# York County Council Meeting November 2, 2026

York County Council regular meeting, York County, South Carolina, November 2, 2026. Council approved on second reading the Project Pair fee-in-lieu-of-tax (FILOT) assignment and incentive amendments, and authorized the related state economic set-aside grant application and acceptance if awarded. The company was identified as Action, a European retailer proposing to repurpose a 345,000-square-foot Fort Mill industrial facility for its U.S. headquarters and distribution operations, invest about $25.5 million, and create 215 jobs over five years. Council also approved on second reading the Project Utopia FILOT and incentive agreement for Munzing’s proposed Clover headquarters and research-and-development facility, involving $17 million in investment and 56 jobs, with an average wage cited at approximately $107,500; it separately authorized the related state grant application, with no local match required. Council approved first reading of a special-source revenue credit agreement for Project Blue, but the transcript provides no project details. A state Department of Agriculture set-aside grant application for Project Elevate was also presented, with no local match required; the transcript does not clearly capture the vote.

Council authorized staff to negotiate with the highest-ranked proposer under RFP 3053 for consulting services for the county comprehensive plan and Newport area plan. Staff said 10 responses were received and ranked using a scoring formula; the negotiated scope, price, and contract will return to council for approval. Council also approved first reading, by title only, of an update to the water and sewer capacity/impact fee ordinance, which is due to expire after 20 years; further details were scheduled for a November 10 workshop. Other discussion included drainage and soil concerns raised during a rezoning hearing, and a referral to the Public Safety Committee to examine possible rules for e-bikes and electric scooters.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 02, 2026

### Sources
- [York County Council Meeting November 2, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6h7AJ9STgs) - York County SC