# Richland County Council Meeting - September 15, 2026


**Body:** Richland County
**Date:** September 14, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services, Contracting Vehicles, Physical Infrastructure


The Richland County Council held a regular session meeting on September 15, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of several fee in lieu of ad valorem taxes agreements and incentive agreements for multiple projects, including Project Blue Steel, Project CPL, Project Joyce, and Project Bird Dog. These agreements involved commitments to negotiate and authorize infrastructure credits and tax payments, with some council members recusing themselves due to potential conflicts of interest. Additionally, the council approved the 2026 assessment roll for the Villages at Sand Hill Improvement District to ensure proper billing for property assessments. The Office of Small Business Opportunity committee reviewed proposed ordinances and recommended researching a revolving loan fund, which the council approved directing the county administrator to explore. Several motions related to land development, including amendments to overlay district standards and solar farm zoning criteria, were referred to the Development and Services Committee for further consideration. The meeting also included updates on county boundary clarifications, animal welfare concerns, and community projects such as Riverbanks Zoo expansions, but no direct procurement actions were taken on these topics during the session.

**Source:** Richland County