On the agenda: Charleston City Council Agenda — data center (Oct 13)

October 13, 2026
5:00 p.m.
City Hall
80 Broad Street
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CITY COUNCIL
A. Roll Call
B. Invocation – Councilmember Bowden
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Presentations and Recognitions
1. Proclamation recognizing Father365 Pledge Month
2. Proclamation recognizing National Community Planning Month
E. Public Hearings
F. Act on Public Hearing Matters
G. Approval of City Council Minutes:
1. September 22, 2026
H. Citizens Participation Period
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CITIZENS’ PARTICIPATION PERIOD IS 30 MINUTES AND WILL
BE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 30 SPEAKERS. SPEAKERS RESIDING IN OR MAINTAINING
A BUSINESS LICENSE WITH THE CITY OF CHARLESTON AND SPEAKING ON ITEMS
ON THE MEETING’S AGENDA SHALL SPEAK FIRST.
Any person who speaks at a City Council meeting shall conduct himself or herself in a
manner appropriate to the decorum of the meeting and is asked to observe Section 2-28
(a) of the Code of the City of Charleston, Rules of Decorum. Violation of the Rules of
Decorum may result in losing the opportunity to speak before Council and/or removal
from the meeting.
Citizens may sign-up to speak in person at the Council meeting until 5:00 p.m. at the
meeting location.
If participating virtually, citizens may use one of the following methods to request to
speak at the meeting or provide comments for City Council. Requests to speak at the

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meeting and comments must be received by 12:00 p.m., Monday, October 12th.
1. Request to speak or leave a comment via voice mail at 843-579-6313. If requesting to
speak, please provide your name and telephone number;
2. Sign-up to speak or leave comments for City Council by completing the form at
http://innovate.charleston-sc.gov/comments/ by Monday, October 12th at 12:00 p.m.
3. Mail comments to: Clerk of Council, 80 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401
I. Petitions and Communications:
1. Appointments:
a. Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee:
(i). Rick Jerue (Cultural) - New appointment
(ii). Dean Porter Andrews (Hospitality – Lodging) - Reappointment
(iii). Keith Benjamin (At-Large Committee member) – Reappointment
(iv). Edward Condon (Hospitality – Food and Beverage) – Reappointment
(v). Joseph Kropiewnicki (Hospitality – Lodging) -- Reappointment
b. Resiliency and Sustainability Advisory Committee:
(i). Jacqueline Winston (Community Member) – New appointment
(ii). Torrey Sanders – (Community Member) – New appointment
(iii). Amya Hargrove – (Community Member) – New appointment
(iv). Ron Mitchum
Reappointment

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c. Code Enforcement Officers (Zoning Division)
(i). Henry Swicord, Zoning Compliance Coordinator
(ii). Judson Clinton, Senior Planner – Natural Resources
2. Approval of a School Resource Officer Memorandum of Agreement with Berkeley County
School District for the 2026-2027 school year. (This is being fast-tracked to City Council
due to time constraints.)
3. Approval of a Law Enforcement Assistance and Support Agreement with South Carolina State
University. (This is being fast-tracked to City Council due to time constraints.)

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J. Council Communications:
1. Gaillard Center Update – Lissa Frenkel, President and CEO (Requested by Councilmember
Keith Waring)
K. Consent Agenda Items:
1. Committee on Recreation: (Meeting was held September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.)
(a). New Business:
(i). Review of 2023 recreation bond referendum list and status of projects (Requested by
Councilmember Skardon)
(ii). Announcement re: discussion at October Recreation Committee meeting related to
regional and local Rugby and Lacrosse practice/events and balancing with City
recreation programming (Requested by Chair McBride)
L. Council Committee Reports:
1. Committee on Public Safety: (Meeting was held September 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.)
a. Police Department: Approve attached School Resource Officer Memorandum of
Agreement with the Charleston County School District for the 2026-2027, 20272028, and 2028-2029 school years
b. Police Department: Approve attached School Resource Officer Memorandum of
Agreement with the James Island Charter High School for the 2026-2027 school
year.
2. Committee on Public Works and Utilities: (Meeting was held September 21, 2026 at
5:00 p.m.)
a.

