Standing Committee
Regular MeetingSummerville, SC · November 5, 2018
Agenda
TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE
STANDING COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS
Training Room: Parks & Recreation, Planning & Development, Public Safety and Public Works
Council Chambers: Finance Committee
Monday, November 5, 2018 ‐ 5:30 p.m.
AGENDAS
1. Parks and Recreation Committee:
a. Armory update
b. Hutchinson Square update
c. Summerville Beautification Committee strategic plan request
2. Planning and Development Committee:
This meeting has been cancelled for the month of November, as there are no items on the agenda.
3. Public Safety:
a. Report on accounting practices for separate police funds
4. Public Works Committee:
a. Update on Public Works projects:
i. 2017 Sidewalk Project
ii. Road Resurfacing
iii. Bear Island Road
iv. Maple Street
v. Arbor Oaks Drainage
vi. Shepard Park Drainage
vii. Mast Arms
viii. Parkwood Drive Sidewalk
b. Quitclaim deed request (in title only): Dolphin Drive
Robert Dunne, owner of 512 Dolphin Drive, lot 66 (see exhibit in agenda packet), is
requesting the Town approve a quitclaim deed of the unimproved road right of way off of
Dolphin Drive adjacent to his property.
Standing Committees of Council Agenda –November 5, 2018
5. Finance Committee:
a. Public Comment (Pertaining to agenda items only)
b. Presentation of October 2018 Financial Report ‐ Belinda Harper, CPA
c. Visitor’s Center Management Agreement review
d. Local Hospitality and Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee Recommendations
e. Local Hospitality and Accommodations Tax Budget – 2019
f. Consideration of 2019 Proposed Budget
g. Financial Requisitions:
i. Approval to issue a purchase order in the amount of $25,040.00 for 3.13 wetland credits
from the Caton Creek wetland mitigation bank to ICA Engineering, Inc for the Maple
Street roadway improvement project. Funds will come from the Major Road Fund.
ii. Approval to issue a purchase order in the amount of $99,422.85 for the resurfacing of a
portion of Simmons Avenue to Sanders Brothers Construction, Co. as a change order to
their existing contract. Funds will be reimbursed from the County Transportation
Committee.
6. Discussion of Proposed/Upcoming Council Agenda Items
7. Miscellaneous
a. Mayor’s Comments
8. Adjourn
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Summerville Beautification Committee
Ad-Hoc Citizen Volunteer Committee for
The Town Of Summerville
H.R. Johnson | Committee Chair (843) 343-2629
SummervilleBeautification@gmail.com
October 25th, 2018
Town of Summerville
Parks and Recreation
200 S. Main St.
Summerville, SC 29483
Greetings from the Town of Summerville Beautification Committee (SBC)! After working with the
community for several years, SBC has gained a unique understanding of Summerville’s
beautification challenges. SBC requests that the following findings & recommendations be
placed on the agenda and considered at the next Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting.:
Findings
1. SBC finds that there is a need for comprehensive strategic planning for the Town of
Summerville regarding litter prevention and solid waste reduction.
2. SBC finds that there is a need for comprehensive strategic planning for the Town of
Summerville regarding eco-friendly practices, standards, and goals.
3. SBC finds that there is a need for comprehensive strategic planning for SBC’s
continuation and partnership with the Town of Summerville.
Recommendations
1. SBC recommends and requests that Town Council and staff identify and secure a skilled
facilitator to assist the SBC and Town of Summerville staff in creating a comprehensive
strategic plan for the ongoing beautification of Summerville that addresses the above
findings.
