Community Development Committee

Columbia Community Development Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM City Hall • Mayor's Conference Room 1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201 City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, District I, Chair The Honorable William Brennan, District III • The Honorable Sam P. Johnson, At-Large Call to Order Approval of Minutes 1. February 17, 2026 Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes Presentations 2. Columbia Housing Update — Ms. Jessica Anderson-Preston, Chief Executive Officer Public Hearing 3. 2026/2027 Annual Action Plan — Ms. Felicia Kilgore, Community Development Director Adjournment Page 1 of 1 Page 1 of 29  Columbia Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Call to Order The Columbia Community Development Committee conducted a meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at City Hall (Mayor's Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Chair called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. The Honorable Will Brennan and The Honorable Sam P. Johnson were present. Approval of Minutes 1. September 23, 2025 Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes Upon a motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Committee voted unanimously to approve the September 23, 2025 Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes. Committee Discussion 2. Mobile Market Update — Ms. Ayesha Driggers, Director / Office of Business Opportunities and Mr. Larry Schneeberger / Toms Creek Mobile Market Ms. Ayesha Driggers, Director of the Office of Business Opportunities provided an update on the city’s Mobile Market. She reported that approximately $300,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding supported operations over the past two years, but the funding has been exhausted. The market operated at Hyatt Park, the COMET Transit Center, the corner of Millwood Avenue and Gervais Street, and the former Save-A-Lot site. About $335,645 in city funds and a $30,000 contribution from Elevation Church also supported the Mobile Market. Tom's Creek plans to pursue additional grant funding for continued operations. The Mobile Market will resume in May with two fixed locations and one rotating day. Mr. Larry Schneeberger, Tom’s Creek Mobile Market discussed several partnerships that have developed through the program with FoodShare, the University of South Carolina Campus Store, Richland County Public Library, and the Broad River RV Park. He noted that these partnerships have been strengthened through the city’s collaboration and the visibility created by the Mobile Market trailer. There was discussion regarding sustainable business models for small business ownership; library clientele; free partnerships; products offered on the trailer; grant opportunities; the proposed operating schedule; top-selling produce items; use of senior vouchers; connectivity planning; and an update on the brick-and-mortar location. 3. NeedNoMore Intiative — Ms. Ayesha Driggers, Director / Office of Business Opportunities, and Ms. Svitlana Koval and Mr. Yurii Koval, Co-Founders / NeedNoMore Page 2 of 29  Ms. Ayesha Driggers, Director / Office of Business Opportunities introduced a new initiative involving an app designed to improve communication and access to food resources through local food banks. The concept was recently presented at Launchpad Cola. She explained that the founders have been working on a Memorandum of Understanding with the Office of Business Opportunities. Ms. Svitlana Koval and Mr. Yurii Koval, Co-founders / NeedNoMore presented a digital platform designed to improve access to food resources by connecting food pantries with people in need. The app provides a real-time map of pantry locations, allows users to update information, and enables filtering by food type and eligibility requirements. Pantries can also indicate available items and send alerts when they have excess donations. The platform helps to reduce food waste, improve communication, and provide real-time data to help the city better understand food access needs. Mr. Alan “Blake” Blackborough, representative of Launchpad Cola explained that the program supports early-stage entrepreneurs by helping turn ideas into scalable businesses. He highlighted