Fort Mill council approves $6 million budget amendment to finish town hall renovations
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Council approved the first reading of a budget amendment to appropriate $6 million from general fund balance to complete town hall and related renovations and to allocate $350,000 for work at 123 North White Street; second reading scheduled for June 16.
The Town of Fort Mill on first reading approved a budget amendment that will appropriate $6 million from the general fund balance and transfer the funds to the capital projects fund to complete renovations to the town hall facility and related buildings. The ordinance amendment earmarks $350,000 of that total for 123 North White Street to cover previously incurred expenses including roof and fire-suppression work.
Eric Davis, a town staff member, presented the amendment and said the town could not use certain excess debt proceeds for one building due to public-use rules tied to the debt issuance; this amendment draws from fund balance to cover remaining renovation costs. Davis said staff has preliminary cost estimates from the general contractor and expressed confidence the appropriation will complete construction for town hall and associated spaces.
Council asked for a formal schedule of milestones for the remaining work so elected officials can monitor progress against budget and timeline; staff said a more detailed discussion would be provided at a future work session. The amendment was approved on a motion and voice vote; the second reading is scheduled for June 16.
The appropriation was presented as amendment number 20-514 and will move funds to the capital projects fund to complete remaining construction and to reimburse expenses related to 123 North White Street.
