City of Charleston Committee on Real Estate 6/15/26

The City of Charleston Committee on Real Estate convened on June 15, 2026, to discuss multiple procurement and property-related matters. Key agenda items included extending a lease agreement with SCDOT through 2085 to support affordable housing and the Lowline project, authorizing a memorandum of understanding with Charleston County for parking enforcement services, and approving license agreements for construction laydown areas related to hotel development. The committee also approved a memorandum of understanding with Berkeley County and Clouter Creek Reserve LLC for marina development, and authorized purchase and sale agreements for various properties to facilitate infrastructure improvements, affordable housing, and public access alleyways. A significant discussion focused on a $3.5 million property acquisition to support a major intersection improvement project in partnership with Charleston County, aimed at enhancing traffic safety and flow. Several motions passed unanimously, including property acquisitions, license agreements, and annexations, with some members expressing concerns about funding responsibilities between city and county. The meeting concluded with approvals of all presented items and no opposition noted.