Columbia, SC
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Typical home value $230,662 +1.2% yr/yr · +31.2% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Próximas reuniones
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 11:00
Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee
Committee reviews economic development updates and Segra Park improvements
The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee will hear updates from several local business and innovation partners. The meeting includes a discussion regarding capital improvements to Segra Park and an executive session concerning Project Kick.
- Boyd Innovation Center update
- Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce update
- USC/Columbia Technology Incubator / The MIX update
- Segra Park capital improvements discussion
- Executive session regarding Project Kick
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Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM
City Hall • Mayor's Conference Room
1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or [email protected]
The Honorable Peter M. Brown, District IV, Chair
The Honorable William Brennan, District III • The Honorable Tyler Bailey, At-Large
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
1.
August 25, 2026 Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee Meeting
Minutes
Presentations from Economic Development Partners
2.
Boyd Innovation Center Update – Mr. Sam Herskovitz, Executive Director
3.
Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Update — Ms. Susan McPherson, Vice
President, Small Business and Military Affairs
4.
USC/Columbia Technology Incubator / The MIX Update – Mr. Rick Finch, Executive
Director, The Midlands Innovation X-Change
5.
Hardball Capital and Capital Improvements to Segra Park - Mr. Jason Frier, Chief
Executive Officer / Hardball Capital and Mr. Brand Shank, Team President /
Columbia Fireflies
Executive Session
6.
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 Kick
Adjournment
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 13:00
General
Committee to discuss municipal court judge employment in closed session
The Municipal Court Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from its September 1, 2026 meeting and then enter an executive session to discuss the employment of municipal court judges. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Approval of September 1, 2026 meeting minutes
- Executive session to discuss employment of municipal court judges (S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(1))
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Municipal Court Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
City Hall • Mayor's Conference Room
1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or [email protected]
The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, District I, Chair
The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, At-Large • The Honorable Sam P. Johnson, At-Large
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
1.
September 1, 2026 Municipal Court Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
Executive Session
2.
Discussion of the employment of an employee pursuant to S.C. Code §30-4-
70(a)(1)
• Municipal Court Judges
Adjournment
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 15:30
Homeless Services Ad Hoc Committee
Committee reviews homelessness outcomes and system assessment report
The Homeless Services Ad Hoc Committee will discuss FY25-26 outcomes and a draft report regarding the homelessness response system assessment. The meeting also includes an executive session to receive legal advice regarding homeless services.
- Discussion of FY25-26 Homeless Services outcomes
- Review of Homelessness Response System Assessment Draft Report
- Executive session regarding legal advice for homeless services
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Homeless Services Adhoc Committee Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM
City Hall • Mayor's Conference Room
1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or [email protected]
The Honorable Will Brennan, District III, Chair
The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, District I • The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, At-Large
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
1.
September 18, 2025 Homeless Services Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes
Committee Discussion
2.
Homeless Services FY25-26 Outcomes — Ms. Kameisha Heppard, LMSW, Director of
Homeless Services
3.
Homelessness Response System Assessment Draft Report — Ms. Trisha Marsik,
MSW, Principal Co-Project Director / Health Management Associates, Inc.
Executive Session
4.
Receipt of legal advice relating to matters covered by attorney-client privilege
pursuant to S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(2)
• Homeless Services
Adjournment
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 16:00
Planning Commission
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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 15:00
Bull Street Commission
Segra Park/MUSC Health Conference Room, Columbia
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 10:00
Community Development Committee
Columbia
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 10:00
City Council Standing Committee
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 13:00
Health Social and Environmental Affairs Committee
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Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 16:00
Planning Commission
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 11:00
Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee
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Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 11:00
Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee
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Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 16:00
Planning Commission
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Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 11:00
Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee
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Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 11:00
Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee
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Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 16:00
Planning Commission
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Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 11:00
Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee
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Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 11:00
Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee
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Thu Jan 14, 2027 · 16:00
Planning Commission
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Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 11:00
Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee
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Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 11:00
Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee
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Thu Feb 11, 2027 · 16:00
Planning Commission
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Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 11:00
Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee
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Thu Mar 11, 2027 · 16:00
Planning Commission
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Thu Apr 8, 2027 · 16:00
Planning Commission
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Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 11:00
Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee
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Tue May 11, 2027 · 11:00
Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee
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Thu May 13, 2027 · 16:00
Planning Commission
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Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 11:00
Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee
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Thu Jun 10, 2027 · 16:00
Planning Commission
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Thu Jul 8, 2027 · 16:00
Planning Commission
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Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 11:00
Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee
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Tue Aug 10, 2027 · 11:00
Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee
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Reuniones recientes
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 10:00
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Columbia City Council Work Session Agenda
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM
City Hall • Mayor's Conference Room
1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or [email protected]
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
Adoption of the Agenda
Executive Session
1.
Receipt of legal advice relating to a pending, threatened or potential claim pursuant
to S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(2)
• Chapter 12, Article II of the City of Columbia Code of Ordinances
• Sonya Owens v. City of Columbia
• Jason Lee Stephenson v. City of Columbia
• Harden 827 v. City of Columbia
2.
Discussion of matters relating to the proposed location, expansion, or provision of
services encouraging location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the
area served by the public body pursuant to S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(5)
• Bull Street infrastructure
Adjournment
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 16:00
City Council
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 13:00
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Municipal Court Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM
City Hall • Mayor's Conference Room
1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or [email protected]
The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, District I, Chair
The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, At-Large • The Honorable Sam P. Johnson, At-Large
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
1.
June 16, 2026 Municipal Court Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
Executive Session
2.
Discussion of the employment of an employee pursuant to S.C. Code §30-4-
70(a)(1)
• Municipal Court Judges
• Ministerial Recorders
Adjournment
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 16:00
City Council
El Concejo Municipal vota sobre un arrendamiento de equipos por 15 millones de dólares y una moratoria sobre nuevas viviendas multifamiliares
El Concejo Municipal de Columbia votará sobre un acuerdo de compra mediante arrendamiento de equipos por 15 millones de dólares y una moratoria temporal sobre la construcción de nuevas viviendas unifamiliares, bifamiliares y trifamiliares. La agenda incluye aprobaciones para tres anexiones, un contrato de mantenimiento de alcantarillado por 663.829 dólares y un contrato de servicios de respaldo informático por 204.960 dólares. Los miembros del concejo también considerarán un cambio de zonificación para una propiedad en S. Saluda Avenue y un acuerdo de franquicia para instalaciones de telecomunicaciones.
