A county staff member read the title of an ordinance on first reading authorizing a special revenue credit agreement with a company identified for the time being as “Project Marlin.” The first reading of Ordinance 20 25‑0 8 was conducted during the Marion County Council meeting; no vote or formal action was required at first reading.

The ordinance title, read aloud by the staff member, described a measure to authorize execution and delivery of a special revenue credit agreement by and between Marion County, South Carolina, and “the company identified for the time being as Project Marlin,” acting for itself, affiliates, or other project investors. The text states the credits would be in connection with establishment or expansion of certain facilities in the county, provide the benefits of a multi‑county industrial or business park, and make special revenue credits available to the company and project.

Because this was presented as a first reading, council members did not vote on the ordinance. No additional details about the company’s identity, investment size, timeline, or required local approvals were provided during the reading. The staff member concluded the item by noting that no council action was required at this time.

Council procedures at the meeting included routine motions to approve minutes and to convene and adjourn; this ordinance remained at the first‑reading stage and will return for further consideration at a later meeting.