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Home My WebLink AboutCounty of Charleston - Public Financial ReportFISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021 ANNUAL CITIZENS FINANCIAL REPORTRESILIENCE IN A YEAR CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA RE•SIL•IENCE THE CAPACITY TORECOVER QUICKLY FROMDIFFICULTIES CONTENT PICTURED: FINANCE PROFESSIONALS ON NATIONAL ACCOUNTING DAY A Message from the Deputy County Administrator of Finance � � � � 3 About Us� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4 Charleston County Council � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6 Elected & Appointed Officials � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7 Financials � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8 Revenues & Expenditures � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9 Charleston County Public Library � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10 Board of Elections and Voter Registration � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11 Probate Court � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11 Treasurer’s Office � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11 Assessor’s Office � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11 Economic Development � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 12 2021 PGA Championship � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 13 Public Safety � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 14 Emergency Management � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 15 Consolidated Dispatch Center � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 15 Emergency Medical Services � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 15 General Services � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 16 Building Inspections � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 16 Capital Projects � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 17 Community Services � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 19 Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services � � � � 19 Greenbelt Program � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 19 Community Development � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 20 Magistrates Courts � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 20 Public Services � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 21 Public Works � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 21 Fleet Operations � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22 Environmental Management � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22 Connect with Us � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 23 »PAGE - 2 DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR OF FINANCE A MESSAGE FROM THE To the Citizens of Charleston County: We present Charleston County’s Annual Citizens Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021� This report is written to communicate to its readers an understanding of the County's financial condition in a simple, transparent manner. The information is derived from the County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report that was audited by Scott & Company LLC� The County was deliberate in building precautionary measures to budgeting and spending during the COVID- 19 pandemic� Due to these efforts, the County persevered with minimal impact to our financial outlook and the services provided to the citizens. We are pleased to inform citizens that Charleston County is a Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Triple Crown Winner for Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, Popular Financial Reporting, and the Distinguished Budget Presentation award for fiscal year 2020. Charleston County Government maintains the highest bond rating (AAA) with all three financial rating agencies. This consistency in financial management benefits the citizens of Charleston County in lower taxes, and the government in better interest rates when borrowing money for capital projects� This report includes the highlights of the County’s finances over the past fiscal year 2021� This report displays where the money comes from for operations and where the money goes when carrying out the mission of the County� Demographic, economic, and performance