Town Council

Fort Mill Town Council Meeting Monday September 11, 2023 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers 112 Confederate Street Fort Mill, SC 29715 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION MINUTES August 28, 2023, Council Meeting PUBLIC COMMENT Pursuant to Section 2-46 of the Code of Ordinances for the Town of Fort Mill, any citizen of the Town may appear before council for the purpose of providing public comments on any municipal matter (except personnel matters). Those who wish to speak must sign in outside of Council Chambers prior to the start of the meeting. Citizens will be given 3 minutes each to speak. PRESENTATIONS Presentation #1 2023 Decades Night Presentation – Jacona Hester Presentation #2 2023 Scarecrow Crawl – Jacona Hester Presentation #3 2023 Weekends on Main – Jacona Hester OLD BUSINESS Page 1|2  There are no Old Business items. NEW BUSINESS New Business Item #1 2023 Decades Night Resolution A resolution designating Walter Elisha Park, 345 N. White Street, on Saturday, September 23, 2023, 6 P.M. until 9:45 P.M. as the site of a public event in which alcoholic beverages may be sold, possessed, and consumed, and to authorize a special event permit for live music and sound amplifying equipment on Saturday, September 23, 2023, 6 P.M. until 9:45 P.M. at Walter Elisha Park, 345 N. White Street. – Jacona Hester New Business Item #2 2023 Weekends on Main Resolution A resolution designating Main Street (Tom Hall Street to Academy Street-Barricade Zone) as the site of a public event in which alcoholic beverages may be sold, possessed, and consumed on these weekends only on Fridays at 3 p.m. through Sundays at 10 p.m., October 6-8 and October 20-22, 2023 – Jacona Hester New Business Item #3 Public Hearing and First Reading: An ordinance to adopt the budget for the Town of Fort Mill, South Carolina for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023, and ending September 30, 2024 – Chris Pettit New Business Item #4 Public Hearing and First Reading: An ordinance to raise revenue by setting the tax millage for the Town of Fort Mill, South Carolina for the tax year ending December 31, 2023, and for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024 – Chris Pettit INFORMATION/DISCUSSION There are no Information/Discussion items. EXCUTIVE SESSION Please Note: Council may take action on Executive Session Items listed on the agenda when they come back into Public Session. ADJOURN The following press was notified of the meeting by email or fax in accordance of the Freedom of Information Act: The Herald; CN2; WRHI, WSOC and WBTV. The agenda was also posted on the board outside of the entrance to Town Hall the required length of time and on the Town website. The Town of Fort Mill is committed to assuring accessibility with reasonable accommodation, of Town services and facilities for all individuals, in compliance with federal law. Please contact the Town Manager’s Office at 803-547-2116 if you need assistance. Page 2|2  Fort Mill Town Council Meeting Minutes Monday August 28, 2023 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers 112 Confederate Street Fort Mill, SC 29715 PRESENT: Mayor Savage, Councilwoman Cook, Councilman Helms, Councilman Wolfe, Councilman Moody, Councilman Garrison and Councilman Hudgins were present. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Savage called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. She stated that Executive Session is usually held at the end of the meeting but in order to meet the availability of the parties involved with tonight’s Executive Session discussions, it was needed to have it at the beginning of this meeting. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION Councilman Helms provided the invocation. EXCUTIVE SESSION Please Note: Council may take action on Executive Session Items listed on the agenda when they come back into Public Session. Executive Session Item #1 Discussion incident to proposed contractual matter between the Town of Fort Mill and Lennar Carolinas LLC. Executive Session Item #2 Receipt of legal advice relating to potential claims and ongoing legal matters. Executive Session Item #3 Discussions incident to personnel matters. Page 1|4  Councilman Helms made a MOTION to into Executive Session. SECONDED by Councilman Garrison. Passed 7-0. Council went into Executive Session at 5:32 p.m. Councilman Helms made a MOTION to come out of Executive Session. SECONDED by Councilman Wolfe. Passed 7-0. Council came out of Executive Session at 6:55 p.m. Ben Hudgins made a MOTION to direct staff to discontinue further consideration of proposed Municipal Improvement District with Lennar. SECONDED by Councilman Wolfe. Passed 7-0. MINUTES August 8, 2023, Council Workshop August 9, 2023, Council Workshop August 14, 2023, Council Meeting August 17, 2023, Council Budget Workshop Councilman Helms made a MOTION to approve the minutes of the August 8, 2023, August 9, 2023, August 14, 2023, and August 17, 2023, council meetings. SECONDED by Councilman Garrison. Passed 7-0. PUBLIC COMMENT Pursuant to Section 2-46 of the Code of Ordinances for the Town of Fort Mill, any citizen of the Town may appear before council for the purpose of providing public comments on any municipal matter (except personnel matters). Those who wish to speak must sign in outside of Council Chambers prior to the start of the meeting. Citizens will be given 3 minutes each to speak. No one signed up for Public Comment. PRESENTATIONS Presentation #1 Mobility Study Grant Fort Mill Economic Partners gave a presentation on a Mobility Study Grant: Reconnecting Communities Grant Program Page 2|4  ● Department of Transportation grant program with funds to support planning, technical assistance, and capital construction that helps to restore community connectivity. ● This would be submitted with the help of a grant writer on behalf of Town of Fort Mill ● Grant is due on September 28, 2023 Downtown Mobility Master Plan ● Purpose of the plan: ○ Evaluate the current and future multimodal needs of Downtown ○ Evaluate pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and how it is connected to parking areas, downtown destinations and surrounding neighborhoods ○ Evaluate the current parking capacity and an analysis of current and future parking needs ○ Provide design solutions and recommendations ○ Project prioritization and cost estimating Estimated Cost ● Estimated cost for professional planning and engineering firm to complete the study will be $200,000. Town of Fort Mill Responsibility ● If awarded the grant, The Town would be required to provide a 20% match, (estimated $40,000) with the remaining 80% ($160,000) being reimbursed under federal grant program Partnership Opportunity ● FMEP has offered to partner with the Town ○ FMEP will provide $5,000 to cover the cost of the professional grant writer ○ FMEP will provide the Town with the 20% match required, not to exceed $40,000 ● If Town is awarded grant and agrees to FMEP partnership, there would be no monetary impact Requesting: ● Town Approval: ○ to move forward with Downtown Mobility Planning ○ to partner with FMEP for funding. ○ to proceed with Grant Application through the Grant Writer secured by FMEP. OLD BUSINESS There were no Old Business items. Page 3|4 NEW BUSINESS New Business Item #1 Approval for Mobility Study Grant with Fort Mill Economic Partners. Chris Pettit stated that this resolution is for Council’s approval for the Town’s portion toward the Mobility Study Grant with Fort Mill Economic Partners as presented earlier in the meeting. Councilwoman Cook made a MOTION to approve this resolution. SECONDED by Councilman Helms. Passed 7-0. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION Information/Discussion Item #1 Discussion of proposed 2023/2024 FY budget. Chris Pettit went over information and asked questions to aid with the finalization of the 2023-2024 FY budget. ADJOURN Councilman Garrison made a MOTION to adjourn. SECONDED by Councilman Helms. Passed 7-0. Being no more business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m. The following press was notified of the meeting by email or fax in accordance of the Freedom of Information Act: The Herald; CN2; WRHI, WSOC and WBTV. The agenda was also posted on the board outside of the entrance to Town Hall the required length of time and on the Town website. Respectfully submitted: Virginia C. Burgess, CMC, CCC Approved by Council: The Town of Fort Mill is committed to assuring accessibility with reasonable accommodation, of Town services and facilities for all individuals, in compliance with federal law. Please contact the Town Manager’s Office at 803-547-2116 if you need assistance. Page 4|4  Meeting Information Meeting Type Council Meeting Meeting Date Monday, September 11, 2023 Request Summary Action (Old Bus.) Action (New Bus.) Info/Discussion Request Type Public Hearing Executive Session Other Case Summary Annexation Rezoning Text Amendment Case Type Subdivision Plat Appearance Review Other Title 1. 