# Aiken City Council Meeting September 14, 2026

The Aiken City Council held a meeting on September 14, 2026, where several procurement and development-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the unanimous approval of a resolution to apply for a Municipal Association of South Carolina Impact Fund Big Idea Grant to expand the Aiken Department of Public Safety's drone program, with a project cost of approximately $97,780 and a city match of $4,889. The council also approved granting an easement to Dominion Energy South Carolina for utility access related to the Aiken Railway and accepted pathway and amphitheater easements from SE Aiken LLC for public recreational use in Aiken Town Park. Additionally, the council approved a development agreement with Malia Kochler concerning parking provisions tied to a potential closure of B Lane, and rezoned property at 102 Gaston Road Northeast from industrial to planned commercial to allow construction of duplex residential units associated with short-term lodging. Discussions included concerns about parking impacts on downtown businesses and maintenance responsibilities for new public amenities. The meeting also featured public comments on community needs and infrastructure projects, but no new contracts or vendor selections were announced beyond those related to easements and grant applications.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 14, 2026

### Sources
- [Aiken City Council Meeting September 14, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQOA6SrvAIo) - CityofAikenSC