- Ordenanza 2026-079: Acuerdo de compra mediante arrendamiento de equipos que no exceda los 15.000.000 dólares
- Ordenanza 2026-077: Moratoria temporal sobre la intensificación residencial de viviendas de 2, 3 y 4 familias
- Anexión de NX Shop Road Extension, 551 Spears Creek Church Road y 4116 Farrow Road
- Contrato con Duke’s Root Control, Inc. para el control de raíces en alcantarillado sanitario por un monto de 663.829,00 dólares
- Contrato con VC3, Inc. para servicios de respaldo y recuperación ante desastres DataGard por un monto de 204.960,00 dólares
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Columbia City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 1, 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 [email protected]
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 Columbia 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 August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Presentations
2.
Community Partnership & Public Service Recognition Initiative — Mr. Mykle
Bowman, ASC Management Group
Consent Agenda Items 3 through 18
3.
Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to Purchase DataGard - Backup and
Disaster Recovery and Cloud Backup Services, as requested by the Information
Technology Department on July 20, 2026. Award to VC3, Inc., using The Interlocal
Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Contract in the amount of $204,960.00. This
vendor is located in Columbia, SC.
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Executive Management Committee Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM
City Hall • Mayor's Conference Room
1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or [email protected]
The Honorable Peter M. Brown, District IV, Chair
The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, District I • The Honorable Tyler Bailey, At-Large
Call to Order
Committee Discussion
1.
City of Columbia Financing Options — Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager
Executive Session
2.
Discussion of the employment of an employee pursuant to S.C. Code §30-4-
70(a)(1)
• City Attorney's Office
Adjournment
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 11:00
Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee
Committee to hear economic development updates and discuss incentives
The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee will hear presentations from economic development partners, discuss the Commercial Development Incentive Program, and hold an executive session on matters related to business location or expansion, including specific properties and projects. The meeting is primarily informational and discussion-focused, with no final votes scheduled on the agenda.
- Presentation from City Center Partnership
- Presentation from Columbia World Affairs Council
- Presentation from DESA, Inc.
- Discussion of Commercial Development Incentive Program
- Executive session on 2725 Main Street, Project Capstone, and Bull Street infrastructure
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Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM
City Hall • Mayor's Conference Room
1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or [email protected]
The Honorable Peter M. Brown, District IV, Chair
The Honorable William Brennan, District III • The Honorable Tyler Bailey, At-Large
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
1.
August 4, 2026 Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee Meeting
Presentations from Economic Development Partners
2.
City Center Partnership Update – Mr. Matt Kennell, President & CEO and Ms.
Heather Spires, Vice President of Development & Administration
3.
Columbia World Affairs Council Update – Mr. Dickson Monk, Executive Director
4.
DESA, Inc. Update - Ms. Diane Sumpter, President & CEO
Committee Discussion
5.
Commercial Development Incentive Program — Mr. Ryan Coleman, Director of
Economic Development
Executive Session
6.
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)
• 2725 Main Street
• Project Capstone
• Bull Street infrastructure
Adjournment
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 13:00
Health Social and Environmental Affairs Committee
Committee reviews food bank, stormwater, and youth program updates
The Health, Social, and Environmental Affairs Committee will approve minutes from June 23, 2026, and hear three informational presentations. No votes on ordinances, budgets, or contracts are listed on this agenda. The meeting consists entirely of procedural items and status updates from local organizations.
- Approval of June 23, 2026 committee minutes
- Presentation by R. Sy Hughes, Interim CEO of Harvest Hope Food Bank
- Presentation by Jennifer Young, Executive Director of Columbia Green, on Neighborhood Greenspace Stormwater Collaboration
- Presentation by Megan Hamilton and Joshua Croffie on the Palmetto Pride Program
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Health Social and Environmental Affairs Committee Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM
City Hall • Mayor's Conference Room
1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or [email protected]
The Honorable Sam P. Johnson, At-Large, Chair
The Honorable Edward H. McDowell Jr., District II • The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, At-Large
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
1.
June 23, 2026 Health, Social, and Environmental Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes
Presentations
2.
Harvest Hope Food Bank Update – Mr. R. Sy Hughes, Interim CEO
3.
Neighborhood Greenspace Stormwater Collaboration – Ms. Jennifer Young,
Executive Director / Columbia Green
4.
Palmetto Pride Program Update – Ms. Megan Hamilton, Program Assistant and Mr.
Joshua Croffie, Youth Ambassador
Adjournment
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 10:00
City Council Standing Committee
Comité para discutir la política de banderas propuesta
El Comité de Políticas Administrativas se reúne para aprobar las actas de la reunión de diciembre de 2025 y discutir una política de banderas propuesta. No se enumeran decisiones en la agenda; los puntos son solo para discusión.
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 16 de diciembre de 2025
- Discusión de la política de banderas propuesta
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Administrative Policy Committee Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM
City Hall • Mayor's Conference Room
1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or [email protected]
The Honorable Edward H. McDowell, Jr., District II, Chair
The Honorable Peter M. Brown, District IV • The Honorable Sam P. Johnson, At-Large
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
1.
December 16, 2025 Administrative Policy Committee Meeting Minutes
Committee Discussion
2.
Proposed Flag Policy
Adjournment
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 16:00
City Council
El Concejo votará sobre rezonificaciones, anexiones y $2.3M en contratos
El Concejo de la Ciudad de Columbia llevará a cabo una reunión regular con participación pública, artículos de la agenda de consentimiento y múltiples audiencias públicas y votaciones sobre solicitudes de zonificación y anexión. Las acciones clave incluyen la aprobación de contratos para software, mantenimiento de ascensores, servicios policiales, vehículos y reasfaltado de carreteras, así como varias anexiones de propiedades y rezonificaciones. La agenda también incluye una propuesta de moratoria sobre cierta intensificación residencial y varios permisos de alcohol para eventos.
- Adjudicación de contratos por un total de $2,253,416.87 para software, ascensores, servicios policiales, vehículos y reasfaltado de carreteras
- Anexión y rezonificación de 4116 Farrow Road, 551 Spears Creek Church Road y 1215 Mason Road
- Rezonificación del bloque 1700 de Rosewood Drive de NAC a RM-2
- Enmienda importante al Desarrollo Planificado de Harbison para permitir establecimientos de tatuajes y perforaciones corporales
- Primera lectura de la ordenanza para establecer una moratoria temporal sobre la intensificación residencial
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Columbia City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, August 18, 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 [email protected]
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 Columbia 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 August 4, 2026 Work Session and Regular Meeting
Minutes.
Presentations
2.
American Heart Association Check Presentation - Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager
3.
Black Expo Update — Mr. Darrin Thomas, President / Thomas Media Group
Consent Agenda Items 4 through 9
4.
Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to approve the Fiscal Year 2026/2027
Cisco Con-SmartNet Software Services renewal, as requested by the Information
Technology Department on July 9, 2026. Award to Presidio Networked Solutions,
using the South Carolina State Contract in the amount of $88,337.80. This vendor is
located in Atlanta, GA.
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Committee to review 2025 CAPER report on community development spending
The Community Development Committee will meet to approve the minutes from its June 16, 2026 meeting and discuss the 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), presented by Community Development Director Felicia Kilgore. The CAPER summarizes the city's use of federal community development funds. No votes on new projects or policies are scheduled.
- Approval of June 16, 2026 meeting minutes
- Discussion of 2025 CAPER report
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Community Development Committee Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM
City Hall • Mayor's Conference Room
1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or [email protected]
The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, District I, Chair
The Honorable William Brennan, District III • The Honorable Sam P. Johnson, At-Large
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
1.
June 16, 2026 Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes
Committee Discussion
2.
2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) — Ms.
Felicia Kilgore, Community Development Director
Adjournment
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 15:00
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Committee to discuss Vista Guild Senate Street public art project
The Arts, Historic Preservation and Philanthropy Committee is meeting to discuss a single agenda item: the Vista Guild Senate Street Public Art Project, presented by Abby Anderson, Executive Director of the Congaree Vista Guild. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is listed for committee discussion only.
- Discussion of Vista Guild Senate Street Public Art Project with Abby Anderson, Executive Director of Congaree Vista Guild
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Arts, Historic Preservation and Philanthropy Committee Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM
City Hall, Mayor's Conference Room
1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or email [email protected]
The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, At-Large, Chair
The Honorable Edward H. McDowell Jr., District II • The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, District I
Call to Order
Committee Discussion
1.
Vista Guild Senate Street Public Art Project — Ms. Abby Anderson, Executive
Director / Congaree Vista Guild
Adjournment
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 16:00
Planning Commission
City Hall, Columbia
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 10:00
City Council Standing Committee
El comité se reúne para revisar actualizaciones de artes y actas de reuniones anteriores
El Comité de Artes, Preservación Histórica y Filantropía se reunirá para aprobar las actas de reuniones previas y recibir actualizaciones sobre iniciativas artísticas locales, incluyendo el proyecto Gemini Arts, el Vista Guild Senate Street Public Art Project y el Columbia Art Center.
- Aprobación de las actas de las reuniones del comité del 9 de febrero de 2026 y del 28 de abril de 2026
- Presentación de la actualización de Gemini Arts por la Dra. Shirley Smith y el Sr. Michael Krajewski
- Presentación del Vista Guild Senate Street Public Art Project por el Sr. Joseph Kendrick
- Actualización del Columbia Art Center por el Sr. Kenya Bryant y la Sra. Bohumila Augustinova
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Arts, Historic Preservation and Philanthropy Committee Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM
City Hall • Mayor's Conference Room
1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or [email protected]
The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, At-Large, Chair
The Honorable Edward H. McDowell Jr., District II • The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, District I
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
1. February 9, 2026 and April 28, 2026 Arts, Historic Preservation, and Philanthropy
Committee Meeting Minutes
Presentations
2. Gemini Arts Update — Dr. Shirley Smith and Mr. Michael Krajewski, Resident Artist
3. Vista Guild Senate Street Public Art Project — Mr. Joseph Kendrick, Board Member /
Congaree Vista Guild
4. Columbia Art Center Update — Mr. Kenya Bryant, Director of Parks and Recreation
and Ms. Bohumila Augustinova, Recreation Program Coordinator / Columbia Art
Center
Adjournment
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 16:00
City Council
El Concejo considera proyecto de aguas pluviales de $2M y múltiples anexiones
El Concejo de la Ciudad de Columbia votará sobre varios contratos de infraestructura, incluyendo un proyecto de aguas pluviales de $2.05 millones. El organismo también está revisando múltiples anexiones de propiedades, enmiendas de zonificación y contratos para servicios de personas sin hogar y salud conductual.
- Contrato de Mejoras de Infraestructura de Aguas Pluviales de North Tanglewood con McClam and Associates, Inc. por $2,052,319.20
- Contrato de Servicios de Renovación de Copiadoras Multifuncionales para toda la ciudad con Ricoh USA, Inc. por $398,674.44
- Contrato de Servicios de Salud Conductual, Recuperación y Apoyo Clínico con Innovation Solutions Counseling Center hasta $490,875.00
- Actualización de Software Motorola Flash Mobile para radios del Departamento de Policía por $165,745.44
- Solicitudes de anexión y zonificación para 2423 y 2425 Kent Street, 3801 y 3719 Old Leesburg Road, y 7601 Wilson Boulevard
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✓ Decidido: Council affirms Vista BID assessments over objections
City Council unanimously affirmed the original Vista Business Improvement District assessments after hearing objections from property owners, with one council member abstaining. The council also approved a consent agenda including contracts for parking software, police radio upgrades, water main extensions, and stormwater improvements, and gave first reading to two affordable housing land sales.
- Affirmed Vista BID assessments (unanimous, Brown abstained)
- Approved $88,568.39 T2 parking enforcement software purchase
- Approved $165,745.44 Motorola radio upgrade
- Approved $398,674.44 copier renewal contract
- Approved $63,000 Recovery Community Center contract
- Approved $490,875 behavioral health services contract
- Approved $98,298.90 water main extension contract
- Approved $2,052,319.20 stormwater improvements contract
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Columbia City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, August 4, 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 [email protected]
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 Columbia 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 July 21, 2026 Budget Workshop and Regular
Meeting Minutes.
Presentations
2. National Health Care Week Proclamation — The Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann,
Mayor
Consent Agenda Items 3 through 18
3. Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to Purchase T2 Flex Subscriptions for
Parking Enforcement and Retrieval of Vehicle Registration (RoVR) Systems, as
requested by the Parking Services Department on July 6, 2026. Award to T2
Systems, Inc., in the amount of $88,568.39. This vendor is located in Indianapolis,
IN.
Funding Source: Parking Operations - Professional Services (5312413-636600). The
original budget amount is $88,568.39.
4. Council is asked to author …
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Columbia City Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Call to Order
The Columbia City Council conducted a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 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 4:14 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 and extended well-wishes to
Ms. Wilson's father, who recently underwent a medical procedure. He also expressed his
sympathy and offered prayers for Ms. Wilson following the recent passing of her fiancé's
mother.
Pledge of Allegiance
Adoption of the Agenda
Mayor Rickenmann shared that Item 21 (Amendment to the Unified Development
Ordinance for Reestablishment of Nonconforming Non-Depository Personal Credit Union
Instiutions) will be deferred to the September 1, 2026 Regular Meeting.
