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Corinne Speraza, presenting for city staff, said the consolidated plan — required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for entitlement communities — includes a community needs assessment, housing market analysis, a strategic plan and annual action plan with funding allocations. Speraza summarized staff’s proposed goals as: increase and maintain affordable housing opportunities, alleviate homelessness, improve public infrastructure and support public service programs. With council approval, the draft consolidated plan and executive summary will be released for a 30-day public-comment period; Speraza said the final documents will come back to the council at the first May meeting for adoption.

On initial funding allocations for 2025–26, Speraza told the council that HUD’s final allocation had not been released but staff expected level funding due to a federal continuing resolution. She also said this is the final year of the city’s full Section 108 loan repayment; Speraza provided principal and interest numbers for the final payment: principal $244,486.65; interest $7,486.65; total $251,973.30. Because of that repayment, staff reduced some project allocations for the coming year, including a significant cut to an owner-occupied rehabilitation volunteer project and a reduction in administrative funds.

Council approved both the consolidated-plan goals for public release and the initial funding allocations by voice vote with no recorded opposition. The drafts will be posted for 30 days of public comment and staff will present final versions for council adoption in May.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","03/24/2025 City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved preliminary goals for the city’s 2025–2029 Community Development Block Grant consolidated plan and approved initial funding allocations for the 2025–26 CDBG program year, noting level funding and a final section 108 loan repayment in the coming year.","taxTitle","Rock Hill, York County, South Carolina","taxId",5760,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6107503,"Rock Hill approves dispatch agreement with Winthrop University police",75,844850,920015,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2774336-a530e14b33b11ffc2d433c14a8042fff&start=844&end=920","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2774336-a530e14b33b11ffc2d433c14a8042fff/thumbnail_844850.jpg","/articles/6107503/Rock-Hill/York-County/South-Carolina/Rock-Hill-approves-dispatch-agreement-with-Winthrop-University-police","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6107503-caa97b6ccaf97330f6d78a7291de1365/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201113&Signature=gX7Hnus5~h0hPawuPKWjJONqxY5-DUuUfrI9MqLRN3xXjHDZucaP3O2K5fPON1c~ZQzCJNKDyfIlmxEaM2l3y56cvTMlR23CdJhzfUHd8z531fLXDs3sbYkpS5JhleDBP0LbZ3zDVW~mIR1iDfzIf55QjM3DfusDpwk4H4q7BBNR8DXC-aMpurnDtxJgHRZzdNQB-mTI2XCOx9afUO4DZvTPijJ0g6mZlQKAM-vNmkKrVvTpAFAoYypXIRLxiIdrV8zEKmqGmswLQN-~vZ1vWnepeSiGjvP33-AGsGCX19nMHbD~qAiXDNT1U7PLm-8d0atLYSqaoEpBbDP6CLnfHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rock Hill City Council on March 24 approved an agreement under which the city will provide primary dispatch services for Winthrop University Police.

Chief Watts presented the agreement and described it as a continuation and formalization of existing collaboration: the city will handle primary 911 and criminal-related calls for the university’s police department under terms that allow termination if necessary. Watts said the arrangement will be funded in part by Winthrop and that the department “work[s] very closely together now,” calling the agreement “good for both of us.”

When asked whether the city would need to hire additional staff, Watts said, “We could handle it, but we plan to move forward with from the NCIC side,” indicating the department expects to absorb responsibilities without an immediate new hire. The council approved the agreement by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