Respectfully,
Heather Johnson
SBC Chair
10-30-2018 09:38 AM TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE PAGE: 1
REVENUE & EXPENSE REPORT (UNAUDITED)
AS OF: OCTOBER 31ST, 2018
100-GENERAL FUND
FINANCIAL SUMMARY % OF YEAR COMPLETED: 83.33
CURRENT CURRENT PRIOR YEAR Y-T-D Y-T-D BUDGET % OF
BUDGET PERIOD PO ADJUST. ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCE BALANCE BUDGET
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REVENUE SUMMARY
PROPERTY TAXES 11,411,571.00 121,818.88 0.00 10,645,805.63 0.00 765,765.37 93.29
LICENSES, PERMITS & FEES 12,121,622.00 410,185.03 0.00 13,369,704.16 0.00 ( 1,248,082.16) 110.30
COURT FINES & FEES 291,900.00 0.00 0.00 200,193.05 0.00 91,706.95 68.58
FEDERAL GOV'T GRANTS 0.00 0.00 0.00 52,794.99 0.00 ( 52,794.99) 0.00
STATE REVENUES 2,516,008.00 117,139.96 0.00 1,910,394.20 0.00 605,613.80 75.93
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES 1,276,832.00 67,040.53 0.00 1,612,375.76 0.00 ( 335,543.76) 126.28
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 6,248,416.00 164,053.67 0.00 1,640,536.70 0.00 4,607,879.30 26.26
TOTAL REVENUES 33,866,349.00 880,238.07 0.00 29,431,804.49 0.00 4,434,544.51 86.91
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EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
MUNICIPAL COURT 501,717.00 38,609.64 0.00 406,876.17 0.00 94,840.83 81.10
FINANCE 569,745.00 40,969.90 0.00 476,678.35 0.00 93,066.65 83.67
ADMINISTRATION 1,594,880.00 119,857.88 0.00 1,308,843.27 11,948.50 274,088.23 82.81
PLANNING 591,878.00 36,812.64 7,787.36 378,310.31 0.00 221,355.05 62.60
BUILDING/INSPECTIONS 678,077.00 55,941.96 0.00 545,084.29 0.00 132,992.71 80.39
TOWN ENGINEER 585,769.00 60,876.58 0.00 473,629.24 27,280.00 84,859.76 85.51
POLICE DEPT 7,928,619.75 670,530.13 0.00 6,528,654.68 12,440.73 1,387,524.34 82.50
FIRE DEPT 7,739,490.06 607,403.29 11,941.70 6,188,565.66 494.04 1,562,372.06 79.81
COMMUNICATION CENTER 1,111,230.19 74,964.27 0.00 807,213.63 12,017.65 291,998.91 73.72
MAINTENANCE DEPT 739,200.00 56,332.63 0.00 542,320.01 0.00 196,879.99 73.37
STREET DEPT 2,218,953.00 191,317.68 0.00 1,767,221.80 132.26 451,598.94 79.65
PARKS & RECREATION 2,550,201.00 221,075.38 19,860.98 2,038,509.01 0.00 531,552.97 79.16
DEBT SERVICES 557,401.00 0.00 0.00 554,981.12 0.00 2,419.88 99.57
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS 1,871,843.00 194,643.40 13,563.50 1,741,829.42 17,070.35 126,506.73 93.24
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 4,246,272.00 127,460.89 697,056.40 1,561,964.27 1,874,650.72 1,506,713.41 64.52
NON-DEPARTMENTAL 231,073.00 78,298.39 4,687.50 413,353.14 7,491.96 ( 185,084.60) 180.10
TRANSFERS 150,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 150,000.00 0.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 33,866,349.00 2,575,094.66 754,897.44 25,734,034.37 1,963,526.21 6,923,685.86 79.56
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REVENUE OVER/(UNDER) EXPENDITURES 0.00 (1,694,856.59) 754,897.44 3,697,770.12 (1,963,526.21)( 2,489,141.35) 0.00
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$63,750 HVAC UPGRADE Admin Dept.
$43,100 Vehicle Equipment Police Dept.
$12,000 Kayak Launch Parks & Rec. Dept.
