congaree Riverfront District
 Business Park (the “Riverfront Business Park” or, for ease of reference in this Agreement, the
 “Park”) and to govern its operation pursuant to this Agreement; and
 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia has, by ordinance, consented to the
 inclusion of the Property within the Park to the extent the Property is located within the corporate
 limits of the City; and
 WHEREAS, the Counties intend that this Agreement, together with the Riverfront IGA,
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 NOW, THEREFORE, on the basis of the premises and mutual covenants herein
 contained, the sufficiency of which consideration is acknowledged, the parties agree as set forth
 below:

 ARTICLE I
 PARK BOUNDARIES

 Section 1.01. Park Boundaries. The Park consists of the real property identified on
 Exhibit A and all personal property located on such real property or otherwise identified on Exhibit
 A. As of the Effective Date, all of the Property comprising the Park is located within Richland.
 Section 1.02. Modification of Park Boundaries.
 (a) The Counties may enlarge the boundaries of the Park from time to time to include
 additional real or personal property. To enlarge the boundaries of the Park, the County in which
 the real or personal property to be included in the Park is located (the “Host County”) shall adopt
 a resolution or ordinance authorizing the inclusion of such additional property in the Park. This
 Agreement is automatically amended to reflect the enlargement of the Park’s boundaries without
 further action by the governing bodies of either County upon delivery of written notice to the non-
 Host County (the “Companion County”) of the inclusion of the additional real or personal property
 in the Park. The written notice shall include a copy of the resolution or ordinance approving the
 inclusion of the property in the Park and a description or identification of the property included in
 the Park. To the extent any property to be added to the Park is situated within the geographical
 boundaries of any municipality, the Host County shall obtain the written consent of such
 municipality in accordance with the Act prior to including such property in the Park.
 (b) The Counties may diminish the boundaries of the Park from time to time to remove real
 or personal property from the Park. To diminish the boundaries of the Park, the Host County and
 the Companion County shall each adopt a resolution or ordinance authorizing the removal of
 property from the Park. This Agreement is automatically amended to reflect the diminishment of
 the Park’s boundaries once each County has adopted its approving resolution or ordinance. Each
 County shall deliver a copy of its resolution or ordinance approving the diminishment of the
 boundaries of the Park to the other County. The Counties acknowledge that, with respect to any
 Property included in the Park as of the Effective Date, removal of such Property from the Park is
 subject to the terms of the Riverfront IGA.
 (c) Each County shall annually update Exhibit A to reflect the inclusion in or removal from
 the Park of any property for which such County is the Host County and shall deliver such update
 to the other County in accordance with Section 3.04 of this Agreement. The initial Exhibit A
 attached to this Agreement reflects the property located in the Park as of the Effective Date.

 ARTICLE II
 TAX STATUS; PAYMENTS IN-LIEU-OF TAXES

 Section 2.01. Constitutional Exemption from Taxation. The Counties acknowledge that,
 under the provisions of the Act, all real and personal property located in the Park is exempt from
 all ad valorem taxation.

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 Section 2.02. Payment in-Lieu-of Taxes.
 (a) The owners or lessees of any property situated in the Park shall pay an amount
 equivalent to the ad valorem property taxes that would have been due and payable but for the
 location of such property within the Park (the “PILOT”).
 (b) The amount of the annual PILOT may be reduced if the owner or lessee of property
 located in the Park (i) has negotiated a fee in-lieu-of taxes arrangement with respect to the property
 with the Host County pursuant to the provisions of Sections 12-44-10, et seq., 4-12-30, or 4-29-67
 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended, or any successor provisions thereto as
 may be provided under South Carolina law, or (ii) receives a special source revenue or
 infrastructure credit with respect to the property under the provisions of Section 4-1-175 of the
 Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended, or any successor provisions thereto as may be
 provided under South Carolina law (collectively, (i) and (ii), a “Negotiated PILOT”). In either
 case, the terms of the agreement between the owner or lessee of the property and the Host County
 with respect to the Negotiated PILOT govern the calculation of the annual PILOT due with respect
 to the property located in the Park.

 ARTICLE III
 SHARING OF EXPENSES AND REVENUES OF THE PARK

 Section 3.01. Expense Sharing. The Counties shall share the expenses relating to the
 Park, which may include expenses relating to the development, operation, maintenance, and
 promotion of the Park. For the property comprising the Park for which Fairfield is the Host County,
 Fairfield shall bear 100% of the expenses of such portion of the Park. For the property comprising
 the Park for which Richland is the Host County, Richland shall bear 100% of the expenses of such
 portion of the Park. The Counties shall negotiate on a case-by-case basis the sharing of any other
 expenses that may arise from the Park.
 Section 3.02. Revenue Sharing Between Richland and Fairfield.
 (a) The Counties shall share all of the revenues received from the PILOT or Negotiated
 PILOT due with respect to the real and personal property located in the Park (the “Park
 Revenues”).
 (b) For Park Revenues received from property for which Fairfield is the Host County, after
 reimbursing itself for expenditures made to attract to and locate any particular property in the Park,
 Fairfield shall remit one percent (1%) of such Park Revenues to Richland as the Companion
 County.
 (c) For Park Revenues received from property for which Richland is the Host County,
 Richland shall remit one percent (1%) of such Park Revenues to Fairfield as the Companion
 County. The amount remitted to Fairfield pursuant to this subsection (c) corresponds to, and
 satisfies, the allocation set forth in subsection (a) of the Park Revenues waterfall in Section 3 of
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 Section 3.03. Distribution of Revenues Within Each County.
 (a) For Park Revenues received by Fairfield as the Host County and remaining after
 distribution to Richland as the Companion County pursuant to Section 3.02(b), Fairfield elects to
 retain all such Park Revenues. Fairfield may unilaterally amend its distribution scheme by adopting
 a resolution or ordinance authorizing the amendment, which amendment shall automatically
 modify this Agreement upon delivery of written notice to Richland that includes a copy of the
 amending resolution or ordinance.
 (b) For Park Revenues received by Richland as the Host County, Richland elects to
 distribute such Park Revenues each year in the following waterfall, which is intended to track and
 implement the waterfall set forth in Section 3 of the Riverfront IGA, a copy of which is attached
 as Exhibit B to this Agreement and incorporated herein by reference:
 FIRST One percent (1%) of the Park Revenues shall be remitted to Fairfield as the Companion
 County in accordance with Section 3.02(c) of this Agreement, in satisfaction of
 subsection (a) of the waterfall set forth in Section 3 of the Riverfront IGA;
 SECOND Seven percent (7%) of the Park Revenues remaining after the allocation in FIRST shall
 be deposited in the Richland County Economic Development Fund (the “Economic
 Development Fund”);
 THIRD From the Park Revenues remaining after the allocations in FIRST and SECOND, an
 amount equal to the respective Base Revenue (as defined in the Riverfront IGA) shall
 be paid to each Taxing Entity (as defined in the Riverfront IGA);
 FOURTH The Park Revenues remaining after the allocations in FIRST, SECOND and THIRD,
 if any, constitute New Revenue (as defined in the Riverfront IGA) and shall be
 allocated as follows:
 (i) For New Revenue generated by the Property with respect to the property
 tax year corresponding to the record date of December 31, 2026, through the first Fiscal
 Year of Operation (as such terms are defined in the Riverfront IGA) of the Project, an
 amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of the New Revenue shall be allocated to and
 deposited in the Riverfront Park Account (as defined in the Riverfront IGA) created
 and held by the Richland County Treasurer until the amount on deposit in the
 Riverfront Park Account equals $5,000,000, and thereafter any remaining New
 Revenue shall be allocated to and deposited in the Riverfront Park Reserve Account
 (as defined in the Riverfront IGA) created and held by the Richland County Treasurer
 until the amount on deposit in the Riverfront Park Reserve Account equals
 $10,000,000; and
 (ii) From and after the first Fiscal Year of Operation of the Project through the
 end of the term of this Agreement, an amount equal to the lesser of (A) fifty percent
 (50%) of the New Revenue and (B) the Project Expense Cap (as defined in the
 Riverfront IGA) shall be allocated to and deposited in the Riverfront Park Account,
 and thereafter any remaining New Revenue shall be allocated to and deposited in the
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 Reserve Account equals the then-current Project Expense Reserve Cap (as defined in
 the Riverfront IGA);
 FIFTH New Revenue remaining after the allocations in FIRST through FOURTH may, at the
 written request of the City and upon the written consent of Richland, be utilized to pay
 for the operation, maintenance, or construction of projects that provide or enhance
 pedestrian, bicycle, or vehicular connectivity to the Project; and
 SIXTH All Park Revenues remaining after the allocations in FIRST through FIFTH shall be
 distributed, on a pro rata basis according to millage, to the Taxing Entities in
 accordance with each Taxing Entity’s pro rata portion of the millage levied on the
 Property in the most recent property tax year (each, a “Pro-Rata Portion”). Any such
 distribution to a school district shall be further divided on a pro rata basis according to
 the operating and debt service millage levied by or collected on behalf of the school
 district.
 (c) The release, use, audit, and reconciliation of funds on deposit in the Riverfront Park
 Account and the Riverfront Park Reserve Account shall be governed by the Riverfront IGA.
 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, Richland may amend the distribution
 scheme set forth in Section 3.03(b) only if and to the extent permitted by, and in compliance with,
 the Riverfront IGA. Subject to the foregoing, Richland may unilaterally amend the distribution
 scheme applicable to its Park Revenues by adopting a resolution or ordinance authorizing the
 amendment, which amendment shall automatically modify this Agreement upon delivery of
 written notice to Fairfield that includes a copy of the amending resolution or ordinance.
 Section 3.04. Annual Report and Disbursement. Not later than July 15 of each year,
 commencing July 15, 2027, each County shall prepare and submit to the other County a report
 detailing the Park Revenues received by such County and any amounts owed to the other County
 under the terms of this Agreement during the immediately preceding Fiscal Year. A check (or
 other payment in immediately available funds) for the amount reflected in the report shall be
 delivered at the same time. The report shall also include the annual updates to Exhibit A described
 in Section 1.02(c).

 ARTICLE IV
 MISCELLANEOUS

 Section 4.01. Term. Unless earlier terminated as provided in this Agreement or in the
 Riverfront IGA, the term of this Agreement and of the Park shall commence on the Effective Date
 and shall continue for a period of twenty-five (25) years. The term of this Agreement may be
 extended by three (3) successive ten (10)-year periods through the adoption of an ordinance or
 resolution by each of Richland, Fairfield, and the City prior to the commencement of each ten (10)-
 year extension period, with notice of such extension delivered to the other parties to this Agreement
 and to the City. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the City has not certified to Richland that the
 Commencement of Construction (as defined in the Riverfront IGA) of the Project has occurred by
 December 31, 2031 (or such later date as Richland and the City may agree pursuant to a written
 amendment to the Riverfront IGA), Richland shall deliver written notice to Fairfield specifying (i)
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 Section 4.01, and this Agreement shall terminate effective upon Richland’s delivery of such notice
 to Fairfield.
 Section 4.02. Termination; Effect. Upon expiration or earlier termination of this
 Agreement, (i) the Park shall automatically dissolve, (ii) the Property shall be relocated, in
 accordance with the Riverfront IGA, to the I-77 Corridor Regional Industrial Park established
 under that certain Amended and Restated Master Agreement, dated as of September 1, 2018,
 between Richland and Fairfield, as the same may be amended from time to time, and (iii) any funds
 remaining on deposit in the Riverfront Park Account or the Riverfront Park Reserve Account shall
 be paid to the Taxing Entities in accordance with each Taxing Entity’s Pro-Rata Portion.
 Section 4.03. Assessed Valuation. For the purpose of bonded indebtedness limitation and
 for the purpose of computing the index of taxpaying ability pursuant to Section 59-20-20(3) of the
 Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended, allocation of the assessed value of property
 within the Park to the Counties and to each of the taxing entities within the Counties must be
 identical to the percentage of Park Revenues received by each County and taxing entity in the
 preceding Fiscal Year.
 Section 4.04. Records. Each Host County covenants and agrees that, on request by the
 Companion County, the Host County will provide copies of the records of the annual levy, bills,
 and Park Revenues for the property located in the Park for which it is the Host County as such
 records become available in the normal course of the Host County’s procedures. Richland shall
 additionally maintain records of all allocations and disbursements made pursuant to Section
 3.03(b) of this Agreement and shall make such records available to Fairfield in accordance with
 this Section.
 Section 4.05. Applicable Law. In order to avoid any conflict of laws or ordinances
 between the Counties, the ordinances of the Host County will be the applicable regulations or laws
 governing the property comprising the Park for which such County is the Host County. Nothing
 herein shall be construed to supersede any state or federal law or regulation. The Host County may
 adopt restrictive covenants and land use requirements with respect to the property comprising the
 Park for which such County is the Host County. This Agreement has been entered into in the State
 of South Carolina and shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, South Carolina
 law, without giving effect to any choice of law provision or rule.
 Section 4.06. Consent by the City and Other Municipalities. In accordance with the Act
 and the Riverfront IGA, the City has, by City ordinance, consented to the location of the Property
 within the Park to the extent the Property is situated within the City’s geographical boundaries. In
 connection with the enlargement of the Park’s boundaries pursuant to Section 1.02(a), the Host
 County shall obtain the consent of any municipality prior to locating any property in the Park that
 is situated within such municipality’s geographical boundaries.
 Section 4.07. Relationship to Riverfront IGA. This Agreement is intended to operate in
 conjunction with the Riverfront IGA. The Counties acknowledge that the Riverfront IGA contains
 additional terms governing, among other things, the creation of the Riverfront Park Account and
 the Riverfront Park Reserve Account, the release and use of funds on deposit therein, audit rights,
 default and remedies, and termination. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between this
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 funds on deposit in the Riverfront Park Account or the Riverfront Park Reserve Account, the
 Riverfront IGA shall control as between Richland and the City. Nothing in the Riverfront IGA
 shall be deemed to amend or modify the rights and obligations of Fairfield under this Agreement
 without Fairfield’s express written consent.
 Section 4.08. Binding Effect of Agreement. This Agreement serves as a written
 instrument that is binding upon the signatory parties and their respective successors and permitted
 assigns.
 Section 4.09. Severability. In the event and to the extent (and only to the extent) that any
 provision or any part of a provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by
 any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable the
 remainder of that provision or any other provision or part of a provision of this Agreement.
 Section 4.10. Complete Agreement; Amendment. Subject to Section 4.07 of this
 Agreement (regarding the supremacy of the Riverfront IGA as set forth therein), and except as
 may be stated in future agreements executed by and binding upon Richland and Fairfield, this
 Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Richland and Fairfield with respect to the
 subject matter hereof, and no party hereto shall be bound by any oral or written agreements,
 statements, promises, or understandings not specifically set forth in this Agreement. Except for the
 amendments provided for in Article I and Section 3.03 of this Agreement, this Agreement may be
 amended only on the adoption of an ordinance by the governing bodies of Richland and Fairfield.
 Section 4.11. Counterpart Execution. This Agreement may be executed in multiple
 counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, with the same effect as if the signatures
 hereto were upon the same instrument. Signatures delivered by facsimile, by electronic mail
 (including in PDF format), or through any electronic signature service or platform (including,
 without limitation, DocuSign or any other equivalent service) shall be deemed valid and binding
 for all purposes and shall have the same force and effect as original ink signatures.
 Section 4.12. Termination Limitation. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement
 to the contrary, but subject to Section 4.01 and Section 4.02, Fairfield and Richland agree that this
 Agreement may not be terminated by either County for the initial twenty-five (25)-year term,
 except as expressly contemplated by this Agreement or the Riverfront IGA.