The agreement will take effect according to the contract terms and city staff will coordinate implementation with Winthrop University Police and the NCIC systems team.","The council approved an agreement for the city to provide primary dispatch services for Winthrop University Police; Chief Watts said the department can handle the workload and the arrangement is terminable if needed.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6107507,"Council approves conveyance of Porter Road right-of-way to South Carolina DOT",49,746595,795780,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2774336-a530e14b33b11ffc2d433c14a8042fff&start=746&end=795","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2774336-a530e14b33b11ffc2d433c14a8042fff/thumbnail_746595.jpg","/articles/6107507/Rock-Hill/York-County/South-Carolina/Council-approves-conveyance-of-Porter-Road-right-of-way-to-South-Carolina-DOT","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6107507-457822f94e12824b8596cf99a309ecfb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201113&Signature=aw~YO-sJgoGXNWqYUTDpQ47c4u-ZE3YbhhPZh-PBEvrPi-xqszn5t88-Zyh5qlGijUbqXA-cz9xFkm1Wv~PNlup6M9Pl3lCQdMhy2cSWgyKMF2DgW-Yj-Sa-1uK3F9bzwrppDIEOUhMNtsBOPO3riBqltokiGh3okHeZYMIHOWbabNiRkpXgxhklkdR53tDB6loxGBU37oXE1qqMvn9JPpwsVrpHl78ATmsyqrlBD~BG8Zik6RP0bH-2Vvzb5M1sxKzAxDDnTG3KGdW5Z6xDYjHdgtSN5mHMHF~ZlKbM4hHJfDPD81Y4wsRp-9Cflx6L37Mjvm5edBZd42ovgPdxfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rock Hill City Council on March 24 approved an ordinance conveying additional right of way and fee-simple title along Porter Road to the South Carolina Department of Transportation after a widening project was completed.

City staff explained that the Porter Road section was expanded to a three-lane roadway to accommodate recent development on nearby properties. At the meeting staff asked the council to convey the affected property to the state so the Department of Transportation can assume maintenance. Council moved, seconded and approved the conveyance by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

Council discussion was brief and focused on the normal practice of transferring completed roadway segments to DOT for ongoing maintenance. No amendments or conditions were added during the motion.

The conveyance completes the municipal step required to transfer maintenance responsibility to DOT for the recently widened section of Porter Road.","Rock Hill council voted to convey right of way and fee simple along Porter Road to the South Carolina Department of Transportation following widening work; staff said DOT will maintain the road.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6107514,"Rock Hill approves first reading to seek low-interest SRF loan for wastewater improvements",25,678990,704490,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2774336-a530e14b33b11ffc2d433c14a8042fff&start=678&end=704","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2774336-a530e14b33b11ffc2d433c14a8042fff/thumbnail_678990.jpg","/articles/6107514/Rock-Hill/York-County/South-Carolina/Rock-Hill-approves-first-reading-to-seek-low-interest-SRF-loan-for-wastewater-improvements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6107514-f5a05052446da0c9c0fb878cdec68cde/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201113&Signature=DHxrFFQIvGcaliLtYXqHG-VC0eoB9VJDV2mHk602b~Wp0W383~7gD0yR9j0Xxwi7bWT-EOyj~nvypX4tzinIdabDCtH4hPBnEx~pH1m-qPSFJu-~JQ~Qg2huBv7eejlOGWMvkXanD6bo1Hbqw6HLPs1uDcRcriFCbmRlNZWSOsMoFlqL7xbaUXqRDAdmTnK-0uZOv~EeB-CNpzHw7Uy19XGrCab7YSXzZ0c-YXBKbnNPeBc2uL4kxQf~QtIP712aBR1yide0T2CX6IV-uyXxiLZb2up2EVW5jVd4WsnnMWk6to576DPJbGnUsoRJOs6YkQeKMryK4~k89Wq9iKlXnA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rock Hill City Council on March 24 gave first-reading approval to an ordinance authorizing the city to borrow from the South Carolina Water Quality Revolving Fund Authority to finance improvements to the city's combined utility wastewater system.

City staff told council the project scope includes a new dewatering building, a thermal dryer and storage for the wastewater system. Jimmy Bagland said the staff applied for a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan that carries an advantageous interest rate in the current market: “It’s a 2.4% interest rate, which is really good, considering the market these days,” Bagland said. Bagland also said the city’s current project estimate is $28,600,000 and that loan repayments are included in the city’s wastewater rate structure and financial plan.

