Spartanburg County Council

Monday, March 18, 2002

12:30 p.m.

Conference Room Six

County Administrative Office Building

Annual Luncheon meeting with members of the Spartanburg County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs, the Family Advisory and Support Council and the Charles Lea Center in celebration of Disability Awareness Month in March.

FINAL AGENDA

Spartanburg County Council

Monday, March 18, 2002

Time 1:45 p.m.

Conference Room Two

County Administrative Office Building

I. Call to Order……………………….Honorable Karen Floyd, Chairman

II. Worksession

A. Budget Update and setting parameters for FY03 Budget.

III. Adjourn

Spartanburg County Council

Monday, March 18, 2002

3:00 p.m.

Conference Room Two

County Administrative Office Building

I. Call to Order…………………………….Honorable Karen Floyd, Chairman

II. Receive information and take desired action regarding vacancies on various Boards and Commissions:

A. Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee

B. Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee

C. Community & Economic Development Loan Committee

D. Disabilities and Special Needs

E. Lakewood Hills Special Tax District

F. Spartanburg County Board of Appeals

G. Spartanburg County Citizens Advisory Board

H. Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium Commission

I. Workforce Investment Board

III. Adjourn

AGENDA

PUBLIC HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

CONFERENCE ROOM TWO

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order - Hon. Johnnye Code Stewart, Chairman

Hon. Ken Huckaby, Member

Hon. Jeff Horton, Member

II. Matters before Committee:

A. Receive update on Arkwright Community Project (Ms. Elena Rush to appear)

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

RECREATION COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

CONFERENCE ROOM TWO

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order- Hon. Jeff Horton, Chairman

Hon. Johnnye Code Stewart, Member

Hon. Rock Adams, Member

II. Matters before Committee:

A. Receive monthly progress report regarding Cleveland Park Renovation project, including fundraising status and project implementation.

(Mr. Jeff Caton to appear)

B. Discuss improvements to Va-du-Mar McMillan Park.

(Mr. Jeff Caton to appear)

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

ECONOMIC RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

CONFERENCE ROOM TWO

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order- Honorable David Britt, Chairman

Honorable Frank Nutt, Member

Honorable Ken Huckaby, Member

II. Matters before Committee:

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance by Spartanburg County, South Carolina, authorizing an Infrastructure Tax Credit (Extended Stay America, Inc. Project) and an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Spartanburg. (Action Requested: Render First Reading by Title)

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution designating certain parcels for inclusion in the Spartanburg County/Union County Joint County Industrial and Business Park located in the City of Spartanburg, South Carolina, in accordance with Spartanburg County Ordinance No. 673 and the Intergovernmental Agreement, as amended, authorized by that Ordinance, between the City of Spartanburg and the County of Spartanburg, South Carolina; and other matters related thereto. (Cedar Springs Crossing)

(Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

C. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance to develop a jointly owned and operated Industrial/Business Park ("Weavetex Project") in conjunction with Spartanburg County, such Industrial/Business Park to be geographically located in Union County at the property formerly known as Rosemont Mill and established pursuant to South Carolina Code of Laws of 1976 §4-1-170, et sequitur, as amended; to provide for a written agreement with Spartanburg County providing for the expenses of the park, the percentage of revenue application, and the distribution of fees in lieu of ad valorem taxes to the counties and relevant taxing entities; to provide that jobs tax credits allowed by law be provided for businesses locating in said park; and to permit a user fee in lieu of ad valorem taxation within said park. (Action Requested: Render First Reading to Ordinance by Title)

D. Discussion of House Bill 4737 Multi-County Industrial Park Legislation.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PUBLIC SAFETY and JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

CONFERENCE ROOM TWO

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order- Hon. Rock Adams, Chairman

Hon. Ken Huckaby, Member

Hon. Frank Nutt, Member

II. Matters before Committee:

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Violent Offender Incarceration/Truth in Sentencing (VOITIS) Grant Application.

(Mr. Larry Powers to appear)

B. Receive information regarding activities of Building Codes Department.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

LAND USE COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

CONFERENCE ROOM TWO

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order- Hon. David Britt, Chairman

Hon. Jeff Horton

Hon. Frank Nutt

II. Matters before Committee

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Amendments to Unified Land Management Ordinance as discussed at meetings held on February 28^th and March 5^th.

(Mr. Emory Price to appear)

(Action Requested: Render First Reading to Ordinance)

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

CONFERENCE ROOM TWO

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order- Hon. Frank Nutt, Chairman

Hon. Jeff Horton, Member

Hon. Rock Adams, Member

III. Matters before Committee:

A. Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Departments.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

Spartanburg County Council

Monday, March 18, 2002

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Conference Room Two

County Administrative Office Building

I. Call to Order…………………………….Honorable Karen Floyd, Chairman

II. Presentation

A. Dr. John Stockwell, USCS, will make a presentation on the Health Education Center.

III. Adjourn

MAIN AGENDA

County Council Meeting

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002, 5:30 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SPARTANBURG, SC

1. Call to Order..................................…......................Karen Floyd, Chairman

Invocation..……………Dr. Mike Hamlet, First Baptist North Spartanburg

Pledge of Allegiance

2. Presentations:

No Items Scheduled

3. Conduct Public Hearings Pertaining to the Following:

A. To consider a proposed Ordinance with respect to proceedings in connection with the creation of the Spartanburg County and Union County, South Carolina Joint County Industrial Business Park (the “Industrial Business Park”) entered into by Spartanburg County with Union County, South Carolina. The property to be included in the Industrial Business Park includes property owned by Extended Stay America, Inc. located at 100 Dunbar Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina and property owned by Advance America, Inc. located at 135 North Church Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina. Said public hearing is to occur at a meeting of the Spartanburg County Council in the Administration Building, 366 Church Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina on Monday, March 18, 2002 at 5:30 p.m.