10-30-2018 09:38 AM TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE PAGE: 2
REVENUE & EXPENSE REPORT (UNAUDITED)
AS OF: OCTOBER 31ST, 2018
100-GENERAL FUND
REVENUES % OF YEAR COMPLETED: 83.33
CURRENT CURRENT PRIOR YEAR Y-T-D Y-T-D BUDGET % OF
BUDGET PERIOD PO ADJUST. ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCE BALANCE BUDGET
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PROPERTY TAXES
4-0000-10-101 PRIOR YEARS TAXES 327,971.00 25,437.73 0.00 281,455.14 0.00 46,515.86 85.82
4-0000-10-102 REAL PROPERTY TAXES 9,298,353.00 ( 3,956.18) 0.00 8,734,162.52 0.00 564,190.48 93.93
4-0000-10-103 VEHICLE PROPERTY TAXES 1,407,486.00 100,337.33 0.00 1,099,382.05 0.00 308,103.95 78.11
4-0000-10-104 HOMESTEAD TAXES 337,761.00 0.00 0.00 335,688.77 0.00 2,072.23 99.39
4-0000-10-106 HEAVY EQUIP RENTAL TAX 40,000.00 0.00 0.00 195,117.15 0.00 ( 155,117.15) 487.79
TOTAL PROPERTY TAXES 11,411,571.00 121,818.88 0.00 10,645,805.63 0.00 765,765.37 93.29
LICENSES, PERMITS & FEES
4-0000-20-202 CABLE TV FRANCHISE FEES 377,714.00 7,904.36 0.00 190,615.55 0.00 187,098.45 50.47
4-0000-20-203 ELECTRIC & GAS FRANCHIS 2,012,295.00 0.00 0.00 1,894,509.61 0.00 117,785.39 94.15
4-0000-20-210 BUSINESS LICENSES 4,000,000.00 228,667.88 0.00 4,884,855.25 0.00 ( 884,855.25) 122.12
4-0000-20-211 BUSINESS LICENSE PENALT 50,000.00 35,245.09 0.00 184,508.50 0.00 ( 134,508.50) 369.02
4-0000-20-212 BUSINESS LICENSE - INSUR 4,708,595.00 0.00 0.00 5,049,880.71 0.00 ( 341,285.71) 107.25
4-0000-20-214 TELEPHONE LICENSES/FEES 139,974.00 0.00 0.00 135,980.62 0.00 3,993.38 97.15
4-0000-20-216 BUILDING PERMITS 770,000.00 135,142.70 0.00 1,003,662.92 0.00 ( 233,662.92) 130.35
4-0000-20-217 RE-INSPECT FEES 3,960.00 300.00 0.00 1,700.00 0.00 2,260.00 42.93
4-0000-20-218 PLANNING FEES 16,624.00 830.00 0.00 9,216.00 0.00 7,408.00 55.44
4-0000-20-220 TREE PERMIT/PENALTY 3,960.00 235.00 0.00 1,745.00 0.00 2,215.00 44.07
4-0000-20-221 STORMWATER PLAN REVIEW F 38,500.00 1,860.00 0.00 13,030.00 0.00 25,470.00 33.84
TOTAL LICENSES, PERMITS & FEES 12,121,622.00 410,185.03 0.00 13,369,704.16 0.00 ( 1,248,082.16) 110.30
COURT FINES & FEES
4-0000-25-252 MUNICIPAL COURT FINES 291,900.00 0.00 0.00 200,193.05 0.00 91,706.95 68.58
TOTAL COURT FINES & FEES 291,900.00 0.00 0.00 200,193.05 0.00 91,706.95 68.58
FEDERAL GOV'T GRANTS
4-0000-29-331 FEMA DISASTER REIMBURSEM 0.00 0.00 0.00 52,794.99 0.00 ( 52,794.99) 0.00
TOTAL FEDERAL GOV'T GRANTS 0.00 0.00 0.00 52,794.99 0.00 ( 52,794.99) 0.00
STATE REVENUES
4-0000-30-301 LOC OPT SALES TAX-CHAS 160,865.00 14,237.00 0.00 126,258.75 0.00 34,606.25 78.49
4-0000-30-302 LOC OPT SALES TAX-BERK 1,192,212.00 99,902.96 0.00 978,971.13 0.00 213,240.87 82.11
4-0000-30-311 INVENTORY TAXES 78,600.00 0.00 0.00 58,950.54 0.00 19,649.46 75.00
4-0000-30-313 MANUFACTURER'S TAX EXEM 7,650.00 0.00 0.00 7,835.36 0.00 ( 185.36) 102.42
4-0000-30-321 AID TO SUBDIVISIONS 980,181.00 0.00 0.00 735,078.42 0.00 245,102.58 74.99
4-0000-30-325 BEVERAGE LICENSES 96,500.00 3,000.00 0.00 3,300.00 0.00 93,200.00 3.42
TOTAL STATE REVENUES 2,516,008.00 117,139.96 0.00 1,910,394.20 0.00 605,613.80 75.93
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REVENUE & EXPENSE REPORT (UNAUDITED)
AS OF: OCTOBER 31ST, 2018
100-GENERAL FUND
REVENUES % OF YEAR COMPLETED: 83.33
CURRENT CURRENT PRIOR YEAR Y-T-D Y-T-D BUDGET % OF
BUDGET PERIOD PO ADJUST. ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCE BALANCE BUDGET
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MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES
4-0000-35-326 SPECIAL EVENTS MISC INCO 20,000.00 50.00 0.00 2,020.00 0.00 17,980.00 10.10
4-0000-35-351 INTEREST INCOME 105,000.00 0.00 0.00 144,800.16 0.00 ( 39,800.16) 137.90
4-0000-35-352 SALE OF ASSETS 65,000.00 30,400.00 0.00 58,197.99 0.00 6,802.01 89.54
4-0000-35-353 PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS FEE 33,083.00 2,250.00 0.00 29,500.00 0.00 3,583.00 89.17
4-0000-35-355 SCHOOL DIST 2 REIMBURSM 480,000.00 0.00 0.00 540,000.00 0.00 ( 60,000.00) 112.50
4-0000-35-358 VENDING COMMISSIONS-GAHA 4,500.00 0.00 0.00 6,157.50 0.00 ( 1,657.50) 136.83