2023 Decades Night + Resolution 2. 2023 Scarecrow Crawl 3. 2023 Weekends on Main + Resolution Background Information Background Upcoming Events: 1. 2023 Decades Night + Resolution-Details 2. 2023 Scarecrow Crawl-Details 3. 2023 Weekends on Main + Resolution-Details Alternatives 1. 2. 3. Staff Recommendation Recommendation Name & Title Department Legislative History First Reading Public Hearing Second Reading Effective Date Upon adoption Attachments 1. 2023 Decades Night + Resolution 2. 2023 Scarecrow Crawl 3. 2023 Weekends on Main + Resolution DECADES NIGHT SATURDAY-SEPT. 23, 2023 Fort Mill Amphitheater Walter Elisha Park 345 N. White St. 6PM-9:45PM Decades Music SOUTHSIDE SAINTS A JOURNEY THROUGH THE DECADES… THIS GROUP PLAYS VARIOUS CLASSIC HITS, COVERING MUSICIANS FROM THE POLICE TO STEVIE WONDER! 6-7:30PM Town Staff 80s & 90s Teams! The community voted on the top 2 movies on social media & then Town Staff flipped for the winner! Decades Movie-1985 7:45PM-9:45PM Synopsis An eccentric scientist builds a time machine, which accidentally transports a high- school student back to the 1950s, where the teen inadvertently interferes with the budding romance between his future parents. The boy must figure out how to set things right, or risk completely altering the future. Rating PG Runtime 116 minutes Cast Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover, Lea Thompson, Thomas F. Wilson Food Trucks Beer & Wine Chanchos Tacos  Provided by: King of Fire Amor Artis & Hobos Illumination Wines That Won Truck Fort Mill History Museum-ID Checks & Wristbands Charlie B's Seafood Salute Chew  Prices: Krave Food Truck Beer- Domestic $6 Craft $7 JamRock Jerk Spot Wine $8 Kona Ice Happy Treats Cash & Cards are accepted for beer & wine. Screamin' Cold Treats Popcorn Heaven Food Trucks: some take cash and card, some take only cash Hobb's Nuts or only card so it’s best to bring both. Nicci's Designs Site Map Road Closure -Ardrey Street -Closed from N. White to just before Amphitheater Parking Lot -Vendors Only Entrance/Exit on Ardrey Street -3:30PM-10PM Parking • Veterans Park, 106 N. White Street • Calhoun Street Park, 203 Calhoun Street • Looms Way • Handicapped-Amphitheater Lot *No parking along any roads around the park, you will be towed! 1. CHAIRS OR BLANKETS 2. NO COOLERS 3. NO OUTSIDE FOOD-we have many food vendors to choose from! 4. NO OUTSIDE DRINKS OR ALCOHOL (But water bottles or cups are allowed during this heat!) 5. NO GOLF CARTS-must park in designated parking areas 6. NO BICYCLES 7. NO PETS-only Service Animals Allowed 8. NO SMOKING/VAPING 9. NO PROFANITY 10. NO FIREARMS/WEAPONS Resolution Seeking a resolution designating Walter Elisha Park, 345 N. White Street, on Saturday, September 23, 2023, 6 P.M. until 9:45 P.M. as the site of a public event in which alcoholic beverages may be sold, possessed, and consumed, and to authorize a special event permit for live music and sound amplifying equipment for Saturday, September 23, 2023, 6 P.M. until 9:45 P.M. at Walter Elisha Park, 345 N. White Street. Details are in the Resolution.  Town of Fort Mill Website Follow www.FortMillSC.gov Follow us on Facebook: Town of Fort Mill Town of Fort Mill on social media Instagram: to keep updated on @town_of_fort_mill information! Twitter: @townoffortmill 9 Annual th Fort Mill Scarecrow Crawl October 6-31 Enjoy! REGISTRATION FOR THE 9TH ANNUAL FORT MILL SCARECROW CRAWL ENDED SEPT. 8! IMPORTANT DATES Scarecrow Install Week: September 28 - October 5, 2023 Scarecrow Crawl: October 6-31, 2023 Scarecrow Voting by Judges: Week of October 9, 2023 Scarecrow Voting on Facebook by Public: October 6-27, 2023 Scarecrow Winners Announced: October 30, 2023 on Town of Fort Mill Social Media Scarecrow Removal: November 1- 2, 2023 Scarecrow Crawl Map Scarecrow Crawl Map Safety Signage -Please be aware of extra pedestrian traffic during the entire month of October. Please drive slow and yield to pedestrians. -We will add some signage around the Downtown area as a reminder.  Town of Fort Mill Website Follow www.FortMillSC.gov Town of Fort Mill Follow us on Facebook: on social media Town of Fort Mill to keep updated Instagram: @town_of_fort_mill on information! Twitter: @townoffortmill PURPOSE OF CLOSURE • TO PROVIDE A PEDESTIAN FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE DURING THE TOWN’S ANNUAL SCARECROW CRAWL • TO PROVIDE A SAFER ENVIRONMENT AND WALKABILITY ON MAIN STREET DUE TO INCREASED FOOT TRAFFIC DURING THIS EVENT • TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL MERCHANTS TO EXPAND THEIR FOOTPRINT OUTSIDE THEIR LOCATION THE PROCESS • THE TOWN ASKED PERMISSION FROM SCDOT TO CLOSE PART OF MAIN STREET, FROM TOM HALL INTERSECTION TO ACADEMY STREET INTERSECTION. MAIN STREET WILL BE CLOSED DURING THESE SELECT WEEKENDS ONLY, FRIDAYS AT 3PM – SUNDAYS AT 10PM, OCTOBER 6-8 & OCTOBER 20-22, 2023 ONLY. • DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED ABOUT THE PROPOSED CLOSURE DURING THESE WEEKNDS. DOWNTOWN CO-OP IS WORKING WITH MERCHANTS ON PROMOTIONS. • MERCHANTS ARE ALLOWED TO EXPAND THEIR FOOTPRINT OUTSIDE TO THE AREA DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THEIR BUSINESS. • THE TOWN HAS RECEIVED POSTIVE FEEDBACK FROM THE MAJORITY OF MERCHANTS REGARDING CLOSING MAIN STREET FOR THIS PURPOSE. CLOSURE DATES WEEKENDS ONLY FRIDAYS @ 3PM THROUGH SUNDAYS @ 10PM OCTOBER 6-8 & OCTOBER 20-22  ▪ MUSIC: THE TOWN ASKED MERCHANTS TO COORDINATE MUSIC MERCHANT VARIETIES TOGETHER SO THAT IT COMPLIMENTS ALL THE MERCHANTS ON MAIN AND DOES NOT OVERPOWER EACH OTHER. GUIDELINES ACOUSTIC WOULD BE PREFERRED. ▪ THE TOWN SUGGESTS TO MERCHANTS THAT IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO ▪ SPACING: SET UP DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF YOUR HAVE MUSIC, TO WORK TOGETHER AND HAVE ONE AT THE TOP OF MAIN AND ONE AT THE BOTTOM OF MAIN BUT NOT TO CONFLICT BUSINESS LOCATION ONLY. BE CONSIDERATE WITH EACH OTHER IN REGARD TO LOCATION OF MUSIC OF YOUR NEIGHBORS, EVEN IF THEY ARE CLOSED ▪ OUTSIDE BUSINESSES: BUSINESSES CAN OFFER OTHER VENDORS IN THEIR DESIGNATED SPACE BUT ARE ASKED TO NOT HAVE ANY ▪ RESTROOMS: IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT MORE VENDORS THAT COMPETE WITH ANY OTHER MAIN STREET RESTROOMS ARE NEEDED, IT’S UP TO THE BUSINESS MERCHANTS TO SUPPLY PORTAJOHNS & ▪ DOOR DASH/GRUBHUB: THE TOWN SUGGESTS MERCHANTS WORK HANDWASHING STATIONS TOGETHER TO DESIGNATE SPACES FOR THIS IF THEY NEED IT ▪ THE TOWN WILL SUPPLY TRASH ROLL CARTS, ▪ PROMOTIONS: THE TOWN ASKED MERCHANTS TO SHARE/TAG TOWN OF FORT MILL ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL PROMOTIONS FOR THIS BUT ASKS MERCHANTS TO MONITOR DURING EVENT AND THE TOWN WILL SHARE ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA THE WEEKEND AND REFRESH WITH EMPTY PLATFORMS CARTS AS NEEDED ▪ TENTS: IF USING TENTS, THEY MUST BE PROPERLY WEIGHTED PER FORT MILL FIRE MARSHAL GUIDELINES TOWN PROVIDES ROAD CLOSURE APPROVAL BARRICADES/CONES FOR ROAD CLOSURE DETOUR SIGNS FOR TRAFFIC ROLL CARTS SIGNAGE DESIGNATING “WEEKENDS ON MAIN” PROMOTE “WEEKENDS ON MAIN”, THE ACTUAL CLOSURE, ON TOWN SOCIAL MEDIA DETOURS TRAVELING ON SPRATT STREET Begin Detour Continue on Spratt Street to Railroad Avenue Right on Railroad Avenue to Watson Street Left on Watson Street to Williamson Street Left on Williamson Street Proceed straight to Tom Hall Street Right on Tom Hall Street End Detour DETOURS TRAVELING WEST ON TOM HALL STREET (SC HWY 160) Begin Detour Close left turning lane onto Main Street Proceed straight on Tom Hall Street to Clebourne Street Right on White Street (SC HWY 160) End Detour TRAVELING EAST ON WHITE STREET (SC HWY 160) Begin Detour Left on Clebourne Street Proceed Straight onto Tom Hall Street (SC HWY 160) End Detour All trucks must use Clebourne Street and Tom Hall Street to detour Main Street.  