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Charleston County approves fee‑in‑lieu agreement for Boeing after public questions on incentives
Summary
After council members pressed staff for details in a public hearing, Charleston County approved an ordinance authorizing a fee in lieu of tax agreement with Boeing, including an enhanced fee rate and a special source revenue credit; council passed the measure on third reading, 8–1.
Charleston County Council voted Tuesday to authorize the execution of a fee in lieu of taxes (FILOT) agreement with the Boeing Company, approving enhanced tax treatment and a special source revenue credit intended to secure Boeing's expanded investment and jobs in the county.
During the public portion of the hearing, Councilmember Boykin asked staff whether Boeing had indicated it would leave the area without incentives and requested clarity on the size and duration of the incentives. A staff member told the council the agreement is a "but‑for" case — that companies,…
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