4-0000-35-359 FED DRUG TASK FORCE OT 6,500.00 0.00 0.00 7,968.85 0.00 ( 1,468.85) 122.60
4-0000-35-360 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 116,795.00 186.23 0.00 471,348.10 0.00 ( 354,553.10) 403.57
4-0000-35-362 PROPERTY RENTAL FEES 123,128.00 10,661.83 0.00 110,034.84 0.00 13,093.16 89.37
4-0000-35-363 CELLULAR TOWER RENTAL 88,619.00 3,976.60 0.00 70,848.29 0.00 17,770.71 79.95
4-0000-35-364 REPORT FEES 16,500.00 25.00 0.00 12,782.76 0.00 3,717.24 77.47
4-0000-35-365 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE 7,268.00 437.07 0.00 9,860.58 0.00 ( 2,592.58) 135.67
4-0000-35-366 FALSE ALARM FEES 3,245.00 0.00 0.00 20,000.00 0.00 ( 16,755.00) 616.33
4-0000-35-367 FUNERAL ESCORTS 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,860.00 0.00 ( 1,860.00) 0.00
4-0000-35-370 GAHAGAN FIELD/CONCESSION 8,250.00 230.00 0.00 3,150.50 0.00 5,099.50 38.19
4-0000-35-371 REGULAR LEAGUE FEES 51,032.00 2,625.00 0.00 47,710.00 0.00 3,322.00 93.49
4-0000-35-372 TOURNAMENT FEES 1,100.00 0.00 0.00 800.00 0.00 300.00 72.73
4-0000-35-374 GAHAGAN GATE FEES 32,068.00 4,322.34 0.00 17,074.74 0.00 14,993.26 53.25
4-0000-35-375 MISCELLANEOUS REV-REC DE 56.00 6.00 0.00 290.85 0.00 ( 234.85) 519.38
4-0000-35-376 CONCESSION REV-SOFTBALL 67,464.00 7,047.29 0.00 32,083.26 0.00 35,380.74 47.56
4-0000-35-378 CONCESSION REV-FOOTBALL 19,250.00 3,798.17 0.00 8,000.09 0.00 11,249.91 41.56
4-0000-35-380 TENNIS COMPLEX REVENUE 27,974.00 1,025.00 0.00 17,887.25 0.00 10,086.75 63.94
TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES 1,276,832.00 67,040.53 0.00 1,612,375.76 0.00 ( 335,543.76) 126.28
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
4-0000-40-406 TRANSFER FROM HOSPITALIT 1,968,644.00 164,053.67 0.00 1,640,536.70 0.00 328,107.30 83.33
4-0000-40-408 TRANSFER FROM FUND BALAN 4,239,772.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,239,772.00 0.00
4-0000-40-409 TRANSFER FROM STATE ACCO 40,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 40,000.00 0.00
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 6,248,416.00 164,053.67 0.00 1,640,536.70 0.00 4,607,879.30 26.26
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TOTAL REVENUES 33,866,349.00 880,238.07 0.00 29,431,804.49 0.00 4,434,544.51 86.91
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Town of Summerville
Impact Fees Balance
Balance as of October 31, 2018
TOTAL
Residential Commercial available
Parks & Recs Facilities 321,319 0 = 321,319
Fire Facilities 312,834 20,906 = 333,740 *
Municipal Facilities 240,938 277,320 = 518,258
Totals 875,091 298,226 1,173,318
* $96,750 Fire Dept - Substation 3
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REVENUE & EXPENSE REPORT (UNAUDITED)
AS OF: OCTOBER 31ST, 2018
212-IMPACT FEES - RESIDENTIAL
FINANCIAL SUMMARY % OF YEAR COMPLETED: 83.33
CURRENT CURRENT PRIOR YEAR Y-T-D Y-T-D BUDGET % OF
BUDGET PERIOD PO ADJUST. ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCE BALANCE BUDGET
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REVENUE SUMMARY
LICENSES, PERMITS & FEES 0.00 29,738.00 0.00 325,967.37 0.00 ( 325,967.37) 0.00
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES 0.00 0.00 0.00 11,409.45 0.00 ( 11,409.45) 0.00
TOTAL REVENUES 0.00 29,738.00 0.00 337,376.82 0.00 ( 337,376.82) 0.00
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EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
IMPACT FEES-RESIDENTIAL 0.00 0.00 0.00 227,607.77 0.00 ( 227,607.77) 0.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 0.00 0.00 0.00 227,607.77 0.00 ( 227,607.77) 0.00
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REVENUE OVER/(UNDER) EXPENDITURES 0.00 29,738.00 0.00 109,769.05 0.00 ( 109,769.05) 0.00
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REVENUE & EXPENSE REPORT (UNAUDITED)
AS OF: OCTOBER 31ST, 2018
213-IMPACT FEES - COMMERCIAL
FINANCIAL SUMMARY % OF YEAR COMPLETED: 83.33
CURRENT CURRENT PRIOR YEAR Y-T-D Y-T-D BUDGET % OF
BUDGET PERIOD PO ADJUST. ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCE BALANCE BUDGET
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REVENUE SUMMARY
LICENSES, PERMITS & FEES 0.00 109,811.56 0.00 300,908.29 0.00 ( 300,908.29) 0.00