SEEKING TOWN COUNCIL APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION RESOLUTION FOR PUBLIC ALCOHOL SALES, POSSESSION AND CONSUMPTION DURING “WEEKENDS ON MAIN” FOR THESE DATES, WEEKENDS ONLY, FRIDAYS @ 3PM – SUNDAYS AT 10PM, OCTOBER 6-8 & OCTOBER 20-22 THIS WILL ALLOW PATRONS TO BE OUTSIDE ON MAIN STREET WITH ALCOHOL THIS WILL ALLOW THE MERCHANTS TO SELL/SERVE ALCOHOL IN THEIR DESIGNATED SPACE OUTSIDE ON MAIN STREET IF LICENSED TO DO SO FOR “WEEKENDS ON MAIN” DETAILS VISIT @fortmillsc WWW.FORTMILLSC.GOV & FOLLOW TOWN OF FORT MILL ON SOCIAL MEDIA town_of_fort_mill THANK YOU! @townoffortmill New Business Item 2023 Decades Night A resolution designating Walter Elisha Park, 345 N. White Street, on Saturday, September 23, 2023, 6 P.M. until 9:45 P.M. as the site of a public event in which alcoholic beverages may be sold, possessed, and consumed, and to authorize a special event permit for live music and sound amplifying equipment on Saturday, September 23, 2023, 6 P.M. until 9:45 P.M. at Walter Elisha Park, 345 N. White Street. Pursuant to Sec. 24-30(b)(2) of the Code of Ordinances for the Town of Fort Mill, the council is asked to consider a request from Jacona Hester, Events Coordinator, at Walter Elisha Park, 345 N. White Street, on Saturday, September 23, 2023, 6 P.M. until 9:45 P.M. as the site of a public event in which alcoholic beverages may be sold, possessed, and consumed. This request would allow for an exception from the public consumption ordinance on Saturday, September 23, 2023. With Council’s approval, alcohol sales, possession and consumption would be permitted between 6 P.M. until 9:45 P.M. on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Alcohol Sales will be managed by Amor Artis, Hobo’s and Illumination Wines of Fort Mill. Fort Mill History Museum volunteers staff the ID Tent for ID checks, wristbands and sales for the event. Alcohol sales will be cut off 30 minutes before event concludes. The process of selling would be: ID checks, wrist bands, beer/wine tickets, and zero-tolerance enforcement. Pursuant to Sec. 24-34(c)(2)(l) of the Code of Ordinances for the Town of Fort Mill, the council is also asked to consider a request to authorize a special event permit for live music and sound amplifying equipment on Saturday, September 23, 2023, 6 P.M. until 9:45 P.M. The town’s noise ordinance allows council to grant permits to “responsible organizations to broadcast programs of music, speeches or general entertainment as a part and in recognition of a community celebration of national, state or town events, public festivals, or outstanding events of a noncommercial character, provided that traffic on the streets is not obstructed by reason thereof and adequate provisions will be made to minimize the disturbance to neighboring residential areas.” Staff will be available during the meeting to answer any questions that council may have regarding either of these items. Recommendation It is recommended that council approve the request. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TOWN OF FORT MILL A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING WALTER ELISHA PARK, 345 N. WHITE STREET, ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023, 6 P.M. UNTIL 9:45 P.M. AS THE SITE OF A PUBLIC EVENT IN WHICH ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY BE SOLD, POSSESSED, AND CONSUMED, AND TO AUTHORIZE A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FOR LIVE MUSIC AND SOUND AMPLIFYING EQUIPMENT FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023, 6 P.M. UNTIL 9:45 P.M. AT WALTER ELISHA PARK, 345 N. WHITE STREET. WHEREAS, Sec. 24-30 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Fort Mill Sec. 24-30. Display, consumption of beer, wine or other alcoholic beverages in public. It shall be unlawful to openly display or consume any beer or wine or other alcoholic beverage in or from any container on any public street or sidewalk, in any public parking areas, parks, recreation areas, or at any public gathering place excluding the following: i.Private businesses; ii.Any areas as designated and approved in a Special Event Permit issued by the Town of Fort Mill. a. This section is not intended to be in conflict with and will not be in conflict with any state laws regulating the consumption of sealed, licensed liquors. b. The application of this section shall in no way affect the enforcement or prosecution of violations of Section 24-26. - Breach of peace; disorderly conduct; obscenity; drunkenness; indecent or dangerous conduct, or any other Town Ordinances or State Law. c. Any person found to be guilty of violating the terms of this section shall, upon conviction be punished in accordance with Section 1-6. WHEREAS, Sec. 24-34(c)(2)(l) of the Code of Ordinances for the Town of Fort Mill generally prohibits loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise from sound amplifying devices; however, the council may grant a special event permit to responsible organizations to broadcast programs of music, speeches or general entertainment as a part and in recognition of a community celebration of national, state or town events, public festivals, or outstanding events of a noncommercial character, provided that traffic on the streets is not obstructed by reason thereof and adequate provisions will be made to minimize the disturbance to neighboring residential areas; and WHEREAS, the 2023 Decades Night (Music & Movie) scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 23, 2023, 6 P.M. until 9:45 P.M. in Walter Elisha Park, 345 N. White Street WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that the applicant has proposed and will take the necessary precautions to protect public safety and minimize the impact of unreasonable noise to surrounding residences;  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Town Council for the Town of Fort Mill does hereby designate Walter Elisha Park, 345 N. White Street, on Saturday, September 23, 2023, 6 P.M. until 9:45 P.M. as the site of a public event in which alcoholic beverages may be sold, possessed and consumed. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Town Council further authorizes a special event permit for live music and sound amplifying equipment on Saturday, September 23, 2023, 6 P.M. until 9:45 P.M., at Walter Elisha Park, 345 N. White Street. SIGNED AND SEALED this _____ day of ___________________, 2023, having been duly adopted by the Town Council for the Town of Fort Mill on the _____ day of ___________________, 2023. Signed: ________________________________ Guynn Savage Mayor Witness: ________________________________ Virginia Burgess Town Clerk Town Council Meeting New Business Item 2023 WEEKENDS ON MAIN A resolution designating Main Street (Tom Hall Street to Academy Street-Barricade Zone) as the site of a public event in which alcoholic beverages may be sold, possessed, and consumed on these weekends only on Fridays at 3 p.m. through Sundays at 10 p.m., October 6-8 and October 20-22, 2023. Pursuant to Sec. 24-30(b)(2) of the Code of Ordinances for the Town of Fort Mill, the Council is asked to consider a request from Events Coordinator, Jacona Hester, to designate Main Street (Tom Hall Street to Academy Street-Barricade Zone), as the site of a public event at which alcoholic beverages may be sold, possessed, and consumed. This request would allow for an exception from the public consumption ordinance on these weekends only on Fridays at 3 p.m. through Sundays at 10 p.m., October 6-8 and October 20-22, 2023. With council’s approval, alcohol sales, possession and consumption would be permitted between 3 p.m. on Fridays until 10 p.m. on Sundays, during normal business hours, these weekends only, October 6-8 and October 20-22, 2023. Main Street Merchants will be responsible for alcohol sales under their current alcohol licenses and permits. Pursuant to Sec. 24-34(c)(2)(l) of the Code of Ordinances for the Town of Fort Mill, the Council is also asked to consider a request to authorize a special event permit for live music and sound amplifying on these weekends only on Fridays at 3 p.m. through Sundays at 10 p.m., October 6-8 and October 20-22, 2023. The town’s noise ordinance allows council to grant permits to “responsible organizations to broadcast programs of music, speeches or general entertainment as a part and in recognition of a community celebration of national, state or town events, public festivals, or outstanding events of a noncommercial character, provided that traffic on the streets is not obstructed by reason thereof and adequate provisions will be made to minimize the disturbance to neighboring residential areas.” Weekends on Main proposes to offer musical selections on Main Street. Staff will be available during the meeting to answer any questions that council may have regarding this item. Recommendation It is recommended that council approve the request. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TOWN OF FORT MILL A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MAIN STREET (TOM HALL TO ACADEMY STREET-BARRICADE ZONE) AS THE SITE OF A PUBLIC EVENT AT WHICH ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY BE SOLD, POSSESSED AND CONSUMED, AND TO AUTHORIZE A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FOR LIVE MUSIC AND SOUND AMPLIFYING EQUIPMENT FOR ON THESE WEEKENDS ONLY ON FRIDAYS AT 3 P.M. THROUGH SUNDAYS AT 10 P.M., OCTOBER 6-8 AND OCTOBER 20-22, 2023. WHEREAS, Sec. 24-30 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Fort Mill prohibits the consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages on any public street, road, alley, sidewalk, tree zone, parking area, park, recreation area, or other outdoor public gathering place within the town, unless such area has been designated in a resolution of the town council as the site of a public festival or other special event at which alcoholic beverages may be consumed; and WHEREAS, Sec. 24-34(c)(2)(l) of the Code of Ordinances for the Town of Fort Mill generally prohibits loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise from sound amplifying devices; however, the council may grant a special event permit to responsible organizations to broadcast programs of music, speeches or general entertainment as a part and in recognition of a community celebration of national, state or town events, public festivals, or outstanding events of a noncommercial character, provided that traffic on the streets is not obstructed by reason thereof and adequate provisions will be made to minimize the disturbance to neighboring residential areas; and WHEREAS, Weekends on Main is scheduled to take place on these weekends only on Fridays at 3 p.m. through Sundays at 10 p.m., October 6-8 and October 20-22, 2023 on Main Street (Tom Hall to Academy Street-Barricade Zone) WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that the applicant has proposed and will take the necessary precautions to protect public safety and minimize the impact of unreasonable noise to surrounding residences; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Town Council for the Town of Fort Mill does hereby designate Main Street (Tom Hall to Academy Street-Barricade Zone) as the site of a public event at which alcoholic beverages may be sold, possessed and consumed, on these weekends only on Fridays at 3 p.m. through Sundays at 10 p.m., October 6-8 and October 20-22, 2023. during normal business hours. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Town Council further authorizes a special event permit for live music and sound amplifying equipment on Main Street (Tom Hall to Academy Street-Barricade Zone) on these weekends only on Fridays at 3 p.m. through Sundays at 10 p.m., October 6-8 and October 20-22, 2023. during normal business hours. SIGNED AND SEALED this _____ day of ___________________, 2023, having been duly adopted by the Town Council for the Town of Fort Mill on the _____ day of ___________________ 2023. Signed: ________________________________ Guynn Savage Mayor Witness: ________________________________ Virginia Burgess Town Clerk  STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TOWN COUNCIL FOR THE TOWN OF FORT MILL ORDINANCE NO. 2023-__ AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF FORT MILL, SOUTH CAROLINA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 WHEREAS, Section 5-7-260(3) of the South Carolina Code of Laws and Section 2-61 of the Code of Ordinances for the Town of Fort Mill require that the municipal council adopt, by ordinance, a budget pursuant to public notice; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 6-1-320 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, a public hearing was advertised and held at a regular meeting of the Fort Mill Town Council 6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 11, 2023, in Fort Mill Town Council Chambers, with public input duly noted; and WHEREAS, the proposed budget has been found to be in balance with estimated revenues equal to estimated expenditures for the General Fund, Gross Revenue Fund, Stormwater Utility Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Hospitality Tax Fund, Accommodations Tax Fund, Fire Impact Fee Fund, Municipal Services Impact Fee Fund, Recreation Impact Fee Fund and; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of the Town of Fort Mill, in Council duly assembled and by the authority of the same that: SECTION I. The proposed budget, with proposed estimated revenue for payment thereof, as prepared and as contained in and shown by an archived copy on file in the office of the Town Clerk, and available for public inspection, which copy is incorporated herein by reference, is hereby adopted and made a part hereof. The budget as shown therein is balanced as to receipts and disbursements in the total sum of $73,638,060. The same shall constitute the official annual budget of the Town of Fort Mill for Fiscal Year 2023-24. SECTION II. To facilitate operations, there shall be established and maintained a General Fund, a Gross Revenue Fund, a Stormwater Utility Fund, a Capital Projects Fund, and other appropriate funds, in such amounts as are provided for in the budget aforesaid, as hereby adopted or as hereafter modified pursuant to law. SECTION III. To achieve the goals of the budget, the Town Manager is hereby authorized to transfer any sum from one budget line item to another, or from one department or division to another department or division; provided, however, that no such transfer shall (a) be made from one fund to another fund established pursuant to Section II above, (b) conflict with any existing Bond Ordinance, or (c) conflict with any previously adopted policy of the Town Council. Any change in the budget which would increase or decrease the total of all authorized expenditures must be approved by the Town Council. SECTION IV. Funds obtained from any sources may be used for any of the appropriations named in said budget; however, this provision shall not apply to funds that are specifically restricted by this ordinance, the Code of Ordinances for the Town of Fort Mill, or the South Carolina Code of Laws. Funds appropriated or created by the budget in excess of estimated amounts may be administered by Council by resolution.  SECTION V. The Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget includes a transfer in the amount of $150,000.00 from the Hospitality Tax Fund to the General Fund. The expenditure of these funds within the General Fund budget shall be restricted to “tourism related expenditures” as defined by Section 6-1-730 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. SECTION VI. The Town of Fort Mill’s annual “Millage Rate Increase Limitation” for Fiscal Year 2023-24, as calculated by the South Carolina Office of Revenue and Fiscal Affairs, shall be 18.68% (14.79 Mills). Pursuant to Section 6-1-320(A)(2) of the South Carolina Code of Laws, to this amount may be added any unused millage increase from Fiscal Years 2020-21 (10.87 Mills), 2021-22 (9.68 Mills) and 2022-23 (8.30 Mills), for a maximum allowable millage increase of 43.65 Mills in Fiscal Year 2023-24. Of this amount, the Town Council has elected to use 6.5 Mills in Fiscal Year 2023-24. In accordance with state law, the unused increase from Fiscal Year 2023-24, combined with any remaining unused (or “banked”) increases from Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23, shall be reserved and made available for use in Fiscal Year 2024-25, at the discretion of the Town Council. Millage CPI Population Millage Cap Millage Cap Year Fiscal Year Rate Factor Growth (CPI+POP) (Remaining) Current Year FY 2023-24 85.7 8.0% 10.68% 18.68% 8.29 Mills Previous Year #1 FY 2022-23 79.2 4.7% 10.83% 15.53% 8.30 Mills Previous Year #2 FY 2021-22 75.2 1.23% 11.64% 12.87% 9.68 Mills Previous Year #3 FY 2020-21 75.2 1.81% 12.65% 14.46% 10.87 Mills FY 2023-24 Millage Cap (Current Year + Unused Millage from Previous 3 Years) 43.65 Mills Unused Millage Cap Reserved and Made Available for Use in FY 2024-25 26.27 Mills SECTION VII. Pursuant to the Code of Ordinances and Zoning Ordinance for the Town of Fort Mill, the fee schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-24 is hereby established as outlined in “Appendix A” to this ordinance. SECTION VIII. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, clause, or provision of this ordinance shall be deemed to be unconstitutional, unenforceable, or otherwise invalid by the final decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remaining sections, subsections, paragraphs, clauses, or provisions shall not be affected thereby. SECTION IX. Conflicting Ordinances. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION X. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force on and after October 1, 2023.  SIGNED AND SEALED this _____ day of ___________________, 2023, having been duly adopted by the Town Council for the Town of Fort Mill on the 25th day of September, 2023. First Reading: September 11, 2023 TOWN OF FORT MILL Public Hearing: September 11, 2023 Second Reading: September 25, 2023 ______________________________ Guynn Savage, Mayor LEGAL REVIEW ATTEST ______________________________ ______________________________ Barron B. Mack, Jr., Town Attorney Virginia C. Burgess, Town Clerk  APPENDIX A: TOWN OF FORT MILL FEE SCHEDULE FY 2023-24  CHAPTER 4. ANIMAL CONTROL Sec. 4-31 (Adoption of York County Animal and Rabies Control Regulations) & Sec. 4-32 (Administration and Enforcement) of the Code of Ordinances for the Town of Fort Mill delegate authority for Animal Control Services to York County. Sec. 55.34 of the York County Code of Ordinances establishes the following fee schedule for Animal Control services: Adoption Fee (All Animals) $77.00 Intact Animals Sterilized Animals Impound Fee 1st Occurrence $75.00 $45.00 Impound Fee 2nd Occurrence $125.00 $75.00 Impound Fee 3rd Occurrence $225.00 $100.00 Each Additional Occurrence $300.00 $150.00 Board Fee $15.00 per day for dogs, cats, or fowl $30.00 per day for livestock (including fowl) Microchip $9.00 Rabies Vaccination $6.00 Owner Surrender Fee $50 per animal or $75 per litter of three or more animals As the provider of Animal Control services in the Town of Fort Mill, any fees incurred shall be paid to York County. NOTE: These fees are current as of October 1, 2023. The fee schedule is subject to change, and may be amended at any time by York County Council.  