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Council approves abandonment ordinance, several first readings and a sidewalk contract; mutual aid agreement authorized
Summary
At its May 4 meeting the Clemson City Council approved the second reading to abandon part of Stone Circle, approved first readings for a rezoning (108 Elm Street), rooftop canopy text amendment and repeal of a purchasing ordinance section, authorized a mutual aid agreement with Clemson University Police, and awarded a $100,000-not-to-exceed sidewalk repair contract to Shamrock Construction.
The Clemson City Council took a series of procedural and legislative actions during its May 4 meeting.
Abandonment ordinance (Stone Circle): Council approved the second reading to abandon a portion of Stone Circle as presented. Motion and second were made and the council voted by voice; no roll-call tally was recorded in the transcript.
Rezoning (108 Elm Street): Council considered first reading of RZ NE-0000529-2026 to rezone 108 Elm Street from office to RM4 (multifamily residential). Staff (Jacob) said the change returns the parcel to a prior residential designation. The council approved first reading (motion seconded; voice vote).
Rooftop canopy standards (2023-R1): The council heard a presentation and Q&A from hotel representatives about a proposed text amendment to allow retractable rooftop canopy structures for hotels in the C district, including discussion of wind and drainage safety, retractable fabric, side panels, event limits and key-card access. Council approved first reading of the ordinance amendment.
Repeal of purchasing ordinance (Section 711): Staff (Leslie) presented a request to repeal ordinance section 711 (expenditures, purchasing and receiving) so that the city can substitute a staff-vetted purchasing policy enacted by resolution. Council approved first reading to repeal; staff indicated the resolution and purchasing card policy would be considered at the next meeting.
Mutual aid agreement with Clemson University Police Department: Council authorized the chief to sign an updated mutual aid agreement that reverts to state-recommended language and removes a clause requiring adherence to university policies. The chief said mutual aid will operate under local policies and state law. Council authorized the agreement by motion and voice vote.
Sidewalk repair contract: Council awarded the 2026 sidewalk/sidewall repair project to Shamrock Construction Corporation in an amount not to exceed $100,000 (low bid reported at about $58,000; council authorized use of the full budget to expand scope while the contractor is mobilized).
Votes and motions: The transcript records motions and seconds for each item and voice votes with hands raised; no documented roll-call tallies nor named movers/seconders were recorded in the public transcript.
Ending: The council completed its scheduled policy actions and moved to mayor and council reports before adjourning.
