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Council authorizes mayor to finalize design‑build contract for new art and community center
Summary
After an executive session under South Carolina law, the Town Council unanimously authorized the mayor to finalize and sign a design‑build contract for the town's planned art and community center; the contractor name was presented in executive session and not read into the public record.
The Town Council voted unanimously to authorize Mayor Brooke Lyon to finalize and execute a design‑build contract for the town’s new art and community center.
The action followed an executive session held under Code of Laws of South Carolina section 30‑4‑70(a)(2) to discuss contract negotiations and receive legal advice on pending litigation. When the council returned to open session, a motion was made and carried to authorize the mayor to execute the contract "as presented in executive session." The contractor name was discussed during executive session and was not read into the open‑session record; the motion and vote authorized the mayor to finalize and sign the agreement with the selected design‑build team.
Why it matters: The authorization clears a major procurement step for a long‑planned community facility that council members said will benefit town residents. Council members praised staff and the evaluation process and expressed excitement that the project can now move forward to design and build phases.
Next steps: The mayor was authorized to execute the contract; staff will proceed with the contract finalization and return to council with any material contract changes or required appropriations. The matter originated from the town’s request for proposals (RFP) process and the council’s evaluation of design‑build submissions.
