The next penny

Orangeburg County voters will be asked in November to renew the 1 percent capital projects sales tax to fund the following:

1) $350,000 – Water/sewer improvements/grant match (Bowman)

2) $250,000 – Construction of a community center (Bowman)

3) $200,000 – Purchase property for downtown/area development (Bowman)

4) $91,321 – Town hall improvements: roof, HVAC (Bowman)

5) $50,000 – Tourism/archives/Chamber of Commerce building (Bowman)

6) $500,000 – Construct town hall building on Main Street (Branchville)

7) $250,000 – Recreation improvements: Property acquisition with associated recreation equipment (Branchville)

8) $50,961 – Downtown streetscape: U.S. 21 and S.C. 78 intersection toward Berry Street (Branchville)

9) $50,000 – Water/sewer improvements (Branchville)

10) $65,000 – Construction of tennis court with associated equipment (Cope)

11) $10,075 – Construction of a memorial for Military Killed in Action (Cope)

12) $9,000 – Construction of a walking trail (Cope)

13) $15,000 – Sidewalk repair in town limits (Cordova)

14) $108,362 – Land acquisition/parking lot improvements (Cordova)

15) $350,000 – Weatherization and renovation of town buildings: town hall, depot and streets and parks building (Elloree)

16) $200,000 – Elloree water system — upgrade to the wastewater treatment plant (Elloree)

17) $33,022 – Recreational improvements: Joe Miller Park, Hungerpillar Field and Loyns Park (Elloree)

18) $135,296 – Town hall construction/renovation (Eutawville)

19) $135,000 – Recreation park: land acquisition/construction (Eutawville)

20) $500,000 – Construction of a municipal/multiplex building (Holly Hill)

21) $140,000 – Recreation improvements to Gilmore Park (Holly Hill)

22) $175,000 – Construct recreational building at Francis Folk Park (Holly Hill)

23) $191,538 – Downtown streetscape enhancement improvements (Holly Hill)

24) $81,400 – Recreation improvements: playground equipment, picnic shelter/equipment, tennis court and baseball field (Livingston)

25) $30,390 – Improvements to the municipal complex: parking lot improvements and awnings (Livingston)

26) $4,500 – Construction town welcome signs (Livingston)

27) $74,512 – Sidewalk construction and improvements: Ninety Six Road, Pine Street, Bolin Street, Park Street, Rice Street, Woodrow Street, Henry Road, Silversprings Road, Fremont Street (Neeses)

28) $150,000 – Construction of a community center including land acquisition, parking lot and property improvements (Neeses)

29) $100,000 – Recreational renovations/improvements (Neeses)

30) $300,000 – Sewer system improvements to the wastewater treatment plant (North)

31) $200,000 – Water system improvements on Salley Road, Livingston Avenue, Boltin Street, Victoria Circle, Jones Bridge Road, plus elevated water tank and radio read meters (North)

32) $138,810 – Recreation improvements: spray park and ball fields (North)

33) $100,000 – Sewer system improvements to the wastewater treatment plant (Norway)

34) $40,000 – Construction town welcome signs (Norway)

35) $165,654 – Recreational improvements: expand community shed at the town’s park, bathroom facilities and landscaping along Main Street (Norway)

36) $7,250,000 – Recreational improvements and development: North Road, Hillcrest and Edisto Gardens (Orangeburg)

37) $2,400,021 – Construction community center/gym: Broughton Street (Orangeburg)

38) $150,000 – Veteran’s Memorial Park expansion and parking lot (Orangeburg)

39) $100,000 – Airport improvements (Orangeburg)

40) $115,000 – Downtown improvements: streetscape/municipal parking, Russell Street, Broughton Street, Middleton Street, Boulevard and Amelia Street (Orangeburg)

41) $15,000 – Sidewalk improvements: Fair Street and Amelia Street (Orangeburg)

42) $230,000 – Construct new town hall, police department and municipal court (Rowesville)

43) $67,011 – Streetscape enhancement improvements/grant match (Rowesville)

44) $581,451 – Recreational improvements along Bass Drive (Santee)

45) $85,000 – Water system improvements water pumps and water line extension/replacement (Springfield)

46) $311,015 – Wastewater system improvements: pump station, emergency pump station backup disconnect, video camera lines, line replacement (Springfield)

