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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Charleston public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Stormwater pipe relocation onto Housing Authority property
The city wants an agreement with the Housing Authority to move stormwater pipe onto CHA-owned property. The committee will weigh the memorandum of understanding.
James Island stormwater drainage easement
Bethany United Methodist Church on James Island is offering an exclusive stormwater drainage easement to the city. Accepting it would secure land needed for drainage infrastructure.
Harleston Village basic services: drainage, flood response, parking
The neighborhood association president asked for more vacuum-truck crews, reliable street closures and barricade removal after floods, and enforcement at five illegal parking hot spots.
Small Project Funding Allocation Process
Staff reviewed the annual stormwater small project funding process, which allocates about $1.5 million for flexible, localized drainage solutions across neighborhoods. Council members were reminded to submit project ideas by August.