Public Works and Utilities Committee
Regular MeetingCharleston, SC · March 9, 2020
Agenda
JOHN J. TECKLENBURG
City of Charleston THOMAS F. O’BRIEN
Mayor
South Carolina Director
of Public Service
Department of Public Service
PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES COMMITTEE
AGENDA
There will be a meeting of the Public Works and Utilities Committee on Monday, March
9, 2020 to begin at 4:00 pm., first floor conference room at City Hall. The following items
will be heard:
A. Invocation
B. Approval of Public Works and Utilities Committee Minutes
January 28, 2020
February 10, 2020 - Deferred
February 24, 2020 - Deferred
C. Request to Set a Public Hearing
None
D. Acceptance and Dedication of Rights-of-Way and Easements
1. Request authorization for the Mayor to accept a temporary right-of-entry and
construction easement from the Housing Authority of the City of Charleston to
facilitate drainage and maintenance improvements within the new easement
areas acquired along the subdivision lines between Ardmore, Sherwood
Forest, and the Housing Authority's property known as Juniper Arms
Apartments. Upon approval, the Mayor would be authorized to execute the
attached easement agreement on behalf of the City of Charleston without
further action by City Council.
2. Acceptance and Dedication of a portion of Oak Bluff Avenue (30’ R/W), a
portion of Tangles Trail (30’ R/W), and associated drainage easements, all as
shown on Plat Q at Page 94h, recorded on January 11, 2018, in the ROD
Office for Berkeley County, South Carolina.
a. Title of Real Estate with Affidavit for taxable or Exempt Transfers
b. Exclusive Stormwater Drainage Easement Agreement (with plat
attached as Exhibit A).
Department of Public Service • 2 George Street • Charleston, South Carolina 29401
Tel: (843) 724-3754 • Fax: (843)973-7261
3. Acceptance and Dedication of a portion of Henry Tecklenburg Drive, as
shown on Plat L19 at Page 0470, recorded on November 4, 2019, in the
ROD Office for Charleston County, South Carolina.
a. Title of Real Estate with Affidavit for taxable or Exempt Transfers
b. Plat
E. Temporary Encroachments Approved by The Department of Public Service
(For information only)
1. 30 Grand Oaks Blvd.- Harris Teeter - Installing 8 LF of 1” PEX
domestic water line, 9 LF of 1” PEX irrigation line and 14 LF of 4” PVC
sanitary sewer Later in City right-of-way. This encroachment is
temporary. Approved February 21, 2020
2. 193 King St. - 167 Raw King – 2 existing planters in City right-of-way.
This encroachment is temporary. Approved February 21, 2020
3. 255 Furman Farm Pl. – Installing irrigation encroaching in City right-
of-way. This encroachment is temporary. Approved February 21,
2020.
4. 1042 5th Ave. – Installing 6ft privacy fence encroaching in City
drainage easement. This encroachment is temporary. Approved
February 21, 2020.
5. 1103 Santa Elena Way – Installing 6ft privacy fence encroaching in
City drainage easement. This encroachment is temporary. Approved
February 21, 2020.
6. 1945 Village Crossing Dr. – Installing irrigation encroaching in City
right-of-way. This encroachment is temporary. Approved February
21, 2020.
7. 2317 Town Woods Rd. – Installing irrigation encroaching in City right
-of-way. This encroachment is temporary. Approved February 21,
2020.
8. 2705 Waker St. – Installing irrigation encroaching in City right
-of-way.This encroachment is temporary. Approved February 21, 2020.
9. 2773 Sunrose Ln. – Installing 4ft black aluminum privacy fence
encroaching in City drainage easement. This encroachment is
temporary. Approved February 21, 2020.
Department of Public Service • 2 George Street • Charleston, South Carolina 29401
Tel: (843) 724-3754 • Fax: (843) 973-7261
F. Stormwater Management Department Update
1. Cooper/Jackson Drainage Evaluation Project – Professional Services Work
Authorization #6 on the Stormwater Program Management Contract with
AECOM for $432,136.00 for survey, modeling, evaluation, and public
engagement for potential drainage improvement options in the Cooper and
Jackson Drainage Basins on the Eastside of the Peninsula. These funds are
available in the Cooper River Bridge TIF.
2. Approval of Change Order #1 on the Lord Calvert Drainage Improvement
Project with Gulf Stream Construction for $35,013.36 for additional catch
basins due to utility conflicts. Approval of this change order approves a
budget amendment increasing funding for the Project from $217,508.46 to
$237,430.30 with the addition of $19,921.84 from the Stormwater Operations
Account Small Project Budget.
3. Discussion of Small Project Budget Allocations for FY2020.
4. Church Creek Task Force Discussion (Requested by Councilmember Harry
J. Griffin)
5. Stormwater Management Project Updates
6. Floodplain Management Project Updates
G. Executive Session in accordance with S.C. Code Section 30-4-70(a)(2) to
receive legal advice related to contractual construction matters on the
Spring Fishburne Project
H. Discussion and review of an Ordinance amending Chapter 27 of the Code of
the City of Charleston, by amending Flood Hazard Prevention and Control
Requirements in Section 27-117 to increase the Freeboard Requirement
from one foot to two feet for substantial improvement of all residential
structures, effective July 1, 2020. (See also City Council Agenda Item #N-1)
Councilmember Keith Waring,
Chairperson
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, people who need alternative
formats, ASL (American Sign Language) Interpretation or other accommodation please
contact Janet Schumacher at (843) 577-1389 or email to schumacherj@charleston-
sc.gov three business days prior to the meeting.
Department of Public Service • 2 George Street • Charleston, South Carolina 29401
Tel: (843) 724-3754 • Fax: (843) 973-7261