47) $127,735 – Renovation and extension of the Friends and Family Community Building to include restrooms (Vance)

48) $30,000 – Recreational improvement: construction of walking trail at the Vance Town Park (Vance)

49) $5,700 – Construction town welcome signs (Vance)

50) $154,006 – Wastewater system construction to be used toward grant match (Woodford)

51) $250,000 – Community gym/recreational improvements for the Town of Holly Hill (Council District 1)

52) $100,000 – Community park/recreational improvements for the Town of Eutawville (County Council District 1)

53) $75,000 – Recreational improvements/expansion for the Town of Vance (County Council District 1)

54) $75,000 – Recreational improvements/expansion at the Galliard Park (County Council District 1)

55) $50,000 – Construction of a women’s shelter for CASA (Citizens Against Sexual Assault) (County Council Districts 1 and 2)

56) $1,100,000 – Aquatic recreation center for eastern Orangeburg County (County Council Districts 1 and 2)

57) $100,000 – HVAC improvements for Consolidated School District Ill (County Council District 1)

58) $450,000 – Water/sewer improvements for eastern Orangeburg County (County Council District 1)

59) $2,800,000 – Road improvements for an estimated 14.2 miles: Jackson Belt Road, Union Hill Road, Caufield Court, Carribel Road (partial), Caswell Lane, Wilson Street, Sanibell Lane, Sailberry Road, Round-O Road, Peach Shed Road, Louie Court, Iberia Court, Hickory Springs Road, Buckintella Lane, Surfside Drive, Broken Arrow Road, Torrington Road (partial), Bounty Road, Academy Lane, Sabrina Lane, Polite Drive, Moonlight Drive, Clearwater Court, Church of God Road, Balboa Lane, Bonita Lane, Gaines Court, Signet Drive, Yearling Drive and Rodman Road (County Council District 1)

60) $833,000 – Economic development/infrastructure project along I-26/US 301/I-95 (County Council District 1)

61) $167,000 – Economic development/infrastructure project – western Orangeburg County (County Council District 1)

62) $2,625,000 – Road improvements for an estimated 12.3 miles: Alabama Court, Dairy Avenue, Kangaroo Court, Nassau Drive, Wayside Drive, Moss Street, Longbrook Drive, Canal Street, Abbott Street, Elm Street, Rail Street, Doberman Lane, Acorn Lane, Deer Trail, Tarpon Court, Antioch Road, Milligan Road, Santee River Road, Race Track Road, Prarie Lane, Ragin Street, Future Road, Topeka Road, Lantana Court, Rest Wood Court, Brass Lantern Lane, Fargo Drive, Dolly Drive, Hallmark Drive, Larimore Court, Mazzie Drive, Rebecca Street, Sausalito Court, Boyd Road, Lipstick Lane, Rexford Court and Empire Lane (County Council District 2)

63) $1,100,000 — Aquatic recreation Center for eastern Orangeburg County (County Council Districts 1 and 2)

64) $470,000 – Recreational improvements for the towns of Elloree, Santee and Bowman (County Council District 2)

65) $300,000 – Water/sewer improvements to the US 301N area (County Council District 2)

66) $125,000 – Recreational improvements to the Indian Bluff Park (Joint County Council Project)

67) $150,000 – Water/sewer improvements for the Town of Bowman (County Council District 2)

68) $150,000 – Water/sewer improvements for the towns of Santee and Elloree (County Council District 2)

69) $50,000 – Construction of a women’s shelter for CASA (Citizens Against Sexual Assault) (County Council Districts 1 and 2)

70) $30,000 – Improvements to the Santee Fire Station (County Council District 2)

71) $1,000,000 – Economic development/infrastructure project along I-26/US 301/I-95 (County Council District 2)

72) $2,250,000 – Road improvements for an estimated 13.8 miles: Albertson Street, Arends Road, Avalon Court, Blackburn Court, Dell Street, Deneaux Road, Fair Oaks Court, Gardenia Drive, Gass Road, Green Acres Court, Grove Drive, Hewitt Road, Holley Road, Jordan Street, Kemp Drive, Kinsey Court, Lawrence Street, Lincoln Street, Mott Road, McBow Drive, Melody Lane, Menefee Court, Open Drive, Raven Road, Middle Road, Robert Street, Shellyjean Road, Song Sparrow Road, Tatum Road, Trecer Road, Winslow Street, Wish Drive, Calhoun Street, Classic Road and Farr Road (County Council District 3)

