Beaufort County SC (2P) FINANCE ADMIN & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (4P) PUBLIC FACILITIES June 15, 2026

The Beaufort County Finance Administration and Economic Development Committee and Public Facilities Committee held meetings on June 15, 2026, addressing multiple procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of contracts for aviation fuel services with Campbell Oil Company, rental car concession agreements with Avis Budget Group and JSP Transportation, janitorial services contract at Bufort Executive Airport, and architectural and engineering consulting services for airport development projects. A significant contract for a $1.25 million transit hangar design-build at Bufort Executive Airport was also approved, leveraging eligible grant funding. The committees reviewed budget adjustments, including a $400,000 change order for waste hauling services and a $150,000 change order for waste disposal services, both funded from existing accounts. Additionally, an ordinance was passed to appropriate $260,000 from 2017 general obligation bonds to cover cost overruns at Fire Station 34 due to unforeseen repairs. The committees also discussed a $120,000 due diligence assessment for potential acquisition of the former Glass Works facility, aiming to evaluate its suitability for county operations before purchase. Updates on capital improvement projects, including road and sidewalk construction and right-of-way acquisitions, were provided. A stormwater utility fee restructure was presented, aiming to simplify the fee structure, improve transparency, and ensure sustainable funding. Finally, resolutions were approved to establish community development priorities and authorize a new 20-year stormwater intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Hilton Head Island, with plans to revisit the agreement following the fee restructure.