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Procter told council she had waited \"an hour and a half\" for a code contractor to arrive at a property she was preparing to board and said she had previously bid on a homeless-camp cleanup but did not receive timely notice that the city had awarded the contract. She described examples of contractors boarding a door with plywood on both the front and back and said she observed work that she characterized as insufficient for the price paid. Procter said she had been trying to raise the issues for more than a year and asked for clearer definitions of how work should be performed and for better contractor oversight.

Council and staff acknowledged the comments and told Procter staff member Mitch and Councilmember Limehouse had already discussed the matter with her and that Limehouse provided his card for follow-up. The mayor asked Procter to contact Mr. Limehouse to have staff answer outstanding questions.

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Council staff encouraged Procter to follow up with the staff contact provided and said they would try to address her concerns through staff channels.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Spartanburg City Council meeting, April 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A resident told council she experienced delays and unclear standards in city code-enforcement work and said she observed what she described as poor contractor practices during bids to board properties and clear encampments.","taxTitle","Spartanburg City, Spartanburg County, South Carolina","taxId",12676,"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},6577495,"Council members and nonprofits raise alarm after large AmeriCorps VISTA reductions affecting local programs",195,2477000,2672000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3141210-dba9cd0c8e437e490523f50e76a028ca&start=2477&end=2672","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3141210-dba9cd0c8e437e490523f50e76a028ca/thumbnail_2477000.jpg","/articles/6577495/Spartanburg-City/Spartanburg-County/South-Carolina/Council-members-and-nonprofits-raise-alarm-after-large-AmeriCorps-VISTA-reductions-affecting-local-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6577495-d214b724c03fa1ecd21f4fe472472d14/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204856&Signature=nRMINFXouqkgNq12uVRS20Ai4xgImWumil-KFaRzPpLn9bjQYH6rkWKYemLRkY7iGfkww-5f8finZXgUiRP~GTQAqDoKiXpw6QuFiRJt8vwdaADZqcdxv3KbzUyXqLFdg8l8eB70G257iv-Jb7Wmo1oaP2yHJBXtursRSGiHNVo7MarCHWNqqy7V04jGCxYySK~Qy0wzFuVbOo90Et4ZzA8~Thz-~oqSvFIReD3LsqFICtWfPYsoAJCkUefI79qYepZKJmi-FNXpmkGWZqyf7mXvbpfa-q3AmReucsRRL-SAdV9lHIT5H41kQiIV0gHsbqn~rdodVQiOoJRj33EDtw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the council updates on April 28, multiple members raised concerns about recent, abrupt changes to the AmeriCorps VISTA program that city officials said have disrupted local nonproﬁts and service programs.

A councilmember reported that roughly 90% of VISTA programs and grants across South Carolina were terminated the prior Friday and that many members were told not to report to their sites. The speaker listed local organizations affected, including A Place to Call Home, PAL, Regenesis, Strategic Spartanburg, USC Upstate, the Bethlehem Center and United Way, and said the terminations threaten capacity for tutoring, food pantry operations, volunteer coordination and other services.

The councilmember said the loss of VISTA workers is already affecting programs that rely on their capacity and training. \"We have people in our community that we love and know ... who were told not to show up Monday night at work, who already didn't make enough money to probably be able to pay their rent,\" the councilmember said on the record. The speaker urged the community to reach out to former VISTA members and to community organizations offering support.

Council members and staff said they were trying to identify local placements or bridge funding where possible and that conversations with state and national partners were ongoing.

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Council members said they would continue to monitor the situation and coordinate with United Way and affected nonprofit partners to seek short-term solutions for displaced VISTA members and the programs they support.","During council updates members described sudden terminations or suspensions of many AmeriCorps VISTA positions and warned of impacts on local nonprofits, schools and service programs that rely on VISTA capacity.",{"_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},6577500,"Spartanburg proclaims April 2025 as Second Chance Month; Angel's Charge highlights reentry support",315,680000,995000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3141210-dba9cd0c8e437e490523f50e76a028ca&start=680&end=995","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3141210-dba9cd0c8e437e490523f50e76a028ca/thumbnail_680000.jpg","/articles/6577500/Spartanburg-City/Spartanburg-County/South-Carolina/Spartanburg-proclaims-April-2025-as-Second-Chance-Month-Angels-Charge-highlights-reentry-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6577500-d9d8f80b55f2b4eb6b81768f990eb170/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204856&Signature=fh5WdHOHdhItUO-hOZ6n17UFeivOoEehZYB1Xe5KTEcoxshcJu39vTU3vT-oU4Qy~2iK4MzSN3dgD7XIo8vAqgLFYqGJh8oSlyPKjvzRWOr7Wh90v~5hiya~MrrcUE2O6p82Z0TGlpi8uYy6VsJgqtmzhxrB8hkmz76Bnl~09FdphtlehcWcViV-y4yAzuZaDp5SPad-TXRwT-wgC2EUoT6Uds1vQj1Vymiqk422e3G~eSpBbd7bbEfpsks~Dc5ftl1Vykc1zDDYwu9q1Y-k5TDizDYWnrOSLUjZmeu180l6BOPm8W7ciAap9VKj80pl1rfRc1pjIfWKuQPLwG3Z~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Jerome Rice and the Spartanburg City Council on April 28 proclaimed April 2025 as Second Chance Month and recognized local reentry services led by Angel's Charge Ministries.