73) $2,250,000 – Water extensions – Cattle Creek area (County Council District 3)

74) $250,000 – Water extensions – Canaan Area (County Council District 3)

75) $250,000 – Recreational improvements/youth development (County Council District 3)

76) $666,000 – Economic development/infrastructure project in District 3 (County Council District 3)

77) $167,000 – Economic development/infrastructure project along I-26/US 301/I-95 (County Council District 3)

78) $167,000 – Economic development/infrastructure project – western Orangeburg County (County Council District 3)

79) $3,000,000 – Road improvements for an estimated 13 miles: Key West Court, Jackson Quarters Drive, Rabbit Trail Circle, Quest Field Drive, Trotter Lane, Northlake Drive, Summer Camp Road, Butternut Street, McClain Street, Dusty Trail Drive, Sparrow Lane, Rochelle Drive, Buck Ridge Drive, Willie Road, Shady Breeze Lane, Greatbranch Street, Cabin Road, Hanson Curtis Road, Fire Tower Road, Antonio Way, Vassar Road, Samuel Drive, Lupine Court, Sunflower Court, Cypress Street (County Council District 4)

80) $500,000 – Bull Swamp Water District (grant match) for water extensions: Mill Creek Road, Breeze Haven Road, Dry Yard Road (County Council District 4)

81) $800,000 – Recreational facilities/improvements/veterans memorial in the areas of North, Livingston, Woodford, Neeses, Norway and Springfield (County Council District 4)

82) $200,000 – Town hall/parking lot improvements in the areas of North, Livingston, Woodford, Neeses, Norway and Springfield (County Council District 4)

83) $300,000 – Silver Springs Water District: land acquisition and construction of an office building (County Council District 4)

84) $200,000 – Silver Springs Water District: water extensions and meters (County Council District 4)

85) $1,000,000 – Economic development/infrastructure project in western Orangeburg County (County Council District 4)

86) $1,367,500 – Road improvements for an estimated 5.47 miles: Cabot Drive, Oxford Road, Chadwick Road, Jaguar Lane, Alva Street, Bay Street, Blessing Road, Bochette Boulevard, Desoto Street, Ferris Street, Gippy Drive, Gussy Drive, Hilton Street, Hubbard Street, July Drive, Morris Street, Ourshan Court, Rugby Road, Shore Drive, Sullen Street, Triple Road, Twelve Oaks Lane, Whippoorwill Road, Widgeon Road, Woodpecker Boulevard, Wren Road and Yvette Road (County Council District 5)

87) $3,148,000 – Sewer improvements for Kings Road, Baker Street, Beulah Street, Swinton Road, Sawaga Road, Fuller Street, Ferris Street, Seawright Street, Hunter Hill Subdivision and Turkey Hill (County Council District 5)

88) $35,000 – Sewer expansions – Decatur Street and Glen Gloria Area (County Council District 5)

89) $215,500 – Water extensions – Langley Road, Tamara Lane and Koller Road (County Council District 5)

90) $400,000 – Community Development Center – Greater Orangeburg area (County Council District 5)

91) $250,000 – Recreational improvements to the Orangeburg County Aquatic Center (County Council Districts 5 and 7)

92) $250,000 – High crosswalk from University Village to S.C. State University (County Council Districts 5 and 7)

93) $167,000 – Economic development/infrastructure project along I-26/US 301/I-95 (County Council District 5)

94) $167,000 – Economic development/infrastructure project for western Orangeburg County (County Council District 5)

95) $500,000 – Road improvements for an estimated 2.03 miles: Waters Street, Iricks Pond Road, Windy Pines Road, Ambrose Street, Bobby Street, Haddock Road, Loadholt Street, Lyons Road, Pit Street, Stevefelkel and Craggy Bluff Drive (County Council District 6)

96) $167,000 – Economic development/infrastructure project along I-26/U5 301/I-95 (County Council District 6)

97) $167,000 – Economic development/infrastructure project – western Orangeburg County (County Council District 6)

