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The report — distributed in the meeting packet — lists each strategy from the comprehensive plan and a short status note. Staff said the update highlights completed items and those where progress is under way, and it includes a crosswalk aligning comprehensive‑plan objectives with the county’s recently adopted strategic plan so staff can prioritize items that meet multiple goals.

Staff noted larger-ticket items remain in process, including countywide analyses of current and future infrastructure and services to manage growth. The presentation also noted state‑level legislative activity: staff said concurrency measures discussed during the comp-plan process were not adopted in the local plan but similar concepts are moving through state legislation, and the county is tracking related bills.

Staff said the packet clarifies implementation status for items ranging from public-safety objectives to parks-and-recreation coordination with neighboring jurisdictions. The report is intended as an internal implementation tracking tool; staff invited councilmembers to request copies of a crosswalk between the strategic plan and the comp-plan implementation table.

No council votes were taken; the item was informational.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lancaster County Council Regular Meeting 4-28-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Staff presented a status update on implementation items from Lancaster County’s comprehensive plan, noting progress on several objectives, crosswalk work with the county strategic plan and tracking of related state legislation on concurrency measures.","taxTitle","Lancaster County, South Carolina","taxId",56441,"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},6258646,"Council approves resolution to place transportation sales‑tax referendum on November ballot; 6–1 vote",1056,4440000,5496000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3146759-c3b21254579f22dabf75ac98d0f20321&start=4440&end=5496","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3146759-c3b21254579f22dabf75ac98d0f20321/thumbnail_4440000.jpg","/articles/6258646/Lancaster-County/South-Carolina/Council-approves-resolution-to-place-transportation-salestax-referendum-on-November-ballot-61-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6258646-afb9fd1d38d2a2ad71bb02b9e58f4c21/orig.mp4?Expires=1771019907&Signature=UBVEbr-3js4X7qs5fHYuFSoZKqVdpbES0wrULp6BZZFnP5f35BW4kU1vU9~dQ6iTvVTDKcWdKRpC5JQKacfS3KsEfTdBhiNfzXZBp61f~QdtFKBEFrWj7BwMFsoLj8BslnDW7OqwTk0NlytX0g-P9TL2LV3ry2G-gRgn~p5gTwYrWJM7pQAK-ocXIaIvPjPxtvf3YLWoaqNv8u56vpQohV6J6vHfA897q0P9tVQA8OoORbvxBlsGGlYM1fgqAcsOPhriUDLEqBZnHyoIULQnCjQqCq35Jee2fqGxhp6PcSr4q8s6O7eko4Ypw5PG8aytDfM3zp6oIL~64lop1gKrqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lancaster County Council voted 6–1 to direct staff and legal counsel to prepare the necessary legislation to place a transportation‑dedicated sales‑tax referendum on the November ballot.

Staff presented updated revenue projections and a revised project list that emphasized countywide resurfacing and municipal paving as well as larger widenings. The 1% sales-tax projection cited by staff was $16.5 million in FY 2024; staff used a 10‑year projection model that, with a 9% average growth assumption, produced a $256 million ten‑year revenue estimate for discussion purposes. The staff recommendation emphasized funding allocations for major widenings (including a portion of 521 work), municipal resurfacing, county resurfacing contracts and intersection improvements. Staff also raised the option of using transportation tax receipts to replace the county’s road fee and described the potential shortfall replacement that would require.

Council discussion centered on timing and outreach. Some councilmembers favored placing the question on this year’s November ballot to begin funding projects sooner; others said more time is needed for public education after the prior-year referendum defeat. After debate, Councilmember Jose Luis moved — and a motion was refined on the floor to ask staff to prepare the formal legislative actions needed (a resolution calling a referendum and the related ordinance) — and Councilmember Neal seconded. The motion passed 6–1. One councilmember said publicly they opposed moving forward this year.

