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County Administrator Ray Brown told the committee that packet materials detail the percentage-completion status of units currently under renovation and the attorney-client visitation center. Brown said the county previously approved a memorandum of understanding with DMH; DMH converted that MOU into a two-year contract and the contract term brings the amount above the administrator’s single-year approval threshold.

Brown said the staff member the county would pay is “roughly $80,000 a year,” and that because DMH drafted a two-year agreement it exceeds the administrator’s $100,000 annual threshold for contract approval. For that reason, he said, the contract will return to council for approval even though council previously approved the concept. Brown also reported that the county is receiving applicants from multiple states for the detention center director position and will proceed with review and selection steps.

Councilwoman Cheryl English, chair of the detention ad hoc committee, said she was “really pleased with the updates and the progress that’s being made” and that the committee will continue oversight.

Ending: The committee asked staff to return with the two-year DMH contract for formal execution and to keep the council apprised of renovation milestones.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular Session Council Meeting, June 3, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Detention ad hoc committee reported renovation progress at Alvis S. Glen Detention Center and said a two-year Department of Mental Health contract for on-site services will be presented to council for approval.","taxTitle","Richland County, South Carolina","taxId",3705,"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},6544503,"Richland County approves reimbursement resolution to advance Alvis S. Glen detention center renovations and emergency operations center work",266,1037000,1303000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3642805-31b54466f359c6066ff9dd3f68bf2e03&start=1037&end=1303","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3642805-31b54466f359c6066ff9dd3f68bf2e03/thumbnail_1037000.jpg","/articles/6544503/Richland-County/South-Carolina/Richland-County-approves-reimbursement-resolution-to-advance-Alvis-S-Glen-detention-center-renovations-and-emergency-operations-center-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544503-61475516c56401953887651af3426208/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186636&Signature=aG0h2qOj-l65ImMRkQkgXSLaR48waYUradYx0bIw1vdA5laIfsI1dr5~AiMvkcq~Eh927R36sVFjHAtVQ9kk0AJGtkadfBwxM1X2fqGMvNJx~BA2GXoom9uXTarX56Woi7F7hlUTLDa-63xfZ~~9huSIK0wcYZUEuZwy28fXwMeVRfiAABKhOCtogBS3~NAjU08qFOWxWyV0G~enELi8PTY1qUxi4SNfKPgmWl9DpSkGZJLyU3wmTlTbdKCjtWtoRQXnU7UzO8oE3W8TFrKBzjt3R0I~wIUhV2hOahadqTBx5c6WyEbp6qVCcJg3KGbt5y6rR1AyfBIRGu3ylg8PoA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Richland County Council on June 3 approved a reimbursement resolution permitting the county to use current funds to pay for work on the Alvis S. Glen Detention Center and an Emergency Operations Center, then reimburse those expenditures when general obligation bond proceeds are received.

County Administrator Ray Brown explained the resolution enables the county to start eligible work now and, when bond funds are issued, transfer bond proceeds to reimburse the county’s general fund for amounts already spent. Brown said the approach “allows us to get a head start to make sure that we capture any benefits, from rising cost.”

Council members asked for a project-cost breakdown. Councilman Lever asked about the distribution of a $70,000,000 figure on the agenda; Administrator Brown said the detention center portion was roughly $40,000,000 and the Emergency Operations Center roughly $36,000,000. Brown explained reimbursement would occur once the bond funds are received and that transfers to reimburse spent funds would be “practically immediate.”

The council voted to approve the reimbursement resolution. A motion to reconsider the approval was called and failed on a roll call vote.

Ending: Council members recorded that the administrator will proceed under the approved reimbursement authority while the bond issuance proceeds are finalized.","Council approved a reimbursement resolution that allows the county to spend available funds on Alvis S. Glen Detention Center renovations and the Emergency Operations Center and later reimburse those expenses from forthcoming general obligation bond proceeds. Council discussion clarified estimated project cost breakdown and reimbursement timing.",{"_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},6544508,"Richland County Council adopts ordinance creating hate-intimidation offense after extended public hearing",1749,1571000,3320000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3642805-31b54466f359c6066ff9dd3f68bf2e03&start=1571&end=3320","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3642805-31b54466f359c6066ff9dd3f68bf2e03/thumbnail_1571000.jpg","/articles/6544508/Richland-County/South-Carolina/Richland-County-Council-adopts-ordinance-creating-hate-intimidation-offense-after-extended-public-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544508-c034f2b8bb6e7d1df5e838953a9507f9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186636&Signature=dndK7UiMJKi6kt-bO6AUOun7L3Lf76QCcsGMg3qcs8FKWGExpnj0m~PTByapHYbYsl6fADWO~ID7xeReb8lxsIuVIYLrLpGRqjpvGbOhI88NunwdkrSEk7bWIkscddMkCDeNPuJ2hy-t31xVLRA5REWaTfqEK-UlbfzdSq0rG-ZiJIWl0Dh6FM48sSZjI0AbVBnyi7mEuAeu4lEH6YrrKFR8MSpcD6wXoPgSc2Xn4NbNHNkfC2F7g28S8h55QNSoU69NJ22EtNIK~D8tsTIESKsVguH2f1HKsxLFnO8rP5wv2A-iPka4TiEVpfPl9NfbJo971tLffbx44D5TVS2hLQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Richland County Council on June 3 approved an ordinance amending Chapter 18 (Offenses) of the Richland County Code to add a new subsection, “hate intimidation,” and to provide penalties for violations.

The vote followed a public hearing that included seven speakers. Supporters said a county law would help victims, improve reporting and signal the county’s commitment to public safety; opponents said the ordinance risks infringing free-speech protections and could chill lawful expression.