information is included with the financial highlights to be helpful and informative to our citizens. For the Annual Comprehensive Report and other financial reports, please visit the County’s website at www�charlestoncounty�org� Sincerely, Chief Financial Officer Deputy Administrator of Finance »PAGE - 3 » AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME $101,495 » MEDIAN HOME VALUE $353,559 » MEDIAN AGE 37.6 » TOTAL POPULATION 417,981 » 43.6% OF POPULATION 25+ WITH BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR HIGHER » 91.7% OF POPULATION 25+ WITH HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED 10 L argest empL oyers in C harLeston C ounty | number of e mp L oyees 1. JOINT BASE CHARLESTON | 22,000 2. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA (MUSC) | 16,000 3. ROPER ST. FRANCIS HEALTHCARE | 6,000 4. CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | 5,900 5. BOEING CHARLESTON | 5,700 6. COUNTY OF CHARLESTON | 2,700 7. TRIDENT HEALTH SYSTEMS | 2,600 8. WALMART, INC. | 2,300 9. COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON | 2,000 10. U. S. POSTAL SERVICE | 2,000 Charleston County has maintained the highest financial rating a government can achieve from the financial rating agencies for the last 10 years� The highest credit rating benefits citizens with lower taxes and better interest rates for the County when borrowing money� ABOUT USABOUT US »PAGE - 4 »City of Charleston »City of Folly Beach »City of North Charleston »City of Isle of Palms »Town of Awendaw »Town of Hollywood »Town of James Island »Town of Kiawah Island »Town of Lincolnville »Town of McClellanville »Town of Meggett »Town of Mount Pleasant »Town of Ravenel »Town of Rockville »Town of Seabrook Island »Town of Sullivan's Island TOURISM AWARDS: 15 Best Places To Retire in the South SouthernLiving�com 20 Most Popular Places to Vacation in America NewsWeek�com The Best Cities in the U.S.: 2021 Readers' Choice Awards CNTraveler�com The 25 Best Cities in the World TravelandLeisure�com No. 1 City in the U.S. TravelandLeisure�com 16 MUNICIPALITIES: PICTURED: ELLIS OAKS PARK »PAGE - 5 Charleston County Council members are elected to represent individual districts and serves as the legislative, policy-making body of county government through the adoption of ordinances and resolutions� Council annually approves budgets for the County's general fund, environmental management fund, 2004 and 2016 transportation sales tax, and several other special revenue funds� Charleston County operates under the Council-Administrator form of government� The Administrator is hired by the Council to carry out the directives and policies of Council� From LeF t to right (back row) Jenny Costa Honeycutt, C. Brantley Moody, Kylon Jerome Middleton, Henry E� Darby, Robert L� Wehrman, Dickie Schweers, Herbert Ravenel Sass, III, Anna B. Johnson, (front row) Clerk of Council Kristen Salisbury, Chairman Teddie E� Pryor, Sr�, Administrator William L� Tuten, Attorney Natalie Ham CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1: HERBERT RAVENEL SASS, III DISTRICT 2: DICKIE SCHWEERS DISTRICT 3: ROBERT L. WEHRMAN DISTRICT 4: HENRY E. DARBY DISTRICT 5: TEDDIE E. PRYOR, SR. DISTRICT 6: KYLON JEROME MIDDLETON DISTRICT 7: C. BRANTLEY MOODY DISTRICT 8: ANNA B. JOHNSON DISTRICT 9: JENNY COSTA HONEYCUTT »PAGE - 6 EIGHT ELECTED OFFICIALSEIGHT ELECTED OFFICIALS SIX APPOINTED OFFICIALSSIX APPOINTED OFFICIALS TREASURER MARY TINKLER AUDITOR PETER J� TECKLENBURG CORONER BOBBI JO O'NEAL SOLICITOR SCARLETT A� WILSON REGISTER OF DEEDS MICHAEL MILLER CLERK OF COURT JULIE J� ARMSTRONG PUBLIC DEFENDER ASHLEY PENNINGTON LIBRARY DIRECTOR ANGELA CRAIG CHIEF MAGISTRATE JOANNA SUMMEY MASTER-IN-EQUITY MIKELL SCARBOROUGH VETERANS AFFAIRS DAVID LEBLANC, SR� DIRECTOR OF ELECTIONS ISAAC CRAMER PROBATE JUDGE IRVIN G� CONDON SHERIFF KRISTIN GRAZIANO »PAGE - 7 FINANCIALSFINANCIALS REVENUES FISCAL YEAR 2019 FISCAL YEAR 2020 FISCAL YEAR 2021 PROPERTY, LOCAL OPTION SALES, TRANSPORTATION SALES, AND OTHER TAXES $375,003,999 $379,792,508 $420,767,055 INTERGOVERNMENTAL $52,834,390 $74,441,354 $75,216,717 PERMITS AND LICENSES $6,812,455 $6,021,901 $7,021,530 FINES AND FORFEITURES $2,306,825 $1,719,007 $1,529,752 INTEREST $9,664,269 $10,444,501 $1,821,556 SERVICE CHARGES $30,173,968 $30,809,851 $31,395,488 RENTAL AND USE OF PROPERTY $484,076 $243,914 $170,617 OTHER REVENUES $5,186,418 $5,882,264 $7,822,981 TOTAL REVENUES $482,466,400 $509,355,300 $545,745,696 EXPENDITURES FISCAL YEAR 2019 FISCAL YEAR 2020 FISCAL YEAR 2021 GENERAL GOVERNMENT $84,904,532 $84,377,752 $96,219,780 PUBLIC SAFETY $109,835,878 $117,771,738 $112,962,374 JUDICIAL $31,809,574 $32,671,977 $32,580,047 PUBLIC WORKS $51,713,932 $71,203,815 $61,852,851 HEALTH AND WELFARE $5,697,777 $7,499,547 $21,449,527 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $6,197,411 $15,077,901 $9,239,640 CULTURE AND RECREATION $35,686,624 $52,402,594 $49,821,916 EDUCATION $7,451,651 $7,825,694 $8,261,200 CAPITAL OUTLAY $53,851,878 $35,085,555 $41,263,130 DEBT SERVICE $75,347,457 $74,725,196 $95,918,800 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $462,496,714 $498,641,769 $529,569,265 Budget Director Mack Gile“THE COUNTY’S ADHERENCE TO ITS FINANCIAL POLICIES, SPECIFICALLY MATCHING RECURRING REVENUE WITH RECURRING EXPENDITURES, ENABLED THE COUNTY TO CONTINUE PROVIDING SERVICES WHILE MAINTAINING THE COUNTY’S STRONG FINANCIAL POSITION." »PAGE - 8 REVENUES & EXPENDITURESREVENUES & EXPENDITURES PROPERTY, LOCAL OPTION SALES, TRANSPORTATION SALES & OTHER TAXES $420,767,055 | 77% INTERGOVERNMENTAL $75,216,717 | 14 % GENERAL GOVERNMENT $96,219,780 | 18% PUBLIC SAFETY $112,962,374 | 21% JUDICIAL $32,580,047 | 6% PUBLIC WORKS $61,852,851 | 12% HEALTH & WELFARE $21,449,527 | 4% ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $9,239,640 | 2% CULTURE & RECREATION $49,821,916 | 9% EDUCATION $8,261,200 | 2% CAPITAL OUTLAY $41,263,130 | 8% DEBT SERVICE $95,918,800 | 18% PERMITS & LICENSES $7,021,530 | 1% FINES & FORFEITURES $1,529,752 | <1% INTEREST $1,821,556 | <1% SERVICE CHARGES $31,395,488 | 6%RENTAL & USE OF PROPERTY $170,617 | <1% OTHER REVENUES $7,822,981 | 2% Fiscal Year 2021 ExpendituresFiscal Year 2021 Revenue Sources »PAGE - 9 Charleston County Public Library provided integral services to residents most affected by the pandemic through various partnerships: »Educated consumers about Emergency Broadband Benefits with the Federal Communications Commission »Distributed over 13,000 pounds of food with the Lowcountry Food Bank and Charleston County School District »Placed book boxes at bus stops for riders with Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority The libraries hosted several County sponsored events at their various locations and new Mobile Library throughout fiscal year 2021. They collaborated with departments and offices such as Board of Elections, Emergency Management, and Community Development to provide citizens access to voting, vaccines, and emergency rental assistance� CHARLESTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY Charleston County Administrator William L� Tuten“WHAT MAKES OUR EMPLOYEES RESILIENT IS THEIR ABILITY TO ADAPT, PIVOT, AND PERSEVERE. THEY DISPLAYED THIS THROUGH SOME OF THE MOST CHALLENGING TIMES WE’VE EVER ENCOUNTERED WHILE CONTINUING TO DELIVER EXCELLENT SERVICES TO THIS COMMUNITY.” PICTURED: MOBILE LIBRARY »PAGE - 10 On October 30, 2020, Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration procured a Satellite Voting Unit (SVU). This mobile voting trailer vastly expanded the department's outreach efforts to inform, educate, and interact with voters� The SVU also provided more accessible absentee voting to those who live in rural areas and municipalities located a great distance from North Charleston, where the office is located. “THE SATELLITE VOTING UNIT IS AN INNOVATIVE AND RESILIENT TOOL TO PROVIDE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL ELIGIBLE CHARLESTON COUNTY VOTERS. WE’VE ALREADY EXPERIENCED THE SUCCESS OF THE TRAILER BY INCREASING ABSENTEE VOTER TURNOUT FOR SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS AND HAVE FACILITATED NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS.” BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND VOTER REGISTRATION $102,000 grant awarded by the Center for Tech and Civic Life purchased the unit� Board of Elections Executive Director Isaac Cramer Probate Court now offers electronic filing, becoming the first Probate Court in South Carolina to offer such services online. The filing system, called EZ-Filing, makes it possible for every customer to send the court their documents electronically. Visit www.ez-filing.net/southcarolina for details� In