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Plan Process · Project News · Upcoming Events · Links Capital Improvement PlanThe Strategic Planning Process... Today Georgetown County has completed an update of the County's comprehensive strategic plan which was developed by scores of Georgetown County citizens working in concert with County Council and Staff. Visions I, the original strategic planning process was initiated in Georgetown County in 1998. The original Visions undertaking involved over 250 volunteer citizens from around the county, working over a period of several years to develop a strategic plan for the county. Since this was the first real strategic planning process utilized by the county, Visions I focused on a variety of very basic needs throughout the county. This citizen-generated plan was ultimately adopted by County Council and resulted in more than 38 million dollars worth of county-wide projects. To date all significant projects included in Visions I have either been completed or have been funded and are currently in progress. In 2004 the next phase of Georgetown County's strategic plan. For this phase, designed to identify and address needs over the next 30 years, over 350 citizens committed to work together on five committees studying Community Enhancement, Transportation, Economic Development, Recreation & Leisure Services, and Facilities. Projects identified, studied, and prioritized include over 300 million dollars in major enhancements that, when complete, will improve the quality of life for the citizens of Georgetown County for generations to come. County Council worked alongside the various citizen committees throughout the Visions processes. County has now received and accepted the results of this work and the work has been incorporated into a comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan for Georgetown County. In 2007 County Council commissioned a master plan for Recreation & Community Enhancement and a Transportation plan. County Council conceptually approved the Recreation Master Plan in April of 2008. County Council approved Ordinance 2009-05 to implement impact fees on Febuary 10, 2009. This approval made the effective date for collection purposes June 1, 2009. Council approved Ordinance 2009-07 to issue $11 million Bond Anticipation Note on February 10, 2009. County Council adopted the 2009 Revised Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan on June 9, 2009. Efforts are underway to select a firm to provide master site planning for recreation projects. Selection of firm is anticipated in August, 2009. Staff is working to acquire Stimulus funds for projects relating to energy savings, broadband service into rural areas, emergency services, law enforcement and transportation including improvements to/from Sandy Island. Additional efforts to acquire grant funding from a variety of sources area also underway. In spring 2009 County Council approved award of approximately $250,000 in a-tax funding for the Waccamaw Neck Tennis facility.
Visions I & II Summary Report (March 2007)
Georgetown County Capital Improvment Plan - December, 2007 Presentation
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S UPDATE REPORTS TO COUNTY COUNCIL On 1/27/2009 County Administrator Sel Hemingway presented an update on the status of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). County Administrator's CIP Update (January 27, 2009) On July 14, 209 County Administrator Sel Hemingway presented an update report on the status of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). County Administrator's CIP Update (July 14, 2009)
Master Project File as presented to County Council - October, 2009 Current Project NewsCARROLL ASHMORE CAMPBELL MARINE COMPLEX OPENED March 22, 2010
GEORGETOWN COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER OPENS Construction of this 80,000 square foot facility began in November, 2007. The facility opened on July 1, 2009.
MASTER PLAN COMPLETED Genesis Consulting Group of Columbia, South Carolina was selected to develop a comprehensive master plan addressing leisure services and community enhancement for Georgetown County. County Council commissioned this plan to provide the imformation and tools required to further prioritze and develop the many leisure service and community development projects identified through the strategic planning process. This master planning process was completed during 2008. Georgetown County Master Recreation Plan (April, 2008)
COMMUNITY PARK DEVELOPMENT Oceda, St. Paul, Pee Dee, Oatland and Plantersville community parks have been completed. A 5 acre tract in the Lanes Creek has been acquired for park development.
THOMAS W. EDWARDS, JR AIRPORT TERMINAL OPENS On Friday January 9, 2009 County Council, a vareity of dignitaries and airport supporters gathered to celebrate the opening of the Thomas W. Edwards, Jr. Airport Terminal facility. This modern two story structure was named in honor of retired county administrator Thomas W. Edwards, Jr, in celebration of his tireless work and efforts towards development of the county's master planning program. |
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