2026.09.08 Columbia County Board of Commissioners Development & Planning Services Committee Meeting

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners Development & Planning Services Committee met on September 8, 2026, to discuss several procurement and development matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of a corrective quitclaim deed and easement modification related to John Deere Parkway, ensuring public access and emergency vehicle ingress while maintaining county oversight on any future road closures. The committee also reviewed and approved a contract with JHC Corporation for a $4,081,097.93 boardwalk replacement project at Reed Creek Interpretive Center, funded in part by FEMA, with a contingency budget of $300,000 to address construction challenges over water. Additionally, a $700,000 SPLOST-funded bank stabilization and boardwalk extension project at Savannah Rapids Park was awarded to HD Construction with a six-month timeline. Several use and encroachment permits related to utility easements were also approved. No legal matters or executive session items were reported.