Beaufort County Council Caucus and Regular Council Meetings Monday, April 27, 2026 @ 5pm & 6pm

The Beaufort County Council held caucus and regular meetings on April 27, 2026, addressing multiple procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included the approval of an $8.3 million contract for the first phase of a multi-use athletic fields project south of the Broad River, with council amending the motion to fully fund the project at approximately $14.6 million, including a 10% contingency, using impact fees and fund balance. The council also approved reallocations of funds for the Daufuskie Island Ferry Embarkation Point and passive parks projects, as well as a $32,500 purchase of real property to support flow center operations. The Treasurer presented a budget request of approximately $2.9 million, emphasizing personnel needs and software implementation challenges. Additionally, the council discussed and voted on ordinances related to public safety, housing development partnerships, green space program amendments, and funding allocations for the University of South Carolina Beaufort Convocation Center, which was ultimately not approved. Several board and committee appointments and reappointments were confirmed. The council also adopted a merit pay policy and updated the disaster recovery ordinance. Public hearings were held on various ordinances, and motions were passed to authorize contracts and funding for capital improvement projects and community services.