Council approves budget amendment, concept plan changes and multiple annexations on first readings

The Aiken City Council voted on a package of budget and land‑use items April 28, approving a second‑reading budget amendment and several first‑reading ordinances that will proceed to subsequent steps in the city process.

Budget amendment: The council approved on second reading an ordinance to amend the fiscal year 2024‑25 budget for the water and sewer fund to cover increased sewer charges billed to the city by the Aiken County Public Service Authority. The ordinance was read into the record by staff and moved by Councilwoman Proll with a second from Councilwoman Diggs; the motion passed unanimously.

Concept plan amendments: Council approved first readings and public hearings for two concept plan changes. One amends the concept plan for a mixed‑use building in…