Staff said the ordinance/resolution process will provide the vehicle for refining project lists and the ballot language and that the county will need a public-education effort if the referendum is filed for the November ballot.","After debate over timing and outreach, council voted 6–1 to draft and bring forward legislation (resolution and ordinance) that would place a county transportation sales-tax question on the November ballot for voter consideration.",{"_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},6258650,"Council directs bids for Ryze Lane improvements; staff presented three water-line/road options",1666,2795000,4461000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3146759-c3b21254579f22dabf75ac98d0f20321&start=2795&end=4461","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3146759-c3b21254579f22dabf75ac98d0f20321/thumbnail_2795000.jpg","/articles/6258650/Lancaster-County/South-Carolina/Council-directs-bids-for-Ryze-Lane-improvements-staff-presented-three-water-lineroad-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6258650-4701e7a3ff265a742765376453c5596f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771019907&Signature=RMhZyoTfmSNxhl~YykfA-ZQHGZ5A5IACknDMBIqn9MEDHCMUsywpNMQ-0CZFK-U0ePrr3y971F3wGkdVjyKlEAQmcRLObLpQX7FmKWrlH2w9Zr~I9s-09ADLYJwIO5ZsqnzeoJVuM-XwakvpiVhbSO-Ikbb2qb-c7-RbZvtHusr73khqMJCD79a2Sr2ATutSBifjyT2zK2gCkftjryxRjnIqQ8CXXOh68A~3-v7-qY7~wT9ooWE4cYlppVGFT4gta-C3qIknILYD1L4NTjKle81fqZLPv9GS6Y4U6q57x9fR9I0f8TtgGvwEkiQithV4jddPQhnyx0uJEjjJp0GP4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lancaster County Council gave staff direction to solicit bids for two options for Ryze Lane improvements after a lengthy discussion about costs, water-line relocation and long-term maintenance risks.

Public Works staff presented three engineered options and cost estimates. Option 1 would relocate an existing 2.5-inch water line out of the pavement, widen the roadway to 18 feet with roadside ditches and perform full construction; the engineered estimate for relocating the 2.5-inch line plus roadway work was roughly $580,500. Option 2 would upgrade the line to a 6-inch main to support a fire hydrant and make other connections at greater cost (total estimates ranged from about $920,000 to $1,130,500 depending on the tie-in location). Option 3 would be a lower-cost treatment involving shoulder widening and overlay (roughly $244,000–$250,500) but would leave the water line under the pavement.

Public commenters and several councilmembers said residents want the road widened as previously promised; other councilmembers and public-works staff warned that leaving distribution infrastructure under pavement increases the risk of later leaks and disruptive repairs. Public Works Director (staff—identified in the meeting as Mr. Cato) said option 1—moving the existing 2.5-inch line out of the pavement and widening to 18 feet—was the design that had been in the project packet and that the larger upgrade to 6 inches was the cost driver for higher estimates.

After discussion, Councilmember Jose Luis moved and Councilmember Graham seconded a motion to move forward to bid both Option 1 (relocate 2.5-inch line and widen to 18 feet) and Option 3 (shoulder widening/overlay) as bid alternatives so the county could compare actual bids. The motion passed unanimously. Staff said they will return to council with bid tabs and recommended action; they also noted that any unused proviso funds would be applied to the county’s next capital-sales-tax project (the detention center) per prior direction.

Council members emphasized the need to communicate with Ryze Lane residents during construction due to access and traffic-control impacts and to coordinate with the water/sewer district because utility relocation responsibility is now the constructing entity’s responsibility under state law.

","After hearing engineering cost estimates and resident input, council directed staff to seek bids for two designs for Ryze Lane: the full relocation/widening option and a lower-cost shoulder-widening alternative. Council asked staff to return with bid results.",{"_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},6258653,"Lancaster County says airport terminal nearly complete, project remains within county’s budget share",321,1106000,1427000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3146759-c3b21254579f22dabf75ac98d0f20321&start=1106&end=1427","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3146759-c3b21254579f22dabf75ac98d0f20321/thumbnail_1106000.jpg","/articles/6258653/Lancaster-County/South-Carolina/Lancaster-County-says-airport-terminal-nearly-complete-project-remains-within-countys-budget-share","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6258653-db32abee54860246fb5d77029b41aa49/orig.mp4?Expires=1771019907&Signature=i3q~I-OSyn6KoitTTkAh08B4FrXWpCO7Cy---j5NEQ~C8~~I2YhAx-oEtCpRNJFHq1SK26VGZJxZYKGgrItiJc~f-YWLykrJmywugDxWmL5yxRQdcRO2YJjyH8ER7NTXC1a66PsZaO8ZgWKKt3V6FWvo1544-f6XElLTY6MxEAcj3Ny8cth17sfXiAvmUMD1B9xXIWC5I9baALkQ63s1h5i4YJhXAIlgmKaM71vxunmVPGzahNL18WZm9jQF4jKwMlxfpjO6NpHVEKQployX42zkR~XkcWrAndhjRBcPA3AcX6mW4STO~I6A~zM7VLDB11xm1jM3kaZOeUXw697eGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lancaster County staff reported construction progress on the new Lancaster County Airport terminal and told council the project is largely on schedule and within the county’s budget share.

