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Votes at a glance: Richland County Council approves conservation contribution, several fee-in-lieu agreements, budget amendment and property sale

Richland County Council · November 19, 2025
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Summary

At its Nov. 18 meeting, Richland County Council approved a $75,000 conservation contribution toward a 71.66‑acre Harbison State Forest acquisition, multiple economic development fee‑in‑lieu commitments/agreements, a public‑defender position budget amendment, and the sale of land to SCDOT; several reconsideration motions failed.

Richland County Council recorded a set of affirmative votes on Nov. 18 across conservation, economic development, budget, and real-estate items. Key outcomes included:

- Conservation contribution (item 9b): Council approved a $75,000 contribution from the Conservation Commission (acquisition funds) to partner with the Congaree Land Trust on a $1,413,000 purchase of 71.66 acres adjacent to Harbison State Forest. The conservation commission will not transfer ownership to the county; purchase proceeds and stewardship were presented as part of the…

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