December 2020, the Charleston County Treasurer’s Office implemented a pay-by-phone system for taxpayers. Within the first six months, 3,819 residents opted to pay their taxes over the phone� PROBATE COURT TREASURER’S OFFICE ASSESSOR’S OFFICEThe Assessor’s Office, along with a dedicated team from Technology Services, implemented an online application for the 4% Legal Residence Exemption� The entire process, designing the online form, testing, and going live, was accomplished in two months� Approximately 10% of all applications received are now handled through the online process� This number is expected to increase as more taxpayers learn about this convenient service� PICTURED: SATELLITE VOTING UNIT »PAGE - 11 »2,105 NEW JOBS »$289 MILLION IN CAPITAL INVESTMENT »$113 MILLION IN NEW ANNUAL PAYROLL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT existing C ompany e xpansions n ew C ompanies reCruited »Juliska »Daye North America »Vigilent Labs »Ray-Mont Logistics »M�C� Dean, Inc� »Breeze Airways »Cantey Tech Consulting »Lineage Logistics »Driverge Vehicle Innovations »Defense Engineering Services »Carver Maritime, LLC »Vikor Scientific »Omatic Software »T-Mobile »Mercedes-Benz Vans »Bourne Group »Charleston Coffee Roasters »Cummins Turbo Technologies PICTURED: DAYE NORTH AMERICA »PAGE - 12 2021 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP PHOTO BY DARREN CARROLL Kiawah Island, a sea barrier island located within Charleston County, hosted the 2021 PGA Championship at the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort on May 20 - 23� This event highlighted the Charleston area as a tourist destination and provided a much-needed boost to the local economy during the COVID-19 pandemic� While the pandemic limited attendance at the Championship, the event had a significant impact on the Charleston area economy. »Total economic impact: $59�8 million »Estimated revenues in local and state tax: $8�1 million »Global broadcast to more than a half-billion households: $160 million in media exposure for Kiawah Island Contributing departments & offiCes Consolidated Dispatch Center Deputy Administrator of Public Services Economic Development Emergency Management Emergency Medical Services Public Works Sheriff’s Office Zoning & Planning »PAGE - 13 PUBLIC SAFETYPUBLIC SAFETY Charleston County Council allocated $1.4 million for the purchase of the Unified Mobile Command. The unit’s first deployment was during the PGA Championship to provide on-site public safety assistance for a major event� The unit allows for multiple public safety agencies in the area to work together managing emergency situations and improving public safety communication� “WITH THE PURCHASE OF THIS CRITICAL PUBLIC SAFETY ASSET, WE ARE STRATEGICALLY PLACING CHARLESTON COUNTY IN A FORWARD-THINKING POSITION TO RESPOND TO FUTURE CHALLENGES AND IMPROVE THE OVERALL PUBLIC SAFETY ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR CITIZENS AND VISITORS.” features and detaiLs: »Ability to house four 9-1-1 call-takers and two supervisors »A conference room that holds 11 people »Equiped with a full camera system, remote camera system, one forward- looking infrared camera, and other advanced computerized technology that will be beneficial during search and rescue incidents »48 feet long, weighs 47,000 pounds, and has four slide out features Deputy County Administrator of Public Safety Eric Watson PICTURED: UNIFIED MOBILE COMMAND UNIT »PAGE - 14 In February 2021, Charleston County Emergency Management renewed their partnership with Fetter Health Care Network (a 501c3 non-profit) to develop the COVID-19 Rural Vaccination Program� This program made COVID-19 vaccines available to the County’s rural population� Charleston County is large geographically and three of the major hospitals are all centrally located� Some residents in rural areas, like Edisto Island or McClellanville, would have to drive nearly an hour to reach a hospital vaccine site� County Council approved an $8�3 million budget increase for EMS� This crucial funding created 44 new positions and the purchase of four additional ambulances� This means serving more people in an emergency medical situation in a timely manner, ultimately saving lives� 14% increase in geographic coverage of the County 69,860 calls responded to for medical service 150 Positive Air Purifying