CHAPTER 6. BUILDING & CODES Building & Sign Permit Fees Total Valuation 1 Fee Amount $1,000 and Under $25.00 Plus $6.00 for each additional $1,001 to $50,000 $25.00 for the first $1,000 $1,000 or fraction thereof Plus $5.00 for each additional $50,001 to $100,000 $319.00 for the first $50,000 $1,000 or fraction thereof Plus $4.00 for each additional $100,001 to $500,000 $569.00 for the first $100,000 $1,000 or fraction thereof Plus $3.00 for each additional $500,001 to $1,000,000 $2,169.00 for the first $500,000 $1,000 or fraction thereof Plus $2.00 for each additional $1,000,001 to $10,000,000 $3,669.00 for the first $1,000,000 $1,000 or fraction thereof $21,669.00 for the first Plus $1.00 for each additional $10,000,001 and Greater $10,000,000 $1,000 or fraction thereof 1 Total Valuation: The valuation of any proposed construction will be based on the greater of the following: 1) the contract price indicated on the permit application or 2) the value calculated using the most recent "Square Foot Construction Cost Table," as published by ICC. Post Facto Permits In instances where work begins prior to obtaining a required permit, Post Facto Permits the building permit fees shall be doubled Permit Cancellation Fee Refunds for cancelled permits shall be subject to a processing fee in Permit Cancellation Fee the amount of 25% of the original permit fee ($10.00 min.) Plan Review Fees 2 Service Fee Amount Standard Plan Review Fee 25% of building permit fee amount ($10,000.00 max) Single-Family, Duplexes & Accessory Structures: $200.00 All Other Building Types: 50% of Standard Plan Review Fee ($500.00 min.) Note: Express plan review requests will be processed within three (3) Express Plan Review Fee business days following receipt of a completed submittal. Express plan review fees are in addition to standard plan review fees, and shall be paid at the time of submittal. Due to the complexity of certain plan reviews, please note that the Building Official reserves the right to deny a request for an express plan review. Single-Family, Duplexes & Accessory Structures: - Major Revision: $100.00 - Minor Revision: $50.00 All Other Building Types: - Major Revision: $400.00 Revision to Approved Plans - Minor Revision: $200.00 Note: “Major revisions” shall include structural modifications, life/safety items, the review of alarm/sprinkler plans, and any other revision which the Building Official estimates will take more than one (1) hour of total staff time to complete. All other revisions shall be considered “minor revisions.” All fees shall be per occurrence. 2 Plan Review Fees Non-Refundable: Fees for plan review, express plan review, and revisions to approved plans shall be non-refundable in the event of a cancelled/refunded building permit. Inspection/Re-Inspection Fees Inspection Type Fee Amount (Residential) Fee Amount (Non-Residential) 1st Inspection Included in Permit Fee Included in Permit Fee 1st Re-Inspection $50.00 $100.00 2nd Re-Inspection $75.00 $150.00  3rd Re-Inspection $100.00 $200.00 Re-Inspection of Building Final $150.00 $300.00 Other Fees & Services Service Fee Amount Same Day Cert. of Occupancy $150.00 Appeal to Board of Appeals $100.00 Building Moving Permit $100.00 plus cost of police escort (If required) Residential Structure: $50.00 Demolition Permit Commercial Structure: $150.00 Accessory/Partial Structure: $25.00 Food Truck Permit Fee Annual - $50.00 Fire Hydrant Flow Test Fee $100.00 Blasting Permit $100.00 Tent Permit $50.00  CHAPTER 8. BUSINESS LICENSES Business License Rates INCOME: $0 - $2,000 INCOME OVER $2,000 RATE CLASS BASE RATE RATE PER $1,000 OR FRACTION THEREOF 1 $25.00 $1.00 2 $30.00 $1.05 3 $35.00 $1.10 4 $40.00 $1.15 5 $45.00 $1.20 6 $50.00 $1.25 7 $55.00 $1.30 8.1 $35.00 $1.10 8.2 Set by state statute 8.3 MASC Telecommunications 8.4 MASC Insurance 8.51 $12.50 + $12.50 per machine 8.52 $12.50 + $180.00 per machine 8.6 $5.00 -OR- $12.50 per table 9.41 $5.00 $1.75 9.42 $5.00 $1.75 NON-RESIDENT RATES Unless otherwise specifically provided, all taxes and rates shall be doubled for nonresidents and itinerants having no fixed principal place of business within the Municipality.  DECLINING RATES Declining Rates apply in all Classes for gross income in excess of $1,000,000, unless otherwise specifically provided for in this ordinance. Gross Income in $ Millions Percent of Class Rate for each additional $1,000 0-1 100% 1-2 90% 2–3 80% 3–4 70% 4–5 60% Over 5 50% CONTRACTOR DECALS Decals shall be required for each contractor vehicle conducting business in the Town of Fort Mill. The first decal will be included in the business license fee. Additional decals may be purchased for $2.00 each. DUPLICATE LICENSES Duplicate copies of business licenses may be obtained from Town Hall at a cost of $5.00. CLASS 8 & 9 RATES Each NAICS number designates a separate subclassification. The businesses in this section are treated as separate and individual subclasses due to provisions of state law, regulatory requirements, service burdens, tax equalization considerations, and other factors that are deemed sufficient to require individually determined rates. In accordance with state law, the Municipality also may provide for reasonable subclassifications for rates, described by an NAICS sector, subsector, or industry, that are based on particularized considerations as needed for economic stimulus or for the enhanced or disproportionate demands on municipal services or infrastructure. Non-resident rates do not apply except where indicated. 8.1 NAICS 230000 – Contractors, Construction, All Types [Non-resident rates apply]. Resident rates, for contractors having a permanent place of business within the Municipality: Minimum on first $2,000 ........................................................................................ $35 PLUS Each additional 1,000 ................................................................................................... $1.10 Non-resident rates apply to contractors that do not have a permanent place of business within the Municipality. A trailer at the construction site or structure in which the contractor temporarily resides is not a permanent place of business under this ordinance. No contractor shall be issued a business license until all state and municipal qualification examination and trade license requirements have been met. Each contractor shall post a sign in plain view on each job identifying the contractor with the job. Sub-contractors shall be licensed on the same basis as general or prime contractors for the same job. No deductions shall be made by a general or prime contractor for value of work performed by a sub- contractor. No contractor shall be issued a business license until all performance and indemnity bonds required by the Building Code have been filed and approved. Zoning permits must be obtained when required by the Zoning Ordinance. Each prime contractor shall file with the License Official a list of sub-contractors furnishing labor or materials for each project. For licenses issued on a per-job basis, the total tax for the full amount of the contract shall be paid prior to commencement of work and shall entitle the contractor to complete the job without regard to the normal license expiration date. An amended report shall be filed for each new job and the appropriate additional license fee per $1,000 of the contract amount shall be paid prior to commencement of new work. Only one base tax shall be paid in a license year. Licensees holding a per-job license shall file, by each April 30 during the continuation of the construction project, a statement of compliance, including but not limited to a revised estimate of the value of the contract. If any revised estimate of the final value of such project exceeds the amount for which the business license was issued, the licensee shall be required to pay a license fee at the then-prevailing rate on the excess amount. 8.2 NAICS 482 – Railroad Companies (See S.C. Code § 12-23-210). 