NeedNoMore as a strong example of this process and emphasized the platform’s potential to reduce food waste and better connect available resources with people in need through community-driven technology. There was discussion about technology accessibility; a potential partnership with the library; maintaining the platform as a web-based application; funding opportunities; organizational outreach and networking; working alongside grocery stores; the number of food pantries in the area; and a potential connection with the Mobile Market. There was consensus of the Committee to endorse the proposed Memorandum of Understanding with NeedNoMore for City Council's consideration. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11:29 a.m. Respectfully Submitted: Erika D. Moore Hammond, MMC, CPM City Clerk Page 3 of 29  5 YEAR CHECK UP Presentation to City Council April 21, 2026 Page 4 of 29  Strategic Framework (August 2021) Vision 2030 is the strategic framework through which Columbia Housing will reposition our Public Housing portfolio and create new affordable housing in through the creation of public/private partnerships utilizing private capital. Conversion tools provided by HUD will result in the elimination of all Public Housing in the City of Columbia and transition to other affordable housing platforms. Over the next 9 years, Columbia Housing will make an investment of over $500 million dollars in preserving and expanding affordable/ This investment will improve the quality and increase the supply of affordable housing, while also creating a significant contribution to the local economy. Page 5 of 29  2022-2026 Page 6 of 29  2022-2026 Page 7 of 29  2022-2026 Page 8 of 29  Redevelopment of Former ABC Site Page 9 of 29  Redevelopment of Former ABC Site Infrastructure  Working with City to collaborate on funding of infrastructure  4 Phases of infrastructure to tie to housing phases  Total estimated costs $8.65M for all 15.3 acres  Provided city staff with Chao engineering plans and cost details Page 10 of 29  Redevelopment of Former ABC Site Page 11 of 29  Latimer Manor • All families relocated November 2025 • Training agreements with City of Columbia Fire and Police, Richland County Sheriff • Demolition start May 4, 2026 • Demolition completion estimated February 2027 Page 12 of 29  Candleberry at Colonial Park (Latimer Manor Site) 134 Family units include 84 Latimer replacement units. Page 13 of 29  5 YEAR CHECK UP Presentation to City Council April 21, 2026 QUESTIONS?? More to come… 2027- 2030 Page 14 of 29  Community Development Department 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan Executive Summary Public Meeting Felicia Kilgore, Director Community Development Dept. 1401 Main Street, 4th Floor April 21, 2026 Columbia, SC 29201 Phone (803) 545-3373 Fax (803) 255-8912 Page 15 of 29  Annual Action Plan Process/Requirements Annual Action Plan • Submitted to HUD every year during the 5-year ConPlan cycle. (2nd Year) • Addresses the City’s Program Priorities as identified in the City’s 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan • Describes the specific planned uses for HUD programs, and other program requirements. • Helps grantees determine activities and organizations to fund in the coming years. • Managed through HUD’s Integrated Disbursement and Information (IDIS) Online Page 16 of 29  2026 HUD Funding Allocations/Revenue Source​ Entitlement Program Income/RLF​ Total Revenue (estimated) (estimated)​ CDBG​ $1,104,332 $1,404,675 $2,509,007 HOME​ $647,208 $600,000 $1,247,208 HOPWA​ $2,015,320 $0 $2,015,320 Total​ $3,766,860 $2,004,675 $5,771,535 Page 17 of 29  Priority Needs & Goals Expand & Improve Public Infrastructure & Facilities ​ 1A Expand/Improve Public Infrastructure​ Preserve & Develop Affordable Housing ​ 2A Increase Affordable Housing Opportunities​ 2B Provide Housing Rehabilitation​ Public Services & Quality of Life Improvements ​ 3A Provide Supportive Services for LMIO & Special Needs​ ​ Housing & Supportive Services for Persons HIV/AIDS ​ 4A Provide Housing Opportunities Persons HIV/AIDS​ Effective Program Management 6A Effective Program Management for Compliance Page 18 of 29  Low to Moderate Income (LMI) Limits/Areas • LMI = Less than 80% of area median income Household Size​ 1​ 2​ 3​ 4​ Extremely Low (30%) Income Limits 19,500 22,250 26,650 32,150 Very Low (50%) Income Limits 32,450 37,100 41,750 46,350 Low (80%) Income Limits 51,950 59,350 66,750 74,150 Low to Moderate Income Limits Source: HUDUSER.GOV FY2025 – to be updated by HUD on May, 1 2026 for FY2026 Page 19 of 29  Annual Action Plan Activities - CDBG CDBG Administration Applicant Project Name/Summary Grant Award Performance Amount Outcomes City of Columbia (CoC) Administration & Operations $220,866 Administration, Community Not to exceed 20% Entitlement​ Oversight, Development Department​ & Compliance Page 20 of 29  Annual Action Plan Activities - CDBG CDBG Public Services Activities Able South Carolina Expanding Able SC’s Independent Living services for individuals with disabilities living $10,000 Serve 150 individuals with disabilities in the City of Columbia through Independent Living services Communities in Schools of South Carolina CISCC will embed a site coordinator at one City school to support students living in City $20,000 3444 LMI households (30% - 49%) limits but attending school outside City of Columbia Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. Assertive Community Treatment employment specialist services demonstrate $32,493 Minimum of 50 ELI households expansion in workforce development capacity. Fast Forward Program expands housing stability, employment readiness, and life-skill support $25,000 Approximately 120 unduplicated LMI services for LMI residents residents PALSS, Inc. Program is increasing its overall capacity by offering more workshops, and providing $30,000 Assist 100 clients re housing stability, life additional one-on-one coaching sessions skills, employment, etc. Pink & Green Community Service To improve the quality of life, independence, safety, and wellness for LMI seniors by $10,000 120 seniors, 10 monthly workshops, 4 Foundation providing education, resources, and community-building opportunities special events, 120 meals Well Partners Dental & Eye Clinic To expand the number of dental and vision visits delivered to LMI residents by adding $38,156 Provide approximately 400 LMI clinical capacity. individuals with dental/vision screenings City of Columbia Homeless Services To expand workforce development opportunities for low-to-moderate income $0 Provide on-the-job training opportunities K.I.T.C.H.E.N. individuals experiencing homelessness for 30 LMI homeless individuals/6 weeks Greater Columbia Relations Council- to operate a housing education initiative to train potential homebuyers and provide $0 To educate/assist at least 125 people Community Housing Assistance Program information resources and referrals for low to moderate income residents with housing information in workshops Midlands Housing Alliance – to reduce inappropriate use of the hospital emergency departments by individuals $0 To formalize and scale an urgent care Emergency Room Diversion Program experiencing homelessness by providing timely, on-site urgent care and clinical triage model in downtown Columbia Total CDBG Public Services $165,649 The list above includes applicants who applied for funding for CDBG Public Service activities. All applications were reviewed and decided upon by the Citizens Advisory Committee. Page 21 of 29  Annual Action Plan Activities – CDBG continued CDBG Non-Public Service Able South Carolina Making home modifications i.e. grab bars, permanent or $75,000 15 LMI households with disabilities for home portable ramps, and other modifications for persons with modifications (i.e. grab bars, ramps, etc.) disabilities CoC Parks & Recreation Lorick Park Improvements and E.B. Sessions Park $243,492 Lorick – resurface basketball court, install artificial grass; Improvements E.B. Sessions – install artificial grass TN Development To rehabilitate an historic three-bedroom, one-story mid-20th $267,421 Preserve the historic character of the home, while century stucco bungalow with a tin roof located at 2346 correcting health, safety, code compliance, and energy Pendleton St. efficiency Homeless No More Expanded Transitional Housing Services at St. Lawrence Place $45,000 To convert 13 existing affordable housing units into transitional shelter to expand services Homeless No More St. Lawrence Place Rehabilitation $48,000 Upgrade and rehab 8 existing transitional housing