Acceptance and Dedication of Rights-of-Way and Easements
(i). Authorization to notify SCDOT that the City intends to accept maintenance of
concrete bulb outs along with a rectangular rapid flashing beacon at Coming St.(S553) and George St.(S-863) in conjunction with the proposed pedestrian
improvements. (Ron Bucci)
(ii). Authorization to notify SCDOT that the City intends to accept maintenance of
approximately 58 SF of bluestone sidewalk on Meeting St.(S-107) in conjunction
with the 200 Meeting St. project. (Ron Bucci) (Previously approved by Ways and
Means and City Council on September 22, 2026)
(iii). Authorization to notify SCDOT that the City intends to accept maintenance of
multiple structures located adjacent to 405 Trapier Drive (S-1659), TMS454-08-00042, and 404 Trapier Dr. (S-1659), TMS 454-08-00-077, as part of the Trapier Dr,
Drainage Improvement Project from the Small Project allocation list. (Steve Kirk)
(iv). Acceptance of a permanent drainage easement on TMS 354-01-00-103, TMS 35401-00-102, and TMS 306-00-00-039 in support of drainage improvements in the

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Mariners Ferry area that are associated with the Lake Dotterer Drainage
Improvement Project. (Steve Kirk) (Previously approved by Ways and Means
and City Council on September 22, 2026)
(v). Acceptance of maintenance easement of 10’ Pedestrian Access Easement (MultiUse Path) for Hickory Knoll property at TMS #312-00-00-959. (Christopher
Morgan)
(vi). Acceptance of a permanent drainage easement on TMS# 279-00-00-062 in support
of drainage improvements in John’s Island Park Field. (Ron Bucci)
(vii). Acceptance of a permanent drainage easement on TMS#340-03-00-012 in support
of the drainage improvements at 1850 Central Park Road. (Ron Bucci)
b.

Public Service Department Update
(i). Requesting approval of the City of Charleston Debris Management Plan. (Matt Alltop)

c.

Stormwater Management Department Update
(i). Approval of construction contract in the amount of $4,504,395.48 with Gulfstream
Construction Company, Inc. as part of the Central Park Drainage Improvement Project.
The scope of this contract includes installation of new stormdrain pipe, culverts, valves,
temporary and permanent erosion control, and additional work pursuant to improving
drainage and tidal and flood resiliency in the Central Park Road basin on James
Island. This portion of the project will utilize a $1,500,00.00 grant from the South
Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority. (Steve Kirk)(Previously approved by Ways
and Means and City Council on September 22, 2026)
(ii). Approve a 1-year extension with Harper General Contractors, Inc. for the continued
maintenance of the William Dudley Gregorie Pump Station. Original/base contract is a
Not To Exceed contract for $400,000.00, which has a 5% escalation for the two (2)
optional 1-year extensions. The first contract extension is for a Not To Exceed amount
of $420,000.00. The approval of the contract extension does not obligate the city to
any expenditures but will continue to utilize the William Dudley Gregorie Pump Station
line item in the Stormwater Operations Budget. (Steve Kirk) (Previously approved by
Ways and Means and City Council on September 22, 2026)

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Committee on Ways and Means:
(Bids & Purchases
(Community Services – Livability & Tourism: Approval to request $7,500.00 from the
Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation Implementation Accelerator Program to
support continued monitoring and documenting of vacant structures and providing
education and resources. Cities accepted into the program may request up to
$7,500.00 to support implementation, continued prototyping, resident engagement,
or other work connected to the project. L&T is partnering with Building Inspections,
Housing, and BAR staff on this program.
(Information Technology: Approval of a budget transfer for Tyler Energov/MUNIS Cloud
Migration in the amount of $125,000.00 from 161200-58012 to 161100-52206 to
cover the cost of the Tyler Energov and MUNIS systems to the Cloud. These funds
were approved by City Council in 2025, but funding was not rolled over to the 2026