Respirators purchased to provide sustainable protection of EMTs and paramedics from COVID-19 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CONSOLIDATED DISPATCH CENTER EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 3,708 residents inoculated through the COVID-19 Rural Vaccination Program 9 rural vaccination clinics between February-June 2021 785,589 calls for service to 9-1-1 (LEFT) CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL VICE CHAIRWOMAN ANNA B� JOHNSON AT A RURAL VACCINE CLINIC »PAGE - 15 In September 2020, Charleston County officially became a Class 3 Community in the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System (CRS). The Class 3 rating represents a 35% discount on citizens' flood insurance, the highest flood insurance discount on the east coast. Activities included public outreach on hazards, flood insurance promotion, map information services, open space preservation, higher regulatory standards, stormwater management, and flood and dam warning and response� The County Community Rating System discount went into effect on October 1, 2020� GENERAL SERVICESGENERAL SERVICES BUILDING INSPECTIONS “THE COUNTY DEMONSTRATED RESILIENCE BY SIGNIFICANTLY EXCEEDING NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND UNDERTAKING A SERIES OF MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT ITS CITIZENS FROM LOSSES CAUSED BY FLOODING.” Building Inspections Director Hakim Bayyoud Charleston County is in the top 1% of the National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System and one of seven counties in the country with a Class 3 rating� PICTURED: TEA FARM CREEK »PAGE - 16 CAPITAL PROJECTS bees ferry west ashLey Library Total Square Footage: 20,000 Total Project Cost: $12,500,000 Construction Start Date: December 1, 2018 Grand Opening: October 2, 2020 Purpose: To accommodate the County’s population growth over the past 30 years and future planned development� Funding approved by voters via referendum� awendaw fire station #7 Total Square Footage: 3,983 Total Project Cost: $2,636,659 Construction Start Date: June 27, 2019 Grand Opening: September 1, 2020 Purpose: To expand fire and EMS service capabilities to better serve the Awendaw, McClellanville, and surrounding unincorporated areas� 3887 Leeds avenue Total Square Footage: 13,974 Total Project Cost: $1,760,491 Construction Start Date: May 4, 2020 Grand Opening: November 1, 2020 Purpose: To repurpose the vacant Detention Center Work Camp, consolidating all functions of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice into one facility on the Corrections Campus� »PAGE - 17 materiaL reCovery faCiLity Total Square Footage: 89,709 Total Project Cost: $29,267,627 Construction Start: September 10, 2019 Grand Opening: December 1, 2020 Purpose: The new Material Recovery Facility includes state-of-the-art processing equipment including optical sorting machines which will produce high-quality material and reduce labor costs, a fully automated scale (the first of its kind for recycling centers in South Carolina), and the capacity to process all of Charleston County’s recyclables. CAPITAL PROJECTS CONTINUED... »PAGE - 18 COMMUNITY SERVICESCOMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES GREENBELT PROGRAM PICTURED: WILLTOWN TRACT aCCompLishments » 2,283 people treated » 23 community Narcan trainings offered » 1,196 doses of Narcan distributed Charleston County's Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) partnered with the State of South Carolina DAODAS and Department of Mental Health to implement SC HOPES, a 24/7 hotline for individuals whose mental health and substance use disorders have been exacerbated due to the stresses of the pandemic� In FY21, County Council approved 14 Greenbelt projects: » $3,706,891 to Rural Projects » $5,712,754 to Urban Projects » $9,419,645 allocated in FY21 to protect 2,350 acres This funding cycle included one of the largest rural property acquisitions for protection to date� The 2,101-acre Willtown tract, located near Adams Run, SC borders the ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge and contributes to a 29-mile contiguous corridor of natural wildlife habitats� Permanent protection of this property will prevent development and support agricultural, forestry, and recreational uses� »PAGE - 19 