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Council amends joint industrial park agreement to add Colleton County property
Summary
Council approved Ordinance 25-0-12 to amend the joint industrial park agreement with Charleston County so additional property in Colleton County can be included in the jointly owned and operated industrial business park.
Colleton County Council approved Ordinance 25-0-12 to amend an existing agreement for the development of a jointly owned industrial business park with Charleston County, adding additional property located in Colleton County to the park.
Speaker 2 presented the ordinance on second reading and the council moved and seconded the measure. The transcript records a voice vote in favor and indicates the motion carried (SEG 351-365).
What the amendment does: The ordinance revises the intergovernmental agreement governing the joint industrial park to include additional Colleton County property in the development area; the recorded discussion on the floor did not include specific parcel identifiers, financial contributions, or timelines.
Why it matters: Expanding the park may increase regional economic-development capacity and attract industrial investment. The council’s approval moves the project forward administratively; further project-level details would be set out in implementing agreements and procurement steps.
Next steps: Implementation will proceed through existing intergovernmental and procurement processes; staff were not recorded giving parcel-specific details during this meeting excerpt.