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 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day
 and year first above written.


 RICHLAND COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA


 By: _________________________________
 Chair, Richland County Council


 Attest:


 _________________________________
 Clerk to County Council



 FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA



 By: _________________________________
 Chair, Fairfield County Council


 Attest:


 _________________________________
 Clerk to County Council




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 EXHIBIT A
 Property Comprising the Congaree Riverfront District Business Park


 [To be attached — list of tax map parcels comprising the Property as of the Effective Date,
 as identified in the Riverfront IGA.]




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 EXHIBIT B
 Riverfront IGA


 A copy of the Riverfront IGA, including the Park Revenues Waterfall Illustration attached
 as Exhibit C thereto, is attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference.
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 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
 CONGAREE RIVERFRONT DISTRICT
 MULTI-COUNTY BUSINESS PARK


 This INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into this __ day of
 June, 2026 (“Effective Date”), by and between the City of Columbia, South Carolina, a municipal
 corporation and political subdivision of the State of South Carolina (hereinafter referred to as “City”), and
 Richland County, South Carolina, a body politic and corporate and political subdivision of the State of
 South Carolina (hereinafter referred to as the “County” and together with the City, the “Parties” and each
 a “Party”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings assigned to
 them in Exhibit A: Definitions.

 RECITALS

 WHEREAS, the City desires to create a public amenity to attract visitors to the greater Columbia
 area and stimulate commercial development adjacent to the riverfront;

 WHEREAS, the City has determined to establish a riverfront park within the jurisdictional limits
 of the City along the portion of the Congaree River located between Catawba Street and the Gervais Street
 Bridge (“Project”);

 WHEREAS, the City has designated certain tax map parcels within the areas adjacent to the
 riverfront as the Congaree Riverfront District (“District”), which parcels are more particularly identified on
 Exhibit B: Congaree Riverfront District Property (the “Property”);

 WHEREAS, to accomplish the purposes described in this Agreement, the City has requested the
 County and the County desires to develop a new multi-county business park known as the “Congaree
 Riverfront District Business Park” (the “Riverfront Business Park”) and locate the Property in the
 Riverfront Business Park;

 WHEREAS, the Parties intend to establish a funding mechanism to offset the costs of operating
 and maintaining the Project (the “Project Expenses”) through an allocation of a portion of the fee in lieu
 of ad valorem tax revenues paid by taxpayers that own qualifying commercial properties located in the
 Riverfront Business Park (the “Park Revenue”);

 WHEREAS, the Parties intend that the taxing entities with taxing jurisdiction over the Property as
 of the Effective Date (“Taxing Entities”) do not experience a decrease in the amounts of their respective
 property tax collections from the Property as of December 31, 2024 (the “Base Revenue”);

 WHEREAS, the Parties intend that the Project Expenses be paid only from the portion of annual
 Park Revenues representing increased collections over and above Base Revenue (the “New Revenue”);

 WHEREAS, the County is authorized pursuant to Article VIII, Section 13 of the Constitution and
 in accordance with §4-1-170, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended, to jointly develop the
 Riverfront Business Park with a contiguous county (the “Partner County”);

 WHEREAS, the City must consent to the creation of the Riverfront Business Park because the
 Property is located within its corporate limits; and

 WHEREAS, the County desires to create the Riverfront Business Park by executing and delivering
 a master agreement (the “Park Agreement”) with a Partner County and locate the Property therein.

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 Section 1. Creation of Riverfront Business Park. The County shall create the Riverfront
 Business Park through the negotiation and execution of a Park Agreement with a Partner County by no later
 than December 31, 2026. The City shall consent to the location of the Property in the Riverfront Business
 Park subject to the terms provided herein. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement or the
 description of the Property set forth on Exhibit B, any tax map parcel that, as of the Effective Date or at
 any time during the term of this Agreement, includes one or more structures that constitute owner-occupied
 residential property assessed at 4% (or such other assessment ratio as may from time to time be applicable
 to owner-occupied residential property under South Carolina law) (each such parcel, “Residential
 Property”) shall be excluded from, and shall not be deemed to constitute part of, the District or the Property
 for any purpose under this Agreement; provided, however, that any such tax map parcel that, at any time
 during the term of this Agreement, ceases to be Residential Property shall be automatically included within,
 and shall be deemed to constitute part of, the District and the Property for purposes under this Agreement.
 The City and the County shall cooperate in good faith to effect any such exclusion or inclusion, and to
 update Exhibit B accordingly.

 Section 2. Term of Riverfront Business Park.

 (a) Unless earlier terminated as described in this Agreement, the Park Agreement establishing the
 Riverfront Business Park shall have a term of 25 years. Following expiration of the initial 25-year term,
 the term of the Park Agreement shall automatically renew for up to three successive 10-year periods, unless
 (i) either the County or the City adopts a resolution to terminate the Park Agreement and delivers written
 notice of such resolution to the other Party at least one year prior to the expiration of the then-current term,
 or (ii) the County and the City mutually agree, in writing, at any time, to terminate the Park Agreement.

 (b) If the City has not certified to the County that the Commencement of Construction has occurred
 by December 31, 2031, then the Park Agreement shall automatically terminate, unless prior to such date
 the County and the City have executed a written amendment to this Agreement extending the date by which
 Commencement of Construction shall occur.

 (c) On the expiration of the term of the Park Agreement, or the prior termination thereof pursuant
 to the terms of this Agreement, (i) the Riverfront Business Park shall automatically dissolve, (ii) the
 Relocated Property (as defined in Section 6) shall be transferred to the I-77 Corridor Regional Industrial
 Park, and (iii) any funds held in the Riverfront Park Operating Account or the Riverfront Park Reserve
 Account shall be distributed in accordance with Sections 4(f) and 5(f).

 Section 3. Allocation and Payment of Park Revenues. Each year, Park Revenues shall be
 allocated and paid by the Richland County Treasurer utilizing the following waterfall as illustrated on
 Exhibit C: Park Revenues Waterfall Illustration:

 (a) 1% of the Park Revenues shall be paid to the Partner County;

 (b) 7% of the remaining Park Revenues shall be allocated to the County’s Economic Development
 Fund;

 (c) From the Park Revenues remaining after the allocations and payments in (a) and (b), an amount
 equal to the respective Base Revenue shall be paid to each Taxing Entity;

 (d) The Park Revenues remaining after the allocations and payments in (a) through (c), if any,
 constitute New Revenue. New Revenue shall be allocated as follows:

 (i) For New Revenue generated by the Property with respect to the property tax year
 corresponding to the record date of December 31, 2026, through the first Fiscal Year of Operation
 (as defined herein) of the Project, all New Revenue shall be transmitted by the County Treasurer to
 the City for deposit into the Riverfront Park Reserve Account until the amount on deposit in the
 Riverfront Park Reserve Account equals $10 million; and
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 (ii) From the first Fiscal Year of Operation of the Project through the end of the term of the
 Park Agreement, all New Revenue shall be transmitted by the County Treasurer to the City for
 deposit into the Riverfront Park Reserve Account until the amount on deposit in the Riverfront Park
 Reserve Account equals the then-current Project Expense Reserve Cap.

 (e) New Revenue remaining after the allocations and payments in (a) through (d), may, at the
 written request of the City and upon the written consent of the County be utilized to pay for the operation,
 maintenance or construction of projects that provide or enhance pedestrian, bicycle or vehicular
 connectivity to the Project.

 (f) New Revenue remaining after the allocations and payments in (a) through (e) shall be paid to
 the Taxing Entities in accordance with each Taxing Entity’s pro-rata portion of the millage levied on the
 Property in the most recent property tax year (“Pro-Rata Portion”).

 Section 4. Release of Funds from the Riverfront Park Operating Account.

 (a) Annual Budgeted Project Expenses Certification. No later than April 30 of each year, the City
 shall submit to the County a detailed, proposed annual budget of Project Expenses for County review and
 approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed, and which review
 and approval may be performed administratively by the County Administrator without further action of
 County Council. The County shall provide its written response to the proposed annual budget within 30
 days of receipt of the proposed annual budget from the City. If the County does not respond within 30 days
 of receipt, the proposed budget shall not be deemed approved, and the City may deliver to the County a
 second written request clearly captioned as such and referencing this Section 4(a), in which case if the
 County fails to respond within 15 days of receipt of such second request, the proposed budget shall be
 deemed approved. The City shall not release funds from the Riverfront Park Reserve Account or expend
 funds from the Riverfront Park Operating Account in excess of the Project Expenses set forth in the
 approved annual budget, except as expressly permitted under Section 5.

 (b) Mechanics for Release. The Riverfront Park Operating Account and the Riverfront Park
 Reserve Account shall each be created and held by the City. Upon the County’s approval of the annual
 budget pursuant to Section 4(a), the City may release from the Riverfront Park Reserve Account to the
 Riverfront Park Operating Account an amount up to the aggregate Project Expenses set forth in the
 approved annual budget for the applicable Fiscal Year. If the amount so released is less than the Project
 Expenses set forth in the approved annual budget, the City may make additional transfers from the
 Riverfront Park Reserve Account to the Riverfront Park Operating Account during the Fiscal Year, in
 amounts up to such shortfall, as and to the extent the County Treasurer transmits funds to the City for
 deposit into the Riverfront Park Reserve Account pursuant to Section 3. If, in any Fiscal Year, the amounts
 on deposit in the Riverfront Park Reserve Account are insufficient to fund in full the Project Expenses set
 forth in the approved annual budget for such Fiscal Year, the City shall be responsible for the resulting
 shortfall, and the County shall have no obligation in respect thereof. Within 30 days following the end of
 each Fiscal Year, the City shall transfer any unspent funds in the Riverbank Park Operating Account as of
 the end of such Fiscal Year to the Riverfront Park Reserve Account, and, following such transfer, to the
 extent the amount then on deposit in the Riverfront Park Reserve Account exceeds the then-current Project
 Expense Reserve Cap, transmit any funds in the Riverfront Park Reserve Account in excess of the then-
 current Project Expense Reserve Cap to the County Treasurer for distribution to the Taxing Entities in
 accordance with each Taxing Entity’s Pro-Rata Portion.

 (c) Annual Reporting of Project Expenses. By December 31 of each year, the City shall provide
 the County with a written report including: (i) a detailed report of all Project Expenses incurred in the
 immediately preceding Fiscal Year; (ii) supporting documentation reasonably satisfactory to the County of
 such Project Expenses; (iii) a reconciliation of amounts disbursed for each category of Project Expenses in
 such Fiscal Year against amounts budgeted for each category of Project Expenses; and (iv) a statement of
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 as of the end of such Fiscal Year, together with a statement of all transfers between such accounts and all
 remittances to the County Treasurer pursuant to Section 4(b) during such Fiscal Year.

 (d) County Audit Rights. The County shall have the right, upon 20 days’ prior written notice, to
 audit the City’s books and records relating to the Riverfront Park Operating Account, the Riverfront Park
 Reserve Account, and Project Expenses no more than once per Fiscal Year, and at any time following a
 Default by the City, which audit shall be conducted by an independent third party certified public accountant
 or firm of certified public accountants selected by the County and reasonably acceptable to the City (except
 that the County may select the auditor in its sole discretion following a Default by the City). The cost of
 such audit shall be paid from funds on deposit in the Riverfront Park Reserve Account, and the City shall
 release such funds to the County (or directly to the auditor) upon written request. If an audit reveals that
 funds were expended or released for purposes other than Project Expenses, then the City shall repay, subject
 to annual appropriation, such amounts to the Riverfront Park Reserve Account within 60 days of written
 demand. If the City does not appropriate funds for such repayment, then the County may direct the County
 Treasurer to suspend further transmittals to the City for deposit into the Riverfront Park Reserve Account
 until the repayment obligation is satisfied, and to apply the Park Revenues that would otherwise have been
 so transmitted to the Taxing Entities in accordance with each Taxing Entity’s Pro-Rata Portion. The County
 may also withhold its approval of any annual budget pursuant to Section 4(a) or consent to any
 Supplemental Release pursuant to Section 5, pending repayment of such funds.

 (e) Interest. The City may invest funds in the Riverfront Park Operating Account and the Riverfront
 Park Reserve Account in accordance with applicable South Carolina law governing the investment of public
 funds. All interest and investment earnings on amounts held in such accounts shall accrue to the benefit of
 the respective account in which they were earned and shall be treated as additional New Revenue for
 purposes of paying Project Expenses or Unbudgeted Expenses (as defined herein).

 (f) Distribution on Termination. Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, the City shall,
 within 30 days following such termination, transfer to the County Treasurer all amounts remaining on
 deposit in the Riverfront Park Operating Account. The County Treasurer shall thereupon distribute such
 amounts in accordance with the applicable termination provision of this Agreement. If no specific
 termination provision addresses the distribution of such funds, the County Treasurer shall pay such amounts
 to the Taxing Entities in accordance with each Taxing Entity’s Pro-Rata Portion.

 Section 5. Supplemental Release of Funds from the Riverfront Park Reserve Account.

 (a) Purpose. Commencing with the Fiscal Year following the first Fiscal Year of Operation of the
 Project, the City may, with the prior written consent of the County, release funds from the Riverfront Park
 Reserve Account to the Riverfront Park Operating Account as a supplemental release (a “Supplemental
 Release”) solely to fund Project Expenses that (i) were not included in the City’s annual budget approved
 pursuant to Section 4(a) and (ii) could not reasonably have been known or anticipated at the time of
 submission of the annual budget for County approval (collectively, “Unbudgeted Expenses”). The County
 shall have no obligation to consent to a Supplemental Release for any purpose other than Unbudgeted
 Expenses.

