Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer
Anderson County Council will consider a final vote Tuesday on an ordinance prohibiting the use of county funds, property and resources for Flock camera systems, along with tax incentives for two industrial projects and a new $100 million investment from an unnamed company.
The council unanimously approved the Flock proposal on its first two readings. During those discussions, council members said the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office supports the prohibition.
Three ordinances scheduled for third reading and public hearings concern JD Anderson SC LLC, previously identified as Project St. Nick.
One would authorize an agreement providing for payments in lieu of property taxes and special source credits. Another would expand the joint industrial and business park established by Anderson and Greenville counties in 2010 to include the project. The third would approve a development agreement between the county and the company.
The Kansas City-based Jones Development is planning a 400,000 square-foot building project, with a capital investment of $26 million, will be a part of the project construction and will work with the developer in a partnership with the county for a new sewer line.
The project also includes a public-private partnership with the county to install a sewer line near the site at 300 Masters Blvd. The partnership is intended to reduce costs and support economic development. The line would also make an additional 60 acres north of the property available for development.
Two additional public hearings and final votes concern Project Elrod, a proposed $70.1 million investment in land for industrial sites near the new Oak Hill Elementary School.
The proposals would authorize a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with SC Anderson Elrod LLC, including special source tax credits, and expand the joint Anderson-Greenville industrial and business park to include the project.
The county worked with the local school board, law enforcement and fire departments to evaluate the site.
The council will also consider on second reading of a county code amendment that would prohibit camping at boat landings and certain other locations.
The proposal is intended to direct camping to designated areas and protect county parks. It would address unauthorized camping by visitors unfamiliar with the rules, as well as homeless encampments.
Meanwhile, Project Patriot, with few details will have a first vote on tax incentives for a company promising a minimum $100 million investment in the county.
