History
The Laurens County Capital Project Sales Tax Committee was established in December 2019. The Laurens County Council is vested with the authority to appoint and legislate as set forth in Article 3, Chapter 10, Title 4 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976.
Purpose
The purpose of the Committee is to advise, oversee, and direct the activities and operations of the Laurens County Capital Project Sales Tax referendum.
Number
The Committee consists of six (6) members.
Term
The members of the Committee are appointed in this manner: The governing body of the county (Laurens County Council) must appoint three (3) members to the Committee. The municipalities in the county (City of Clinton, City of Laurens, Town of Gray Court) must appoint three (3) members, who must be residents of the incorporated municipalities within the county, and who are selected according to SECTION 4-10-320. No compensation.
Members
| APPOINTEE | APPOINT BY | ROLE |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Hughes | City of Clinton | Chair |
| Sharon Brownlee | City of Laurens | Vice-Chair |
| George Austin | Laurens County Council | Secretary |
| Bobby Smith | Laurens County Council | Communications |
| John Irwin | Laurens County Council | Member at Large |
| Scott Cook | Town of Gray Court | Member at Large |
Click the link below to download a PDF version of the Ordinance.
To see the progress of the Capital Project Sales Tax projects, CLICK HERE!
Implementation Plan Documents
Preliminary Implementation Plan / post date: 01/13/2021
Timeline
April 28May 12, 2020 – Application Deadline (Note change of date due to COVID-19)- November 3, 2020 – Go to the Polls
- May 2021 – 1% Tax Implemented
CPST Application Information
Applications deadline is April 28 May 12, 2020.
Only statutorily qualified entities may request funding through the CPST. Qualified entities include county and municipal governments, special purpose districts, and, in conjunction with another qualified entity, school districts.
Entities requesting CPST funding bear the responsibility of providing reliable cost estimates and other critical information concerning their project proposals. This Project Proposal Submission Form, will be completed to include all requested information, must accompany each project proposal submission to the CPST Committee.
Additionally, the sponsoring qualified entity must submit a letter confirming that it will: 1) own the project during the life of the CPST; 2) fund any cost overruns beyond balloted amounts, identifying specifically the source of this funding; and 3) fund ongoing operating and maintenance costs of the project after its completion, and describe the entity’s capacity to absorb such costs.
Agendas, Minutes, and Documents
| Date | Location | Documents | Document Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 4, 2021 | Historic Courthouse | Agenda | Adobe PDF |
| June 30, 2020 / 5: 30 PM | Chamber of Commerce | Agenda Minutes | Adobe PDF |
| June 1, 2020 / 5:30 PM | Chamber of Commerce | Agenda Minutes | Adobe PDF |
| May 26, 2020 / 5:30 PM | Chamber of Commerce | Agenda Minutes | Adobe PDF |
| May 21, 2020 / 5:30 PM | Chamber of Commerce | Agenda Minutes | Adobe PDF |
| May 18, 2020 / 5:30 PM | Chamber of Commerce | Agenda Minutes | Adobe PDF |
| May 14, 2020 / 5:30 PM | Chamber of Commerce | Agenda Minutes | Adobe PDF |
| May 12, 2020 / 5:30 PM | Chamber of Commerce | Agenda Minutes | Adobe PDF |
| April 28, 2020 / 5:30 PM | Chamber of Commerce | Agenda Minutes | Adobe PDF |
| April 16, 2020 / 5:30 PM | Chamber of Commerce | Agenda Minutes Minutes -Revised | Adobe PDF |
| March 31, 2020 / 5:30 PM | Chamber of Commerce | Agenda Minutes | Adobe PDF |
| March 17, 2020 / 5:30 PM | Chamber of Commerce | Agenda Minutes | Adobe PDF |
| March 3, 2020 / 5:30 PM | Chamber of Commerce | Agenda Minutes | Adobe PDF |
| February 18, 2020 / 5:30 PM | Chamber of Commerce | Agenda Minutes | Adobe PDF |
| February 4, 2020 / 6:00 PM | Chamber of Commerce | Agenda Minutes | Adobe PDF |
| January 21, 2020 | Chamber of Commerce | Agenda Minutes | Adobe PDF |
| January 7, 2020 | Agenda Minutes | Adobe PDF |