The ordinance’s sponsor at the meeting was Councilwoman Tyra Little; Councilman Paul Livingston made the motion to approve on third reading. County Attorney Wright told the council in chambers that, in his view, the proposed ordinance does not violate state or federal speech protections and that similar measures have been passed in other South Carolina municipalities. A friendly language amendment was adopted during the floor discussion to ensure the section reads “upon conviction, a person charged … shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor,” rather than implying guilt at the point of charge.

During the public hearing, residents gave contrasting accounts of the ordinance’s likely effects. Jessica Thomas, who identified herself as living in Columbia, said the measure “is a meaningful step forward,” and that county action would encourage victims and witnesses to come forward and build trust between communities and law enforcement. Attorney and community member Wes Russell told the council, “It is a crime most foul, and today, it must be outlawed.” Opponents included Anna Herring, who said she opposed the ordinance as ineffective “grandstanding,” and JC Gaylor, who warned that criminalizing categories he called “subjective and politically contentious” could conflict with First Amendment protections and “drain the public purse fighting spurious litigation.”

Council discussion touched on constitutionality, enforceability and local law-enforcement support. Councilmembers referenced Sheriff Lott’s public statements of support for the ordinance during deliberations. After debate, the council voted to approve the ordinance. A motion to reconsider the vote was made and failed.

The ordinance text added the new subsection to Chapter 18 and set the violation as a misdemeanor upon conviction; the county attorney and the mover worked with the body to clarify the construct of guilt and conviction language before passage.

No effective-date language beyond the ordinance text was specified on the record during the meeting. The county clerk’s office will publish the adopted ordinance and provide final effective-date details according to county publication procedures.

Ending: The measure makes Richland County among the local governments in South Carolina to adopt such an ordinance; council members said they expect sheriff’s office guidance and implementation details to follow.","After a multi-speaker public hearing and edits to wording, Richland County Council on June 3 approved an ordinance adding a hate-intimidation offense to Chapter 18 of the county code. Supporters said the law will help victims and encourage reporting; opponents raised First Amendment and enforcement concerns.",{"_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},6544494,"Votes at a glance: Richland County Council — June 3, 2025",2324,529000,2853000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3642805-31b54466f359c6066ff9dd3f68bf2e03&start=529&end=2853","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3642805-31b54466f359c6066ff9dd3f68bf2e03/thumbnail_529000.jpg","/articles/6544494/Richland-County/South-Carolina/Votes-at-a-glance-Richland-County-Council-June-3-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544494-5a4781e353255e9f7bdb484fab8db6f7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186636&Signature=D~5DwksAPZo08sRIq7Prgx2AK1VbIf3cQIDOEEdMR-24-0rb32HectcCYllzsu9ZSgYAj8T6kXWG1-y8o-dhNSVw4Pn3lrlYMQ5X5vUGu4YSdphML~VUiD-0JwoOtF48~BvxgTLws8FFFLL-qvNvX1L0d-8127ncn44WLbE8hJpN-IKbO0VUH2bo5REG27QoguSOx~xApkeOs7hxBU-pZhYDq2c7-g4QwfeH55x9fLVY~MElvCCXh-DOROkbmOCAUZcMQNw9-oRjoe6YowfoMpWh9ZTwLyhP67EXMVCtZxJGQgyIBa0--MK5p3-rmBDjalg0rsHcXUO5ziOjKQvaYQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Richland County Council took a number of final actions on June 3. Below are the principal items approved or acted on during the meeting, with short descriptions and outcomes recorded on the public record.

- Resolution recognizing June as Fatherhood Month (Item 4b): Motion approved on consent; council members recorded yes votes. (Resolution recognizing the South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families.)

- Approval of minutes and agenda items (Items 5a–5c; adoption of agenda): Motions approved by roll call.

- Consent items including sewer infrastructure award for Hickory Ridge community (Item 14f): Approved; staff said grant dollars fund the sewer infrastructure project and county tax dollars were not used for that award.

- East Richland County Public Service District general-obligation bond authorization (Item 15a): Third-reading ordinance authorizing up to $10,000,000 in general obligation bonds for East Richland County Public Service District was approved on third reading.

- Ordinance adding hate-intimidation offense to Chapter 18 (Item 15b): Approved on third reading (separate article covers this item in detail); friendly language amendment adopted on the floor; later motion to reconsider failed.

- Expansion of I-77 Corridor Regional Industrial Park and related infrastructure-credit agreement (Item 15c and related Item 16a): Council approved expansion of the I-77 Corridor regional industrial park boundaries to include certain Richland County property and approved infrastructure credits and related matters; one council member recused where noted in the record for a related item at second reading.

- Transportation and public-works awards: The committee recommended awarding a contract for the dirt-road package to Mac Maclaine and Associates in the amount of $3,372,038.22 with a 15% contingency; the committee recommendation was approved.

- Property deeds and other first-reading ordinances (Items 17a–17c): Council approved first readings/authorizations for several deeds and for termination of a conservation easement as presented in the agenda.

- Appointment to Procurement Review Panel: Committee recommended appointment of Eric Pickney to the public procurement industry vacancy; council approved the recommendation.

- Other: A motion was approved authorizing the administrator to sign the agreement to purchase tax map number R16904-01-02; this action was approved by roll call and a later motion to reconsider failed.

Several motions for reconsideration were brought at the meeting and failed by roll-call vote. Executive session items (property inquiry re: Columbia Place Mall; legal advice regarding budget items; legal advice regarding tourism development fee) were discussed in executive session and no action was taken publicly during that session.

Ending: The clerk will publish meeting minutes and the county will post adopted ordinances and resolutions per the county’s normal procedures.","A roundup of major motions, ordinances and approvals from the June 3 Richland County Council meeting, including bond measures, infrastructure contracts, consent items and appointments.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Richland County Council — June 3, 2025