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budget. Funding is available in 161200-58012 due to cost savings from data center
upgrades which were budgeted, but not implemented in 2026.
(Legal Department: A Resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a waiver of first-rightof-refusal as it relates to the sale of property identified by Charleston County TMS#:
459-006-10-067 (4 Blake Street). (This is being brought forward to the
Committee on Ways and Means due to time constraints)
(Legal Department: An ordinance to amend Chapter 2; Article XI, Division 5 increasing
the Procurement Threshold for Council approval from $40,000.00 to $100,000.00.
[Ordinance]
(Legal Department: Authorization for the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed on behalf of
the City conveying a portion of TMS# 464-2-00-051, approximately 1.98 acres of
property located near Herbert Street (Grace Site) to the South Carolina State Ports
Authority for $6,400,000.00. (This is being brought forward to the Committee on
Ways and Means due to time constraints) [Ordinance]
(Legal Department: Approval to accept an award in the amount of $1,261,648.13 for
funds available through the South Carolina Opioid Relief Fund (SCORF). The grant
will fund opioid abatement efforts within the City of Charleston. No match is required
for this grant.
(Legal Department: Authorization for the Mayor to execute a franchise agreement with
Dominion Energy South Carolina.
(Legal Department: Authorization for the Mayor to execute a franchise agreement with
Berkeley Electric Cooperative.
(A resolution to approve an amendment of the Agreement for Development for Joint
County Industrial Park, by and between Charleston County, South Carolina and
Colleton County, South Carolina, so as to include additional property in the City of
Charleston as part of the Joint County Industrial Park. (Previously approved at the
Committee on Ways and Means and City Council on September 22, 2026)
(Authorization for the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City a utility easement, approved
as to form by the Office of Corporation Counsel, to Dominion Energy South Carolina,
Inc., encumbering a portion of the City of Charleston’s real property designated as
Charleston County TMS No. 460-04-04-118 within the right of way shown on
reference drawing C-85502. (King Street and Carolina Street, TMS# 460-04-04-118).
The property is owned by the City of Charleston. [Ordinance]
(Authorization for the Mayor to execute an Agreement with the Medical University of
South Carolina-Foundation related to the remaining Horizon TIF properties.
(Westedge-Horizon TIF). The property is owned by the City of Charleston and the
Medical University of South Carolina-Foundation. (DEFERRED)
(Authorization for an amendment to the Long Savanna Development Agreement Section
6.6.B of the Agreement titled “Development Phasing and Transportation
Improvements.” (Long Savanna Development-West Ashley). The property is owned
by Charleston County.
(Authorization for the Mayor to execute an Amendment to Lease Agreement with
Dominion Energy South Carolina regarding 3.32 acres to remove 12 parking spaces
to be dedicated for electric vehicle charging stations. (Parking lot at Grove and
Rutledge, TMS# 463-15-01-061, a portion). The property is owned by Dominion
Energy South Carolina. (AS AMENDED)
(Authorization for the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed conveying a portion of Parcel
AA, Phase 6, containing 1.823 Acres (79,616.33 square feet) located in Berkeley
County, South Carolina back to The Daniel Island Company, Inc. (TMS# 277-00-00004). The property is owned by the City of Charleston. [Ordinance]
(Authorization to accept a Corrective Deed from the Daniel Island Company, Inc.
conveying 61.602 acres to the City of Charleston. (TMS#s 275-00-00-079, 275-00-00-