Tim Green, project manager for Lancaster County, said the original contract notice-to-proceed set the project at about $7.3 million and that the county’s share was adjusted to $2.5 million during earlier budget actions. Green said the county has secured federal funds under the BIL grant program and state funds through the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission, and that the grant programming covers multiple years. He reported the county currently expects to be under the allocated county share by approximately $69,000, which he said keeps the project “within the county budget.”

Green reviewed construction milestones: slab and structural work began in February; exterior siding and brickwork progressed through spring and summer; HVAC, electrical and interior finish work followed through winter; recent finish work and furniture deliveries are scheduled for late June; he said the county hopes to obtain a certificate of occupancy later in May and to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony in July. Remaining major work includes the parking lot paving and installation of site lighting by Duke Energy.

County Administrator Dennis Marstall credited airport staff — including Director Paul Moses and Ken Holt — for securing grant funding and advancing the project. Green also noted a brief construction complication involving a sewer and gas transmission conflict that required reconfiguration of a sewer run; county staff said the issue was resolved and work continued.

Green said demolition of the old terminal was initially included in the project budget and that, because of savings, the county currently plans to maintain the existing terminal and explore private-sector refurbishment or repurposing for other services rather than demolish it.

The county also reported that some furniture deliveries and welcome-desk installation are expected in June and that the contractor recently installed a lit sign on the air side of the terminal. Council members thanked staff for keeping the project in budget and for the construction update.

The presentation included a request for questions; no formal action was taken. Staff said final costs and closeout documentation will follow once the certificate of occupancy and warranty periods move forward.

","County staff reported construction milestones, federal and state grant funding, and a small remaining county share shortfall expected to be covered within budget as the new airport terminal nears certificate of occupancy and a July ribbon-cutting.",{"_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},6258655,"Council approves incentives and development agreements for three projects; consent items pass unanimously",390,2038000,2428000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3146759-c3b21254579f22dabf75ac98d0f20321&start=2038&end=2428","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3146759-c3b21254579f22dabf75ac98d0f20321/thumbnail_2038000.jpg","/articles/6258655/Lancaster-County/South-Carolina/Council-approves-incentives-and-development-agreements-for-three-projects-consent-items-pass-unanimously","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6258655-f266de3ed1d865a8596fcbec9f129d85/orig.mp4?Expires=1771019907&Signature=MZ4z87zw0xkaCEUQbesjHqQYbEBUAiv4rDmV1HXjWj0kA6Es8CcQhcRmXvXZ7kpQ6u5q4ifOlh6~d3BfIRapw-ADktfHnnEg9HO29apJRy2wbfEcD2cFUGqfhMk-XfU5gGT94OPOrhKhXofRz7xBp~CWHh9N3Wz0Ol1SNLBuvi~pvqcZ8dnLPCywv~1wkgDAWLeoLWVUF4-WMrIWP3yxcYsT2yZCkBR~BWk~LbOzIkSVJKRqcUt5-aEtI3ceQ6RbtwnPK7vqIprYqAnXLUv9DZ~82ES9jaEv3fVBC5tXTmAaV24zRvKlntx5emKVtXGF1Hz5LJG7Y2ZovzdUAiC7ig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lancaster County Council on a series of unanimous votes this meeting approved three economic-development measures — two ordinances and one inducement resolution — that authorize special source revenue credits and a fee-in-lieu structure for incoming companies, and it approved routine consent-agenda items and several board reappointments.

The actions are significant to the county’s economic development strategy because they lock in incentive frameworks for firms that pledged multi-million-dollar investments and new jobs. Council members said the agreements are designed to leverage property tax streams and state grant support to expand the county’s tax base.