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES 0.00 0.00 0.00 10,865.04 0.00 ( 10,865.04) 0.00
TOTAL REVENUES 0.00 109,811.56 0.00 311,773.33 0.00 ( 311,773.33) 0.00
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EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
IMPACT FEES-COMMERCIAL 0.00 51,496.65 683,662.35 914,035.84 0.00 ( 230,373.49) 0.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 0.00 51,496.65 683,662.35 914,035.84 0.00 ( 230,373.49) 0.00
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REVENUE OVER/(UNDER) EXPENDITURES 0.00 58,314.91 683,662.35 ( 602,262.51) 0.00 ( 81,399.84) 0.00
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$51,497 Fire Dept. Substation 2
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REVENUE & EXPENSE REPORT (UNAUDITED)
AS OF: OCTOBER 31ST, 2018
214-LOCAL HOSPITALITY TAX
FINANCIAL SUMMARY % OF YEAR COMPLETED: 83.33
CURRENT CURRENT PRIOR YEAR Y-T-D Y-T-D BUDGET % OF
BUDGET PERIOD PO ADJUST. ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCE BALANCE BUDGET
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REVENUE SUMMARY
LICENSES, PERMITS & FEES 3,912,328.00 297,043.78 0.00 3,227,594.20 0.00 684,733.80 82.50
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES 65,600.00 0.00 0.00 137,067.73 0.00 ( 71,467.73) 208.94
TOTAL REVENUES 3,977,928.00 297,043.78 0.00 3,364,661.93 0.00 613,266.07 84.58
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EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
LOCAL HOSPITALITY TAX 3,977,928.00 589,056.57 142,759.41 4,865,050.85 4,544,808.22 ( 5,289,171.66) 232.96
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 3,977,928.00 589,056.57 142,759.41 4,865,050.85 4,544,808.22 ( 5,289,171.66) 232.96
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REVENUE OVER/(UNDER) EXPENDITURES 0.00 ( 292,012.79) 142,759.41 ( 1,500,388.92)(4,544,808.22) 5,902,437.73 0.00
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$403,218 Armory Building
$164,054 Transfer to GF
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REVENUE & EXPENSE REPORT (UNAUDITED)
AS OF: OCTOBER 31ST, 2018
500-STORMWATER MGMT FUND
FINANCIAL SUMMARY % OF YEAR COMPLETED: 83.33
CURRENT CURRENT PRIOR YEAR Y-T-D Y-T-D BUDGET % OF
BUDGET PERIOD PO ADJUST. ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCE BALANCE BUDGET
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REVENUE SUMMARY
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES 0.00 3,664.00 0.00 3,917.00 0.00 ( 3,917.00) 0.00
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 89,201.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 89,201.00 0.00
OPERATING REVENUES 1,087,018.00 91,295.21 0.00 934,139.94 0.00 152,878.06 85.94
TOTAL REVENUES 1,176,219.00 94,959.21 0.00 938,056.94 0.00 238,162.06 79.75
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EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT 1,176,219.00 110,147.07 61,330.00 928,243.20 248,781.18 60,524.62 94.85
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,176,219.00 110,147.07 61,330.00 928,243.20 248,781.18 60,524.62 94.85
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REVENUE OVER/(UNDER) EXPENDITURES 0.00 ( 15,187.86) 61,330.00 9,813.74 ( 248,781.18) 177,637.44 0.00
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State of South Carolina )
) VISITOR CENTER MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
County of Dorchester )
This Visitor Center Management Agreement made and entered into by and between the Town
of Summerville (hereinafter called the “Town”), a municipal corporation and body politic of the State of
South Carolina, and the Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce (hereinafter
called the “Chamber”) a non‐profit corporation organized and existing pursuant to the laws of the State
of South Carolina.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Town, Dorchester County and the Chamber entered into a management
agreement on January 12, 2015 for the purpose of operating a Chamber of Commerce and Tourism
Visitors Reception Center at 402 North Main Street, Summerville, South Carolina; and,
