Stephen M. Bowden

Community Special Events and Holiday Parades Coordination

Events generate economic activity for local businesses and raise funds for charities like MUSC Children's Hospital, while incurring municipal resource costs for traffic management.

Volunteer Programs and Community Events

Events generate economic activity for local businesses and raise funds for charities like MUSC Children's Hospital, while incurring municipal resource costs for traffic management.

Greenway Improvements and Access

Estimated in the millions, with a potential temporary bridge from the Cooper River Bridge TIF fund to cover a $2.5 to $3 million funding gap.

Old Exchange elevator modernization grant

Brings in $250,000 of state money with no local match.

Angel Oak Preserve Project Greenbelt Funding Ask

Potential $4 million commitment from city Greenbelt funds over two to three years.

Balancing Sports Field Usage for Rugby, Lacrosse, and City Programs

Routine athletic field maintenance is absorbed within existing parks department operational budgets.

Magnolia Landing Waterfront Park

Alberta Sottile Long Lake Pedestrian Trail and Lake Outfall Improvements

Municipal expenditure for parks and stormwater infrastructure.

2027 ADA Celebration Planning

Longborough dock public access

Angel Oak improvement project fundraising

Just $5,000–$6,000 shy of the fundraising threshold to break ground.

West Ashley Greenway Safety Project

$100,000 in state funds for greenway safety work.

Dock Street Theatre lease renewal with Charleston Stage

Lease terms are not stated in the published agenda.

WL Stephens Aquatic Center and Forest Park Playground Construction

Capital project expenditures for pool renovations.

Stephen Washington Park Improvements

The City estimates total park improvements will cost around $400,000 using grant funds and city budget allocations.

Fall Recreation Programming and Online Booking

Funded through the existing municipal recreation budget.

Recreational Program Fee Reductions for Individuals with Disabilities

Unknown cost implications for city recreational program revenues.

Special Facilities Operations and Historic Site Management

Gift shop revenue increased by $2,000 over the previous year at the Angel Oak through the sale of pruned tree trimmings.

Johns Island Recreation Center construction

$11.15 million approved now, with total project costs and a final GMP still to be determined.

Lowcountry Lowline progress

$2 million more from the Cooper River Bridge TIF.