Upon a motion made by Mr. McDowell and seconded by Mr. Johnson, Council voted
unanimously to approve the adoption of the agenda, subje …
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Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee
City Hall, Columbia
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 13:00
City Council
City Council to discuss Main Street lighting, traffic signals, and AI initiatives
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss infrastructure projects and technology initiatives. The meeting includes presentations on district lighting, traffic signal analysis, and artificial intelligence. An executive session is scheduled for contractual negotiations and legal advice.
- Main Street District Lighting Project presentation
- Columbia Traffic Signal Analysis by SCDOT
- City of Columbia Artificial Intelligence Initiatives
- CRC 911 Communications Agreement negotiations
- Legal advice regarding 120 Clemson Road and the Vista Business Improvement District
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✓ Decidido: Council hears Main Street lighting, traffic signal, AI updates
The City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They received updates on the Main Street District lighting project, a Columbia traffic signal analysis by SCDOT, and municipal AI initiatives. The council unanimously entered executive session to discuss contractual and legal matters, then adjourned.
- Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Entered executive session for contractual and legal discussions (unanimous)
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Columbia City Council Work Session Agenda
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM
City Hall • Mayor's Conference Room
1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or [email protected]
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
Adoption of the Agenda
City Council Discussion
1. Main Street District Lighting Project — Mr. Matt Kennell, President & CEO / Main
Street District
2. Columbia Traffic Signal Analysis — Ms. Lori Campbell, District Traffic Engineer /
SCDOT
3. City of Columbia Artificial Intelligence Initiatives — Ms. Sylvia White, Chief
Information Officer
Executive Session
4. Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements pursuant
to S. C. Code §30-4-70(a)(2)
• CRC 911 Communications Agreement
5. Receipt of legal advice relating to matters covered by attorney-client privilege
pursuant to S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(2)
• Residential intensification within the Historic Preservation Overlay District
• 120 Clemson Road
• Vista Business Improvement District
• Relocation of Municipal Court
6. Receipt of legal advice relating to a pending, threatened or potential claim pursuant
to S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(2)
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Columbia City Council Work Session Minutes
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Call to Order
The Columbia City Council conducted a Work Session on Tuesday, August 4, 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 1:05 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 Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Bailey, Council voted
unanimously to adopt the agenda as presented.
City Council Discussion
1.
Main Street District Lighting Project — Mr. Matt Kennell, President & CEO / Main
Street District
Mr. Matt Kennel, President and CEO/ Main Street District shared an update on the Main
Street Lighting project. He highlighted support from City Council and the Darnall W. and
Susan F. Boyd Foundation, Inc. He explained that engineers determined that the structural
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General
Comité celebrará sesión cerrada sobre proyectos de reclutamiento de empresas
El Comité de Desarrollo Económico e Infraestructura se reunirá para aprobar las actas anteriores y luego entrar en una sesión ejecutiva cerrada. La sesión cerrada discutirá proyectos de desarrollo económico, incluyendo propiedades específicas y esfuerzos no identificados de reclutamiento de empresas, bajo la ley estatal que permite la discusión privada sobre la ubicación o expansión de negocios.
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 12 de mayo de 2026
- Sesión ejecutiva sobre incentivos de ubicación/expansión de empresas (S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(5))
- Discusión de la propiedad Bull and Taylor
- Discusión de la propiedad 1950 Gervais Street
- Discusión de la propiedad 2001 Taylor Street y los proyectos Stoa, Kick, Astral, WF
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✓ Decidido: Committee approves minutes, enters executive session on economic development
The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee met and unanimously approved the May 12, 2026 minutes. They also voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss economic development projects, including Justice Square, Bull and Taylor, 1950 Gervais Street, 2001 Taylor Street, Project Stoa, Project Kick, Project Astral, and Project WF. No substantive decisions were made in open session.
- Approved May 12, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Amended agenda to add Justice Square to Item 2 (unanimous)
- Entered executive session for Item 2 discussion (unanimous)
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Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM
City Hall • Mayor's Conference Room
1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or [email protected]
The Honorable Peter M. Brown, District IV, Chair
The Honorable William Brennan, District III • The Honorable Tyler Bailey, At-Large
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
1. May 12, 2026 Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee Meeting
Minutes
Executive Session
2. Discussion of matters relating to the proposed location, expansion, or provision of
services encouraging location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the
area served by the public body pursuant to S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(5)
• Bull and Taylor
• 1950 Gervais Street
• 2001 Taylor Street
• Project Stoa
• Project Kick
• Project Astral
• Project WF
Adjournment
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Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Call to Order
The Columbia Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee conducted a meeting
on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at City Hall (Mayor's Conference Room), 1737 Main Street,
Columbia, South Carolina 29201. The Honorable Peter M. Brown, Chair called the meeting
to order at 11:14 a.m. The Honorable Will Brennan and The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey were
present.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Bailey and seconded by Mr. Brown, the Committee voted
unanimously to amend the agenda to add Justice Square to Item 2 (Discussion of matters
relating to the proposed location, expansion, or provision of services encouraging location
or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area served by the public body
pursuant to S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(5)).
Approval of Minutes
1.
May 12, 2026 Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee Meeting
Minutes
Upon a motion made by Mr. Bailey and seconded by Mr. Brennan, the Committee voted
unanimously to approve the May 12, 2026 Economic Development and Infrastructure
Committee Meeting Minutes.
Executive Session
Upon a motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Mr. Bailey, the Commmittee voted
unanimously to enter into Executive Session at 11:15 a.m. for discussion of Item 2 as
amended.
2.
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General
Columbia council’s executive committee to review 2026 strategic priorities
The Columbia Executive Management Committee will meet to discuss a new strategic framework presented by Chair Peter M. Brown that aligns future city priorities. The session is procedural with no public votes or decisions scheduled.
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Executive Management Committee Meeting Agenda
Monday, August 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM
City Hall • Mayor's Conference Room
1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or [email protected]
The Honorable Peter M. Brown, District IV, Chair
The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, District I • The Honorable Tyler Bailey, At-Large
Call to Order
Committee Discussion
1. Introduction of a Strategic Framework for the Alignment of Future Priorities — The
Honorable Peter M. Brown
Executive Session
Adjournment
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 13:00
City Council
El Concejo discutirá la reducción de carriles en Taylor Street y Laurel Street
El Concejo de Columbia revisará la propuesta de reducción de carriles para Taylor Street y Laurel Street. En una sesión ejecutiva, el concejo recibirá asesoría legal y considerará varios puntos de la agenda, incluyendo la derogación de la ordenanza de animales, la tarifa de franquicia de Forest Acres, asuntos relacionados con PFAS, el uso de IA en las operaciones de la ciudad y la reubicación del tribunal municipal. El concejo también discutirá negociaciones para contratos tales como Busted Plug, comunicaciones de Columbia‑Richland 911 y 1112 Washington Square.
