4-27-2026 Administration Committee

The Horry County Administration Committee met on April 27, 2026, to discuss several key procurement and budget-related matters. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the Conway Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district update, where city officials presented a proposal to support redevelopment of the former Santee Cooper site through public infrastructure investments funded by bonds up to $80 million. The city seeks the county's participation via an intergovernmental agreement to capture incremental tax revenues for bond repayment, emphasizing that no existing revenues would be impacted. The committee expressed support for moving forward with negotiations. Additionally, the committee received a financial update showing strong revenue collections and controlled expenditures across various funds. An important procurement highlight was the announcement of a local vendor preference initiative, including a recent contract award to DNL Site Work for road improvement projects, reflecting increased local vendor participation and competitiveness. The committee also approved multiple resolutions related to budget amendments, tax funding for beach erosion control, and mutual aid agreements. Several community benefit fund requests were approved to support local events and services. No votes were taken during the executive session on legal matters.