The ordinance described on the agenda authorized borrowing not to exceed $29,000,000 plus capitalized interest under Title 48, Chapter 5 of the South Carolina Code, with staff recommending first-reading approval to proceed. Council moved and approved first reading without recorded opposition.

Council members noted the favorable interest terms during discussion; one council member summarized the rate detail as 2.1% for a 20-year note and 2.4% for a 30-year note as quoted in staff comments. The council did not amend the ordinance at first reading.

Next steps: staff will return to the council for subsequent readings and finalize loan documents and timeline if the SRF application and loan agreement proceed to completion.","Council granted first-reading approval to pursue a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan to finance wastewater system improvements, including a dewatering building and thermal dryer, with staff citing a favorable interest rate and a project estimate of roughly $28.6 million.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6107518,"Rock Hill council approves Herald-site easement abandonment, assessment roll and tax-credit certification",221,604475,825780,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2774336-a530e14b33b11ffc2d433c14a8042fff&start=604&end=825","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2774336-a530e14b33b11ffc2d433c14a8042fff/thumbnail_604475.jpg","/articles/6107518/Rock-Hill/York-County/South-Carolina/Rock-Hill-council-approves-Herald-site-easement-abandonment-assessment-roll-and-tax-credit-certification","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6107518-0a0e77ac9245fbcd4383e6290e537c47/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201113&Signature=ahJ3yZbOifKiLPho1uppy09~Jv6e-06IGc3j1MZ~O8ol3nQzqYcpqqvl5PnX8GNl3Jf6jrl2Sx7Hs~YbBYPQYqblNo~skiTTtBtxRnUOSrXz-Bo7r-4NSgiCy8r2p7TPBeSSEvBYy4V~jsxX2zpmXRPdmwva5bMWHPTB2yqMiz0vLWfVXQTR~dnYeHJVAXCBNr6R6BC1HKDn0lnlw7xefVw0~rJKTmk9pFbx~aKNQ-hTmdjCXruuYdvy8MPfPRY1rKmwLb~dc2KK7~V~egQU1Ab--0ZfTXfoz7uXF~s72S67FUdcbVyrajFao5AuRxdThhRkLuIs3VtgB4nb96FTdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rock Hill City Council on March 24 approved consent items tied to redevelopment of the Herald site, including abandonment of an easement across WP Herald LLC property, confirmation of the Herald Municipal Improvement District assessment roll and a certification under the South Carolina Textiles Community Revitalization Act for two downtown parcels.

The council voted unanimously on the consent agenda, which included second reading and adoption of an ordinance to abandon an easement across property of WP Herald LLC and adoption of an ordinance confirming the assessment roll related to the Herald Municipal Improvement District. Paul Dillingham, speaking for city staff, said the city received the required backup documentation and recommended approval.

The council later approved a separate resolution certifying eligibility as provided by section 12-65-60 of the South Carolina Textiles Community Revitalization Act for property listed at 132 West Main Street and 115 through 137 West White Street in Rock Hill. Dillingham told the council the resolution “pertains again to the Herald site and realizing some textile tax credits for that property,” and that the materials had been reviewed.

The actions recorded on the council floor were procedural approvals: the consent ordinances were adopted as part of a multi-item consent package and the certification resolution was adopted after staff recommendation. No council member asked for separate discussion or recorded opposition during the votes.

The approvals clear administrative steps that city staff say are required to advance redevelopment and to finalize the assessment roll tied to the Municipal Improvement District; the certification is a step in securing textile-related tax credits for the specified parcels. The council did not adopt additional amendments or place conditions on the items during the meeting.

City staff will proceed with the items as approved; the record shows no public objections were presented during the related public-hearing portion of the meeting.

The council reconvenes in three weeks for its next regular meeting.","City council approved consent ordinances to abandon an easement across WP Herald LLC property and to confirm the Herald Municipal Improvement District assessment roll, and unanimously certified eligibility under the South Carolina Textiles Community Revitalization Act for parcels in downtown Rock Hill.","actionData","errors"]

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