- Reducción de carriles en Taylor Street y Laurel Street
- Derogación y reemplazo del Capítulo 4 – Animales del Código de Ordenanzas de 1998
- Tarifa de franquicia de Forest Acres
- Discusión sobre sustancias perfluoroalquiladas y polifluoroalquiladas (PFAS)
- Uso de Inteligencia Artificial en las operaciones de la ciudad
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✓ Decidido: Council discusses $6M road-diet plan for Taylor and Laurel Streets near Finlay Park
Council held a work session with no formal votes on substantive items. They discussed a proposed $6 million road-diet project for Taylor and Laurel Streets to improve safety and add parking near Finlay Park, heard preliminary concepts and cost estimates, and unanimously entered executive session to discuss legal and contractual matters. No binding decisions were made.
- Adopted agenda as amended to include Boyd Plaza and Ordinance 2026-039 (unanimous)
- Entered executive session to discuss legal advice and contract negotiations (unanimous)
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Columbia City Council Work Session Agenda
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM
City Hall • Mayor's Conference Room
1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or [email protected]
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
Adoption of the Agenda
City Council Discussion
1. Taylor Street and Laurel Street Road Diet — Mr. Todd Martin, City Landscape
Architect and Ms. Nicole Broner, Multimodal Transportation Coordinator / Planning
and Development Services
Executive Session
2. Receipt of legal advice relating to matters covered by attorney-client privilege
pursuant to S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(2)
• Repealing and Replacing Chapter 4 – Animals of the 1998 Code of
Ordinances of the City of Columbia
• Forest Acres Franchise Fee
• Per-and Polyflouroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
• Use of Artificial Intelligence in City Operations
• Relocation of Municipal Court
3. Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements pursuant
to S. C. Code §30-4-70(a)(2)
• Busted Plug
• Columbia-Richland 911 Communications
• 1112 Washington Square
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Columbia City Council Work Session Minutes
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Call to Order
The Columbia City Council conducted a Work Session on Tuesday, July 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 1:08 p.m. and the
following members were present: The Honorable Edward H. McDowell, Jr., The Honorable
Tina N. Herbert, Mayor Pro-Tempore, The Honorable Peter M. Brown, The Honorable Tyler
D. Bailey, and The Honorable Sam P. Johnson. The Honorable Will Brennan was absent.
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 Mr. Bailey and seconded by Ms. Herbert, Council voted
unanimously to adopt the agenda as amended to include Boyd Plaza and Ordinance No.:
2026-039 - Amending the 1998 Code of Ordinances of the City of Columbia, South
Carolina, Chapter 17, Article 7: Nonconformities, Sec. 17-7.2. Nonconforming Uses to Item
2 (Receipt of legal advice relating to matters covered by attorney-client privilege pursuant
to S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(2)).
City Council Discussion
1. Taylor Street and Laurel Street Road Diet — Mr. Todd Martin, City Landscape
Architect and Ms. Nicole B …
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City Council
El Concejo Municipal aprobará un contrato de $949,022 para guardias de seguridad destinados a servicios para personas sin hogar
El concejo adoptará la agenda, aprobará las actas de reuniones recientes y recibirá tres proclamaciones. La agenda de consentimiento autoriza una serie de contratos de adquisiciones y servicios profesionales para el año fiscal 2026-2027. Los elementos clave incluyen un contrato de servicios de guardias de seguridad por $949,022 para el Departamento de Servicios para Personas sin Hogar, una renovación de pólizas de seguro de propiedad en toda la ciudad por $527,201 y varios contratos de cabildeo estatal que alcanzan hasta los $80,000.
- compra de $68,506 en servicios de producción y sonido para Songbird 26 (ACS Sound and Lighting)
- Tres contratos de servicios de cabildeo estatal de hasta $72,000 cada uno (Due South Advocacy, Jet Corp Consulting Group, Kyle Michel Law Firm)
- contrato de servicios de guardias de seguridad por $949,022 para Servicios para Personas sin Hogar (SecurTec of South Carolina, LLC)
- compra de $150,641 en equipo pesado para servicios de flota (partes de Claw Bucket Truck y motor de Fire Truck)
- renovación de pólizas de seguro de propiedad por $527,201 para edificios municipales y la Instalación Hidroeléctrica Canal (Chubb and Landmark/RSUI)
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✓ Decidido: City Council approves $34.2M wastewater plant contract
Council authorized a $34.2M construction contract for Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant thickening improvements. Several annexation and zoning requests received first reading approval, while a proposed amendment regarding non-depository personal credit institutions was deferred. Council also approved funding for two senior programs and various infrastructure contracts.
- Approved $34.2M contract to M.B. Kahn Waterworks, LLC for Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements
- Approved $2.2M PFAS Removal Technology Pilot Project contract to Black and Veatch Corporation
- Approved $150,000 funding for Antioch Senior Center and $150,000 for Dream Keepers Senior Program
- Deferred amendment to Unified Development Ordinance regarding non-depository personal credit institutions
- Approved first reading for annexations at 2423/2425 Kent St, 3801/3719 Old Leesburg Rd, and 1920 Pineview Dr
- Approved first reading for animal ordinance amendments (Ordinance No. 2026-053)
- Approved installation of two speed humps on Bernardin Avenue
- Certified 911 Gervais Street as an Abandoned Building
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Columbia City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 21, 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 [email protected]
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 Columbia 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 May 26, 2026, June 9, 2026, and June 16, 2026
Budget Workshop Minutes and June 16, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Presentations
2. Logan Wells, Miss South Carolina's Teen Day Proclamation — The Honorable Sam P.
Johnson
3. 803 Day Proclamation — The Honorable Sam P. Johnson
4. National Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation - The Honorable Daniel J.
Rickenmann, Mayor
Consent Agenda Items 5 through 33
5. Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to Purchase Production and Sound
Services for Songbird 26, as requested by the Parks & Recreation Department on
May 27, 2026. Award to ACS Sound and Lighting, in the amount of $68,506.13. This
vendor is located in We …
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Columbia City Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Call to Order
The Columbia Columbia City Council conducted a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 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 4:39 p.m. and
the following members were present: The Honorable Edward H. McDowell, Jr., The
Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Mayor Pro-Tempore, The Honorable Peter M. Brown, The
Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, and The Honorable Sam P. Johnson. The Honorable Will Brennan
was not present. 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. Bailey and seconded by Mr. McDowell, Council voted
unanimously to adopt the agenda as presented.
