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Marlboro County approves fee‑in‑lieu agreement for Monarch Energy in 5‑3 vote
Summary
Marlboro County Council voted 5‑3 on Jan. 13 to approve Ordinance #869, authorizing a fee‑in‑lieu of ad valorem taxes agreement with Monarch Energy LLC under Title 12, Chapter 44. Supporters emphasized the project’s economic development potential; dissenting members opposed the incentive.
Marlboro County Council approved third reading of Ordinance #869 on Jan. 13, authorizing a fee‑in‑lieu of ad valorem taxes (FILOT) agreement with Monarch Energy LLC, a company previously identified as Project Hush, under Title 12, Chapter 44 of the South Carolina Code.
The motion to adopt Ordinance #869 was made by Dr. Damien Johnson and seconded by Charles P. Midgley Jr. The ordinance passed 5‑3. Council members voting yes were Charles P. Midgley…
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