 (b) Request and Documentation. The City shall submit a written request to the County for the
 County’s written consent to a Supplemental Release, accompanied by: (i) a detailed description of the
 Unbudgeted Expenses for which the Supplemental Release is sought; (ii) documentation reasonably
 satisfactory to the County evidencing the nature, necessity, and amount of such Unbudgeted Expenses; (iii)
 a certification by the City Manager that the expenses constitute Project Expenses as defined herein and
 were not reasonably foreseeable at the time the annual budget was submitted to the County for its review
 and approval; and (iv) an explanation of why the Unbudgeted Expenses cannot be deferred until the next
 Fiscal Year without material harm to the Project. The County shall have 30 days following receipt of a
 complete request (or such longer period as is reasonably necessary to review such request) to approve,
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 respond within such 30 day (or longer) period shall not constitute consent, but the County agrees to
 cooperate with the City and work in good faith to review and promptly respond to such request.

 (c) Frequency Limitation. Supplemental Releases shall be made no more than once per Fiscal Year,
 unless (1) the County, in its sole discretion, determines that an emergency exists posing an imminent threat
 to public health, safety or welfare at or arising from the Project (an “Emergency”) or (2) the City and the
 County mutually agree to more frequent Supplemental Releases because of the timing and availability of
 New Revenue during the Fiscal Year. The City shall bear the burden of demonstrating the existence of an
 Emergency to the County’s reasonable satisfaction with supporting documentation.

 (d) Audit Rights. All Supplemental Releases from the Riverfront Park Reserve Account shall be
 subject to the County’s audit rights as set forth in Section 4(d). If the final results of an audit reveal that any
 released funds were used for purposes other than the Unbudgeted Expenses for which the County consented
 to the Supplemental Release, the City shall repay, subject to annual appropriation, such amounts to the
 Riverfront Park Reserve Account within 60 days of written demand. If the City does not appropriate funds
 for such repayment to the Riverfront Park Reserve Account, then the County may direct the County
 Treasurer to suspend further transmittals to the City for deposit into the Riverfront Park Reserve Account
 until the repayment obligation is satisfied. The County may withhold its consent to further Supplemental
 Releases, and may direct the City to suspend further expenditures from the Riverfront Park Operating
 Account, pending repayment and delivery by the City to the County of assurances acceptable to the County
 that future expenditures and Supplemental Releases will only be made for Project Expenses or Unbudgeted
 Expenses, as applicable.

 (e) Interest. The balance of the Riverfront Park Reserve Account shall include all interest and
 investment earnings accrued thereon in accordance with Section 4(e).

 (f) Distribution on Termination. Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, the City shall,
 within 30 days following such termination, transfer to the County Treasurer all amounts remaining on
 deposit in the Riverfront Park Reserve Account. The County Treasurer shall thereupon distribute such
 amounts in accordance with the applicable termination provision of this Agreement. If no specific
 termination provision addresses the distribution of such funds, the County Treasurer shall pay such amounts
 to the Taxing Entities in accordance with each Taxing Entity’s pro-rata portion of the millage levied on the
 Property in the most recent property tax year.

 Section 6. City Consent. The City shall consent to the inclusion of the Property within the
 Riverfront Business Park. The City’s consent is a limited consent and is deemed to be consent only to the
 inclusion of the Property in the Riverfront Business Park solely for the specific purposes as set forth in this
 Agreement. The City’s consent shall not be deemed to be consent to the location of the Property within the
 Riverfront Business Park for any other purpose, including specifically consent for purposes of any special
 source revenue credit or special source revenue bond applicable to any parcel of Property. Notwithstanding
 the foregoing, for any Property that is relocated from one multi-county business or industrial park to the
 Riverfront Business Park, the City is deemed to give its full consent, for all intents and purposes, to the
 location of such Property in the Riverfront Business Park.

 The City’s execution of this Agreement shall also constitute its consent to the relocation, on
 termination of the Riverfront Business Park as described in Section 2 of this Agreement, of only those
 portions of the Property that, as of the date of such termination, are subject to an incentive agreement with
 the County (including, without limitation, any fee in lieu of tax agreement or any agreement providing for
 a special source revenue credit or special source revenue bond) that requires the location of the subject
 Property in a multi-county business or industrial park as a condition to the effectiveness, validity, or
 continuation of such incentive agreement (collectively, the “Relocated Property”) to the I-77 Corridor
 Regional Industrial Park. All portions of the Property that do not qualify as Relocated Property shall, as of
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 Section 7. Severability. In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement
 should be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect and for any reason whatsoever, the validity,
 legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
 In the event any such provision is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the parties hereto shall make
 their best efforts to agree on a provision in substitution for such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision
 that is as near in economic benefit as possible to the provision found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable.

 Section 8. Waiver. Any party may waive compliance by any of the other parties with any term or
 condition of this Agreement only in a writing signed by the waiving party.

 Section 9. Entire Agreement; Amendment. Except as stated to the contrary herein, or except as
 may be stated in future agreements executed by and binding upon the parties to this Agreement, this
 Agreement constitutes the entire understanding among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.
 None of the parties shall be bound by any terms, conditions, statements or representations (oral or written)
 not herein contained. No modification of this Agreement shall be valid or binding unless such modification
 is in writing, duly dated, and signed by all parties to this Agreement.

 Section 10. Time of Essence. Time is expressly declared to be of the essence with respect to the
 matters addressed in this Agreement.

 Section 11. Governing Law. The governing law of this Agreement shall be the laws of the State
 of South Carolina without giving effect to any choice of law provision or rule.

 Section 12. Incorporation by Reference. All Exhibits referred to in this Agreement are to be
 considered as if they are attached to and completely incorporated in this Agreement by reference.

 Section 13. Default.

 (a) Notice of Default. Upon the occurrence of any Default, the non-defaulting Party shall provide
 the defaulting Party with written notice specifying in reasonable detail the nature of the Default (a “Default
 Notice”). The defaulting Party shall have 10 days following receipt of the Default Notice to deliver written
 notice to the non-defaulting Party disputing whether a Default has occurred. If the defaulting Party does not
 timely dispute the Default, or if the Parties are unable to resolve any such dispute within 20 days of the
 Default Notice, the defaulting Party shall have 30 days from the expiration of the applicable dispute period
 to cure the Default (the “Cure Period”).

 (b) Extended Cure Period. If the Default is not reasonably susceptible to cure within the Cure
 Period, the Cure Period shall be extended for such additional time as is reasonably necessary, provided that:
 (i) the defaulting Party commences cure within the initial 30 day Cure Period; (ii) the defaulting Party
 diligently pursues cure to completion; and (iii) in no event shall the extended Cure Period exceed 90 days
 from the original Default Notice.

 (c) Remedies. If a Default is not cured within the applicable Cure Period, the non-defaulting Party
 may, at its election, exercise any one or more of the following remedies:

 1. Suspend its obligations under this Agreement, including, in the case of the County, the County’s
 direction to the County Treasurer to transmit Park Revenues to the City for deposit into the
 Riverfront Park Reserve Account and the County’s consent to any Supplemental Release, until the
 Default is cured;
 2. Terminate this Agreement upon 30 days’ written notice to the defaulting Party;
 3. Seek specific performance of the defaulting Party's obligations; or
 4. Pursue any other remedy available at law or in equity.
 The remedies set forth herein are cumulative and not exclusive of any other remedy available to
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 (d) Consequences of Termination Due to Default. Upon termination of this Agreement pursuant to
 this Section 13, the City shall, within 30 days of such termination, transfer to the County Treasurer all funds
 held in the Riverfront Park Operating Account and the Riverfront Park Reserve Account, and the County
 Treasurer shall distribute such funds to the Taxing Entities in accordance with each Taxing Entity's pro-
 rata portion of the millage levied on the Property in the most recent property tax year, except to the extent
 any such funds are subject to a pending dispute or claim by either Party.

 (e) Limitation on Damages. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, neither Party shall be
 liable to the other for consequential, indirect, punitive, or speculative damages arising out of or related to a
 Default under this Agreement.

 (f) No Waiver. The exercise of any remedy by the non-defaulting Party upon the occurrence of a
 Default shall not constitute a waiver of any other right or remedy available to it. The failure to exercise any
 remedy upon the occurrence of a Default shall not constitute a waiver of the right to exercise such remedy
 upon the occurrence of any subsequent Default.

 Section 14. Notices. All notices, requests, demands, consents, approvals, and other
 communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly
 given: (i) upon delivery, if delivered by hand; (ii) one business day after deposit with a nationally recognized
 overnight courier service, addressed to the recipient with charges prepaid; or (iii) upon transmission, if sent
 by email with confirmation of receipt (followed by hard copy sent by overnight courier). Notices shall be
 addressed as follows:

 If to the City:
 City Manager
 City of Columbia
 1737 Main Street
 Columbia, South Carolina 29201
 Email:

 With a copy to:
 City Attorney
 City of Columbia
 1737 Main Street
 Columbia, South Carolina 29201
 Email:

 If to the County:
 County Administrator
 Richland County
 2020 Hampton Street
 Columbia, South Carolina 29204
 Email:

 With a copy to:
 County Attorney
 Richland County
 2020 Hampton Street
 Columbia, South Carolina 29204
 Email:

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 1221 Main Street, Suite 1100
 Columbia, South Carolina 29201
 Email: Columbiabondteam@parkerpoe.com

 Either Party may change its notice address by providing written notice to the other Party in
 accordance with this Section.

 Section 15. Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts, each
 of which shall be an original, with the same effect as if the signatures hereto and thereto were upon the
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 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly signed, sealed and delivered by the
 parties hereto as of the Effective Date.

 CITY OF COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA

 By: _______________________________
 [Mayor][City Manager]


 RICHLAND COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA

 By: _____________________________
 [Chair, County Council][County Administrator]




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 EXHIBIT A

 DEFINITIONS

 “Commencement of Construction” shall mean the execution of one or more contracts for the construction
 of the Project and substantial completion of at least 20% of the scope of work provided under such
 contract(s).

 “Default” shall mean any material failure by a Party to perform or observe any obligation, covenant, or
 condition required to be performed or observed by such Party under this Agreement.

 “Fiscal Year” shall mean the fiscal year of the County, currently July 1 through June 30 of each year, as
 may be modified by applicable law.

 “Operation” shall mean the first Fiscal Year that the Project is open and available to the public for its
 intended purposes.

 “Project Expenses” shall mean the reasonable and necessary ongoing direct and proximate costs of
 operating, maintaining, and repairing the Project in its ordinary course, including without limitation: (i)
 routine operations and maintenance expenses, including landscaping, groundskeeping, cleaning, trash
 removal, security, utilities, and pest control; (ii) costs of ordinary repairs and preventive maintenance
 necessary to keep the Project in safe, functional, and publicly accessible condition; (iii) personnel and
 contractor costs directly attributable to Project operations, including wages, benefits, payroll taxes, and
 management or service fees paid to unrelated third parties providing direct Project services; (iv) insurance
 premiums, administrative expenses, permits, licenses, and compliance costs related solely to the Project;
 (v) the cost of materials, supplies, and equipment used for ongoing Project operations and maintenance;
 and (vi) capital expenditures for emergency repairs and for repairs required as a result of a catastrophic
 weather event or other natural disaster, regardless of whether such capital expenditures would otherwise be
 required to be capitalized under generally accepted accounting principles. Project Expenses shall expressly
 exclude: (i) costs of initial construction or development of the Project; (ii) capital improvements,
 replacements, or expansions that are required to be capitalized under generally accepted accounting
 principles, other than capital expenditures described in clause (vi) of the immediately preceding sentence;
 (iii) debt service or financing costs; and (iv) any costs unrelated to the ownership, operation, or maintenance
 of the Project.

 “Project Expense Cap” shall mean, initially, an amount equal to $5 million, subject to an increase of 3%
 each Fiscal Year following commencement of Operation. The City and the County may mutually agree to
 adjust the Project Expense Cap at any time based on the anticipated Project Expenses following completion
 of the master plan for the District. The adjusted Project Expense Cap shall continue to increase by 3% each
 Fiscal Year.

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 Meeting Date: May 5, 2026

 Department: Legal

 From:



 Ordinance No.: 2026-038 - Consenting to the Inclusion of Property in a Multi-
 County Industrial/Business Park (Convention Center District Business Park)

 Endorsed by the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee on April 14,
 2026.