B. To consider a proposed Ordinance to develop a jointly owned and operated Industrial/Business Park ("Donnelley Park Project") in conjunction with Union County, such Industrial/Business Park to be geographically located in Spartanburg County and established pursuant to South Carolina Code of Law of 1976 §4-1-170, et sequitur, as amended; to provide for a written agreement with Union County providing for the expenses of the park, the percentage of revenue application, and the distribution of fees in lieu of ad valorem taxes to the counties and relevant taxing entities; to provide that jobs tax credits allowed by law be provided for businesses locating in said park; and to permit a user fee in lieu of ad valorem taxation within said park.

C. To consider a proposed Ordinance authorizing a fee-in-lieu-of-tax arrangement on behalf of R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (The "Company") pursuant to a fee agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina (The "County") and the company; authorizing the issuance of an infrastructure credit to the company pursuant to an infrastructure financing agreement between the company and the county; and other matters relating to the foregoing.

D. To consider the proposed lease of Irwin Park located on Irwin Avenue and Fairforest Park located on Highland Avenue, Spartanburg, SC.

4. Appearing Before Council:

No appearances scheduled.

5. Committee Reports:

(Committee Meetings to be held at 3:00 p.m.)

PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE- Hon. Johnnye Code Stewart, Chairman

A. Receive update on Arkwright Community Project

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE - Hon. Ken Huckaby, Chairman

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Leave Donation Policy.

B. Receive information and options on Health Insurance for 2003.

C. Receive updated financial data.

RECREATION COMMITTEE - Hon. Jeff Horton, Chairman

A. Receive monthly information regarding Cleveland Park Renovation project, including fundraising status and project implementation.

B. Discuss improvements to Va-du-Mar McMillan Park.

ECONOMIC RECRUITMENT and DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - Hon. David Britt, Chairman

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance by Spartanburg County, South Carolina, authorizing an Infrastructure Tax Credit (Extended Stay America, Inc. Project) and an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Spartanburg.

(Action Requested: Render First Reading by Title)

(Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

(Action Requested: Render First Reading to Ordinance by Title)

E. Discussion of House Bill 4737 Multi-County Industrial Park Legislation.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - Hon. Rock Adams, Chairman

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Violent Offender Incarceration/Truth in Sentencing (VOITIS) Grant Application.

B. Receive information regarding activities of Building Codes Department.

LAND USE COMMITTEE -Hon. David Britt, Chairman

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Amendments to Unified Land Management Ordinance as discussed at meetings held on February 28^th and March 5^th.

(Emory Price to appear)

(Action Requested: Render First Reading to Ordinance)

PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDINGS and GROUNDS COMMITTEE - Hon. Frank Nutt Chairman

A. Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Departments.

6. Old Business:

A. Render third reading to an Ordinance to develop a jointly owned and operated Industrial/Business Park in conjunction with Union County, such Industrial/Business Park to be geographically located in Spartanburg County and The City of Spartanburg and established pursuant to South Carolina Code of Laws of 1976 §4-1-170, et sequitur, as amended; to provide for a written agreement with Union County providing for the expenses of the park, the percentage of revenue application, and the distribution of fees in lieu of ad valorem taxes to the counties and relevant taxing entities; to provide that jobs tax credits allowed by law be provided for businesses locating in said park; to permit a user fee in lieu of ad valorem taxation within said park; and to provide for an Intergovernmental Agreement with The City of Spartanburg. (Extended Stay America)

B. Render third reading to an Ordinance providing for a service or user fee for Cleveland Park Facilities; providing for a Public Hearing; and providing for the use of the revenue derived therefrom.

C. Render third reading to an Ordinance to amend the jointly owned and operated Industrial/Business Park in conjunction with Union County, dated as of December 1, 1998; as amended as of December 18, 2000 such Industrial/Business Park being geographically located in Spartanburg County and established pursuant to South Carolina Code of Laws of 1976 §4-1-170, et sequitur, as amended; to provide for a written agreement with Union County providing for the expenses of the park, the percentage of revenue application, and the distribution of fees in lieu of ad valorem tax to the counties and relevant taxing entities; and, to provide that jobs tax credits allowed by law be provided for industries locating in said park, and to permit a user fee in lieu of ad valorem taxation. (City of Lyman)

D. Render second reading to an Ordinance to develop a jointly owned and operated Industrial/Business Park ("Donnelley Park Project") in conjunction with Union County, such Industrial/Business Park to be geographically located in Spartanburg County and established pursuant to South Carolina Code of Law of 1976 §4-1-170, et sequitur, as amended; to provide for a written agreement with Union County providing for the expenses of the park, the percentage of revenue application, and the distribution of fees in lieu of ad valorem taxes to the counties and relevant taxing entities; to provide that jobs tax credits allowed by law be provided for businesses locating in said park; and to permit a user fee in lieu of ad valorem taxation within said park.

E. Render second reading to an Ordinance authorizing a fee-in-lieu-of-tax arrangement on behalf of R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (The "Company") pursuant to a fee agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina (The "County") and the company; authorizing the issuance of an infrastructure credit to the company pursuant to an infrastructure financing agreement between the company and the county; and other matters relating to the foregoing.

7. New Business:

No Items Scheduled

8. Reading and approval of resolutions, ordinances, agreements, petitions,

and other documents for the financing of certain industrial facilities through the issuance of Spartanburg County, industrial development or similar bonds or notes, or Fee-In-Lieu of Tax (FILOT) agreements.

9. Miscellaneous Council/Administrative Matters

Spartanburg County Redistricting Plan and Ordinance is under submission to the U.S. Justice Department.

10. Approval of Minutes: February 18, 2002 (regular meeting)

11. Adjourn