On third reading, council approved Ordinance 2025-1951 to authorize a special source revenue credit agreement for Project Block (identified in the meeting as Oldcastle APG South Inc., doing business as Adams Products). The company intends to buy and operate an existing 30,000-square-foot building on a 20-acre site in a multi-county park, invest about $21 million and employ roughly 30 people within five years. The county committed SSRC incentives equal to 25% for five years, which staff estimated at about $319,000 in foregone revenue over that period; staff projected nearly $3 million in property tax receipts over 20 years. The motion to approve was made by Councilmember Jose Luis and seconded by Councilmember McGriff; the vote was unanimous.

Council then approved on third reading a first amendment to the development agreement with Crossland Southeast for The Exchange, a mixed-use project across about 130 acres at 8918 Charlotte Highway in Indian Land. The motion to approve came from McGriff and was seconded by Luis; the vote was unanimous.

Council also adopted Resolution 1293-R-2025, an inducement resolution committing the county to a fee-in-lieu (FELO) framework and SSRCs for Project Janus. According to staff, the company — described as an indirect subsidiary of a large European firm — plans a first-phase investment of about $51 million and 63 jobs in the first five‑year window, with a contractual minimum investment of $41 million and a minimum of 125 employees referenced in related documents. The proposed incentive package includes SSRCs of 50% for the first 10 years and 25% for the following five years, and a 20‑year FELO term with a fixed millage and an assessment ratio in the proposed agreement. The motion to approve the resolution was made by Harper and seconded by Neal; the vote was unanimous.

At first reading council approved Ordinance 2025-1964 to authorize the eventual fee-in-lieu agreement for Project Janus; the vote on first reading was unanimous.

Separately, the council approved the consent agenda (items 7A–7D) unanimously, and it approved reappointments and new appointments to bodies including Keep Lancaster County Beautiful and the Recreation Advisory Board. Public comment earlier in the meeting included appeals on road maintenance and enforcement of truck restrictions on particular county roads.

Council characterized the development agreements as investments that will produce property-tax revenue over time even while providing temporary tax credits; staff said the economic development department supports the projects and that state-level assistance and grant programming have been part of the negotiations. No motions to rescind or amend the agreements were made during discussion.

Votes at a glance
- Ordinance 2025-1951 (Project Block / Oldcastle APG South Inc.): Motion by Jose Luis; second by McGriff; outcome: approved (unanimous). Key terms: ~$21M planned investment; ~30 jobs; 25% SSRC for five years; estimated $319,000 in SSRCs over five years; county projects ~ $3M net property tax over 20 years (staff estimate).
- Ordinance 2025-1961 (Crossland Southeast — The Exchange amendment): Motion by McGriff; second by Luis; outcome: approved (unanimous). Location: ~130 acres at 8918 Charlotte Highway; amendment details pertain to development regulations for a mixed-use project (text in ordinance).
- Resolution 1293-R-2025 (Project Janus inducement): Motion by Harper; second by Neal; outcome: approved (unanimous). Key terms cited by staff: first-phase $51M investment, 63 jobs (5-year window); contractual minimums described of $41M and 125 employees in associated agreements; SSRC: 50% for first 10 years, 25% next 5 years; 20-year FELO term; assessment ratio 6% and fixed millage (per staff presentation).
- Ordinance 2025-1964 (first reading; FELO for Project Janus): Motion by Lubice; second by Mosteller; outcome: approved on first reading (unanimous).
- Consent agenda (7A–7D): motion to approve by council; outcome: approved (unanimous).
- Board appointments: Keep Lancaster County Beautiful reappointments (Anne Ferguson, Greg Gregory) and appointment of Claire McConaughey to an unexpired term; Recreation Advisory Board reappointments (Michael Fulkerson, Brent Stogner): motions carried (unanimous).

Council and staff framed these approvals as consistent with prior county practice of using targeted incentives to recruit manufacturing and distribution activity, and staff emphasized that incentive structures include clawback/termination provisions if investment or job commitments are not met. The economic development department recommended affirmative votes for the items it presented.

The council moved on after the votes to other agenda items including a detailed update on airport terminal construction, a discussion and direction on a local road project (Ryze Lane), a transportation-sales-tax referendum process and a comprehensive-plan implementation update.","Lancaster County Council unanimously approved three economic development measures including tax incentives and development agreement amendments and cleared routine business items. Council also approved several board appointments.","actionData","errors"]

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