# Lancaster County Regular Council Meeting 10-12-2026

Lancaster County Council’s regular meeting on October 12, 2026, included updates on several major capital projects and a discussion of how to fund them. Staff reported that two proposed EMS stations—Heath Springs and Indian Land—were competitively bid, with estimated construction costs of approximately $3.94 million and $3.865 million, respectively, or about $7.8 million total. Capital Project Sales Tax III had allocated about $1.8 million for the stations. Council members expressed a strong preference to pursue both rather than only the higher-priority Heath Springs station, and staff said it would develop funding scenarios and provide the bid information. A municipal advisor discussed options for predictable debt-service millage and borrowing; council gave staff direction to develop a prioritized capital-project list and funding plan, but took no formal funding vote. Staff also reported that 17 firms submitted qualifications for the proposed 15,000-square-foot Harrisburg Road fire facility, with qualified firms to be invited to submit proposals and clearer cost estimates expected in January or February 2027.

The detention center project was reported as 74% complete, with approximately $58 million spent against a $90 million budget; substantial completion is planned for March 2027 and initial occupancy for July 2027. The Lancaster County Archive Center presentation reported $2.13 million raised for construction, including $1.9 million from the state, and a $170,000 first-year operating budget supported by the AIS Foundation; Perception Builders was recognized for its work. Council unanimously approved the second reading of the Unified Development Ordinance, with a third reading planned in two weeks; public commenters raised concerns about manufactured-home zoning and the regional sports park. No contract award or new procurement approval was made during the meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 12, 2026

### Sources
- [Lancaster County Regular Council Meeting 10-12-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USvPL7EyMFc) - Lancaster Co, SC Gov