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064, 277-00-00-001 and a portion of TMS# 277-00-00-004). The property is owned by
The Daniel Island Company, Inc.
(Authorization for Mayor, on behalf of the City as Tenant, to enter into a Fourth
Amendment of the lease agreement for 529 Meeting, extending the term through
December 31, 2027. (529 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403, TMS# 459-05-01011) The property is owned by KQC Investors, LLC.
(Please consider the following annexations:
-- To provide for the annexation of property known as 1346 5th Avenue (0.28 acre)
(TMS# 418-05-00-043), West Ashley, (District 7). The property is owned by Iretha
Brown and John Brown Jr.
-- To provide for the annexation of property known as 172 Wappoo Road (0.60 acre)
(TMS# 350-16-00-014), West Ashley, (District 11). The property is owned by Henry
Sucov and Takako Makita.
-- To provide for the annexation of property known as 37 Wedgepark Road (0.19
acre) (TMS# 418-13-00-242), West Ashley, (District 7). The property is owned by 37
Wedgepark LLC.
-- To provide for the annexation of property known as 1336 S Edgewater Drive (0.59
acre) (TMS# 349-13-00-035), West Ashley, (District 11). The property is owned by
Sharon Jewell Brown.
-- To provide for the annexation of property known as 1654 Pierpont Avenue (0.14
acre) (TMS# 353-03-00-120), West Ashley, (District 2). The property is owned by
Allen Vining and Joshua Vining.
(Executive Session pursuant to S.C. Code Sec. 30-4-70(a)(2): contractual negotiations
with Charleston County regarding 993/995 Morrison. After coming out of executive
session, the Committee on Real Estate recommended approval of the contract with
Charleston County regarding 993/995 Morrison and sending to City Council for
approval.
Give first reading to the following bills from Ways and Means:
An ordinance to amend Chapter 2 (Administration), Article XI (Department of Budget,
Finance and Revenue Collections), Division 5 (Approval of purchases over $40,000
required) of the Code of the City of Charleston.
An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deed on behalf of the City
conveying a portion of Charleston County Tax Map #: 464-02-00-051 approximately 1.98
acres of property located near Herbert Street for the remaining sales price of
$6,400,000.00.
An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City a utility easement,
approved as to form by the Office of Corporation Counsel, to Dominion Energy South
Carolina, Inc., encumbering a portion of the City’s real property designated as Charleston
County TMS No. 460-04-04-118 within the right of way shown on reference drawing C85502
An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a quit claim deed to the Daniel Island
Company, Inc. conveying 1.823 acres (a portion of Charleston County TMS #: 277-00-00004).
An ordinance to provide for the annexation of property known as 1346 5th Avenue (0.28
acre) (TMS# 418-05-00-043), West Ashley, Charleston County, to the City of Charleston,

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shown within the area annexed upon a map attached hereto and make it part of District 7.
The property is owned by Iretha Brown and John Brown Jr.
An ordinance to provide for the annexation of property known as 172 Wappoo Road (0.60
acre) (TMS# 350-16-00-014), West Ashley, Charleston County, to the City of Charleston,
shown within the area annexed upon a map attached hereto and make it part of District
11. The property is owned by Henry Sucov and Takako Makita.
An ordinance to provide for the annexation of property known as 37 Wedgepark Road
(0.19 acre) (TMS# 418-13-00-242), West Ashley, Charleston County, to the City of
Charleston, shown within the area annexed upon a map attached hereto and make it part
of District 7. The property is owned by 37 Wedgepark LLC.
An ordinance to provide for the annexation of property known as 1336 S Edgewater Drive
(0.59 acre) (TMS# 349-13-00-035), West Ashley, Charleston County, to the City of
Charleston, shown within the area annexed upon a map attached hereto and make it part
of District 11. The property is owned by Sharon Jewell Brown.
An ordinance to provide for the annexation of property known as 1654 Pierpont Avenue
(0.14 acre) (TMS# 353-03-00-120), West Ashley, Charleston County, to the City of
Charleston, shown within the area annexed upon a map attached hereto and make it part
of District 2. The property is owned by Allen Vining and Joshua Vining.
M. Bills up for Third Reading:
1. An ordinance to provide for the annexation of property known as a portion of Clements Ferry
Road Right-of-Way (0.92 acre) (TMS# Right-of-Way, See Exhibit), Cainhoy, Berkeley
County, to the City of Charleston, shown within the area annexed upon a map attached
hereto and make it part of District 1. (DEFERRED)
N. Bills up for Second Reading:
(City Council may give second reading, order to third reading, give third reading, and
order engrossed for ratification any bill listed on the agenda as a second reading.)
1. An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston by changing the Zone
Map, which is a part thereof, so that 2038 Ironstone Alley (West Ashley) (approx. 0.17 ac.)
(TMS #3531200044) (Council District 2), be zoned Single Family Residential (SR-2)
classification. The property is owned by David and Nancy Heronemus.
2. An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston by changing the Zone
Map, which is a part thereof, so that 1036 Teracotta Drive (West Ashley) (approx. 0.17 ac.)
(TMS #3531200062) (Council District 2), be zoned Single Family Residential (SR-2)
classification. The property is owned by Therese Marie Melton.
3. An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston by changing the Zone
Map, which is a part thereof, so that 1028 Teracotta Drive (West Ashley) (approx. 0.18 ac.)
(TMS #3531200064) (Council District 2), be zoned Single Family Residential (SR-2)
classification. The property is owned by Curtis and Jennifer Jackson.

