Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee

Regular Meeting

Columbia, SC · February 11, 2025

Minutes

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2025 CALL TO ORDER The Columbia Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee conducted a meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at City Hall (Mayor’s Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, Second Floor, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. The Honorable Peter M. Brown, Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and the following members were present: Attendee Name Title Status Peter M. Brown Chair Present Will Brennan Member Present Aditi Bussells Member Present ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Upon a motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Dr. Bussells, the Committee voted unanimously to adopt the agenda subject to adding Project Catalyst to Item 3 (Discussion of matters relating to the proposed location, expansion, or provision of services encouraging location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area served by the public body pursuant to S.C. Code §30- 4-70(a)(5)). APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 28, 2025 Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes Upon a motion made by Dr. Bussells and seconded by Mr. Brennan, the Committee voted unanimously to approve the January 28, 2025 Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes. EXECUTIVE SESSION Upon a motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Dr. Bussells, the Committee voted unanimously to enter into Executive Session at 1:02 p.m. for the discussion of Items 2 and 3 as amended to add Project Catalyst to Item 3. 2. Receipt of legal advice relating to matters covered by attorney-client privilege pursuant to S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(2) Commercial Development Incentive Program Page 1 of 2 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2025 3. Discussion of matters relating to the proposed location, expansion, or provision of services encouraging location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area served by the public body pursuant to S.C. Code §30- 4-70(a)(5) 2221 Devine Street Project Sparrow ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 3:14 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Erika D. Moore Hammond, CMC City Clerk Page 2 of 2

Agenda

Packet

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2025 The Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee will conduct a meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM at City Hall (Mayor's Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, Second Floor, Columbia, SC 29201. The meeting can be viewed online at www.columbiasc.gov. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (803)545- 3045 or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov if you have questions regarding the meeting. The Honorable Peter M. Brown, District IV, Chair The Honorable William Brennan, District III  The Honorable Aditi Bussells, At-Large Prior to entering the meeting please silence all electronic communication devices. All presenters are asked to speak directly into the microphone for recording purposes. CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 28, 2025 Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes EXECUTIVE SESSION 2. Receipt of legal advice relating to matters covered by attorney-client privilege pursuant to S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(2)  Commercial Development Incentive Program 3. Discussion of matters relating to the proposed location, expansion, or provision of services encouraging location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area served by the public body pursuant to S.C. Code §30- 4-70(a)(5)  2221 Devine Street  Project Sparrow ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 1 1 MEETING DATE: February 11, 2025 DEPARTMENT: City Clerk FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk SUBJECT: January 28, 2025 Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes FUNDING SOURCE & ORIGINAL BUDGET: ATTACHMENTS:  EDIC_MN_012825 (DOCX) Updated: 2/7/2025 4:11 PM Page 1 Packet Pg. 2 1.a Attachment: EDIC_MN_012825 (9916 : January 28, 2025 Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025 CALL TO ORDER The Columbia Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee conducted a meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at City Hall (Mayor’s Conference Room), Second Floor, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. The Honorable Peter M. Brown, Chair called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. and the following members were present: Attendee Name Title Status Peter M. Brown Chair Present Will Brennan Member Remote Aditi Bussells Member Present APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. October 22, 2024 Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes – Approved Upon a motion made by Dr. Bussells and seconded by Mr. Brennan, the Committee voted unanimously to approve the October 22, 2024 Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes. COMMITTEE DISCUSSION 2. USC/Columbia Technology Incubator Branding - The Honorable Peter M. Brown – Received as information Mayor Rickenmann discussed the overall branding initiative for the incubator. A proposal was requested and a cost estimate has been received. The goal is to create a collaborative hub where various groups will work together. This hub will include groups like Cola Love, GrowCo, Fem X, and Quantum X. He clarified that this incubator will not be affiliated with the University of South Carolina There was discussion about the scope of work for centralized branding; the city’s leadership; naming the hub “Midlands Innovative Xchange (MIX)”; and Midlands Technical College sharing the space. There was consensus of the Committee to forward the matter to the City Manager. Page 1 of 2 Packet Pg. 3 1.a Attachment: EDIC_MN_012825 (9916 : January 28, 2025 Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 3:27 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Erika D. Moore Hammond, CMC City Clerk Page 2 of 2 Packet Pg. 4 2 MEETING DATE: February 11, 2025 DEPARTMENT: City Clerk FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk SUBJECT: Receipt of legal advice relating to matters covered by attorney-client privilege pursuant to S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(2) FUNDING SOURCE & ORIGINAL BUDGET: PURPOSE: Commercial Development Incentive Program Updated: 2/7/2025 3:30 PM Page 1 Packet Pg. 5 3 MEETING DATE: February 11, 2025 DEPARTMENT: City Clerk FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk SUBJECT: Discussion of matters relating to the proposed location, expansion, or provision of services encouraging location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area served by the public body pursuant to S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(5) FUNDING SOURCE & ORIGINAL BUDGET: FOCUS AREAS: Economic Growth PURPOSE: 2221 Devine Street Project Sparrow Updated: 2/7/2025 3:28 PM Page 1 Packet Pg. 6