8.3 NAICS 517311, 517312 – Telephone Companies. With respect to “retail telecommunications services” as defined in S. C. Code § 58-9-2200, the Municipality participates in a collections program administered by the Municipal Association of South Carolina. The Municipality has approved participation in the collections program by separate ordinance (the “Telecommunications Collections Ordinance”). The rates, terms, conditions, dates, penalties, appeals process, and other details of the business license applicable to retail telecommunications services are set forth in the Telecommunications Collections Ordinance. 8.4 NAICS 5241 and 5242 – Insurance Companies and Brokers: Independent agents, brokers, and their employees are subject to a business license tax based on their natural class. With respect to insurers subject to license fees and taxes under Chapter 7 of Title 38 and to brokers under Chapter 45 of Title 38, the Municipality participates in a collections program administered by the Municipal Association of South Carolina. The Municipality has approved participation in the collections program by separate ordinance (the “Insurers and Brokers Collections Ordinance”). The rates, terms, conditions, dates, penalties, appeals process, and other details of the business license applicable to insurers and brokers are set forth in the Insurers and Brokers Collections Ordinance. 8.51 NAICS 713120 – Amusement Machines, coin operated (except gambling). Music machines, juke boxes, kiddy rides, video games, pin tables with levers, and other amusement machines with or without free play feature licensed by SC Department of Revenue pursuant to S.C. Code §12-21-2720(A)(1) and (A)(2) [Type I and Type II]. For operation of all machines (not on gross income), pursuant to S.C. Code §12-21-2746: Per Machine .......................................................................................................$12.50 PLUS Business license .......................................................................................................... $12.50 Distributors that sell or lease machines and are not licensed by the state as an operator pursuant to §12- 21-2728 are not subject to Subclass 8.51. 8.52 NAICS 713290 – Amusement Machines, coin operated, non-payout. Amusement machines of the non-payout type or in-line pin game licensed by SC Department of Revenue pursuant to S.C. Code §12-21-2720(A)(3) [Type III]. For operation of all machines (not on gross income), pursuant to S.C. Code §12-21-2720(B): Per Machine .....................................................................................................$180.00 PLUS Business license .......................................................................................................... $12.50 Distributors that sell or lease machines and are not licensed by the state as an operator pursuant to §12- 21-2728 are not subject to Subclass 8.52. 8.6 NAICS 713990 – Billiard or Pool Rooms, all types. (A) Pursuant to SC Code § 12-21-2746, license tax of $5.00 per table measuring less than 3½ feet wide and 7 feet long, and $12.50 per table longer than that; PLUS, (B) with respect to gross income from the entire business in addition to the tax authorized by state law for each table: fees are per the rate for NAICS subsector 71 in Appendix A and the class schedule in Appendix B. 9.4 NAICS 454390 – Peddlers, Solicitors, Canvassers, Door-To-Door Sales. Direct retail sales of merchandise. [Non-resident rates apply] 9.41 Regular activities [more than two sale periods of more than three days each per year] Minimum on first $2,000 ......................................................................... $5.00 PLUS Per $1,000, or fraction, over $2,000 ................................................................ $1.75 9.42 Seasonal activities [not more than two sale periods of not more than three days each year, separate license required for each sale period] Minimum on first $2,000 ......................................................................... $5.00 PLUS Per $1,000, or fraction, over $2,000 ................................................................ $1.75 Applicants for a license to sell on private property must provide written authorization from the property owner to use the intended location.  CHAPTER 10. CEMETERIES Lots, Crypts and Niches Building Type Cost Cemetery Lots None Currently Available Front: $3,500.00 to $5,000.00 (Based on Location) Mausoleum Crypt Rear: $3,000.00 to $4,500.00 (Based on Location) Mausoleum Niche Sides: $1,500.00 to $2,500.00 (Based on Location) Cemetery Interment Services Service Standard Rate After Hours Rate Holiday Rate Standard Interment $750.00 $1,125.00 $1,500.00 Baby Interment (Up to 90 days) $300.00 $450.00 $600.00 Cremation Ground Interment $300.00 $450.00 $600.00 Mausoleum Entombment Services 1 Service Standard Rate After Hours Rate Holiday Rate Crypt Entombment $750.00 $1,125.00 $1,500.00 Niche Entombment $500.00 $750.00 $1,000.00 1 Mausoleum entombment fees include brass name plate, vase, and engraving. Standard Rate: Applies to burials and entombments which are completed before 4:00 pm on regular business days (Monday through Friday). After Hours Rate: Applies to burials and entombments which are completed after 4:00 pm on regular business days, as well as on Saturdays and Sundays. Holiday Rate: Applies to burials and entombments which take place on official town holidays. No internments or entombments will be performed on Easter, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day. Deed Transfer Fee: To cover the administrative costs associated with process, the fee shall be $50.00 per transfer.  CHAPTER 16. STORMWATER Stormwater Utility Fee Property Type Fee Amount Single Family Residential $72 per year All others $72 per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU)1 1 1 ERU=3,474 square feet of impervious surface areas Land Disturbance Permits Service Fee Amount Plan Reviews • Initial Plan Review $250 per disturbed acre (round up to the nearest acre) • Resubmission after 2 Rejects $250 one-time • Minor Modifications after Plan Approval1 $100 one-time plus, if applicable, $250 per additional disturbed acre (round up to the nearest acre) • Major Modifications after Plan approval 2 $250 one-time, if applicable, $250 per additional disturbed acre (round up to the nearest acre) • Unauthorized Land Disturbance Activities $500 per disturbed acre (round up to the nearest acre) (over 5,000 sf) Permit Renewal $100 one-time Individual Lot Notice of Intent 3 $250 per disturbed acre (round up to the nearest acre) Inspections 4 • Monthly (active sites) or Bi-monthly (inactive Free sites) Inspection • Re-Inspection 5 o 1 to 2 acres $50 one-time o 2 to 10 acres $100 one-time o Over 10 acres $200 one-time 1 For minor modifications that WILL NOT affect hydrology calculations, NO change or addition in point discharge location, and/or No addition of impervious or disturbed area. 2 For major modifications that WILL affect hydrology calculations, a change or addition in point discharge location, and/or any addition of impervious or disturbed area. 3 For builders applying for a NPDES permit as the secondary permittee for individual lots that are covered under a previous Large Common Development (LCP) NPDES permit. 4 Monthly routine inspection fees to be submitted monthly after construction begins until issuance of NOT. 5 A re-inspection may be required during construction or when filling a Notice of Termination (NOT). A re- inspection fee must be paid prior to the compliance date cited within the Warning Letter or Notice of Violation or specified within the Town’s inspection report. Failure to pay a re-inspection fee may result in a Stop Work Order. Appeals Service Fee Amount Application for Appeal to Storm Water Advisory 50% of Plan Review Fee Committee  CHAPTER 26. PARKS AND RECREATION Park & Facility Rental Fees Facility Name Rental Fee Amount York County Resident: $150.00 for the first 2 hours, $75 per additional hour (or fraction thereof) Walter Y. Elisha Park Non-York County Resident: $200.00 for the first 2 hours, $100.00 per additional hour (or fraction thereof) Calhoun Street Park Daily Rental: $50.00 per hour (or fraction thereof) up to max of Soccer Field $250.00 per day, per field Doby Bridge Park Daily Rental: $50.00 per hour (or fraction thereof) up to max of Baseball Field $250.00 per day, per field Harris Street Park Daily Rental: $50.00 per hour (or fraction thereof) up to max of Baseball Field $250.00 per day, per field Recreation Complex Baseball Daily Rental: $50.00 per hour (or fraction thereof) up to max of & Fields $250.00 per day, per field Banks Athletic Park Daily Rental: $50.00 per hour (or fraction thereof) up to max of Baseball Field $250.00 per day, per field Banks Street Gym $50.00 per hour (or fraction thereof) Harris Street Park $20.00 for the first 2 hours, $10 per additional hour (or fraction thereof) Shelter/Gazebo Steele Street Park Shelter $20.00 for the first 2 hours, $10 per additional hour (or fraction thereof) Calhoun