 Background Summary:

 Attachments:
 1. 2026-038 - Convention Center MCIP Ordinance _v5
 2. 2026-038 -(Convention Center)_ Master Park Agreement
 3. 2026-038 - IGA Convention Center




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 MASTER AGREEMENT


 Governing the


 CONVENTION CENTER DISTRICT BUSINESS PARK



 Between


 Richland County, South Carolina


 and


 Fairfield County, South Carolina




 Dated as of June __, 2026




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 Instructions for County Auditor and County Treasurer


 The real and personal property located within the Convention Center District Business Park
 (the “Park”) is exempt from ad valorem taxes. The owners or lessees of the real and personal
 property located in the Park are obligated instead, under the terms of the State Constitution, to pay
 an amount equivalent to the taxes or other in-lieu-of payment that would have been due on the real
 and personal property located in the Park except for the exemption provided by the State
 Constitution.
 The payments due on the real and personal property located in the Park may be lower than
 the otherwise payable ad valorem tax if the property is subject to a negotiated fee in-lieu-of taxes
 arrangement with either Richland or Fairfield County or is the beneficiary of a special source
 revenue or infrastructure credit. Therefore, when preparing the annual bills for the real and
 personal property located in the Park, please ensure that all applicable incentives have been applied
 and correctly calculated, including the use of a reduced assessment ratio and alternate millage
 rates.
 Once a bill has been paid by an owner or lessee of real or personal property located in the
 Park, the provisions of this Agreement (together with the provisions of the Convention Center
 IGA, as defined herein) will govern how the payments are to be distributed between Richland and
 Fairfield Counties and then among the various taxing entities within each County and the other
 recipients identified in this Agreement. The Counties are permitted by law to distribute the
 payments among the taxing entities in a manner and proportion different than the ad valorem tax
 revenues would have been distributed if the real and personal property located in the Park were
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 MASTER AGREEMENT GOVERNING THE
 CONVENTION CENTER DISTRICT BUSINESS PARK

 THIS MASTER AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of the ____ day of
 June, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Richland County, South Carolina, a body
 politic and corporate and political subdivision of the State of South Carolina (“Richland”), and
 Fairfield County, South Carolina, a body politic and corporate and political subdivision of the
 State of South Carolina (“Fairfield” and, together with Richland, the “Counties” and each, a
 “County”), pursuant to Article VIII, Section 13(D) of the South Carolina Constitution, as amended,
 and Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 170 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended
 (collectively, the “Act”).
 RECITALS:
 WHEREAS, Richland and the City of Columbia, South Carolina (the “City”) share the
 goals of attracting visitors and conventions to the greater Columbia metropolitan area, supporting
 and growing the regional visitor economy, and stimulating commercial development that
 complements and benefits from an expanded convention and tourism sector; and
 WHEREAS, Richland, in cooperation with the City, desires to promote the expansion and
 improvement of the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center located within the jurisdictional
 limits of the City and to fund infrastructure and capital projects that support the Convention
 Center’s ability to attract additional visitors and conventions (collectively, the “Project”); and
 WHEREAS, Richland has designated certain tax map parcels within the areas surrounding
 and supporting the Convention Center as the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center District
 (the “District”), which parcels are more particularly identified on Exhibit A hereto (the
 “Property”); and
 WHEREAS, in furtherance of the Project and to provide a funding mechanism for the
 capital expansion and improvement of the Convention Center and the supporting infrastructure
 and capital projects, Richland and the City have entered into that certain Intergovernmental
 Agreement, dated as of the Effective Date, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B and
 incorporated herein by reference (the “Convention Center IGA”), pursuant to which, among other
 things, (i) Richland has agreed to develop a new multi-county business park to include the
 Property, (ii) the City has consented to the inclusion of the Property in such park, and (iii) the
 parties have established a waterfall for the allocation and distribution of the fee in lieu of ad
 valorem tax revenues paid by taxpayers that own qualifying commercial properties located in such
 park; and
 WHEREAS, in accordance with the authority granted to the Counties by the Act, and in
 order to promote the economic welfare of their citizens and to fulfill Richland’s commitments
 under the Convention Center IGA, the Counties wish to jointly create the Convention Center
 District Business Park (the “Convention Center District Business Park” or, for ease of reference
 in this Agreement, the “Park”) and to govern its operation pursuant to this Agreement; and
 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia has, by ordinance, consented to the
 inclusion of the Property within the Park to the extent the Property is located within the corporate
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 WHEREAS, the Counties intend that this Agreement, together with the Convention Center
 IGA, govern the operation of the Park as of the Effective Date.
 NOW, THEREFORE, on the basis of the premises and mutual covenants herein
 contained, the sufficiency of which consideration is acknowledged, the parties agree as set forth
 below:

 ARTICLE I
 PARK BOUNDARIES

 Section 1.01. Park Boundaries. The Park consists of the real property identified on
 Exhibit A and all personal property located on such real property or otherwise identified on Exhibit
 A. As of the Effective Date, all of the Property comprising the Park is located within Richland.
 Section 1.02. Modification of Park Boundaries.
 (a) The Counties may enlarge the boundaries of the Park from time to time to include
 additional real or personal property. To enlarge the boundaries of the Park, the County in which
 the real or personal property to be included in the Park is located (the “Host County”) shall adopt
 a resolution or ordinance authorizing the inclusion of such additional property in the Park. This
 Agreement is automatically amended to reflect the enlargement of the Park’s boundaries without
 further action by the governing bodies of either County upon delivery of written notice to the non-
 Host County (the “Companion County”) of the inclusion of the additional real or personal property
 in the Park. The written notice shall include a copy of the resolution or ordinance approving the
 inclusion of the property in the Park and a description or identification of the property included in
 the Park. To the extent any property to be added to the Park is situated within the geographical
 boundaries of any municipality, the Host County shall obtain the written consent of such
 municipality in accordance with the Act prior to including such property in the Park.
 (b) The Counties may diminish the boundaries of the Park from time to time to remove real
 or personal property from the Park. To diminish the boundaries of the Park, the Host County and
 the Companion County shall each adopt a resolution or ordinance authorizing the removal of
 property from the Park. This Agreement is automatically amended to reflect the diminishment of
 the Park’s boundaries once each County has adopted its approving resolution or ordinance. Each
 County shall deliver a copy of its resolution or ordinance approving the diminishment of the
 boundaries of the Park to the other County. The Counties acknowledge that, with respect to any
 Property included in the Park as of the Effective Date, removal of such Property from the Park is
 subject to the terms of the Convention Center IGA.
 (c) Each County shall annually update Exhibit A to reflect the inclusion in or removal from
 the Park of any property for which such County is the Host County and shall deliver such update
 to the other County in accordance with Section 3.04 of this Agreement. The initial Exhibit A
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 ARTICLE II
 TAX STATUS; PAYMENTS IN-LIEU-OF TAXES

 Section 2.01. Constitutional Exemption from Taxation. The Counties acknowledge that,
 under the provisions of the Act, all real and personal property located in the Park is exempt from
 all ad valorem taxation.
 Section 2.02. Payment in-Lieu-of Taxes.
 (a) The owners or lessees of any property situated in the Park shall pay an amount
 equivalent to the ad valorem property taxes that would have been due and payable but for the
 location of such property within the Park (the “PILOT”).
 (b) The amount of the annual PILOT may be reduced if the owner or lessee of property
 located in the Park (i) has negotiated a fee in-lieu-of taxes arrangement with respect to the property
 with the Host County pursuant to the provisions of Sections 12-44-10, et seq., 4-12-30, or 4-29-67
 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended, or any successor provisions thereto as
 may be provided under South Carolina law, or (ii) receives a special source revenue or
 infrastructure credit with respect to the property under the provisions of Section 4-1-175 of the
 Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended, or any successor provisions thereto as may be
 provided under South Carolina law (collectively, (i) and (ii), a “Negotiated PILOT”). In either
 case, the terms of the agreement between the owner or lessee of the property and the Host County
 with respect to the Negotiated PILOT govern the calculation of the annual PILOT due with respect
 to the property located in the Park.

 ARTICLE III
 SHARING OF EXPENSES AND REVENUES OF THE PARK

 Section 3.01. Expense Sharing. The Counties shall share the expenses relating to the
 Park, which may include expenses relating to the development, operation, maintenance, and
 promotion of the Park. For the property comprising the Park for which Fairfield is the Host County,
 Fairfield shall bear 100% of the expenses of such portion of the Park. For the property comprising
 the Park for which Richland is the Host County, Richland shall bear 100% of the expenses of such
 portion of the Park. The Counties shall negotiate on a case-by-case basis the sharing of any other
 expenses that may arise from the Park.
 Section 3.02. Revenue Sharing Between Richland and Fairfield.
 (a) The Counties shall share all of the revenues received from the PILOT or Negotiated
 PILOT due with respect to the real and personal property located in the Park (the “Park
 Revenues”).
 (b) For Park Revenues received from property for which Fairfield is the Host County, after
 reimbursing itself for expenditures made to attract to and locate any particular property in the Park,
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 (c) For Park Revenues received from property for which Richland is the Host County,
 Richland shall remit one percent (1%) of such Park Revenues to Fairfield as the Companion
 County. The amount remitted to Fairfield pursuant to this subsection (c) corresponds to, and
 satisfies, the allocation set forth in subsection (a) of the Park Revenues waterfall in Section 3 of
 the Convention Center IGA.
 Section 3.03. Distribution of Revenues Within Each County.
 (a) For Park Revenues received by Fairfield as the Host County and remaining after
 distribution to Richland as the Companion County pursuant to Section 3.02(b), Fairfield elects to
 retain all such Park Revenues. Fairfield may unilaterally amend its distribution scheme by adopting
 a resolution or ordinance authorizing the amendment, which amendment shall automatically
 modify this Agreement upon delivery of written notice to Richland that includes a copy of the
 amending resolution or ordinance.
 (b) For Park Revenues received by Richland as the Host County, Richland elects to
 distribute such Park Revenues each year in the following waterfall, which is intended to track and
 implement the waterfall set forth in Section 3 of the Convention Center IGA, a copy of which is
 attached as Exhibit B to this Agreement and incorporated herein by reference:
 FIRST One percent (1%) of the Park Revenues shall be remitted to Fairfield as the Companion
 County in accordance with Section 3.02(c) of this Agreement, in satisfaction of
 subsection (a) of the waterfall set forth in Section 3 of the Convention Center IGA;
 SECOND Seven percent (7%) of the Park Revenues remaining after the allocation in FIRST shall
 be deposited in the Richland County Economic Development Fund (the “Economic
 Development Fund”);
 THIRD From the Park Revenues remaining after the allocations in FIRST and SECOND, an
 amount equal to the respective Base Revenue (as defined in the Convention Center
 IGA) shall be paid to each Taxing Entity (as defined in the Convention Center IGA);
 FOURTH The Park Revenues remaining after the allocations in FIRST, SECOND, and THIRD,
 if any, constitute New Revenue (as defined in the Convention Center IGA). An amount
 equal to fifty percent (50%) of such New Revenue shall be allocated to and deposited
 annually in the Convention Center Account (as defined in the Convention Center IGA)
 created and held by the Richland County Treasurer; and
 FIFTH All Park Revenues remaining after the allocations in FIRST through FOURTH
 (including the remaining fifty percent (50%) of New Revenue) shall be distributed, on
 a pro rata basis according to millage, to the Taxing Entities in accordance with each
 Taxing Entity’s pro rata portion of the millage levied on the Property in the most recent
 property tax year (each, a “Pro-Rata Portion”). Any such distribution to a school district
 shall be further divided on a pro rata basis according to the operating and debt service
 millage levied by or collected on behalf of the school district.
 (c) The use, audit, and reconciliation of funds on deposit in the Convention Center Account
 shall be governed by the Convention Center IGA. As provided in the Convention Center IGA,
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 sole discretion, to pay or reimburse Project Expenses (as defined in the Convention Center IGA).
 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, Richland may amend the distribution
 scheme set forth in Section 3.03(b) only if and to the extent permitted by, and in compliance with,
 the Convention Center IGA. Subject to the foregoing, Richland may unilaterally amend the
 distribution scheme applicable to its Park Revenues by adopting a resolution or ordinance
 authorizing the amendment, which amendment shall automatically modify this Agreement upon
 delivery of written notice to Fairfield that includes a copy of the amending resolution or ordinance.
 Section 3.04. Annual Report and Disbursement. Not later than July 15 of each year,
 commencing July 15, 2027, each County shall prepare and submit to the other County a report
 detailing the Park Revenues received by such County and any amounts owed to the other County
 under the terms of this Agreement during the immediately preceding Fiscal Year. A check (or
 other payment in immediately available funds) for the amount reflected in the report shall be
 delivered at the same time. The report shall also include the annual updates to Exhibit A described
 in Section 1.02(c).

 ARTICLE IV
 MISCELLANEOUS

 Section 4.01. Term. Unless earlier terminated as provided in this Agreement or in the
 Convention Center IGA, the term of this Agreement and of the Park shall commence on the
 Effective Date and shall continue for a period of twenty-five (25) years. The term of this
 Agreement may be extended by three (3) successive ten (10)-year periods through the adoption of
 a consent ordinance or resolution by each of Richland, Fairfield, and the City prior to the
 commencement of each ten (10)-year extension period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Richland
 has not certified to the City that the Commencement of Construction (as defined in the Convention
 Center IGA) of the Project has occurred by December 31, 2036 (or such later date as Richland and
 the City may agree pursuant to a written amendment to the Convention Center IGA), Richland
 shall deliver written notice to Fairfield specifying (i) Richland’s inability to certify and (ii) that
 this Agreement is terminated in accordance with this Section 4.01, and this Agreement shall
 terminate effective upon Richland’s delivery of such notice to Fairfield. Richland shall promptly
 deliver written notice to Fairfield of any amendment to the Convention Center IGA extending the
 date by which Commencement of Construction shall occur.
 Section 4.02. Termination; Effect. Upon expiration or earlier termination of this
 Agreement, (i) the Park shall automatically dissolve, (ii) the Property shall be relocated, in
 accordance with the Convention Center IGA, to the I-77 Corridor Regional Industrial Park
 established under that certain Amended and Restated Master Agreement, dated as of September 1,
 2018, between Richland and Fairfield, as the same may be amended from time to time, and (iii)
 any funds remaining on deposit in the Convention Center Account shall be paid to the Taxing
 Entities in accordance with each Taxing Entity’s Pro-Rata Portion.
 Section 4.03. Assessed Valuation. For the purpose of bonded indebtedness limitation and
 for the purpose of computing the index of taxpaying ability pursuant to Section 59-20-20(3) of the
 Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended, allocation of the assessed value of property
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 identical to the percentage of Park Revenues received by each County and taxing entity in the
 preceding Fiscal Year.
 Section 4.04. Records. Each Host County covenants and agrees that, on request by the
 Companion County, the Host County will provide copies of the records of the annual levy, bills,
 and Park Revenues for the property located in the Park for which it is the Host County as such
 records become available in the normal course of the Host County’s procedures. Richland shall
 additionally maintain records of all allocations and disbursements made pursuant to Section
 3.03(b) of this Agreement and shall make such records available to Fairfield in accordance with
 this Section.
 Section 4.05. Applicable Law. In order to avoid any conflict of laws or ordinances
 between the Counties, the ordinances of the Host County will be the applicable regulations or laws
 governing the property comprising the Park for which such County is the Host County. Nothing
 herein shall be construed to supersede any state or federal law or regulation. The Host County may
 adopt restrictive covenants and land use requirements with respect to the property comprising the
 Park for which such County is the Host County. This Agreement has been entered into in the State
 of South Carolina and shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, South Carolina
 law, without giving effect to any choice of law provision or rule.
 Section 4.06. Consent by the City and Other Municipalities. In accordance with the Act
 and the Convention Center IGA, the City has, by City ordinance, consented to the location of the
 Property within the Park to the extent the Property is situated within the City’s geographical
 boundaries. In connection with the enlargement of the Park’s boundaries pursuant to Section
 1.02(a), the Host County shall obtain the consent of any municipality prior to locating any property
 in the Park that is situated within such municipality’s geographical boundaries.
 Section 4.07. Relationship to Convention Center IGA. This Agreement is intended to
 operate in conjunction with the Convention Center IGA. The Counties acknowledge that the
 Convention Center IGA contains additional terms governing, among other things, the creation of
 the Convention Center Account, the use of funds on deposit therein, audit rights, default and
 remedies, and termination. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between this Agreement
 and the Convention Center IGA with respect to the allocation, distribution, or use of funds on
 deposit in the Convention Center Account, the Convention Center IGA shall control as between
 Richland and the City. Nothing in the Convention Center IGA shall be deemed to amend or modify
 the rights and obligations of Fairfield under this Agreement without Fairfield’s express written
 consent.
 Section 4.08. No Pledge of Park Revenues. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed
 as a pledge of Park Revenues by Fairfield in support of any debt or other obligation issued or
 incurred by Richland in connection with the Project. Any pledge of Park Revenues by Richland in
 support of debt issued or incurred by Richland to finance Project Expenses (as defined in the
 Convention Center IGA) shall be limited to that portion of the Park Revenues that Richland is
 entitled to receive and retain under this Agreement and the Convention Center IGA.
 Section 4.09. Binding Effect of Agreement. This Agreement serves as a written
 instrument that is binding upon the signatory parties and their respective successors and permitted
 assigns.

