7:42 → 8:11(29s)
Chair Cameron called the Finance Committee to order, confirmed a quorum, and the committee approved the prior meeting minutes by unanimous consent after Vice Chairman Byrd requested dispensing with the reading.
The City of Charleston Finance Committee reviewed the proposed fiscal year 2027 general fund budget, heard a 27‑slide presentation from Finance Director Andy Wood highlighting a $113.6 million budget, pension and OPEB strategy, and completion of a $15/hour starting wage. The committee also approved six routine resolutions including equipment purchases, insurance renewals, a one‑year stadium lease extension for Charleston Professional Baseball Company LLC, and funding to leverage regional grants for the Patrick Street corridor and a citywide bicycle study.
