Richland County Council
Administration and Finance Committee

Joseph McEachern, Chair

Paul Livingston

Anthony G. Mizzell

Stephen F. Morris

James Tuten

District 7

District 4

District 11

District 8

District 2

Tuesday, February 27, 2001, 6:00 p.m.

Recommendations

  1. Resolution for Bernie McGuire, SC Tennis Hall of Fame – The Committee recommended that Council approve the resolution honoring Bernie McGuire for his induction into the SC Tennis Hall of Fame.

  2. Resolution for Bob Pulliam, Aviation Hall of Fame Inductee – The Committee recommended that Council approve the resolution honoring Bob Pulliam for his induction into the Aviation Hall of Fame.

  3. Resolution for Douglas Oates, SC Flight Instructor of the Year – The Committee recommended that Council approve the resolution honoring Douglas Oates for his selection as the SC Flight Instructor of the Year.

  4. Resolution for Austin Newman, South Carolina Youth Volunteer – The Committee recommended that Council approve the resolution honoring Austin Newman for his selection as a South Carolina Youth Volunteer.

  5. Sheriff’s Department: Portable Radios – The Committee recommended that Council approve the request to purchase 77 portable radios in the amount of $115,500; the County’s portion of this expense is $11,500, representing the required 10% matching funds of a grant being used to purchase this equipment.

  6. Babcock Center: Resolution – The Committee recommended that Council approve Babcock Center’s request for a resolution, necessary for a SC Department of Transportation grant, designating it as an organization in Richland County able to provide transportation to people with disabilities.

  7. Bond Court: Additional Hours – The Committee recommended that Council approve the Chief Magistrate’s request to increase the number of hours worked by the part-time Magistrate from 30 to 37 hours.

  8. Finance: Deobligating Bonds – The Committee recommended that Council approve the request to redirect $326,828.51 in remaining bond proceeds for improvements to the Bluff Road Detention Center and its surrounding area, including a lightning protection system, community improvements, and new expansion start-up costs.

  9. State Farmers Market: Resolution – The Committee recommended that Council approve the resolution – as amended – to reflect its support of the Columbia State Farmers’ Market.

  10. Community Development: "Year of the Neighborhood" – The Committee recommended that Council approve the request to declare 2001 as the "Year of the Neighborhood" in Richland County.