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

The Beaufort County SC Finance Administration & Economic Development and Public Facilities committees met on June 15, 2026, to discuss various budgetary and procurement matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of contracts for demolition and removal of the Wimi Creek Fishing Pier, awarding FY26 local accommodations and hospitality tax grants totaling nearly $2 million, and authorizing budget amendments for stormwater utility operations and capital projects. The committees also considered an ordinance to authorize fund transfers up to $200,000 by the county administrator with CFO recommendation, excluding enterprise funds like stormwater. Additionally, a sole source contract was approved for due diligence and feasibility assessment of a new public works administration building. The meeting addressed capital improvement projects such as the Broad River Fishing Pier replacement, with plans to issue an RFP for potential public-private partnerships. Policy discussions included improving agenda distribution timelines and establishing a whistleblower policy. Several motions related to funding allocations, contract awards, and project prioritization were passed without objection, reflecting active management of county infrastructure and economic development initiatives.