Supervisor Recommended Budget Workshop 05/11/2026

The Berkeley County SC Government held a Supervisor Recommended Budget Workshop on May 11, 2026, focusing extensively on budgetary and procurement-related issues. Key discussions included the county's financial position, revenue projections, and significant budget allocations for personnel, stormwater management, EMS services, and capital projects. The workshop addressed the stormwater fee structure, highlighting a current deficit and comparing fees with neighboring counties, with considerations for fee adjustments and funding sources. EMS staffing and pay structure were discussed, including proposals to improve retention through pay scale changes. Capital improvement projects were reviewed, including park developments funded through local option sales tax revenues, and equipment purchases such as Stryker stretchers and body-worn cameras for EMS. The meeting also covered funding strategies for water and sewer infrastructure projects, landfill space expansion, and discretionary funds for community projects. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but several action items and budgetary recommendations were proposed for further consideration.