WHEREAS, the Town and the Chamber entered into the current Visitor Center Management
Agreement on October 29, 2015; and,
WHEREAS, the Town and the Chamber are desirous to extend the current Visitor Center
Management Agreement per the Length of Term of the current agreement allowance (Recital 2)
effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the term and conditions set forth in
this Visitor Center Management Agreement, the receipt and sufficiency of such consideration being
acknowledged by the parties, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:
1. Recitals. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein by reference.
2. Length of Term. Town and Chamber acknowledge and agree that this Visitors Center
Management Agreement shall be effective January 1, 2019 and terminate on December 21,
2021, unless extended by the mutual consent of the parties in writing.
3. Financial Commitment of Town. Town and Chamber acknowledge and agree that as
consideration for the Chamber’s management of the Visitor’s Center for the term set forth
above, Town agrees to pay Chamber the total sum of Seventy‐Seven Thousand Four
Hundred Ninety and 00/100 ($77,490), with a 5% annual increase beginning in year 2020
($81,364) and a 5% annual increase beginning in year 2021 ($85,432).
4. Performance Obligations of Chamber. Town and Chamber acknowledge and agree that
Chamber shall provide the following services in exchange for the consideration set forth in
recital number (3):
‐ Provide staffing for Visitor Center
‐ Provide space for Visitor Center in Chamber building
‐ Provide equipment, software IT support
5. Final Agreement. This Visitor Center Management Agreement represents the final
agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and may not be
contradicted by evidence of prior, subsequent or contemporaneous oral agreements of the
parties. No amendment or modification hereto shall be valid and binding, unless expressed
in writing and executed by both parties hereto.
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6. Severability. If any provision of this Visitor Center Management Agreement is determined by
a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the
Visitor Center Management Agreement shall nonetheless remain in full force and effect.
7. Applicable Law. This Visitor Center Management Agreement is enforceable in the State of
South Carolina and shall in all respects be governed by, and construed in accordance with,
the substantive federal laws of the United States and the laws of the State of South Carolina.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Visitor Center Management
Agreement on the ___________ day of _________________, 2018.
WITNESSES: TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE
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Mayor
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WITNESSES: GREATER SUMMERVILLE/DORCHESTER
COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Board Chair
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Local Hospitality and Accommodations Tax Ad Hoc Advisory Committee Distribution Recommendations - from 2019 Budget
Name Applications Requesting Committee Proposal % of Money Applied For Council Approved
Dorchester Children's Center 8,000.00 6,714.00 83.93
Italian Feast 10,000.00 6,335.00 63.35
Preservation Society 9,100.00 3,200.00 35.16
Summerville Community Orchestra 34,953.00 27,500.00 78.68
Flowertown Players 24,095.00 24,000.00 99.61
Miss Summerville pageant 1,285.00 No recommendation N/A
DREAM 104,659.00 96,000.00 91.73
Community Resource Center‐Kwanzaa 4,475.00 No recommendation N/A
Community Resource Center‐Juneteenth 2,000.00 No recommendation N/A
Dorchester Paws 7,150.00 4,564.00 63.83
Summerville Family YMCA 50,065.00 42,000.00 83.89
Sweet Tea Half Marathon 4,000.00 3,071.00 76.78
Sculpture in the South 7,100.00 4,500.00 63.38
Total Requested Total Proposed Total Approved
$266,882 $217,884.00
Minus $181,500 Budgeted Funds
Overage '$36,384
Proposed budgeted amount to fund in 2019 $181,550
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