units, replacing aging HVAC units Total CDBG Non-Public $678,913 The list above includes applicants who applied for funding for CDBG Non-Public Service activities. All applications were reviewed and decided upon by the Citizens Advisory Committee. Page 22 of 29  CDBG Housing Rehabilitation & Administration ​ CDBG Housing Rehabilitation & Administration ​ CoC Community Development Dept​ Housing Rehabilitation, Administration & Operations​ $137,805.00 Administration for Housing Loans & Rehabilitation​ CoC Community Development CoC Community Development Dept​ Housing Rehabilitation, Administration Affordable Housing Program​ $137,805 $906,870.00 Administration for Housing Loans & Loan Assistance for 4 LMI Households​ Dept​ & Operations​ Rehabilitation​ CoC Community Development ​Dept City Lender I/Uplift Down Payment Assistance Program​ $360,000.00 Up to 6 LMI Housing loans​ CoC Community Development Affordable Housing Program​ $906,870 Loan Assistance for 4 LMI Households​ CDBG Non-Public Service & Housing Rehab Admin $2,083,588.00 Dept​ CDBG Grand Total $2,470,103.00 CoC Community City Lender I/Uplift Down Payment $360,000 Up to 6 LMI Housing loans​ Development ​Dept Assistance Program​ CDBG Non-Public Service & Housing Rehab Admin $2,083,588 CDBG Program Total $2,470,103 Page 23 of 29  Annual Action Plan Projects – HOME HOME Allocations ​ Applicant Name​ Allocation Name​ Amount​ CoC Administration & Operations (10% of Entitlement Cap)​ $64,720 Community Development Department​ CoC Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Set- $97,081 Community Development Department​ Aside (15% of Entitlement)​ CoC Residential Affordable ​$485,407 Community Development Department​ Loans/Acquisition/Rehabilitation/New Construction​ CoC Estimated Program Income – Acquisition/Rehabilitation/New $600,000 Community Development Department Construction/Development ​ HOME Program Total​ $1,247,208 Page 24 of 29  Annual Action Plan Projects – HOPWA HOPWA Sponsor Awards​ Applicant/Proposal Name​ Overview & Outcome​ CAC Recommendations​ Community Development Admin & Resource ID​ 3% Administration Cap for Grantee & Resource ID for Training and Outreach​ $60,459 TBRA that serves over 56 individuals and families living predominately 1 Columbia Housing Authority (CHA1)​ bedroom units $562,420 Columbia Housing Authority (CHA 3)​ TBRA that serves over 15 individuals in 1 bedroom units​ $157,547 TBRA that serves 9 households as a utility allowance to participants with Columbia Housing Authority (CHA 4)​ no income and to assist with payment of routine and emergency expenses​ $20,373 Provides supportive services for up to implement provision of emergency Palmetto AIDS Life Support Services (PALSS)​ of housing assistance and housing development for up to 737+ individuals/HH​ $509,521 Provides short-term rent, mortgage, and emergency utility assistance(STRMU) The Cooperative Ministry (TCM)​ and related support services for up to 145 individuals/HH ​ $280,000 Provides Short-Term Housing assistance and supportive services for up to Upper Savannah Care Services (USCS)​ 40 individuals/HH ​ $25,000 Provides housing information, permanent housing placement, emergency housing assistance and supportive services for up to 450 University of SC – Dept of Med. (USC -DOM)​ individuals/HH ​ $400,000 ​ HOPWA Program Total​ $2,015,320 Page 25 of 29  Next Steps Public Comment Period: April 1, 2026 – May 1, 2026 Public Forum: April 21, 2026 at the Community Development Committee Meeting Public Hearing: April 23, 2026 at Busby Street Community Center Submit Annual Action Plan: May 15, 2026 Program Year Starts – July 1, 2026 Page 26 of 29  Questions or Comments • By mail: Community Development Department 1401 Main Street, 4th Floor Columbia, South Carolina 29201 • By email: CoCCommDevCompliance@columbiasc.gov • By phone: (803) 545-3373 Page 27 of 29  Program and Compliance Division Kelly H. Mierkowski, Deputy Director (803) 545-3958 Kelly.Mierkowski@columbiasc.gov Payton Simmons, CD Compliance Specialist Nicolette Parker, CD Compliance Specialist (803) 545-3046 (803) 545-4121 Payton.Simmons@columbiasc.gov Nicolette.Parker@columbiasc.gov Page 28 of 29  Thank You! Community Development Department 1401 Main Street, 4th Floor Columbia, SC 29201 Page (803) Phone 29 of 29 545-3373 Fax (803) 255-8912