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 Section 4.10. Severability. In the event and to the extent (and only to the extent) that any
 provision or any part of a provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by
 any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable the
 remainder of that provision or any other provision or part of a provision of this Agreement.
 Section 4.11. Complete Agreement; Amendment. Subject to Section 4.07 of this
 Agreement (regarding the supremacy of the Convention Center IGA as set forth therein), and
 except as may be stated in future agreements executed by and binding upon Richland and Fairfield,
 this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Richland and Fairfield with respect to the
 subject matter hereof, and no party hereto shall be bound by any oral or written agreements,
 statements, promises, or understandings not specifically set forth in this Agreement. Except for the
 amendments provided for in Article I and Section 3.03 of this Agreement, this Agreement may be
 amended only on the adoption of an ordinance by the governing bodies of Richland and Fairfield.
 Section 4.12. Counterpart Execution. This Agreement may be executed in multiple
 counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, with the same effect as if the signatures
 hereto were upon the same instrument. Signatures delivered by facsimile, by electronic mail
 (including in PDF format), or through any electronic signature service or platform (including,
 without limitation, DocuSign or any other equivalent service) shall be deemed valid and binding
 for all purposes and shall have the same force and effect as original ink signatures.
 Section 4.13. Termination Limitation. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement
 to the contrary, but subject to Section 4.01 and Section 4.02, Fairfield and Richland agree that this
 Agreement may not be terminated by either County for the initial twenty-five (25)-year term,
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 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day
 and year first above written.


 RICHLAND COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA



 By: _________________________________
 Chair, Richland County Council


 Attest:


 _________________________________
 Clerk to County Council



 FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA



 By: _________________________________
 Chair, Fairfield County Council


 Attest:


 _________________________________
 Clerk to County Council




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 EXHIBIT A
 Property Comprising the Convention Center District Business Park


 [To be attached — list of tax map parcels comprising the Property as of the Effective Date,
 as identified in the Convention Center IGA.]




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 EXHIBIT B
 Convention Center IGA


 A copy of the Convention Center IGA, including the Park Revenues Waterfall Illustration
 attached as Exhibit C thereto, is attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by
 reference. [Convention Center IGA to be attached.]




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 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
 COLUMBIA METROPOLITAN CONVENTION CENTER DISTRICT
 MULTI-COUNTY BUSINESS PARK

 This INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into this __ day of
 June, 2026 (“Effective Date”), by and between the City of Columbia, South Carolina, a municipal
 corporation and political subdivision of the State of South Carolina (hereinafter referred to as “City”), and
 Richland County, South Carolina, a body politic and corporate and political subdivision of the State of
 South Carolina (hereinafter referred to as the “County” and together with the City, the “Parties” and each
 a “Party”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings assigned to
 them in Exhibit A: Definitions.

 RECITALS

 WHEREAS, the County and the City share the goals of attracting visitors and conventions to the
 greater Columbia metropolitan area, supporting and growing the regional visitor economy, and stimulating
 commercial development that complements and benefits from an expanded convention and tourism sector;

 WHEREAS, the County and the City have previously entered into agreements to cooperate in the
 development and operation of the Convention Center, all of which remain in effect in accordance with their
 terms;

 WHEREAS, the County, in cooperation with the City, desires to promote the expansion and
 improvement of the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center located within the jurisdictional limits of
 the City and to fund infrastructure and capital projects that support the Convention Center’s ability to attract
 additional visitors and conventions (collectively, the “Project”);

 WHEREAS, the County has designated certain tax map parcels within the areas surrounding and
 supporting the Convention Center as the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center District (“District”),
 which parcels are more particularly identified on Exhibit B: Convention Center District Property (the
 “Property”);

 WHEREAS, to accomplish the purposes described in this Agreement, the County desires to
 develop a new multi-county business park known as the “Convention Center District Business Park” (the
 “Convention Center District Business Park”) and locate the Property in the Convention Center District
 Business Park;

 WHEREAS, the Parties intend to establish a funding mechanism to fund the capital expansion and
 improvement of the Convention Center and the supporting infrastructure and capital projects that will be
 part of the Project (the “Project Expenses”) through an allocation of a portion of the fee in lieu of ad
 valorem tax revenues paid by taxpayers that own qualifying commercial properties located in the
 Convention Center District Business Park (the “Park Revenue”);

 WHEREAS, the Parties acknowledge and find that the expansion and improvement of the
 Convention Center, together with the funding of supporting infrastructure and capital projects, will produce
 material economic benefits to both the County and the City, including, without limitation: (i) increased
 visitor and convention activity in the greater Columbia metropolitan area, with corresponding growth in
 lodging, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment expenditures; (ii) increased collections of
 accommodations taxes, hospitality taxes, and local sales and use taxes by the County and the City; (iii)
 growth in the property tax base from new and expanded hotel, restaurant, retail, and mixed-use development
 supporting and surrounding the Convention Center; (iv) the creation and retention of jobs in the hospitality,
 construction, and service sectors; and (v) enhanced regional and national visibility for the Columbia
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 WHEREAS, the Parties further acknowledge that supporting infrastructure and capital projects
 within and adjacent to the Convention Center District including, but not limited to parking facilities, hotels,
 streetscape improvements, public realm enhancements, signage and wayfinding, transit and pedestrian
 connections, and utility upgrades directly enhance the Convention Center’s ability to host larger and more
 frequent events, increase visitor capacity and duration of stay, and maximize the economic return on the
 Convention Center to both the County and the City;

 WHEREAS, the Parties intend that the taxing entities with taxing jurisdiction over the Property as
 of the Effective Date (“Taxing Entities”) do not experience a decrease in the amounts of their respective
 property tax collections from the Property as of December 31, 2024 (the “Base Revenue”);

 WHEREAS, the Parties intend that the Project Expenses be paid only from the portion of annual
 Park Revenues representing increased collections over and above Base Revenue (the “New Revenue”);

 WHEREAS, the County is authorized pursuant to Article VIII, Section 13 of the Constitution and
 in accordance with §4-1-170, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended, to jointly develop the
 Convention Center District Business Park with a contiguous county (the “Partner County”);

 WHEREAS, the City must consent to the creation of the Convention Center District Business Park
 because the Property is located within its corporate limits; and

 WHEREAS, the County desires to create the Convention Center District Business Park by
 executing and delivering a master agreement (the “Park Agreement”) with a Partner County and locate the
 Property therein.

 NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:

 Section 1. Creation of Convention Center District Business Park. The County shall create the
 Convention Center District Business Park through the negotiation and execution of a Park Agreement with
 a Partner County by no later than December 31, 2026. The City shall consent to the location of the Property
 in the Convention Center District Business Park subject to the terms provided herein. Notwithstanding any
 other provision of this Agreement or the description of the Property set forth on Exhibit B, any tax map
 parcel that, as of the Effective Date or at any time during the term of this Agreement, includes one or more
 structures that constitute owner-occupied residential property assessed at 4% (or such other assessment
 ratio as may from time to time be applicable to owner-occupied residential property under South Carolina
 law) (each such parcel, “Residential Property”) shall be excluded from, and shall not be deemed to
 constitute part of, the District or the Property for any purpose under this Agreement; provided, however,
 that any such tax map parcel that, at any time during the term of this Agreement, ceases to be Residential
 Property shall be automatically included within, and shall be deemed to constitute part of, the District and
 the Property for purposes under this Agreement. The City and the County shall cooperate in good faith to
 effect any such exclusion or inclusion, and to update Exhibit B accordingly.

 Section 2. Term of Convention Center District Business Park.

 (a) Unless earlier terminated as described in this Agreement, the Park Agreement establishing the
 Convention Center Business Park shall have a term of 25 years. Following expiration of the initial 25-year
 term, the term of the Park Agreement shall automatically renew for up to three successive 10-year periods,
 unless (i) either the County or the City adopts a resolution to terminate the Park Agreement and delivers
 written notice of such resolution to the other Party at least one year prior to the expiration of the then-
 current term, or (ii) the County and the City mutually agree, in writing, at any time, to terminate the Park
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 (b) If the County has not certified to the City that the Commencement of Construction has occurred
 by December 31, 2036, then the Park Agreement shall automatically terminate, unless prior to such date
 the County and the City have executed a written amendment to this Agreement extending the date by which
 Commencement of Construction shall occur.

 (c) On the expiration of the term of the Park Agreement, or the prior termination thereof pursuant
 to the terms of this Agreement, (i) the Convention Center District Business Park shall automatically
 dissolve, (ii) the Relocated Property (as defined in Section 6) shall be transferred to the I-77 Corridor
 Regional Industrial Park, and (iii) any funds held by the County in the Convention Center Account shall be
 paid to the Taxing Entities in accordance with each Taxing Entity’s pro-rata portion of the millage levied
 on the Property in the most recent property tax year.

 Section 3. Allocation and Payment of Park Revenues. Each year, Park Revenues shall be
 allocated and paid by the Richland County Treasurer utilizing the following waterfall as illustrated on
 Exhibit C: Park Revenues Waterfall Illustration:

 (a) 1% of the Park Revenues shall be paid to the Partner County;
 (b) 7% of the remaining Park Revenues shall be allocated to the County’s Economic Development
 Fund;
 (c) From the Park Revenues remaining after the allocations and payments in (a) and (b), an amount
 equal to the respective Base Revenue shall be paid to each Taxing Entity;
 (d) The Park Revenues remaining after the allocations and payments in (a) through (c), if any,
 constitute New Revenue. An amount equal to 50% of the New Revenue shall be allocated to and deposited
 annually in the Convention Center Account created and held by the County Treasurer, and the remaining
 50% of the New Revenue shall be allocated and paid pursuant to subsection (e) below; and
 (e) New Revenue remaining after the allocations and payments in (a) through (d) shall be paid to
 the Taxing Entities in accordance with each Taxing Entity’s pro-rata portion of the millage levied on the
 Property in the most recent property tax year (“Pro-Rata Portion”).

 Section 4. Convention Center Account.

 (a) Mechanics for Use. Funds on deposit in the Convention Center Account may be used and
 disbursed by the County, in its sole discretion, to pay or reimburse Project Expenses. The County may
 expend funds in the Convention Center Account at such times and in such amounts as the County
 determines, in its sole discretion, are appropriate to advance the Project. The County and the City share a
 common interest in the success of the Project and will engage in regular communication regarding the
 County's planned and completed expenditures, and the County will consider in good faith any input the
 City may offer on opportunities to coordinate such expenditures with City initiatives.

 (b) Annual Reporting of Project Expenses. By December 31 of each year, the County shall provide
 the City with a written report summarizing (i) Project Expenses paid or reimbursed from the Convention
 Center Account during the immediately preceding Fiscal Year and (ii) the balance on deposit in the
 Convention Center Account as of the end of such Fiscal Year. The annual report is provided for
 informational purposes only and does not require City approval, and the City’s receipt of, or failure to object
 to, the annual report shall not constitute a waiver of the City’s audit rights under Section 4(c).

 (c) City Audit Rights. The City shall have the right, upon 20 days’ prior written notice and no more
 than once per Fiscal Year, to audit the County’s financial books and records directly relating to Project
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 Expenses paid or reimbursed from the Convention Center Account during the two (2) Fiscal Years
 immediately preceding the date of the audit notice. The audit shall be conducted by an independent third
 party certified public accountant or firm of certified public accountants selected by the City and subject to
 the County’s prior written approval, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. The cost of the audit shall
 be borne by the City. The County shall reasonably cooperate with any such audit and shall make available
 such books, records, and personnel as are reasonably necessary for the City’s auditor to verify that
 disbursements from the Convention Center Account were made for Project Expenses.

 For purposes of this Section, an expenditure shall be deemed to have been made for Project
 Expenses if the County, at the time of the expenditure, determined in good faith that the expenditure
 satisfied the definition of Project Expenses set forth on Exhibit A, and the County’s good faith
 determination shall be entitled to deference. If an audit reveals that funds were disbursed for purposes other
 than Project Expenses, the City shall provide the County with a written notice of the audit findings and a
 reasonable opportunity to respond. If the Parties are unable to resolve the matter within 60 days, the dispute
 shall be resolved in accordance with Section 12. Following resolution that funds were improperly disbursed,
 the County shall, subject to annual appropriation, repay such amounts to the Convention Center Account
 within 60 days of written demand from the City. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to limit,
 condition, or impair the County’s discretion under Section 4(a) to determine the timing, amount, or purpose
 of expenditures from the Convention Center Account.

 (d) Interest. The County Treasurer may invest funds in the Convention Center Account in
 accordance with applicable South Carolina law governing the investment of public funds. All interest and
 investment earnings on amounts held in the Convention Center Account shall accrue to the benefit of such
 account and shall be treated as additional New Revenue for purposes of paying Project Expenses.

 (e) Distribution on Termination. Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, any amounts
 remaining on deposit in the Convention Center Account shall be distributed in accordance with the
 applicable termination provision of this Agreement. If no specific termination provision addresses the
 distribution of the funds, such amounts shall be paid to the Taxing Entities in accordance with each Taxing
 Entity's Pro-Rata Portion.

 Section 5. City Consent. The City shall consent to the inclusion of the Property within the
 Convention Center District Business Park. The City’s consent is a limited consent and is deemed to be
 consent only to the inclusion of the Property in the Convention Center District Business Park solely for the
 specific purposes as set forth in this Agreement. The City’s consent shall not be deemed to be consent to
 the location of the Property within the Convention Center District Business Park for any other purpose,
 including specifically consent to any special source revenue credit or special source revenue bond
 applicable to any parcel of Property. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for any Property that is relocated from
 one multi-county business or industrial park to the Convention Center District Business Park, the City is
 deemed to give its full consent, for all intents and purposes, to the location of such Property in the
 Convention Center District Business Park.

