# Berkeley County Council Meeting 09/28/2026

The Berkeley County Council meeting held on September 28, 2026, included extensive discussions and approvals related to multiple procurement and development projects. Key procurement actions included the approval of a resolution to apply for a Federal Highway Administration PROTECT grant requesting over $12 million for the Oxford Road and Trinity Place Bridge Resilience Project, with the county committing over $3 million in matching funds. The council also approved various contract awards and change orders, such as a $711,415.80 change order to Sanders Brothers Construction funded by 1¢ sales tax funds, and awarded contracts for gaseous chlorine, sulfur dioxide, and liquid caustic supplies, as well as compaction services to SMT for $210,600 from the solid waste collections budget. Additionally, the council authorized software subscription renewals and approved discretionary funding allocations totaling tens of thousands of dollars to local entities including schools, historical societies, and the sheriff's office. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to public hearings and deliberations on the Lake Village development project, including zoning amendments, development agreements, and infrastructure commitments. The council approved the development agreement for Lake Village, which includes provisions for stormwater management exceeding current standards, infrastructure funding, and affordable housing units. The meeting also addressed mutual fee waivers with the town of Monks Corner and several pass-through grants from the South Carolina Coordinating Council for Economic Development. Overall, the meeting demonstrated a strong focus on infrastructure improvements, development oversight, and community investment through various procurement and funding decisions.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 28, 2026

### Sources
- [Berkeley County Council Meeting 09/28/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dJ2sFvSfRA) - Berkeley County SC Government