Commission approves trail resurfacing contract and several land-use votes

Nov 19, 2025

The board approved a contract for Memorial Park Trail milling and resurfacing (bid $120,537; authorized up to $150,000, FEMA-reimbursable) and voted on multiple land-use items including a PUD revision and a rezoning disapproval; the new data-center ordinance passed first reading.

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At the Nov. 18 meeting the Columbia County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Southern Asphalt to mill and resurface Memorial Park Trail, authorizing payment not to exceed $150,000. County staff said the trail suffered storm damage during Hurricane Hilleen, the low bid was $120,537 and the county expects FEMA reimbursement for repairs. The motion was made by Commissioner Couch and carried.

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