Public Input
Individuals are allotted up to three minutes to address Columbia City Council about
items on the agenda. Items requiring a public hearing cannot be addressed at this
time.
Ms. Kay Moore expressed concerns about Consent Agenda Items 6–9 (State and Federal
Lobbying Contracts) and 29 (Polyflouroalkyl Substances Removal Technology Pilot
Project).
Approval of Minutes
1.
Council is asked to approve the May 26, 2026, …
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Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee
City Hall, Columbia
Wed Jun 24, 2026 · 15:00
General
El comité Columbia Prepares se reunirá para discutir el estado del proyecto y el presupuesto
El Comité Asesor de Columbia Prepares se reunirá para discutir las actividades del proyecto y revisar un resumen actualizado del presupuesto y el cronograma. La agenda incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior y una actualización del estado del Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario.
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 20 de agosto de 2025
- Actualización del estado de las actividades del proyecto
- Resumen actualizado del presupuesto, cronograma del proyecto y actividades
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Columbia Prepares Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Click here to join Zoom.
Meeting ID: 936 3334 0435
Passcode: A4XuD6
If you have questions, please contact the Community Development Department at
(803)545-3373.
William Baker • Amy Husmann • J. Scott Jaillette • Ralph Mccarthy • Linda Ward
Todd Beiers • Tiffany Latimer • Harry Tinsley
Call to Order
Adoption of the Agenda
Approval of Minutes
1. August 20, 2025 Columbia Prepares Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
Committee Discussion
2. Project Activities Status Update — Ms. Kelly H. Mierkowski, Deputy Director /
Community Development Department
3. Updated Budget Summary, Project Timeline and Activities — Ms. Kelly H.
Mierkowski, Deputy Director / Community Development Department
Adjournment
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 11:00
Health Social and Environmental Affairs Committee
Comité escuchará actualizaciones sobre centro de salud y ahorro de energía
El Comité de Asuntos de Salud, Sociales y Ambientales se reunirá para aprobar las minutas del 26 de mayo y recibir dos presentaciones: una actualización del Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center y una actualización del proyecto de ahorro de energía en toda la ciudad. No hay ordenanzas ni votaciones sobre cambios de políticas programadas; la agenda es informativa y de procedimiento.
- Aprobación de las minutas de la reunión del 26 de mayo de 2026
- Actualización del Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center por el CEO Dr. John Pearson
- Actualización del proyecto de ahorro de energía en toda la ciudad por el Project Manager David Marcus
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Health Social and Environmental Affairs Committee Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM
City Hall • Mayor's Conference Room
1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or [email protected]
The Honorable Sam P. Johnson, At-Large, Chair
The Honorable Edward H. McDowell Jr., District II • The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, At-Large
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
1. May 26, 2026 Health Social and Environmental Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes
Presentations
2. Eau Claire Cooperative Health Update — Dr. John Pearson, Chief Executive Officer
3. Citywide Energy Savings Project Update — Mr. David Marcus, Project Manager /
General Services
Adjournment
Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 14:00
General
El Concejo Municipal de Columbia revisa los ingresos especiales y las solicitudes de financiamiento externo para el año fiscal 2026/27
El Concejo Municipal de Columbia llevará a cabo un taller presupuestario el 16 de junio de 2026 para discutir los fondos de ingresos especiales del año fiscal 2026/2027 y las posibles solicitudes de financiamiento externo. La subgerente municipal Missy Caughman tiene programado presentar información sobre el Fondo de Impuesto a la Hospitalidad, el Fondo de Impuesto al Alojamiento, la Tarifa de Desarrollo Turístico y el Reembolso de Permiso de Licor. El concejo también se reunirá en sesión ejecutiva para recibir asesoría legal sobre una tarifa de franquicia para Forest Acres.
- Discusión de los ingresos especiales del año fiscal 2026/2027, incluidos el Fondo de Impuesto a la Hospitalidad y el Fondo de Impuesto al Alojamiento
- Revisión de las solicitudes de financiamiento externo presentadas por la subgerente municipal Missy Caughman
- Sesión ejecutiva sobre asesoría legal relacionada con la tarifa de franquicia de Forest Acres
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✓ Decidido: Council reviews FY2026/27 special revenue allocations and external funding requests
The Columbia City Council held a budget workshop to review proposed allocations for FY2026/27, including special revenue funds and external funding requests. No formal votes were taken on the budget items; the council discussed allocations and heard public comment. The council reached consensus to have staff review the Sally R. Brasley Foundation request and bring it back at the July 21, 2026 meeting. The meeting adjourned after an executive session.
- Adopted agenda with added executive session items (unanimous)
- Consensus to review Sally R. Brasley Foundation request and revisit at July 21, 2026 meeting
- Entered executive session for legal advice and contract negotiations (unanimous)
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Columbia City Council Budget Workshop Agenda
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
City Hall • Mayor's Conference Room
1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or [email protected]
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
Adoption of the Agenda
City Council Discussion
1. Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Special Revenues — Ms. Missy Caughman, CPM, MPA,
Assistant City Manager / Strategic Initiatives & Innovation
• Hospitality Tax Fund
• Accommodations Tax Fund
• Tourism Development Fee
• Liquor Permit Rebate
2. External Funding Requests - Ms. Missy Caughman, CPM, MPA, Assistant City
Manager / Strategic Initiatives & Innovation
Executive Session
3. Receipt of legal advice relating to matters covered by attorney-client privilege
pursuant to S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(2)
Forest Acres Franchise Fee
Adjournment
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Columbia City Council Budget Workshop Minutes
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Call to Order
The Columbia City Council conducted a Budget Workshop on Tuesday, June 16, 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 2:07 p.m., and
the following members were present: 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. The Honorable Edward H. McDowell, Jr., was
absent. 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 Peter M. Brown offered the invocation.
Adoption of the Agenda
Upon a motion made by Ms. Herbert and seconded by Mr. Brennan, Council voted
unanimously to adopt the agenda subject to adding the discussion of the employment of an
employee pursuant to §30-4-70(a)(1) – Municipal Court Judges and the discussion of
negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements pursuant to S.C. Code §30-4-
70(a)(2) - 911 Discussions/Contract.
City Council Discussion
1. Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Special Revenues — Ms. Missy Caughman, CPM, MPA,
Assistant City Manager / Strategic Initiatives & Innovation
• Hospitality Tax Fund
• Accommodations Tax Fund …
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City Council Standing Committee
El comité escuchará una actualización sobre proyectos de desarrollo de viviendas multifamiliares asequibles
El Comité de Desarrollo Comunitario discutirá una actualización sobre proyectos de desarrollo de viviendas multifamiliares asequibles presentada por el Director de Desarrollo Comunitario. El comité también votará sobre la aprobación de las actas de reuniones anteriores de abril y mayo de 2026.