The proclamation notes that millions of Americans with criminal records face barriers to employment, housing, education and civic participation, and it highlighted Angel's Charge as a local faith-based program providing transitional housing and support services for women.

Suzanne White, chair of Angel's Charge Ministries and a public defender with the Seventh Judicial Circuit, told council the organization helps women confront housing, financial and stigma-related barriers. \"We are grateful for everybody's support,\" White said, and she invited council and residents to a reentry simulation scheduled for May 16 intended to help community members understand reentry challenges.

Mayor Rice read the proclamation declaring the month and thanked Angel's Charge and local partners for their work promoting successful reentry.

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Angel's Charge said it will hold a public reentry simulation on May 16; residents interested in attending should contact the organization for details.","Mayor Jerome Rice and the City Council proclaimed April 2025 as Second Chance Month and heard from Angel's Charge Ministries about reentry services and a May 16 reentry simulation.",{"_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},6577505,"Spartanburg council approves two rezonings, airport hangar and pool contracts and authorizes quitclaim deed",428,1039000,1467000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3141210-dba9cd0c8e437e490523f50e76a028ca&start=1039&end=1467","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3141210-dba9cd0c8e437e490523f50e76a028ca/thumbnail_1039000.jpg","/articles/6577505/Spartanburg-City/Spartanburg-County/South-Carolina/Spartanburg-council-approves-two-rezonings-airport-hangar-and-pool-contracts-and-authorizes-quitclaim-deed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6577505-5797ba64d3b6e0074c46dbfa32365f3a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204856&Signature=ng4J3QwH5BpczhytiU6ySmsNwhKuB9v8~7grQ2H0pgc3yw3~E3LLuMTNmQ28Cs3Tim4jwSW6bw2OnbSgIcvghfmY4MoeWyIfTDdRcp2sKDUgCXX5qt41wo7Ln-d1gHqufYKJDXRmdBCZCQEWeRjPxyKW8Kmkf2LNWWj3xdiReohnwKWNKLEWbUCbvtFLy5~2pBAZg-0nNQf8o2E-mEmPIgdMr3w4UHwmZ2pbHQHDsLZWPby12W70Cbi3mkHqdkbWhRAtZH42Li8LpHOoxcixcam2moESNELvMgKKOqaz-ds9v8onE2zNItc8OnAZ6Rundrb5OGjdXpaaW25kA9yC8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Spartanburg City Council on April 28 approved two rezoning ordinances, awarded construction bids for Hangar D at the municipal airport and a pool renovation at the C.C. Woodson Recreation Center, and passed a resolution authorizing a quitclaim deed for an alleyway near 121 College Street.

The council approved second reading of zoning changes affecting 620 Union Street and 577 North Church Street after opening and closing public hearings. Planning Director Bridal Frazier noted both items had been considered at first reading at the previous meeting; no public speakers were recorded during the hearings on either parcel before council voted to adopt the zoning amendments.

The council also awarded the airport rehabilitation contract for Hangar D to the low bidder identified in the meeting as Daveco. The city presentation said the facility is about 20,000 square feet and that the base bid arrived at about $387,800; the presenter said additional line items were part of the total but the final combined total was not fully clarified on the record during the council discussion. City staff said the project is funded in part by the South Carolina Department of Commerce.

Separately, the council awarded the C.C. Woodson pool renovation to a Rock Hill firm identified in the record as \"Per Aqua Pool Products\" at a contract price of $100,342.36. Parks and recreation staff said the scope includes full replastering, replacement of in-wall steps and waterline tile, and caulking the deck; staff warned the work may delay the pool opening by about a week depending on contractor scheduling.

The council also passed a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a quitclaim deed for an alleyway between the Second Presbyterian site and the Wofford property near 121 College Street. City counsel described the action as a routine transfer requested by the purchaser to resurvey and consolidate property boundaries; staff said the city has not historically exercised control of the alley and that the deed would clarify ownership for the parties.

Votes at a glance
- Rezoning (620 Union Street): second reading adopted (motion and second noted on the record; public hearing opened and closed). Public comment: none recorded. Outcome: approved.
- Rezoning (577 North Church Street): second reading adopted (public hearing opened and closed). Outcome: approved.
- Hangar D rehabilitation (airport): bid awarded to Daveco; base bid reported at approximately $387,800; funding noted as coming in part from the South Carolina Department of Commerce. Outcome: approved.
- C.C. Woodson Recreation Center pool renovation: contract awarded to Per Aqua Pool Products (Rock Hill) for $100,342.36. Outcome: approved.
- Quitclaim deed (alleyway adjacent to 121 College Street): resolution passed; city manager authorized to execute deed. Outcome: approved.

Council members approved routine agenda items (minutes and meeting agenda) at the start of the meeting. The council moved into executive session at the end of the public meeting.

Council and staff did not provide detailed vote tallies on the public record during the meeting; each action was recorded as adopted on voice vote (\"Aye\" recorded and chair declared the motion carried).

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City staff said more detailed contract documents and fully executed deeds will be available in the city clerk's office and in subsequent council packets. Planning staff will publish the adopted zoning text amendments and maps in the formal ordinance record following final processing.","At its April 28 meeting the Spartanburg City Council approved second-reading rezonings for two properties, awarded bids for an airport hangar rehabilitation and a community-center pool renovation, and authorized a quitclaim deed for an alleyway adjoining properties near 121 College Street.","actionData","errors"]

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