Updates
Update - October 2023
Fire Department Exhaust Systems for Fire Stations 1 & 2
In process. Completion anticipated in February 2024.
City Hall Renovation
In process. Completion anticipated in February 2024.
Outdoor Fitness Court at Recreation Center
Construction in process. Concrete slab to be poured week of 10/9. Fitness equipment on site, to be installed first week of November.
Dog Park Improvements
Installation of new hardscape in process. Fence contractor selected and issued notice to proceed.
Undergrounding Power Lines
Design of 14th Ave conversion is complete. Project estimated at approx. $100K. (50/50 share between City and Dominion Energy). DE in process of easement acquisition. Preliminary design and rough cost estimate of conversion project for 41st Avenue ready for staff review.
SCDOT Palm Boulevard Bike, Pedestrian and Parking Enhancements
Staff meeting with SCDOT and consultant on 10/9 to review concepts.
Update - September 2023
Fire Department Exhaust Systems for Fire Stations 1 & 2
Bids received. Staff recommends award of a contract to Air Cleaning Specialists at 9/26/23 Council meeting.
City Hall Renovation
City received RFQ responses from two Design-Build Teams. Presentations scheduled for next Public Services & Facilities Committee meeting for 9/21/23.
Outdoor Fitness Court at Recreation Center
Staff procuring quotes for installation of concrete slab. Once installed, National Fitness Court will ship equipment for installation.
Dog Park Improvements
Staff procuring quotes for hardscaping work for the entrance to and inside the park. Staff developing RFB for fence replacement.
Undergrounding Power Lines
Dominion Energy & Pike Engineering finalized design and cost estimate for undergrounding project at 14th Avenue. Staff to meet with DE to review and develop construction timeline.
SCDOT Palm Boulevard Bike, Pedestrian and Parking Enhancements
Waiting on update from SCDOT on when final conceptual design for Palm Boulevard improvements are expected to be completed and presented to City and community for feedback.
Update - August 2023
Fire Department Exhaust Systems for Fire Stations 1 & 2
Bid opening – August 25, 2023
City Hall Renovation
Deadline for qualifications - August 18, 2023
Outdoor Fitness Court at Recreation Center
$30,000 grant approved through the National Fitness Campaign. Sole source approval by Council required. Installation feasible for Fall 2023.
Dog Park Improvements
Staff preparing bid specifications for fence replacement (commercial grade galvanized steel, black vinyl coating), began procurement of new play
and water features and designing new signage.
Undergrounding Power Lines
Dominion Energy assigned project at 14th Avenue to Pike Engineering. Pike Engineering reviewing easements and developing utility route for City
approval prior to final design.
Dominion Energy visited 41st Avenue site to identify conduits and boring location to be performed during drainage project for efficiency.
SCDOT Palm Boulevard Bike, Pedestrian and Parking Enhancements
Staff waiting on update from SCDOT on when final conceptual design for Palm Boulevard improvements are expected to be completed and
presented to City and community for feedback.
Update - July 2023
Fire Department Exhaust Systems for Fire Stations 1 & 2
Staff preparing Request for Bids (RFB) packet for advertisement in August 2023.
City Hall Renovation
Staff preparing Request for Qualifications (RFQ) packet for assessment and design for advertisement in August 2023.
Outdoor Fitness Court at Recreation Center
$30,000 grant approved through the National Fitness Campaign. Sole source approval by Council required. Installation feasible for Fall 2023.
Dog Park Improvements
Staff securing quotes for fence replacement, evaluating existing play and water features for replacement and upgrades to entrance.
Undergrounding Power Lines
Dominion Energy assigned project at 14th Avenue to Pike Engineering. Pike Engineering reviewing easements and developing utility route for City approval prior to final design.
No significant progress on undergrounding project at the end of 41st Avenue.
Update - February 2025
City Hall Renovation
- Trident and MPS presented to Public Services & Facilities on 9/10 additional options for City Hall relocation to Public Safety Building and Lot B, and respective cost estimates. Budget implications will be discussed during the FY26 budget process.
Undergrounding Power Lines
- Public Facilities Committee met with Dominion Energy 2/11/2025 to discuss the feasibility to fund an undergrounding master plan with NSSF.
SCDOT Palm Boulevard Bike, Pedestrian and Parking Enhancements
- Concepts discussed w Public Safety Committee and City Council. Next steps include seeking public comment on the concepts developed.
21st Avenue Sidewalk Repair & Extension
- Charleston County approved additional funding for project at their October meeting. All permits are in hand. Bid solicitation planned for January or February, and construction to be completed by May 31st.