 The City’s execution of this Agreement shall also constitute its consent to the relocation, on
 termination of the Convention Center Business Park as described in Section 2 of this Agreement, of only
 those portions of the Property that, as of the date of such termination, are subject to an incentive agreement
 with the County (including, without limitation, any fee in lieu of tax agreement or any agreement providing
 for a special source revenue credit or special source revenue bond) that requires the location of the subject
 Property in a multi-county business or industrial park as a condition to the effectiveness, validity, or
 continuation of such incentive agreement (collectively, the “Relocated Property”) to the I-77 Corridor
 Regional Industrial Park. All portions of the Property that do not qualify as Relocated Property shall, as of
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 Section 6. Severability. In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement
 should be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect and for any reason whatsoever, the validity,
 legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
 In the event any such provision is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the parties hereto shall make
 their best efforts to agree on a provision in substitution for such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision
 that is as near in economic benefit as possible to the provision found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable.

 Section 7. Waiver. Any party may waive compliance by any of the other parties with any term or
 condition of this Agreement only in a writing signed by the waiving party.

 Section 8. Entire Agreement; Amendment. Except as stated to the contrary herein, or except as
 may be stated in future agreements executed by and binding upon the parties to this Agreement, this
 Agreement constitutes the entire understanding among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.
 None of the parties shall be bound by any terms, conditions, statements or representations (oral or written)
 not herein contained. No modification of this Agreement shall be valid or binding unless such modification
 is in writing, duly dated, and signed by all parties to this Agreement.

 Section 9. Time of Essence. Time is expressly declared to be of the essence with respect to the
 matters addressed in this Agreement.

 Section 10. Governing Law. The governing law of this Agreement shall be the laws of the State
 of South Carolina without giving effect to any choice of law provision or rule.

 Section 11. Incorporation by Reference. All Exhibits referred to in this Agreement are to be
 considered as if they are attached to and completely incorporated in this Agreement by reference.

 Section 12. Default.

 (a) Notice of Default. Upon the occurrence of any Default, the non-defaulting Party shall provide
 the defaulting Party with written notice specifying in reasonable detail the nature of the Default (a “Default
 Notice”). The defaulting Party shall have 10 days following receipt of the Default Notice to deliver written
 notice to the non-defaulting Party disputing whether a Default has occurred. If the defaulting Party does not
 timely dispute the Default, or if the Parties are unable to resolve any such dispute within 20 days of the
 Default Notice, the defaulting Party shall have 30 days from the expiration of the applicable dispute period
 to cure the Default (the “Cure Period”).

 (b) Extended Cure Period. If the Default is not reasonably susceptible to cure within the Cure
 Period, the Cure Period shall be extended for such additional time as is reasonably necessary, provided that:
 (i) the defaulting Party commences cure within the initial 30 day Cure Period; (ii) the defaulting Party
 diligently pursues cure to completion; and (iii) in no event shall the extended Cure Period exceed 90 days
 from the original Default Notice.

 (c) Remedies. If a Default is not cured within the applicable Cure Period, the non-defaulting Party
 may, at its election, exercise any one or more of the following remedies:

 1. Terminate this Agreement upon 30 days’ written notice to the defaulting Party;
 2. Seek specific performance of the defaulting Party's obligations; or
 3. Pursue any other remedy available at law or in equity.

 The remedies set forth herein are cumulative and not exclusive of any other remedy available to
 the non-defaulting Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if there is any debt outstanding that is secured in
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 on deposit therein, the Parties agree that the termination remedy set forth in Section 12(c)(1) shall be
 suspended until any such debt has matured.

 (d) Consequences of Termination Due to Default. Upon termination of this Agreement pursuant to
 this Section 12, funds held in the Convention Center Account shall be distributed to the Taxing Entities in
 accordance with each Taxing Entity's pro-rata portion of the millage levied on the Property in the most
 recent property tax year, except to the extent any such funds are subject to a pending dispute or claim by
 either Party.

 (e) Limitation on Damages. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, neither Party shall be
 liable to the other for consequential, indirect, punitive, or speculative damages arising out of or related to a
 Default under this Agreement.

 (f) No Waiver. The exercise of any remedy by the non-defaulting Party upon the occurrence of a
 Default shall not constitute a waiver of any other right or remedy available to it. The failure to exercise any
 remedy upon the occurrence of a Default shall not constitute a waiver of the right to exercise such remedy
 upon the occurrence of any subsequent Default.

 Section 13. Notices. All notices, requests, demands, consents, approvals, and other
 communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly
 given: (i) upon delivery, if delivered by hand; (ii) one business day after deposit with a nationally recognized
 overnight courier service, addressed to the recipient with charges prepaid; or (iii) upon transmission, if sent
 by email with confirmation of receipt (followed by hard copy sent by overnight courier). Notices shall be
 addressed as follows:

 If to the City:

 City Manager
 City of Columbia
 1737 Main Street
 Columbia, South Carolina 29201
 Email:

 With a copy to:
 City Attorney
 City of Columbia
 1737 Main Street
 Columbia, South Carolina 29201
 Email:

 If to the County:
 County Administrator
 Richland County
 2020 Hampton Street
 Columbia, South Carolina 29204
 Email:

 With a copy to:
 County Attorney
 Richland County
 2020 Hampton Street
 Columbia, South Carolina 29204
 Email:
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 and

 Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
 1221 Main Street, Suite 1100
 Columbia, South Carolina 29201
 Email: Columbiabondteam@parkerpoe.com

 Either Party may change its notice address by providing written notice to the other Party in
 accordance with this Section.

 Section 14. Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts, each
 of which shall be an original, with the same effect as if the signatures hereto and thereto were upon the
 same instrument.




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 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly signed, sealed and delivered by the parties
 hereto as of the Effective Date.


 CITY OF COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA


 By: _______________________________
 [Mayor][City Manager]


 RICHLAND COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA

 By: _____________________________
 [Chair, County Council][County Administrator]




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 EXHIBIT A

 DEFINITIONS


 “Commencement of Construction” shall mean the execution of one or more contracts for the
 construction of the Project and substantial completion of at least 20% of the scope of work provided under
 such contract(s).

 “Default” shall mean any material failure by a Party to perform or observe any obligation, covenant,
 or condition required to be performed or observed by such Party under this Agreement.

 “Fiscal Year” shall mean the fiscal year of the County, currently July 1 through June 30 of each
 year, as may be modified by applicable law.

 “Project Expenses” shall mean any and all costs and expenditures, of any nature, that are related,
 directly or indirectly, to the Project, including without limitation: (i) the cost of planning, design,
 engineering, architectural, and consulting services for the expansion or improvement of the Convention
 Center; (ii) the cost of acquiring real property, easements, rights of way, and improvements for or
 supporting the Convention Center or the Project; (iii) the cost of construction, expansion, renovation,
 replacement, equipping, and furnishing of the Convention Center and any related facilities; (iv) the cost of
 constructing, expanding, renovating, or improving infrastructure or capital projects within or adjacent to
 the Convention Center District that support the Convention Center’s ability to attract additional visitors,
 conventions, meetings, or events, including without limitation parking facilities, hotels, streetscape and
 public realm improvements, signage and wayfinding, transit and pedestrian connections, lighting, utilities,
 and supporting public amenities; (v) debt service, financing costs, costs of issuance, capitalized interest,
 and reserves on bonds, notes, or other obligations issued by the County, City or any agency or
 instrumentality thereof to finance any of the foregoing; (vi) the cost of operating, maintaining, repairing,
 marketing, and promoting the Convention Center and the Project; and (vii) any other cost or expenditure
 that the County, in its sole discretion, determines is reasonably related to the expansion, improvement,
 support, or promotion of the Convention Center. The Parties intend the term “Project Expenses” to be
 construed broadly and permissively to give effect to the County’s control over the Convention Center
 Account and the Project.




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 EXHIBIT B

 CONVENTION CENTER DISTRICT PROPERTY




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 EXHIBIT C

 PARK REVENUES WATERFALL ILLUSTRATION




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 Meeting Date: May 5, 2026

 Department: Legal

 From: Jeff Palen, Assistant City Manager / CFO



 Resolution No.: R-2026-011 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a
 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Columbia and We Love Five
 Points, LLC

 Endorsed by the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee on April 14,
 2026.

 Background Summary:

 Attachments:
 1. R-2026-011 - MOU Project WF public parking v3
 2. approved WF_City MOU_Executed_04-24-2026




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 MEMORANDUM:


 TO: Columbia City Council

 FROM: Justin Steinmann, Director of Planning & Development Services

 DATE: April 27, 2026
 SUBJECT: 1637 Enoree Ave Abandoned Building Certification




 The property at 1637-1639 Enoree Avenue (Richland County TMS #11306-04-09),
 located within the Wales Garden Architectural Conservation District, is an
 approximately 1940s-era two-story brick duplex that has been at least sixty-six
 percent (66%) vacant continuously since February 4, 2021, as attested by sworn
 affidavit of the former owner and corroborated by Dominion Energy records
 indicating the property has been without active power service since November 2020
 and City records indicating no past or present business license for the address. Will
 Henry LLC has applied to certify the property as an abandoned building under the
 South Carolina Abandoned Buildings Revitalization Act (SC Code § 12-67-110 et
 seq.) in order to claim tax credits for the rehabilitation of the structure, which
 includes a proposed two-story rear addition approximately 18 feet deep by 32 feet
 wide. The owner previously applied for Bailey Bill special tax assessment in
 September 2025, and the Design/Development Review Commission reviewed the
 proposed addition in December 2025 under the Wales Garden district guidelines
 and Bailey Bill standards. Certification by City Council that the property meets the
 statutory definitions of an abandoned building (§ 12-67-120(1)) and an abandoned
 building site (§ 12-67-120(2)) is a prerequisite for the taxpayer to claim the
 credits, which will have no fiscal impact on the City.




 City of Columbia | Planning & Development Services Department
 1401 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201
 803.545.3222 | planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov
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 Outlook


 RE: [EXTERNAL] Site Certification Resolution Request - 1637 Enoree Avenue

 From Beiers, Todd F <Todd.Beiers@columbiasc.gov>
 Date Thu 4/16/2026 1:56 PM
 To Steinmann, Justin P <Justin.Steinmann@columbiasc.gov>; Smith, Kelly L <Kelly.Smith@columbiasc.gov>
 Cc Hatcher, David <David.Hatcher@columbiasc.gov>; Burnette, Richard B (Brandon)
 <Brandon.Burnette@columbiasc.gov>


 Justin,

 Upon further research by Dominion, this address has not had power since 11/2020.




 Todd Beiers, CBO
 Building Official
 Planning and Development Services
 City Of Columbia
 1401 Main Street, 3rd Floor
 Columbia SC 29217
 (O) 803.545.3442
 todd.beiers@columbiasc.gov




 From: Steinmann, Justin P <Justin.Steinmann@columbiasc.gov>
 Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2026 9:04 AM
 To: Smith, Kelly L <Kelly.Smith@columbiasc.gov>
 Cc: Hatcher, David <David.Hatcher@columbiasc.gov>; Beiers, Todd F <Todd.Beiers@columbiasc.gov>; Burnette,
 Richard B (Brandon) <Brandon.Burnette@columbiasc.gov>
 Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Site Certification Resolution Request - 1637 Enoree Avenue

 All,
 Sorry, I should have mentioned…can we look backward to see if they have been without a connection in
 the last 5 years? I need that info for the abandonment certification.

 Thank you!

 Get Outlook for iOS

 From: Smith, Kelly L <Kelly.Smith@columbiasc.gov>
 Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2026 8:17:20 AM
 To: Steinmann, Justin P <Justin.Steinmann@columbiasc.gov>
 Cc: Hatcher, David <David.Hatcher@columbiasc.gov>; Beiers, Todd F <Todd.Beiers@columbiasc.gov>; Burnette,


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 Richard B (Brandon) <Brandon.Burnette@columbiasc.gov>
 Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Site Certification Resolution Request - 1637 Enoree Avenue

 Good morning Justin,

 I do not see any business licensing past or present for this address.

 Best,

 Kelly Smith, MBL
 Business Licensing, Administrator
 1339 Main St.
 Columbia, SC 29201
 Office: (803)545-3345
 Desk: (803) 545-3340
 www.ColumbiaSC.net




 Please Note: Coming soon, the Business License Division will be moving to 1401 Main St., 1st Floor.

 From: Steinmann, Justin P <Justin.Steinmann@columbiasc.gov>
 Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 1:56 PM
 To: Smith, Kelly L <Kelly.Smith@columbiasc.gov>; Hatcher, David <David.Hatcher@columbiasc.gov>; Beiers, Todd F
 <Todd.Beiers@columbiasc.gov>; Burnette, Richard B (Brandon) <Brandon.Burnette@columbiasc.gov>
 Subject: Fw: [EXTERNAL] Site Certification Resolution Request - 1637 Enoree Avenue

 All,
 Please let me know if this address, 1637 Enoree Ave, has had any of the following in the last five years:
 Business license
 Rental license
 Active water connection
 Active power connection

 Justin Steinmann
 Director | Planning & Development Services
 1401 Main Street, 3rd Floor
 Columbia, SC 29201
 Office: 803.545.3425
 Cell: 803.457.0849
 Justin.Steinmann@columbiasc.gov
 ColumbiaSC.gov




 From: Chris Rogers <Chris@rogerslewisgroup.com>
 Sent: Monday, March 23, 2026 4:23 PM

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 To: developmentcenter@columbiasc.com <developmentcenter@columbiasc.com>; Steinmann, Justin P
 <Justin.Steinmann@columbiasc.gov>; Thye, Dana <Dana.Thye@columbiasc.gov>
 Cc: Maria Toole <Maria@rogerslewisgroup.com>; Will Taylor <willhtaylor@gmail.com>; Steve Arsenault
 <Steve@rogerslewisgroup.com>
 Subject: [EXTERNAL] Site Certification Resolution Request - 1637 Enoree Avenue

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 Justin and Dana,

 Please see attached a vacancy affidavit and a draft resolution for the above referenced property, for your
 consideration and review. We would like to get this on the City Council's agenda as soon as possible for
 consideration.

 Thanks,
 Chris


 Christian L. Rogers, Esq.

