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Council tables one fee‑in‑lieu agreement, adopts another; administration building bids awarded
Summary
At the Aug. 20 meeting the council tabled Ordinance 852 (fee‑in‑lieu for Project Pinky Promise), adopted Ordinance 853 (Project Poundcake) on third reading, and unanimously awarded bids for windows and parking lot projects, including B & B Construction and McDermott.
The Marlboro County Council handled several statutory and procurement items Aug. 20, moving two fee‑in‑lieu ordinances and approving multiple construction awards.
Public hearings were held for two fee‑in‑lieu of taxes ordinances. Ordinance 852 (an agreement described in meeting materials as between Marlboro County and “Project Pinky Promise”) was tabled after discussion. The council then proceeded to third reading for Ordinance 853 (a fee‑in‑lieu agreement with “Project Poundcake”) and adopted it unanimously on third reading.
Procurement: Staff brought capital projects to the council for contract awards. The council accepted staff’s recommendation to award the administration‑building windows replacement to B & B Construction (bid referenced as 01/2683) and later approved a parking lot project bid of $399,730 (approximately $135,000 under budget). Council members raised an ethics question about awarding the parking lot contract to a bidder who is a candidate for state office (Mr. McDermott); staff reported that the election commission contact said there was no legal conflict in considering his bid while he is a candidate. The council proceeded to accept the bid unanimously.
Why it matters: The tabled and adopted ordinances relate to tax‑increment or fee‑in‑lieu incentives meant to attract or finalize business investments. The awarded bids are capital‑plan items that were under budget in at least one instance; council members asked staff to maintain transparency around conflicts of interest and to continue providing detailed financial backup for oversight.
Next steps: The adopted ordinance (853) will follow whatever implementation steps are specified in the agreement; awarded contractors will proceed under terms set in the procurement documents and county contracting rules.
