Richland County Council

Administration and Finance Committee

Tuesday, April 25, 2000, 6:00 p.m.

Report of Actions

Call to Order - Joseph McEachern, Committee Chair, called the meeting to order.

Approval Of Minutes - The minutes of the March 28, 2000 Regular Session Meeting were approved as submitted.

Adoption Of Agenda - The agenda was approved as amended, moving Item A in Items for Action, "Olympia Redevelopment," to the end of the agenda to provide an opportunity for citizens who were present to speak on the matter.

Items for Action

1. Olympia Redevelopment - The Committee recommended that Council give first reading approval to the implementation of a TIF district in the Olympia neighborhood and directed the Administrator to finalize the Assistance Agreement between the County, City, Tarmac, and Diversified Development by third reading of the TIF ordinance.
2. Detention Center’s Produce and Eggs Contract - The Committee recommended that Council renew the contract with the Senn Brothers company for one year.
3. Detention Center’s Milk and Milk Products Contract - The Committee recommended that Council approve the renewal of the contract with Coburg Dairy for one year.
4. Detention Center’s Bread Contract - The Committee recommended that Council approve the renewal of the contract with Merita for one year.
5. Maintenance of the Bluff Road Facility Housing and Energy Plant - The Committee recommended that Council approve the renewal of the contract with W.B. Guimarin & Company in the amount of $78,984.
6. Amendment to Central Midlands’ Creating Agreement - The Committee recommended that Council approve the amendment establishing ex-officio membership by the legislative delegation.
7. "Project Harvey" Procurement - The Committee recommended that Council authorize the Procurement Department to enter into contracts with the lowest responsible bidder, contingent upon the State’s approval of the necessary additional funds.
8. Haskell Heights Sewer Project - The Committee recommended that Council approve the commitment $49,700 in grant matching funds for Phase II of this project.

Items for Discussion / Information

1. Funding Strategies for The Township Auditorium - The Committee referred this to The Township Auditorium Board for a formal vote of recommendation, then to be returned to the A&F Committee.
2. Local Option Sales Tax: Schedule - The Committee accepted this item as information.
3. At-Large Riverbanks Zoological Park & Botanical Garden Board Appointment - The Committee referred this to the Rules and Appointments Committee for consideration.

Items Pending Analysis

There are currently no items pending analysis.

Adjournment

Staffed by Pam Davis