98) $2,666,000 – Wastewater extensions west of the Edisto area, Riverbank Drive area, Lake Edisto Drive area and Columbia Road area (County Council District 6)

99) $200,000 – Acquire and/or construct women’s/family shelter (Joint County Council Districts)

100) $250,000 – Acquire and/or construct Community Resource Enhancement Site (CREST) to include senior citizen center, community and youth program facilities in Mixon Mill Road area (County Council District 6)

101) $400,000 – Construct Community Resource Enhancement Site (CREST) to include community, Native American, cultural and historical program facilities in Lake Edisto Road area (County Council District 6)

102) $300,000 – Acquire and/or construct Community Resource Enhancement Site (CREST) to include community and youth program facilities in Mellichamp School area (County Council District 6)

103) $650,000 – Acquire and/or construct two Community Resource Enhancement Sites (CREST) to include community, youth and senior citizen program facilities in the West End/Riverside and greater Orangeburg areas (County Council District 6)

104) $350,000 – Construction and/or renovations to Orangeburg County library facilities to enhance community, cultural and historic program activities (County Council District 6)

105) $350,000 – Acquire land and construct Community Resource Enhancement Site (CREST) to include youth athletic facilities and infrastructure to serve the Orangeburg Consolidated School District 4 area (County Council District 6)

106) $500,000 — Maxwell Street sewer project (County Council District 7)

107) $1,141,000 – Road improvements for an estimated 3.3 miles: Wild Hart Road, Hickson Drive, Michael Road and Oasis Lane (County Council District 7)

108) $75,000 — Water extension: Gramling Road Community (County Council District 7)

109) $200,000 – Whittaker Parkway drainage project (County Council District 7)

110) $1,000,000 – Whittaker Parkway sewer extension (County Council District 7)

111) $200,000 – Whittaker Parkway sidewalk improvements (County Council District 7)

112) $500,000 – Whittaker Parkway community center (County Council District 7)

113) $700,000 – High crosswalk from University Village to S.C. State University (County Council Districts 5 and 7)

114) $500,000 – Community facility/wellness center (public/private partnership) Claflin University (County Council District 7)

115) $125,000 – Water extension: Ginger Lake subdivision (County Council District 7)

116) $175,000 – Water improvements: fire hydrants in District 7 (County Council District 7)

117) $300,000 – Flood/stormwater control in District 7 (County Council District 7)

118) $250,000 – Recreational improvements to the Orangeburg County Aquatic Center (County Council Districts 5 and 7)

119) $167,000 – Economic development/infrastructure project along I-26/US 301/I-95 (County Council District 7)

120) $167,000 – Economic development/infrastructure project – western Orangeburg County (County Council District 7)

121) $5,793,220 – Economic development/infrastructure project along I-26/US 301/I-95 (Joint County Council Districts)

122) $2,000,000 – Economic development/infrastructure project – western Orangeburg County (Joint County Council Districts)

123) $300,000 – Economic development/infrastructure project- US 21 Industrial Park (Joint County Council Districts)

124) $1,130,000 – Renovations to county facilities: administrative centre, courthouse, agriculture building, DSS building, health department, EMS substations (HVAC, elevators, roof, parking lots, etc.)

125) $475,000 – Renovations to main/branch library facilities

126) $300,000 – Construct new EMS substations (Neeses and Holly Hill areas)

127) $200,000 – Construct Emergency Preparedness storage building (Orangeburg)

128) $140,000 – Construct landfill scale house

129) $980,000 – Restore old county administration building

130) $325,000 – Construct public works equipment/road maintenance facilities

131) $450,000 – Construct fire/public safety communications towers and infrastructure

132) $500,000 – Health sciences building – Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College (grant match) (Joint County Council Project)

133) $500,000 – Women’s shelter (grant match) (Joint County Council Project)

134) $840,000 – S.C. Department of Revenue administrative fee

135) $2,800,000 – Project management/engineering services

136) $8,400,000 – Financial and professional services

Total cost of projects: $84,000,000

Representatives of towns and council districts were given a chance to recommend how money would be used in their areas. The entity requesting each project is listed in parentheses.

Some projects are listed more than once if they are receiving funding from more than one town or district.