The Richland County Campus Reconfiguration Committee voted to authorize survey work and drawing of boundary lines for a parcel proposed to be transferred to the Simons organization, but members stressed that line‑drawing is not final conveyance and urged written protections for county access, trail ownership and prior grant obligations.

Committee members reviewed a revised map that removed a wooded area from the transfer and discussed parking, easements and future access. One member stressed the need to preserve an easement so the county retains right of way through a portion of the Simons parking area; staff said the county's agreement with the school district will include the required easement language.

Several members asked that attorney and corporation counsel review any transfer language to ensure prior grant obligations are not violated — for example the tennis court area paid for with older grant funds may carry use or ownership restrictions that could require repayment if ownership changes. Committee members also asked for clauses that would allow the county to reclaim land or easements if needed later for contiguous traffic patterns or other county needs.

Action taken: The committee approved "Proposal A" to move forward with surveying and drawing lines so the school district and county can finalize survey work; the committee explicitly noted drawing lines does not constitute a transfer and that final conveyance would come later, likely requiring full county board action through personnel and finance if a transfer is proposed.

Why it matters: Members said the land lines must preserve emergency vehicle access, maintain adequate parking, protect easements, and avoid unintentionally restricting future county projects or access. Staff said the county will retain ownership of the conservancy area and trails even if Simons assumes management, and that Simons would manage trail maintenance while ownership stays with the county.

Next steps: Staff will work with the school district's surveyor, draft protective contract language with corporation counsel, and return with refined documents before any conveyance. The committee did not approve transfer — only authorization to proceed with surveys and line‑drawing.

A representative from SEH and the county attorney will be asked to ensure grant conditions are honored before any transfer is finalized.