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Barnwell County says GRU ran deficits; council eyes SCDOT parking-use waiver to avoid $48,000 fee
Summary
Chairman Houston told council GRU's revenue was about $52,000 versus $84,000 in expenses, with $15,000 in the program account; after outside revenues the county faces roughly $32,000. Council discussed SCDOT vehicle return paperwork and a possible waiver of about $48,000 if the Gail Reaves parking lot is retained for public use.
Barnwell County leaders told the April 1 special called meeting that Generations Unlimited's revenues and expenses left a shortfall the county will now absorb. Chairman Freddie L. Houston Sr. reported, "We should be generating around $52K; however, the expenses are around $84K. GRU has about $15K in the bank." After expected reimbursements from the Lower Savannah Council of Governments and other agencies, the county expects to be responsible for approximately $32,000.
Houston said SCDOT will send forms listing ending miles for each vehicle previously used by GRU; non-SCDOT vehicles are parked at the Gail Reaves Center. He added that SCDOT may consider waiving an approximately $48,000 charge if the county can demonstrate the Gail Reaves parking lot will remain in public use, while Councilman Alexander cautioned the county may face federal issues if property is used for anything other than public purposes.
