Laurens County Council acted on several economic development matters this week. Council held a Public Hearing Tuesday night then conducted a 3rd vote to give final approval for amending an existing agreement to allow expansion of a Multi-County Park involving Laurens and Greenville Counties, enlarging the boundaries of the park to include property of Cobb-Vantress, Inc. which was previously known as “Project Yak.” This provides certain infrastructure credits for the facility.
Another third and final vote was given on another industrial project that a hearing was held on last month. This authorizes execution and delivery of a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement for the company Brawo U.S., Incorporated.
County Council this week gave 2nd approval to incentives for ‘Project Container,” and gave 1st reading approval on two projects. One is for acquisition and subsequent transfer of property for an economic development project in Clinton. It would authorize transfer of about 18 acres for “Project Interstate” and further request de-annexation of that property from the City Limits, along with subsequent transfer of property to the Clinton Economic Development Corporation for further development of an industrial site. The second measure getting 1st reading approval is authorizing transfer of three fee-in-lieu agreement between the county and Emitec.