- Actualización sobre proyectos de desarrollo de viviendas multifamiliares asequibles por la Directora Felicia Kilgore
- Aprobación de las actas de las reuniones del comité del 21 de abril de 2026 y del 19 de mayo de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Committee approves amended minutes; discusses affordable housing updates
The Community Development Committee unanimously approved the April 21 and May 19, 2026 meeting minutes as amended. The committee discussed updates on affordable multi-family projects, including LIHTC-funded developments and projects seeking support, and reached consensus to revisit State Housing criteria and explore non-monetary support options. No formal decisions were made on housing projects.
- Approved April 21 and May 19, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
- Reached consensus to revisit State Housing criteria and explore non-monetary support options
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Columbia Community Development Committee Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
City Hall • Mayor's Conference Room
1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or [email protected]
The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, District I, Chair
The Honorable William Brennan, District III • The Honorable Sam P. Johnson, At-Large
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
1. April 21, 2026 and May 19, 2026 Community Development Committee Meeting
Minutes
Committee Discussion
2. Affordable Multi-family Development Projects Update — Ms. Felicia Kilgore,
Community Development Director
Adjournment
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Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Call to Order
The Columbia Community Development Committee conducted a meeting on Tuesday, June
16, 2026 at City Hall (Mayor's Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, Columbia, South
Carolina 29201. The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Chair called the meeting to order at 12:04
p.m. The Honorable Will Brennan and The Honorable Sam P. Johnson were present.
Approval of Minutes
1.
April 21, 2026 and May 19, 2026 Community Development Committee Meeting
Minutes
Councilor Herbert requested the following amendments:
- April 21, 2026
• Item 3: There was consensus of the committee to defer its endorsement of the
2026/2027 Annual Action Plan.
• Item 4: The procurement process was added as a discussion point.
- May 19, 2026
• Item 1: The cost associated with the Pendleton Street property was added.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Brennan, the Committee voted
unanimously to approve the April 21, 2026 and May 19, 2026 Community Development
Committee Meeting Minutes, as amended.
Committee Discussion
2.
Affordable Multi-family Development Projects Update — Ms. Felicia Kilgore,
Community Development Director
Councilor Herbert said the City needs regular updates on federally supported multifamily
projects, noting that staff has created a clear process for reviewing applications as they
come in. She emphasized that project details can change quickly, making i …
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City Council
El Consejo votará sobre la ordenanza del presupuesto del FY2027 en segunda lectura
El Consejo de la Ciudad celebrará la segunda lectura de la ordenanza del presupuesto del FY2027 y varias enmiendas a las tarifas de agua y alcantarillado. El orden del día de consentimiento incluye contratos para servicios para personas sin hogar, uniformes policiales, infraestructura de agua y la renovación del sistema de detección de disparos ShotSpotter.
- Segunda lectura de la Ordenanza 2026-044 que adopta el presupuesto del FY2027
- Segunda lectura de la Ordenanza 2026-041 que modifica las tarifas y tasas de agua y alcantarillado
- Contratos para el Centro de Transiciones para Personas Sin Hogar: trabajo comunitario ($124,031), operaciones ($325,000), Housing First ($308,000), servicios de comidas en Rapid Shelter Columbia ($504,949)
- Compra de uniformes policiales ($270,000) y renovación del sistema de detección de disparos ShotSpotter ($565,920)
- Contrato de estudio de inundación en Marion Street con Kimley-Horn ($252,480) y construcción de tuberías principales de agua en las calles Devine y Blossom ($141,234)
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✓ Decidido: Council approves FY2026-27 budget, water rate changes on second reading
The Columbia City Council unanimously approved the FY2026-27 budget ordinance and water/sewer rate fee changes on second reading. The council also approved a consent agenda containing numerous contracts and renewals, including homeless services, police equipment, and water infrastructure projects. A proposed annexation for 730 and 800 Kennerly Road was withdrawn by the applicant. The council referred development of an interim AI procurement policy to City Administration.
- Approved second reading of Ordinance 2026-044, the FY2026-27 budget.
- Approved second reading of Ordinance 2026-041, amending water and sewer rate fees.
- Approved consent agenda items 7-29, including contracts for homeless services, police uniforms, water meters, and various renewals.
- Withdrew item 31, the annexation and zoning for 730 and 800 Kennerly Road, at the applicant's request.
- Approved first reading of annexation and zoning for 3956 Fernandina Road (Ordinance 2026-046).
- Approved first reading of annexation and zoning for Dreyfus Road properties (Ordinance 2026-048).
- Approved first reading of encroachments for Hampton & Main LLC and Michael McMullen.
- Referred development of an interim AI procurement and disclosure policy to City Administration.
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Columbia City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 16, 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 [email protected]
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 June 9, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Presentations
2. Forging Strong Fathers and Families Month — The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey
3. Scleroderma Awareness Month — The Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor
4. National Homeownership Month Proclamation — The Honorable Daniel J.
Rickenmann, Mayor
Budget Ordinances - Second Reading
5. Ordinance No.: 2026-044 - To Raise Revenue and Adopt the Budget for the City of
Columbia, South Carolina, for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2027
First reading approval was given on June 9, 2026.
6. Ordinance No.: 2026-041 - Amending the 1998 Code of Ordinances of the City of
Columbia, South Carolina, Chapter 23, Utilities and Engineering, Article …
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Columbia City Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Call to Order
The Columbia City Council conducted a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 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 4:46 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 Peter M. Brown offered the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance
Adoption of the Agenda
Councilor Johnson honored Reverend Dr. Simon Bouie, who passed away over the
weekend. He cited Reverend Bouie's major role in Civil Rights history, including Bouie v.
City of Columbia and organizing key sit-ins. He described Reverend Bouie as a giant in the
community whose work helped shape the civil rights protections in place today.
Mayor Rickenmann recognized Reverend Dr. Bouie as a pillar of the community and
expressed appreciation for his record being expunged.
Upon a motion made by Mr. McDowell and seconded by Mr. Bailey, Council voted
unanimously to approve the adoption o …
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General
El Comité Asesor del Tribunal Municipal de Columbia se reúne el 16 de junio de 2026
El comité recibirá una actualización del tribunal municipal por parte del Administrador del Tribunal. La reunión incluye una sesión ejecutiva para discutir acuerdos contractuales propuestos y el posible empleo de un empleado.