Street Park Gazebo $20.00 for the first 2 hours, $10 per additional hour (or fraction thereof) Banks Athletic Park Shelter $40.00 for the first 2 hours, $20 per additional hour (or fraction thereof) Doby Bridge Park Shelters $20.00 for the first 2 hours, $10 per additional hour (or fraction thereof) Cancellation Policy: Full refund if reservation is cancelled at least 15 days in advance. Athletics Registration Program Age Group Fee Youth Instructional Sports Varies $75.00 (Non-Competitive) Youth Recreational Sports Varies $95.00 (Competitive) Adult Team Sports Varies $450.00 / Team $60.00 per month (One lesson per week) Tennis Lessons (Summer) $120.00 per month (Two lessons per week) $60.00 per month (One lesson per week) Tennis Lessons (Spring & Fall) $120.00 per month (Two lessons per week) Tennis Lessons (Winter) $90.00 (Six lessons) Cancellation Policy: Full refund if registration is cancelled before the program season begins. Camps Program Fee Kids on the Ball Camp $155.00 Baseball Camp $150.00 Soccer Camp $150.00 Basketball Skills & Drills Clinic $145.00 Summer Basketball Camp $95.00 $165.00 per week (Half-Day) Tennis Camp (Summer) $225.00 per week (Full-Day) Cancellation Policy: Full refund if registration is cancelled before the program season begins. Additional Fees Pickle Ball $2.00 per player per day Morning Basketball $3.00 per player per day Out-of-State / Out-of-County Fee $20.00 $40.00 per participant per program Extra Jersey Fee Actual Cost + Shipping  CHAPTER 28. SOLID WASTE Monthly Garbage & Recycling Fees Service Fee Amount Residential Curbside Garbage & Recycling Pickup $21.00 $23.00 per container / month Residential Backyard Garbage & Recycling Service $21.00 $23.00 per container / month 1 1 Residential backyard garbage and recycling service will be offered only to qualified elderly and disabled residents at no additional charge. Additional Fees / Charges Service Fee Amount New Account Activation Fee $25.00 1 Deposit is Based on Results of Credit Check 1 Low Risk (Green): No Deposit Required New Account Deposit Medium Risk (Yellow): $25.00 High Risk (Red): $50.00 Late Payment Fee 10% of Current Charges Due Non-Payment Administrative Fee $30.00 Returned Check Fee $30.00 New / Replacement Rollout Container $75.00 per container 2 1 The activation fee and deposit shall be waived for garbage service if the customer is also establishing new water and/or sewer service. 2 The town shall replace rollout containers at no charge if the container was damaged by a town vehicle, personnel and/or equipment. The Town Manager may waive the fee for a New Rollout Container when an existing residence establishes service following a voluntary annexation into the town limits.  CHAPTER 30. STREETS Driveway & Curb Cut Permit Fees Permit Type Fee Amount Driveway Permit (Up to 100 Linear Feet) $25.00 Base Fee Per Driveway $25.00 Base Fee Per Driveway plus Driveway Permit (Over 100 Linear Feet) $0.50 for each linear foot over 100 feet Street Acceptance Fee Application for Street Acceptance 1 $2.00 Per Linear Foot 1 Applications for Street Acceptance: Applications for street acceptance shall be subject to the town’s Street Acceptance Policy. The application fee shall not apply to any street which was recorded on or before April 11, 2016.  CHAPTER 32. SUBDIVISIONS Subdivision Review Fees Service Fee Amount Sketch Plan Review $250.00 Preliminary Plat Review Admin: $400.00 + $20.00 Per Lot (Includes Construction Drawings) PC: $500.00 + $20.00 Per Lot Preliminary Plat Revision Admin: $200.00 + $20.00 Per Added Lot (Includes Construction Drawings) PC: $300.00 + $20.00 Per Added Lot Admin: $200.00 + $10.00 Per Lot Final Plat Review PC: $300.00 + $10.00 Per Lot Admin: $100.00 + $10.00 Per Added Lot Final Plat Revision PC: $200.00 + $10.00 Per Added Lot Administrative Review / Exemption $20.00 Per Lot Lot Variance Request $100.00  CHAPTER 36. UTILITIES Water & Sewer Capacity/Connection Fees Connection Fees Tap Size ERU Factor Water Sewer Total ¾ inch 1.0 $2,420 $3,000 $5,420 1 inch 2.5 $6,050 $7,500 $13,550 1-½ inch 5.0 $12,100 $15,000 $27,100 2 inch 8.0 $19,360 $24,000 $43,360 3 inch 16.0 $38,720 $48,000 $86,720 4 inch 25.0 $60,500 $75,000 $135,500 6 inch 50.0 $121,000 $150,000 $271,000 8 inch 80.0 $193,600 $240,000 $433,600 10 inch 126.0 $304,920 $378,000 $682,920 Additional Water & Sewer Fees / Charges Service Fee Amount New Account Activation Fee $25.00 Deposit is Based on Results of Credit Check Low Risk (Green): No Deposit Required New Account Deposit Medium Risk (Yellow): $100.00 High Risk (Red): $200.00 Late Payment Fee 10% of Current Charges Due Non-Payment Administrative Fee $30.00 Returned Check Fee $30.00 Meter Set Fee Cost + 10% Meter Tap Fee Cost + 10% Cost to Purchase a Meter Cost + 10% Meter Inspection / Testing Fee $40.00 per hour INSIDE (RESIDENT) WATER RATES Residential Meter – Inside Rate Base Rate Volumetric Rate (Cost per 1,000 gallons) Meter ERU 2,001- 6,001- 10,001- Factor Base Rate 0-2,000 gal 6,000 gal 10,000 gal 20,000 gal 20,001+ gal Size ¾ inch 1.0 $13.81 $5.30 $5.86 $8.77 $11.72 $14.64 $14.85 $5.70 $6.30 $9.43 $12.60 $15.74 1 inch 2.5 $34.52 $5.30 $5.86 $8.77 $11.72 $14.64 $37.11 $5.70 $6.30 $9.43 $12.60 $15.74 1-½ inch 5.0 $69.05 $5.30 $5.86 $8.77 $11.72 $14.64 $74.23 $5.70 $6.30 $9.43 $12.60 $15.74 2 inch 8.0 $110.48 $5.30 $5.86 $8.77 $11.72 $14.64 $118.77 $5.70 $6.30 $9.43 $12.60 $15.74 Commercial Meter – Inside Rate Base Rate Volumetric Rate (Cost per 1,000 gallons) Meter ERU Factor Base Volumetric (No Tiers) Size ¾ inch 1.0 $13.81 $14.85 $5.86 $6.30 1 inch 2.5 $34.52 $37.11 $5.86 $6.30 1-½ inch 5.0 $69.05 $74.23 $5.86 $6.30 2 inch 8.0 $110.48 $118.77 $5.86 $6.30 3 inch 16.0 $220.96 $237.53 $5.86 $6.30 4 inch 25.0 $345.25 $371.14 $5.86 $6.30 6 inch 50.0 $690.50 $742.29 $5.86 $6.30 8 inch 80.0 $1,104.80 $1,187.66 $5.86 $6.30 10 inch 126.0 $1,740.06 $1,870.56 $5.86 $6.30 Irrigation Meter (Residential & Commercial) - Inside Rate Base Rate Volumetric Rate (Cost per 1,000 gallons) Meter ERU Factor Base 0-10,000 gal 10,001+ gal Size ¾ inch 1.0 $13.81 $14.85 $11.72 $12.60 $14.64 $15.74 1 inch 2.5 $34.52 $37.11 $11.72 $12.60 $14.64 $15.74 1-½ inch 5.0 $69.05 $74.23 $11.72 $12.60 $14.64 $15.74 2 inch 8.0 $110.48 $118.77 $11.72 $12.60 $14.64 $15.74 3 inch 16.0 $220.96 $237.53 $11.72 $12.60 $14.64 $15.74 4 inch 25.0 $345.25 $371.14 $11.72 $12.60 $14.64 $15.74 6 inch 50.0 $690.50 $742.29 $11.72 $12.60 $14.64 $15.74 8 inch 80.0 $1,104.80 $1,187.66 $11.72 $12.60 $14.64 $15.74 10 inch 126.0 $1,740.06 $1,870.56 $11.72 $12.60 $14.64 $15.74 OUTSIDE (NON-RESIDENT) WATER RATES Residential Meter – Outside Rate Base Rate Volumetric Rate (Cost per 1,000 gallons) Meter ERU 2,001- 6,001- 10,001- Factor Base Rate 0-2,000 gal 6,000 gal 10,000 gal 20,000 gal 20,001+ gal Size ¾ inch 1.0 $27.61 $10.61 $11.73 $17.55 $23.42 $29.30 $29.68 $11.41 $12.61 $18.87 $25.18 $31.50 1 inch 2.5 $69.02 $10.61 $11.73 $17.55 $23.42 $29.30 $74.20 $11.41 $12.61 $18.87 $25.18 $31.50 1-½ inch 5.0 $138.05 $10.61 $11.73 $17.55 $23.42 $29.30 $148.40 $11.41 $12.61 $18.87 $25.18 $31.50 2 inch 8.0 $220.88 $10.61 $11.73 $17.55 $23.42 $29.30 $237.45 $11.41 $12.61 $18.87 $25.18 $31.50 Commercial Meter – Outside Rate Base Rate Volumetric Rate (Cost per 1,000 gallons) Meter ERU Factor Base Volumetric (No Tiers) Size ¾ inch 1.0 $27.61 $29.68 $11.73 $12.61 1 inch 2.5 $69.02 $74.20 $11.73 $12.61 1-½ inch 5.0 $138.05 $148.40 $11.73 $12.61 2 inch 8.0 $220.88 $237.45 $11.73 $12.61 3 inch 16.0 $441.76 $474.89 $11.73 $12.61 4 inch 25.0 $690.25 $742.02 $11.73 $12.61 6 inch 50.0 $1,380.50 $1,484.04 $11.73 $12.61 8 inch 80.0 $2,208.80 $2,374.46 $11.73 $12.61 10 inch 126.0 $3,478.86 $3,739.77 $11.73 $12.61 Irrigation Meter (Residential & Commercial) - Outside Rate Base Rate Volumetric Rate (Cost per 1,000 gallons) Meter ERU Factor Base 0-10,000 gal 10,001+ gal Size ¾ inch 1.0 $27.61 $29.68 $23.42 $25.18 $29.30 $31.50 1 inch 2.5 $69.02 $74.20 $23.42 $25.18 $29.30 $31.50 1-½ inch 5.0 $138.05 $148.40 $23.42 $25.18 $29.30 $31.50 2 inch 8.0 $220.88 $237.45 $23.42 $25.18 $29.30 $31.50 3 inch 16.0 $441.76 $474.89 $23.42 $25.18 $29.30 $31.50 4 inch 25.0 $690.25 $742.02 $23.42 $25.18 $29.30 $31.50 6 inch 50.0 $1,380.50 $1,484.04 $23.42 $25.18 $29.30 $31.50 8 inch 80.0 $2,208.80 $2,374.46 $23.42 $25.18 $29.30 $31.50 10 inch 126.0 $3,478.86 $3,739.77 $23.42 $25.18 $29.30 $31.50 Wholesale Customers Base Rate Volumetric Rate (Cost per 1,000 gallons) Customer Base Volumetric (No Tiers) Riverview --- $4.75 $5.11 Tega Cay --- $2.81 $3.02 York County --- $3.61 $3.88 SEWER RATES Sewer Rates (Monthly) Inside Rate Outside Rate Meter Size ERU Factor Base Volumetric Base Volumetric ¾ inch 1.0 $21.63 $23.25 $7.48 $8.04 $43.27 $46.52 $14.96 $16.08 1 inch 2.5 $54.07 $58.13 $7.48 $8.04 $108.18 $116.29 $14.96 $16.08 1-½ inch 5.0 $108.15 $116.26 $7.48 $8.04 $216.35 $232.58 $14.96 $16.08 2 inch 8.0 $173.04 $186.02 $7.48 $8.04 $346.16 $372.12 $14.96 $16.08 3 inch 16.0 $346.08 $372.04 $7.48 $8.04 $692.32 $744.24 $14.96 $16.08 4 inch 25.0 $540.75 $581.31 $7.48 $8.04 $1,081.75 $1,162.88 $14.96 $16.08 6 inch 50.0 $1,081.50 $1,162.61 $7.48 $8.04 $2,163.50 $2,325.76 $14.96 $16.08 8 inch 80.0 $1,730.40 $1,860.18 $7.48 $8.04 $3,461.60 $3,721.22 $14.96 $16.08 10 inch 126.0 $2,725.38 $2,929.78 $7.48 $8.04 $5,452.02 $5,860.92 $14.96 $16.08 Kingsley North Sewer Rate (Monthly) Meter Size ERU Factor Base Volumetric ¾ inch 1.0 $19.05 $20.48 $12.46 $13.39 1 inch 2.5 $47.63 $51.20 $12.46 $13.39 1-½ inch 5.0 $95.25 $102.39 $12.46 $13.39 2 inch 8.0 $152.40 $163.83 $12.46 $13.39 3 inch 16.0 $304.80 $327.66 $12.46 $13.39 4 inch 25.0 $476.25 $511.97 $12.46 $13.39 6 inch 50.0 $952.50 $1,023.94 $12.46 $13.39 8 inch 80.0 $1,524.00 $1,638.30 $12.46 $13.39 10 inch 126.0 $2,400.30 $2,580.32 $12.46 $13.39 Mason Bend Sewer Rate (Monthly) Meter Size ERU Factor Base Volumetric ¾ inch 1.0 $19.90 $21.39 $10.89 $11.71 1 inch 2.5 $49.75 $53.48 $10.89 $11.71 1-½ inch 5.0 $99.50 $106.96 $10.89 $11.71 2 inch 8.0 $159.20 $171.14 $10.89 $11.71 3 inch 16.0 $318.40 $342.28 $10.89 $11.71 4 inch 25.0 $497.50 $534.81 $10.89 $11.71 6 inch 50.0 $995.00 $1,069.63 $10.89 $11.71 8 inch 80.0 $1,592.00 $1,711.40 $10.89 $11.71 10 inch 126.0 $2,507.40 $2,695.46 $10.89 $11.71  ZONING ORDINANCE Annexations, Rezonings, Text Amendments & Development Agreements Service Fee Amount $100.00 Note: The fee shall not apply to any annexation Application for Annexation application submitted by a government agency or to those using the 25% petition-and-election method. Application for Rezoning (Excluding Mixed Use) $350.00 New $1,000.00 + $20.00 per acre Application: (Max. $5,000.00) Application for Rezoning (Mixed Use) $500.00 + $10.00 per acre Amendment: (Max. $2,500.00) Development Agreement Review Actual Attorney Cost + 10% Board of Zoning Appeals Service Fee Amount Application for Variance Residential: $125.00 Non-Residential: $250.00 Application for Special Exception Residential: $125.00 Non-Residential: $250.00 Application for Administrative Appeal Residential: $125.00 Non-Residential: $250.00 Historic Review Board Service Fee Amount Application for Certificate of Appropriateness Residential: $125.00 Non-Residential: $250.00 Application for Substantial Hardship Residential: $125.00 Non-Residential: $250.00 Application for Special Tax Assessment for Owner-Occupied: Non-Owner Occupied: Rehabilitated Historic Properties (“Bailey Bill”) $125.00 $250.00 Planning Commission Service Fee Amount Application for Site Plan/Architectural Review Included in Zoning Compliance Permit Fee Application for Administrative Appeal Residential: $125.00 Non-Residential: $250.00 Zoning Permits Permit Type Fee Amount Single-Family/Duplex: $250.00 (New) Residential Zoning Compliance Permit $150.00 (Additional) (With Site Plan Review) Multi-Family: $300.00 + $20.00 Per Unit (Max. $5,000.00) Non-Residential Zoning Compliance Permit $0.25 Per Building Square Foot (With Site Plan Review) (Min. $300.00; Max. $5,000.00) Antenna Only/Co-Location: $50.00 Wireless Communication Permit Replacement Tower: $500.00 New Tower: $1,000.00 Sign Permit New Sign: $50.00 Sign Reface: $20.00 Accessory Use Permit $75.00 Change of Use / Occupancy Permit $50.00 Home Occupation Permit $35.00 Temporary Use Permit $35.00 Temporary Sign Permit $15.00 Plan Review Fees 1 Service Fee Amount Standard Plan Review Fee Included in Zoning Permit Fee Express Plan Review Fee 50% of Zoning Permit Fee  Note: Express plan review requests will be processed within three (3) business days following receipt of a completed submittal. Express plan review fees are in addition to standard zoning permit fees, and shall be paid at the time of submittal. 1 Express Plan Review Fees Non-Refundable: Fees for express plan review shall be non-refundable in the event of a cancelled/refunded zoning permit. Revision to Approved Plans Revision to Approved Plans 25% of Zoning Permit Fee ($10.00 min) Post Facto Permits In instances where work begins prior to obtaining a required permit, Post Facto Permits the zoning permit fees shall be doubled Permit Cancellation Fee Refunds for cancelled permits shall be subject to a processing fee in Permit Cancellation Fee the amount of 50% of the original zoning permit fee ($10.00 min.) Other Services Service Fee Amount Standard Letter: $35.00 (No Site Inspection) Zoning Certification/Verification $85.00 (With Site Inspection) Letter Express Letter (3 Bus. Days): $70.00 (No Site Inspection) $170.00 (With Site Inspection) Transportation Impact Analysis Actual Engineer Cost + 10% Review Field Verification Fee 2 $50.00 2 Field Verification Fee: A field verification fee shall be required for any zoning application that is not accompanied by a property survey that is two years old or less and requires field verification prior to the issuance of a zoning permit  Freedom of Information Act Production of Documents Black & White Letter and Legal Less than 5 Pages: No Charge Sizes Greater than 5 Pages: $0.15 per sheet Black & White Ledger Size $0.30 per sheet Color Letter & Legal Size $0.50 per sheet Color Ledger Size $0.70 per sheet Non-Standard Size Billed at Actual Cost Search / Retrieval Staff Time: Less than 15 Minutes No Charge Hourly wage of the lowest paid staff member(s) with Staff Time: Exceeding 15 Minutes the skills and training to fulfill the request Document Delivery Email No Charge Shipping / Delivery Billed at Actual Cost An advance deposit of up to 25% of the reasonably anticipated costs may be required prior to search and retrieval of records.  STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TOWN COUNCIL FOR THE TOWN OF FORT MILL ORDINANCE NO. 2023-__ AN ORDINANCE TO RAISE REVENUE BY SETTING THE TAX MILLAGE FOR THE TOWN OF FORT MILL, SOUTH CAROLINA FOR THE TAX YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023, AND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024. WHEREAS, Section 5-7-260(3) of the South Carolina Code of Laws requires that a municipal council shall act by ordinance to levy taxes pursuant to public notice; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of the Town of Fort Mill, in Council duly assembled and by the authority of the same that: SECTION I. A tax in the amount of 85.7 mills or ($.0857 per $1,000) upon every dollar of assessed value of taxable real estate and personal property of every description owned and used in the Town of Fort Mill, South Carolina, except such as is exempt from taxation under the Constitution and Laws of the State of South Carolina, is and shall be levied and paid into the Town Treasury for the credit of the Town of Fort Mill for its corporate purposes, permanent improvements and for the purpose of paying current expenses of said municipality. The tax levied pursuant to this section shall cover the tax period from the first day of January 2023, to the 31st day of December 2023, both inclusive, and the fiscal year period from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, both inclusive. Such tax is levied on such property as is assessed for taxation by the York County Tax Assessor’s Office. SECTION II. The taxes levied pursuant to Section I shall be collected by the York County Treasurer, on behalf of the Town of Fort Mill, pursuant to Title 12, Chapter 45 of the S.C. Code of Laws. The billing dates, penalty dates and penalty amounts which shall be levied for delinquent taxes shall be as provided in Section 12-45-180 of the S.C. Code of Laws. SECTION III. If the taxes, assessments, and penalties levied in Sections I and II are not paid before the seventeenth day of March, the York County Treasurer shall issue his tax execution to the officer authorized and directed to collect delinquent taxes, assessments, penalties, and costs for their collection as provided in Title 12, Chapter 51 of the S.C. Code of Laws, and any unpaid taxes, assessments, penalties and execution costs shall be collected as required by that chapter. SECTION IV. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, clause, or provision of this ordinance shall be deemed to be unconstitutional, unenforceable, or otherwise invalid by the final decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remaining sections, subsections, paragraphs, clauses, or provisions shall not be affected thereby. SECTION V. Conflicting Ordinances. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.  SIGNED AND SEALED this _____ day of ___________________, 2023, having been duly adopted by the Town Council for the Town of Fort Mill on the 25th day of September 2023. First Reading: September 11, 2023 TOWN OF FORT MILL Public Hearing: September 11, 2023 Second Reading: September 25, 2023 ______________________________ Guynn Savage, Mayor LEGAL REVIEW ATTEST ______________________________ __________________________________ Barron B Mack, Jr., Town Attorney Chris Pettit, Interim Town Manager