Paul D. Abbott, Jr.

Data Center Development Moratorium

Not specified in the agenda, but development agreements typically lock in terms affecting infrastructure and tax treatment for years.

Development Agreements for Numara, LLC and Valara Holdings, LLC

Fee agreements give companies reduced tax payments instead of full property taxes — a trade-off for attracting jobs and investment.

Sheriff's Office Grant Applications and Law Enforcement Resources

Brings external grant funding of over $75,000 into county safety operations without requiring local matching funds.

Front Setback and Bufferyard Variances for Chavez Property

Property value adjustments may occur based on the subdivision outcome.

Joint industrial park agreements with Cherokee and Union counties

These agreements govern how tax revenue from park properties is shared between counties.

Industrial Development Appeal at 430 Jones Road

The project represents a $28 million capital investment and anticipated tax revenue, alongside 50 full-time jobs.

FY 2026-2027 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan Adoption

Involves over $161 million in dedicated transportation sales tax collections and active project allocations.

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Valara Data Center Air Emissions and Public Health

Property values and health-related economic burdens for nearby residents could be affected by industrial emissions.

Setback Variance Request at 1401 Asheville Highway

Zoning permit extensions

Automatic License Plate Reader restrictions

Wrecker service and towing rule overhaul

Towing fees and requirements could change for wrecker operators and drivers whose vehicles are towed.

Woodruff-Roebuck Water District bonds and service area

Up to $20 million in general obligation bonds backed by the district's ratepayers.

2910 E. Main Street developments

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Roadside parking ban in unincorporated areas

Animal Services and Trap-Neuter-Return Program

Operational funding for animal services is under review within the FY 2027 budget.

NorthMark Strategies Project Information

Financial details were not specified during this informational presentation.

Unpermitted church construction resolved through variances

The church avoids the cost of relocating or tearing down its existing additions, but must still obtain development and building permits.

First reading — Ordinance prohibiting parking, stopping, standing on certain county roads

First reading — Joint Industrial and Business Park agreement (Technology Park–Cherokee County)

First reading — Amendment removing Spartanburg property from 2002 Union County joint industrial park

First reading — Amendment removing Spartanburg property from 2009 Cherokee County joint industrial park

First reading — Joint Industrial and Business Park agreement (Technology Park–Union County)

First reading — Dissolving the 2006 Union County joint industrial park

First reading — Amended and restated ground lease to SB Acquisitions, LLC

Second reading — Numara/Valara development agreement (4000 S. Pine Street)

Second reading — AIB CLT1 development agreement (389 Tyger River Industrial Drive)

Second reading — 300 Jones Road Associates development agreement (430 Jones Road)

First Reading of Ordinance Authorizing Development Agreement for High-Performance Computing Center

Adjourn

Approval of Minutes

Board of Assessment Appeals Appointments

Library Board of Trustees Appointment

Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium Commission Appointments

Chapman Cultural Center Contract

Joint County Industrial Park Ordinance (MCIP Q4)

Michelin North America FILOT Agreement

Red Rock Developments Resolution (Project Amelia)

First Reading of Ordinance Authorizing Development Agreement for High-Performance Computing Center

Appreciated the extensive committee testimony which helped incorporate safety features into the first draft of the ordinance.

Motion made by Mr. Lynch to render first reading to the Ordinance.

First Reading of Waterfall Ordinance Amendment

Expressed opposition to dedicated funding commitments replacing annual budgetary discretion.