- Actualización del Tribunal Municipal por Shawn Grant
- Discusión de acuerdos contractuales propuestos
- Discusión sobre el empleo de un empleado
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Columbia Municipal Court Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM
City Hall • Mayor's Conference Room
1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or [email protected]
The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, District I, Chair
The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, At-Large • The Honorable Sam P. Johnson, At-Large
Call to Order
Committee Discussion
1. Municipal Court Update — Mr. Shawn Grant, Court Administrator
Executive Session
2. Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements pursuant
to S. C. Code §30-4-70(a)(2)
Supportive Municipal Judge Agreement for Bond and Other Judicial Duties
3. Discussion of the employment of an employee pursuant to S.C. Code §30-4-
70(a)(1)
Municipal Court Judges
Adjournment
Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 13:00
General
El Consejo Municipal discute las asignaciones de ingresos especiales del ejercicio fiscal 2026/2027
El Consejo Municipal está celebrando un taller de presupuestos para discutir los ingresos especiales para el ejercicio fiscal próximo. La discusión incluye los fondos del impuesto a la hospitalidad y a los alojamientos, las tarifas de desarrollo turístico y los reembolsos por licencias de licor.
- Discusión del Fondo del Impuesto a la Hospitalidad
- Discusión del Fondo del Impuesto a los Alojamientos
- Discusión de la Tarifa de Desarrollo Turístico
- Discusión del Reembolso por Licencia de Licor
- Asignaciones de ingresos especiales propuestas
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✓ Decidido: Council reviews $17.4M hospitality budget, tourism allocations
The Columbia City Council held a budget workshop reviewing FY 2026/2027 special revenue funds, including a proposed $17.4 million hospitality tax budget and $3.9 million accommodations tax budget. Advisory committee recommendations were presented, including $2,398,596 for Experience Columbia and $432,832 for Lake Murray Country, and $4,612,025 in hospitality tax funding. No formal votes were taken on these items; discussion was deferred to the June 16, 2026 budget workshop. The council unanimously entered executive session to discuss contractual negotiations.
- Adopted meeting agenda unanimously
- Entered executive session unanimously to discuss contractual negotiations
- Amended executive session item to include Vista Business Improvement District (BID)
- Deferred discussion of external funding requests to June 16, 2026 workshop
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Columbia City Council Budget Workshop Agenda
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
City Hall • Mayor's Conference Room
1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or [email protected]
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
Adoption of the Agenda
City Council Discussion
1. Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Special Revenues — Ms. Missy Caughman, CPM, MPA,
Assistant City Manager / Strategic Initiatives & Innovation
• Hospitality Tax Fund
• Accommodations Tax Fund
• Tourism Development Fee
• Liquor Permit Rebate
2. Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Proposed Special Revenue Allocations
• Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee Recommendations — Mr. Hal
Stevens, Committee Chair
• Hospitality Tax Advisory Committee Recommendations — Ms. Amy Beth
Franks, Hospitality Tax Advisory Committee Chair
• Line-Item Agencies — Ms. Missy Caughman, CPM, MPA, Assistant City
Manager / Strategic Initiatives & Innovation
3. Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports, and Tourism — Mr. Bill Ellen, President
& CEO/ Experience Columbia
4. Capital City / Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board — Ms. Vickie Davis,
Executive Director
Executive Session
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Columbia City Council Budget Workshop Minutes
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Call to Order
The Columbia City Council conducted a Budget Workshop on Tuesday, June 9, 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 1:16 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.
Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager congratulated Mayor Rickenmann on being the newly
appointed second vice president of the US Conference of Mayors.
Councilor Johnson noted that the role reflects the Mayor’s years of service to the
organization. He emphasized that the Conference is one of the most influential municipal
voices in the nation and this leadership position will elevate the City’s presence nationally.
Invocation
The Honorable Edward H. McDowell, Jr. offered the invocation.
Adoption of the Agenda
Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager took a moment of personal privilege to wish a happy
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General
El Concejo Municipal de Columbia celebrará audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto del FY 2027
El Concejo Municipal realizará una audiencia pública para adoptar el presupuesto para el año fiscal que termina el 30 de junio de 2027. El cuerpo también considerará actualizaciones en las tarifas de agua y alcantarillado y varios contratos de infraestructura.
- Ordenanza 2026-044 para adoptar el presupuesto del FY 2027
- Ordenanza 2026-041 sobre cambios en las tarifas de agua y alcantarillado
- Contrato para el sistema de energía solar en la Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales Metro que no excederá $8,948,625.00
- Compras del Departamento de Policía: armas de fuego ($139,943.42) y computadoras/portátiles/equipo ($56,879.42)
- Resolución R-2026-025 para establecer una política de seguridad vial Cero Muertes
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✓ Decidido: Council gives first reading to FY2027 budget, no property tax hike
Council held a budget public hearing and unanimously gave first reading to the FY2027 budget ordinance (Ordinance 2026-044), which includes a $203M general fund with no property tax increase and a 5% water/sewer rate adjustment. A related water/sewer rate ordinance also received first reading. Consent items approved included police laptop/vehicle/firearm purchases and a satellite sewer agreement for the Scout Motors project. Items 12 and 14 (annexation and rezoning) were deferred; a solar contract item (Item 10) was pulled from the consent agenda but not voted on.
- Approved first reading of FY2027 budget ordinance (unanimous), no property tax increase, 5% water/sewer rate increase
- Approved first reading of water/sewer rate ordinance (unanimous), amending several fee sections
- Approved consent items: police laptops $56,879 (PCN Strategies), two trucks $87,824 (Hendrick Chevrolet), firearms $139,943 (AmChar), satellite sewer agreement for Scout Motors
- Deferred Item 12 (annexation & zoning for NX Shop Road) and Item 14 (rezoning at 1700 block Rosewood) at applicant request
- Removed Item 10 (solar PV contract for Metro WWTP, $8.95M to CMTA) from consent agenda; no subsequent vote recorded
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Columbia City Council Regular Meeting & Budget Public Hearing Agenda
Tuesday, June 9, 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 [email protected]
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 May 19, 2026 Budget Workshop and Regular
Meeting Minutes.
Budget Public Hearing & Ordinances - First Reading
2.
Ordinance No.: 2026-044 - To Raise Revenue and Adopt the Budget for the City of
Columbia, South Carolina, for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2027
3.
Ordinance No.: 2026-041 - Amending the 1998 Code of Ordinances of the City of
Columbia, South Carolina, Chapter 23, Utilities and Engineering, Article V, Water
and Sewer Rates, Sec. 23-144, Special Water Service Fees, Sec. 23-145,
Installation of water meters and cross connection control devices, Sec. 23-146, Fire
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