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4. An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston by changing the Zone
Map, which is a part thereof, so that 1259 Wisteria Road (West Ashley) (approx. 0.21 ac.) (TMS
#3511200108) (Council District 7), be zoned Single Family Residential (SR-2) classification.
The property is owned by Rebecca Hopkins and Joseph Redding.
5. An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston by changing the Zone
Map, which is a part thereof, so that 1704 Walpole Way (Johns Island) (approx. 0.48 ac.) (TMS
#2791400008) (Council District 3), be zoned Single Family Residential (SR-1) classification.
The property is owned by Shateque Hacker.
6. An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston by changing the Zone
Map, which is a part thereof, so that 1805 Huntington Drive (West Ashley) (approx. 0.30 ac.)
(TMS #3520900095) (Council District 9), be zoned Single Family Residential (SR-1)
classification. The property is owned by Nicholas D'Allesandro.
7. An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston by changing the Zone
Map, which is a part thereof, so that 1631 Means Street (James Island) (approx. 0.22 ac.) (TMS
#4240500082) (Council District 11), be zoned Single Family Residential (SR-1) classification.
The property is owned by Kenneth Strange.
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An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City of Charleston franchise
agreements with _______ for certain designated spaces within the City of Charleston from
which food or drink or reading material may be sold from vending units or other devices.
(DEFERRED)

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An ordinance to amend Chapter 2-Department of Public Service; Article VI-Department Public
Service. (DEFERRED)

10. An ordinance to amend Chapter 2-Administration; Article XIV-Department of Stormwater
Management. (DEFERRED)
11. An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City of Charleston a
“Consent to Assignment and Partial Assignment of Lease” by and between the City as
assignor, the Military College of South Carolina, a/k/a The Citadel, as assignee, and
Dominion Energy South Carolina, inc. as lessor pertaining to the City’s leasehold interest in
that certain portion of Dominion owned real property bearing TMS nos. 463-15-01-061
referred to as the “Parking Parcel,” which partial assignment being pursuant to that certain
“Land Transfer and Joint Use Agreement” dated February 1, 1994 by and between the City
and The Citadel. (DEFERRED)
12. An ordinance to amend Sec. 2-23(b) of the Code of the City of Charleston to provide for
keeping summary minutes and video recordings of its proceedings. (DEFERRED)
O. Bills up for First Reading:
1. An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston by changing the Zone
Map, which is a part thereof, so that 113 Romney St. (Peninsula) (approx. 0.5 ac.) (TMS
#4631203104) (Council District 4), be rezoned from Diverse Residential (DR-1F) classification
to Limited Business (LB) classification. The property is owned by Jack Rabinowitz Sicilian
LLC. (The Planning Commission recommends disapproval). (DEFERRED)

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2. An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston by changing the Zone
Map, which is a part thereof, so that 1757 Main Rd. (Johns Island) (approx. 0.33 ac.) (TMS
#2791400053) (Council District 3), be rezoned from Commercial Transitional (CT)
classification to General Business (GB) classification. The property is owned by Thomas
Terzian. (The Planning Commission recommends disapproval). (TO BE WITHDRAWN AT
THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT)
3. An ordinance to amend Sections 54-208 and 54-227 of the Code of the City of Charleston
(Zoning Ordinance) to incorporate minor wording and definition changes to the Short-Term
Rental Ordinance intended to clarify terms, submittal and review criteria, and penalties.
(DEFERRED)
P. Miscellaneous Business:
1. Executive Session pursuant to S.C. Code Sec. 30-4-70(a)(2): contractual negotiations with
Charleston County regarding 993/995 Morrison. City Council may take action after coming
out of executive session.
2. The next regular meeting of City Council will be Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
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