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Marlboro County Council reallocates $975,000 to advance recreation project after heated debate on pool costs and ARPA deadlines
Summary
The council approved a $975,000 reallocation of capital funds for a recreation project, prompting debate about pool liability, staffing and ARPA funding deadlines; vote passed by show of hands with six in favor and two opposed.
The Marlboro County Council voted on Aug. 20 to reallocate $975,000 in capital funds to advance a proposed recreation project that includes a public pool component, a move supporters say keeps a multi‑piece complex on track and opponents say risks ongoing operating costs and liability.
Council member (Speaker 8) moved to authorize transfers of $350,000 from the Broad Street project, $340,000 from the Boardwalk project and $285,000 from excess golf course capital funds, with any excess to be returned to the golf course capital fund. The motion was seconded and — after lengthy public comment and council debate — carried by show of hands; the chair recorded six votes in favor and two opposed.
Why it matters: The vote clears funding to advance design and procurement steps for a…
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