 Direct: 803-403-8820 Mobile: 803-319-3811

 Rogers Lewis Group, LLC

 1931 Assembly Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201

 PO Box 1491 (29202)

 chris@rogerslewisgroup.com

 www.rogerslewisgroup.com



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 Meeting Date: May 5, 2026

 Department: Legal

 From: Skip Holbrook, Police Chief



 Resolution No.: R-2026-031 - Authorizing consumption of beer, wine, and liquor at
 the South Carolina Pride: OUTfest at the 1100 block of Park Street between Gervais
 Street and Senate Street on Saturday, June 6, 2026 with a rain date contingency of
 Saturday, June 13, 2026

 Background Summary:

 Attachments:
 1. R-2026-031 - SC Pride OUTfest (June 6) v2




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 Central Midlands Council of Governments
 May 5, 2026


 The Central Midlands Council of Governments (COG) conducts studies and makes
 recommendations on issues that affect shared regional interests, including public
 health, utilities, planning, and development. It coordinates cooperative efforts among
 member governments and other agencies. The COG also provides ongoing technical
 assistance and information to local governments and related organizations.
 Columbia City Council appoints three (3) elected officials and four (4) citizens to the
 Central Midlands Council of Governments.
 We are seeking the appointment of one (1) City Council Member.



 Membership List

 Member District Term Expiration

 Will Brennan District 3 Councilmember Coterminous

 Tyler Bailey At-Large Councilmember Coterminous

 Vacant - -

 Vivian Clarke District 2 August 20261

 Paul Gaffney District 3 April 20271

 Robin Harriford District 2 April 20291

 Mike McCauley District 3 April 20291




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Columbia City Council Meeting Minutes
 Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Call to Order

The Columbia City Council conducted a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at City
Hall (Council Chambers), 1737 Main Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. The
Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:06 p.m. and the
following members were present: The Honorable Edward H. McDowell, Jr., The Honorable
Will Brennan, The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Mayor Pro-Tempore, The Honorable Peter M.
Brown, The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, and The Honorable Sam P. Johnson. Also present
were Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager and Ms. Erika D. Moore Hammond, City Clerk. This
meeting was advertised in accordance with the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act.

Invocation

The Honorable Edward H. McDowell, Jr. offered the invocation.

Pledge of Allegiance

Adoption of the Agenda

Upon a motion made by Mr. McDowell and seconded by Mr. Johnson, Council voted
unanimously to approve the adoption of the agenda subject to deferring Item 18
(Ordinance No.: 2026-023 - Establishing the Vista Business Improvement District).

Mayor Rickenmann said we look forward to having that ready for our next meeting.

Public Input
Individuals are allotted up to three minutes to address City Council about items on the
agenda. Items requiring a public hearing cannot be addressed at this time.

No one appeared at this time.

Approval of Minutes

1. Council is asked to approve the April 21, 2026 Budget Workshop and Regular
 Meeting Minutes.

Upon a motion made by Mr. Bailey and seconded by Mr. Brown, Council voted unanimously
to approve the April 21, 2026 Budget Workshop and Regular Meeting Minutes.

Presentations

2. Recognition of Mr. David Sharpe's Retirement - Mr. Clint E. Shealy, P.E., Assistant
 City Manager / Columbia Water


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Mr. Clint Shealy, P.E., Assistant City Manager of Columbia Water recognized Mr. David
Sharpe for more than 52 years of service with the City of Columbia, noting that he joined
the workforce in March 1974. He praised Mr. Sharpe’s dedication, attention to detail,
problem-solving skills, and willingness to mentor maintenance staff. He also reflected on
Mr. Sharpe's leadership during the 2015 flood and other emergency situations. He
concluded by congratulating Mr. Sharpe on his retirement and thanking him for his years of
service and commitment.

3. Alpha Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 91st Charter Day
 Proclamation — The Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor

Mayor Rickenmann thanked the brothers of the Alpha Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi
Alpha Fraternity for their ongoing commitment to the community and for consistently
carrying forward the legacy of fellow brother, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mayor Rickenmann and members of the City Council proclaimed May 7, 2026 as Alpha Psi
Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 91st Charter Day in the City of
Columbia.

Brother K. Allen Campbell, President of the Alpha Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity, Inc., accepted the honor on behalf of its members and founders, noting the
chapter’s longstanding partnership with the City of Columbia. He expressed gratitude for
the recognition and reaffirmed the fraternity’s commitment to service and its principles of
manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind.

Councilor McDowell thanked the brothers of the Alpha Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi
Alpha Fraternity for being part of the Divine Nine. He expressed appreciation for their
service and unity, stating that while they may pledge differently, they are all brothers
together.

4. National Small Business Week Proclamation - The Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann,
 Mayor

Mayor Rickenmann and members of City Council proclaimed May 3 – May 9, 2026 as Small
Business Week in the City of Columbia.

Ms. Ayesha Driggers, Office of Business Opportunities Director provided an update on
National Small Business Week activities and thanked City Council for their continued
support. She highlighted a successful kickoff event held at Gather Cola, where the venue
opened to host community members and local vendors. The 13th Annual Small Business
Week Conference is taking place this week. Registration is closing early due to strong
interest generated through expanded outreach and collaboration.

Ms. Melissa L. Lindler, South Carolina District Director / U.S. Small Business Administration
recognized National Small Business Week and highlighted the critical role small businesses
play in economic growth and community development. She thanked the Mayor and City
Council for their support and reaffirmed the SBA’s commitment to providing resources to
entrepreneurs, while expressing appreciation for local small business owners.

5. National Bike Month and Bicycle Safety Month Proclamation - The Honorable Daniel
 J. Rickenmann, Mayor



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Mayor Rickenmann and the members of City Council proclaimed May 2026 as National Bike
Month and Bicycle Safety Month in the City of Columbia.

Ms. Nicole Broner, LEED GA, Multimodal Transportation Coordinator / Planning and
Development Services highlighted the City of Columbia’s ongoing efforts to expand safe,
connected transportation networks. She noted key progress, including funding through the
Richland County Transportation Penny, advancements under the Safe Streets for All
program, and the use of a high-injury network map to guide safety improvements. She also
shared updates on expanded bicycle way finding infrastructure and encouraged public
engagement in upcoming projects and Bike Month activities.

Councilor Johnson acknowledged Mr. Reagan Freeman for his advocacy in promoting bicycle
and pedestrian connectivity and for his efforts to support a more connected Columbia at the
State House.

6. National Historic Preservation Month Proclamation — The Honorable Daniel J.
 Rickenmann, Mayor

 2025 Mabel Payne Historic Preservation Award — Ms. Amy Moore, Principal Planner
 / Planning and Development Services Department

Mayor Rickenmann and the members of City Council proclaimed May 2026 as National
Historic Preservation Month in the City of Columbia.

Mayor Rickenmann shared that during his recent international travels, he had the
opportunity to stand beside a building dating back to 1726. He noted the impressive
preservation of historic structures alongside modern development and how seamlessly they
contribute to quality of life. He thanked Planning and Development staff for their
contributions to the city.

Ms. Rachel Walling, Senior Planner / Planning and Development Services noted that the
City of Columbia, along with communities across the country, celebrate National Historic
Preservation Month each May. She explained that the month highlights the impact of
historic preservation in strengthening neighborhoods, conserving resources, supporting
economic development and tourism, and preserving a sense of place and history.

Ms. Betsy Kleinfelder, Planner / Planning and Development Services highlighted a busy
schedule of National Historic Preservation Month events, including a social media scavenger
hunt featuring historic buildings, educational workshops on researching historic homes, a
State House grounds tour, and hands-on sessions on brick repointing and window repair.
She encouraged the public to participate.

Ms. Rachel Walling, Senior Planner / Planning and Development Services noted that the
City presents the annual Mabel Payne Award to recognize outstanding leadership and
stewardship in historic preservation. She announced the Cottontown/Bellevue Historic
District Neighborhood Association as this year’s recipient, citing their commitment to
preserving neighborhood character. She added that their continued outreach and advocacy
reflect a strong dedication to preserving Columbia’s historic architecture and community
identity.

Ms. Denise Wellman, President of Cottontown Neighborhood Association accepted the honor
on behalf of the association. She expressed appreciation for the recognition and pride in


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Cottontown’s role as one of Columbia’s historic districts. She noted the positive impact
historic districts have on the city and reflected on a productive year for the neighborhood.

Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager took a moment of personal privilege to recognize Ms.
Chanique Belton, Legislative Liaison to City Council, for her 15 years of service with the City
of Columbia and presented her with a pin and certificate of appreciation.

Consent Agenda Items 7 through 21

Upon a single motion made by Mr. McDowell and seconded by Mr. Johnson, Council voted
unanimously to approve Consent Agenda Items 7 through 17 and 19 through 21. Item
18 was deferred.

7. Council is asked to approve the Purchase of Axon Camera Kits for the Columbia
 Police Department, as requested by the Fleet Services Division on March 24, 2026.
 Award to Axon Enterprises, Inc., using the South Carolina State Contract in the
 amount of $61,036.71. This vendor is located in Scottsdale, AZ.
 Funding Source: Capital Replacement - Auto, Trucks, Heavy Equipment-Capital
 (6308972-658500). The original budget amount is $61,036.71.

8. Council is asked to approve funding for the Pavement of the Firing Range Parking
 Lot, as requested by the Columbia Police Department on December 2, 2025. Award
 to L-J, Inc., in the amount of $62,550.00. This vendor is located in Cayce, SC.
 Funding Source: Police Administrative Services - Paving and Asphalt Supplies
 (1012402-623500). The original budget amount is $62,550.00.

9. Council is asked to approve an Annual Contract Renewal for Target Solutions
 Software, as requested by the Columbia Fire Department on March 19, 2026.
 Award to Municipal Emergency Services, Inc., in the amount of $84,500.28. This
 vendor is located in Sandy Hook, CT.
 Funding Source: City of Columbia Fire Suppression - Software License (1012303-
 627510) $42,250.14 and Richland County Fire Administration - Software License
 (2082301-627510) $42,250.14. The original budget amount is $84,500.28.

10. Council is asked to approve a new Professional Services Contract for Design
 Services of a Warehouse and Offices for the Support Services Division at 1213 Flora
 Street, as requested by General Services on November 4, 2025. Award to GMK
 Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $293,200.00. The initial term of the
 contract will take effect upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed with an end date
 two (2) years from commencement and the option to renew for two (2) additional
 one-year periods. This firm is located in Columbia, SC.
 Funding Source: General Capital Projects - 1213 Flora Street - Capital Project Costs
 (4039999-CP106004-658650). The original budget amount is $293,200.00.

 GMK Associates, Inc., is the prime and will provide design services at 45.53%
 ($133,500.00) of the total contract amount.

 The following subcontractor(s) will provide additional services and/or materials:

 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., located in Columbia, SC will provide civil,
 structural, environmental engineering, and landscape architectural services at

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 46.04% ($135,000.00) of the total contract amount.

 SAM, LLC, located in Columbia, SC will provide surveying services at 5.87%
 ($17,200.00) of the total contract amount.

 Geo-Systems Design and Testing, located in Columbia, SC will provide geotechnical
 services at 2.56% ($7,500.00) of the total contract amount.

11. Council is asked to approve a new Construction Contract for the new Saluda River
 Comfort and Public Restroom Facility, as requested by the Parks and Recreation
 Department on February 5, 2026. Award to First Class Construction, LLC, in an
 amount not to exceed $463,210.67, which includes contingency. The initial term of
 the contract will take effect upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed with an end date
 two hundred seventy (270) days from commencement. This contractor is located in
 Columbia, SC.
 Funding Source: South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
 Fund; General Capital Projects - Saluda River Access - Capital Project Costs
 (4039999-PK121003-658650). The original budget amount is $500,000.00.

 First Class Construction, LLC, is the prime and will provide construction services at
 59.37% ($218,609.67) of the total contract amount.

 The following subcontractor(s) will provide additional services and/or materials:

 Electric Services, Inc., located in Columbia, SC will provide electrical services at
 6.33% ($23,300.00) of the total contract amount.

 Derrick Plumbing, located in Lexington, SC will provide plumbing services at
 12.29% ($45,240.00) of the total contract amount.

 Thacker & Wall Service Co., located in Mount Airy, NC will provide HVAC installation
 services at 6.87% ($25,300.00) of the total contract amount.

 Brabham Fence Co., located in Columbia, SC will provide fencing installation
 services at 3.50% ($12,875.00) of the total contract amount.

 Forte Construction Group, located in Elgin, SC will provide general contracting
 services at 11.65% ($42,886.00) of the total contract amount.

12. Council is asked to approve the Purchase of Vehicles for the Solid Waste Division,
 as requested by the Fleet Services Division on March 24, 2026. Award to multiple
 vendors using the Sourcewell Cooperative Contract in the amount of $793,728.00.
 Vendor and Procurement
 Item Description Funding Source Amount
 Location Method

 a. Carolina Heil Python 28 Yard Sourcewell Capital $403,980.00
 Environmental Automated Side Contract Replacement —
 Systems, Inc. Loader Garbage #110223-THC Auto, Trucks,
 Kernersville, Truck Heavy
 NC, Equipment-
 Capital (6308972-
 658500). The
 original budget


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 amount is
 $403,980.00.

 b. Peterbilt of 2027 Peterbilt 520 Sourcewell Capital $389,748.00
 Knoxville RH Truck Contract Replacement —
 Knoxville,TN #032824-PMC Auto, Trucks,
 Heavy
 Equipment-
 Capital (6308972-
 658500). The
 original budget
 amount is
 $389,748.00.

 Total $793,728.00


13. Council is asked to approve Contract Amendment #6 for Project SS7568; a
 Construction Manager At-Risk Project for Saluda River Force Main Extension, as
 requested by Columbia Water on March 13, 2026. Award to McClam & Associates,
 Inc., in an amount not to exceed $135,000.00. The current term of the contract
 ends on June 30, 2026 and this amendment extends the contract to June 30, 2027.
 This firm is located in Little Mountain, SC.
 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Capital Projects - Saluda River Force Main
 Extension - Capital Projects Cost (5529999-SS756801-658650). The current budget
 amount is $11,996,486.01. The budget amount for this amendment is
 $135,000.00. The total revised budget amount is $12,131,486.01.

14. Council is asked to approve Contract Amendment #6 for Project SS7568;
 Professional Services for Saluda River Force Main Extension, as requested by
 Columbia Water on April 2, 2026. Award to Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., in an
 amount not to exceed $254,008.00. The current term of the contract ends on June
 30, 2026 and this amendment extends the contract to June 30, 2028. This firm is
 located in Columbia, SC.
 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Capital Projects - Saluda River Force Main
 Extension - Capital Projects Costs (5529999-SS756801-658650). The current
 budget amount is $1,909,449.00. The budget amount for this amendment is
 $254,008.00. The revised budget amount is $2,163,457.00.

 This is a Mentor Protégé Program project. Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. is the
 Mentor and will provide design, survey, permitting, and project coordination
 services at 94.14% ($239,113.00) of the amendment amount.

 Chao and Associates Inc., a Minority Business Enterprise, located in Columbia, SC is
 the protégé and will provide assistance with surveying at 5.86% ($14,895.00) of
 the amendment amount. The protégé participation for the overall project will be
 22.33%.

15. Council is asked to approve Change Order #6 for Project SS7517, SS7518, and
 SS7519; Combined Sewer Repair Projects at Vine Street, Ansel Street, and
 Woodlake Drive, as requested by Columbia Water on March 19, 2026. Award to
 McClam & Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $577,641.45. The current
 term of the contract ends on June 30, 2026 and this change order extends the
 contract to June 30, 2027. This firm is located in Little Mountain, SC.

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 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Capital Projects - Combined Sewer Repair
 Projects - Capital Project Costs (5529999-SS7517, SS7518, SS7519-658650). The
 current budget amount is $746,936.85. The budget amount for this change order is
 $577,641.45. The revised budget amount is $1,324,578.30.

 This is a Columbia Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (CDBE) program project with
 a 21% CDBE goal. CDBE participation on this change order is 6.84% and the CDBE
 participation for the overall project will be 23.55%.

 McClam & Associates, is the prime and will provide general construction and pipe
 installation services at 78.83% ($455,341.45) of the change order amount.

 The following subcontractor(s) will provide additional services and/or materials:

 Chao & Associates, Inc., a Minority Business Enterprise and a Columbia
 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (CDBE), located in Columbia, SC, will provide
 surveying services at 0.78% ($4,500.00) of the change order amount.

 LA Barrier & Sons, Inc., a Minority Business Enterprise and a Columbia
 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (CDBE), located in Lexington, SC, will provide
 hauling services at 6.06% ($35,000.00) of the change order amount.

 Horizontal Unlimited, Inc., located in Westminster, SC, will provide jack and bore
 installation services at 14.33% ($82,800.00) of the change order amount.

16. Council is asked to approve the purchase of additional Magnesium Hydroxide for the
 Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant, as requested by Columbia Water on March 31,
 2026. Award to Premier Magnesia, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $594,000.00.
 The current term of the contract ends on June 30, 2026. This firm is located in
 Waynesville, NC.
 Funding Source: Utilities Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant - Chemicals (5516208-
 624800). The current budget amount is $2,176,200.00. The budget amount for this
 amendment is $594,000.00. The revised budget amount is $2,770,200.00.

17. Council is asked to approve Contract Amendment #4 for Work Order #2 Project
 WM4453 and SS7460; Carolina Crossroads Phases 3, 4, and 5 Engineering
 Services, as requested by Columbia Water on April 15, 2026. Award to CDM Smith,
 Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,985,278.00. The current term of the contract
 ends on June 30, 2026 and this amendment extends the contract to December 31,
 2028. This firm is located in Columbia, SC.
 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Capital Projects – Carolina Crossroads Water
 Main Relocation - Capital Project Costs (5529999-WM445301-658650)
 $1,324,180.00 and Water and Sewer Capital Projects – Carolina Crossroads
 Sanitary Sewer Relocation - Capital Project Costs (5529999-SS746001-658650)
 $661,098.00. The current budget amount is $2,756,881.00. The budget amount for
 this amendment is $1,985,278.00. The total revised budget amount is
 $4,742,159.00.

 This is a Mentor Protégé Program project. CDM Smith, Inc. is the mentor and will
 provide administrative project management services at 46.14% ($916,070.00) of
 the amendment amount.

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 CHA Consulting, Inc., located in Columbia, SC, is the protégé and will provide
 inspection of utility relocation construction, subsurface utility exploration (SUE),
 and technical support services at 53.86% ($1,069,208.00) of the amendment
 amount.

18. Ordinance No.: 2026-023 - Establishing the Vista Business Improvement District

 The Public Hearing was held on April 14, 2026 and first reading approval was given
 on April 21, 2026.

19. Ordinance No.: 2026-025 - Authorizing the Exchange of Properties at 742 Wilkes
 Road, Richland County TMS# R11813-05-18 and 5111 Spalding Avenue, Richland
 County TMS# R11701-04-01

 First reading approval was given on April 21, 2026.

20. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT for 84, 92, 94, 100 and 108 Bluff Road, Richland County
 TMS# 11204-02-40, 11204-02-39 and 11204-02-38
 Ordinance No.: 2026-029 - Amending the Official Zoning Map to modify the zoning
 for 84, 92, 94, 100 and 108 Bluff Road, Richland County TMS# 11204-02-40,
 11204-02-39 and 11204-02-38

 Council District: 3

 Proposal: Request to rezone the properties from Residential Two-Family - Mill
 Village District (RD-MV) to Residential Mixed District (RM-1), portions of the
 property are within the Floodplain Overlay District (OV-FP) and Floodway Overlay
 District (OV-FW).

 Applicant: Jason Holliday, Sandlapper Management Company, LLC

 Staff Recommendation: Approval

 PC Recommendation: 3/12/2026; Recommend Approval (6-0)

 First reading approval was given on April 21, 2026.

21. AMENDMENT TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE for Urban Design Review
 Commission Membership
 Ordinance No.: 2026-030- Amending the 1998 Code of Ordinances of the City of
 Columbia, South Carolina, Chapter 17, Article 2: Administration, Sec. 17-2.3
 Advisory and Decision-Making Bodies and Persons, (e) Design Development Review
 Commission

 Proposal: Request to amend the Unified Development Ordinance, Chapter 17-
 Article 2: Administration, Sec. 17-2.3 Advisory and Decision-Making Bodies and
 Persons (e) Design Development Review Commission; (2) Membership and Terms,
 to amend the number of appointed members.

 Applicant: Andrew Livengood, Zoning Administrator


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 Staff Recommendation: Staff Sponsored

 PC Recommendation: 04/09/2026; Approval with Amendment (7-0)

 First reading approval was given on April 21, 2026.

Ordinances - Second Reading

22. Ordinance No.: 2026-031 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Deed and
 any closing documents necessary for the sale of 1601 Assembly Street, Richland
 County TMS# 09014-01-02, pursuant to the United States Postal Service exercise
 of its purchase option under the current lease
 First reading approval was given on April 21, 2026.

Upon a motion made by Mr. McDowell and seconded by Mr. Johnson, Council voted six to
one [6 to 1 ] to give second reading approval to Ordinance No.: 2026-031 — Authorizing
the City Manager to execute a Deed and any closing documents necessary for the sale of
1601 Assembly Street, Richland County TMS# 09014-01-02, pursuant to the United States
Postal Service exercise of its purchase option under the current lease. Mr. Johnson, Mr.
Bailey, Mr. Brown, Ms. Herbert, Mr. Brennan, and Mr. McDowell voted aye. Mayor
Rickenmann voted nay.

Ordinances - First Reading

23. Ordinance No.: 2026-014 - Granting an encroachment to the University of South
 Carolina for the use of the right of way area of the 300 block of Main Street for the
 installation and maintenance of a raised pedestrian crosswalk adjacent to 300 and
 315 Main Street, Richland County TMS# 11302-03-02 and 11302-04-02

Upon a motion made by Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. McDowell, Council voted
unanimously to give first reading approval to Ordinance No.: 2026-014 - Granting an
encroachment to the University of South Carolina for the use of the right of way area of the
300 block of Main Street for the installation and maintenance of a raised pedestrian
crosswalk adjacent to 300 and 315 Main Street, Richland County TMS# 11302-03-02 and
11302-04-02.

24. Ordinance No.: 2026-032 - Consenting to the Inclusion of Property in a Multi-
 County Industrial/Business Park (DeBartolo Development 1214 through 1236
 Gregg Street, 1912 through 1924 Lady Street, 1221 Gregg Street, and 1306
 Barnwell Street, TMS# 11406-14-01, 11406-14-05, 11406-14008, 11406-14-09,
 11406-14-10, 11406-14-11, 11406-14-28, 11406-14-29, 11406-14-30, 11406-16-
 16, 11406-16-17, and 11406-16-26)
 Endorsed by the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee on April 14,
 2026.

Upon a motion made by Mr. Bailey and seconded by Ms. Herbert, Council voted
unanimously to give first reading approval to Ordinance No.: 2026-032 - Consenting to the
Inclusion of Property in a Multi-County Industrial/Business Park (DeBartolo Development
1214 through 1236 Gregg Street, 1912 through 1924 Lady Street, 1221 Gregg Street, and
1306 Barnwell Street, TMS# 11406-14-01, 11406-14-05, 11406-14008, 11406-14-09,


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11406-14-10, 11406-14-11, 11406-14-28, 11406-14-29, 11406-14-30, 11406-16-16,
11406-16-17, and 11406-16-26). Mr. Brennan abstained from voting due to a conflict of
interest.

Councilor Brown said this is another great project in an area of Columbia that needs it.

25. Ordinance No.: 2026-033 - Consenting to the Inclusion of Property in a Multi-
 County Industrial/Business Park (Congaree Riverfront District Business Park)
 Endorsed by the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee on April 14,
 2026.

26. Ordinance No.: 2026-038 - Consenting to the Inclusion of Property in a Multi-
 County Industrial/Business Park (Convention Center District Business Park)
 Endorsed by the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee on April 14,
 2026.

Mr. Jeff Palen, Assistant City Manager of Development & Finance / CFO explained that
Items 25 and 26 involve intergovernmental agreements between the City of Columbia and
Richland County to establish multi-county industrial business park districts. He stated that
future revenues generated within the districts would support the long-term operation and
maintenance of the future riverfront park and the future expansion of the Convention
Center and related infrastructure. He emphasized that the agreements reflect ongoing
collaboration between the City and County and recognized Ms. Missy Gentry for her
continued work on the project following her retirement.

Upon a single motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Mr. Bailey, Council voted
unanimously to give first reading approval to Ordinance No.: 2026-033 - Consenting to the
Inclusion of Property in a Multi-County Industrial/Business Park (Congaree Riverfront
District Business Park) and Ordinance No.: 2026-038 - Consenting to the Inclusion of
Property in a Multi-County Industrial/Business Park (Convention Center District Business
Park).

Councilor Brennan thanked staff for their work on these projects over the past several
years, stating that the effort would help change the overall trajectory of the city, county,
and Midlands. He noted that creating a long-term maintenance funding source was
necessary before developing a major park and praised the collaboration between the City of
Columbia and Richland County. He added that the agreements represent a creative
approach to using private investment to support public infrastructure, parks, and
recreational amenities, while also supporting future developments such as a Convention
Center hotel and expansion and riverfront improvements.

Resolutions

27. Resolution No.: R-2026-011 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a
 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Columbia and We Love Five
 Points, LLC
 Endorsed by the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee on April 14,
 2026.

Upon a motion made by Mr. McDowell and seconded by Mr. Johnson, Council voted
unanimously to approve Resolution No.: R-2026-011 — Authorizing the City Manager to


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execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Columbia, and We Love Five
Points, LLC.

28. Resolution No.: R-2026-037 - Certifying a Building Site as Abandoned Buildings
 Pursuant to the South Carolina Abandoned Buildings Revitalization Act, Title 12,
 Chapter 67, Section 12-67-100 et seq., of the South Carolina Code of Laws (1976),
 as amended, regarding the property located at 1637 Enoree Avenue, Richland
 County TMS# 11306-04-09

Upon a motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Mr. McDowell, Council voted
unanimously to approve Resolution No.: R-2026-037 — Certifying a Building Site as
Abandoned Buildings Pursuant to the South Carolina Abandoned Buildings Revitalization
Act, Title 12, Chapter 67, Section 12-67-100 et seq., of the South Carolina Code of Laws
(1976), as amended, regarding the property located at 1637 Enoree Avenue, Richland
County TMS# 11306-04-09.

Event Resolution Items

29. Resolution No.: R-2026-031 - Authorizing consumption of beer, wine, and liquor at
 the South Carolina Pride: OUTfest at the 1100 block of Park Street between Gervais
 Street and Senate Street on Saturday, June 6, 2026 with a rain date contingency of
 Saturday, June 13, 2026

Upon a motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Mr. Johnson, Council voted
unanimously to approve Resolution No.: R-2026-031 — Authorizing consumption of beer,
wine, and liquor at the South Carolina Pride: OUTfest at the 1100 block of Park Street
between Gervais Street and Senate Street on Saturday, June 6, 2026 with a rain date
contingency of Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Appointment of City Council Members to External Boards

30. Central Midlands Council of Governments

Upon a motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Mr. Bailey, Council voted
unanimously to approve the appointment of The Honorable Sam P. Johnson to the Central
Midlands Council of Governments.

Councilor Brennan expressed appreciation to Councilor Brown for his service on the Central
Midlands Council of Governments, noting that significant progress has been made for the
Midlands, Richland County, and the City of Columbia.

City Council Committee Reports, Referrals and New Business

Upon a motion made by Mr. Bailey and seconded by Mr. Johnson, Council voted
unanimously to refer a presentation from Gemini Arts to the Arts, Historic Preservation and
Philanthropy Committee, as requested by The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey.

Councilor Johnson reported that the Health, Social, and Environmental Affairs Committee
discussed several key initiatives to include the proposed expansion of riparian buffer zones
in partnership with staff and the Congaree Riverkeeper; updates from the Tree and
Appearance Commission on the tree canopy study; and the progress on Transportation
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collaboration with Prisma Health on technology-driven health solutions; and continued
efforts with community partners on neighborhood beautification initiatives.

Public Input
Individuals are allotted up to three minutes to address City Council about matters not
on the agenda. Items requiring a public hearing cannot be addressed at this time.

Mr. Wade Fulmer addressed concerns regarding conditions at certain community care and
assisted living homes in Columbia, while also commending Ms. Charlene Rouse for
providing quality and compliant care at her two facilities. He shared examples of alleged
neglect and unsafe living conditions at other homes. He urged City Council to take a more
active role in addressing nuisance, abuse, and neglect within such facilities.

Mayor Rickenmann asked Mr. Fulmer whether he had addresses for the locations where he
observed these issues and whether the facilities were located within the city limits.

Mr. Wade Fulmer responded that the issues he referenced were within the city. He stated
that during his years as a public health analyst, he witnessed situations where concerns
raised by families to agencies such as DSS, Mental Health, and DHEC were not addressed
until law enforcement intervened. He urged continued attention to those conditions within
the community.

Ms. Tracy thanked City Council for the new pickleball court and posted rules at Finlay Park.
She expressed excitement about the planned addition of pickleball courts at two other
parks. She said, "Together, We Are Columbia."

Councilor Brown noted that this was the eighth thank you that the City has received this
year.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.


Respectfully Submitted:



Erika D. Moore Hammond, MMC, CPM
City Clerk




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