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MAGISTRATES COURTS PICTURED: HOME REHABILITATED FOR RENT aCCompLishments Community Development Block Grant: $1,852,645 »53 emergency repair projects »84 well and septic upgrades/maintenance »Built 3 sidewalks »Demolished 3 dilapidated houses »Provided public services to over 2,000 low- to-moderate income individuals Home Investment Partnership: $809,261 »Affordable housing construction of 2 rental units »Rehabilitated 8 units Emergency Solutions Grant: $155,411 »Provided rapid re-housing to 17 households »Provided shelter to 133 homeless individuals Charleston County received $12�4 million in Emergency Rental Assistance Funding� Between April 12 and June 30, 2021, Community Development allocated almost $3 million to 478 households� HUD provided $4�3 million to Charleston County from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). »Food Bank: 42,474 individuals »Hotel/Motel vouchers: 19 households »Legal Services: 115 individuals »Meals on Wheels: 59 individuals »Prescription Assistance: 44 individuals »Rent/Mortgage/Utility assistance: 584 households »Homelessness prevention: 132 households »Rapid Rehousing: 89 households »Shelter: 226 individuals “COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUND RESILIENCE IN HELPING LANDLORDS AND THEIR RENTERS IN NEED OF RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE DUE TO THE PANDEMIC." Community Development Director Jean Sullivan Magistrates Courts helped renters facing eviction and landlords by collaborating with the Community Development Department to inform residents about the Emergency Rental Assistance Program� »Set off Debt Collection: $87,350 in outstanding fines through State Taxes »Collection of Fines: $1,071,339 in fines and fees »Case Disposition: 26,003 cases »PAGE - 20 PUBLIC SERVICESPUBLIC SERVICES Charleston County’s Transportation Sales Tax and a portion of the South Carolina gas tax, referred to as “C” funds, allocated by the Charleston County Transportation Committee (CTC) are used to fund transportation infrastructure improvements� Completed Transportation Improvements: » Installed 2,300 linear feet of new sidewalk » Paved 3 miles of unpaved roads » Completed 5 new intersection improvements » Resurfaced 46 miles of road » 134 miles of preservation treatments Total Expenditures: $4,631,000 TST | $2,803,000 “C” Funds In the spring of 2021, Charleston County’s Pavement Management Program used a new paving technology, Titanium Dioxide, while applying preservation treatment to roads� This new additive is designed to cool the streets and reduce the urban heat island effect, decompose toxins in vehicle exhaust, and add years to the road’s life. Treated streets will reflect more light and lower the amount of toxins put into the environment� The pilot program received attention from national environmental publications� PUBLIC WORKS PICTURED: APPLICATION OF REJUVENATOR WITH TITANIUM DIOXIDE TECHNOLOGY “INNOVATION CAN PROVIDE RESILIENT ROADS FOR LESS COST TO THE TAXPAYER. THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT'S PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM HAS DEVELOPED EXTENSIVE PAVEMENT PRESERVATION TREATMENTS TO KEEP ROADS IN GOOD CONDITION AT A REDUCED COST.” Public Works Director Steve Thigpen »PAGE - 21 FLEET OPERATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Fleet Operations provides and maintains vehicles for County operations, including automobiles, ambulances, trucks, recycling vehicles, and heavy equipment such as back-hoes, loaders, motor graders, and bulldozers� It also repairs, maintains, and fuels County vehicles and those of some agencies that have intergovernmental relationships with the County� » 736 vehicles in fleet » 8,693 work orders for service » $0.42 average cost per mile to operate a vehicle » $915 average cost per work order In December 2020, Charleston County opened their new Material Recovery Facility� The facility has fully automated scales and the capacity to process 25 tons of recyclables per hour� Materials diverted from the landfill in FY 21: » 118,634 tons recycled » 67,579 tons composted “RESILIENCE FOR FLEET MEANT ADAPTING TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC RELATED SHORTAGES. WITHOUT NECESSARY PARTS AND SUPPLIES, LACK OF COMPUTER CHIPS, AND DELAYS IN NEW VEHICLE ASSEMBLY LINE PRODUCTION, WE RESORTED TO ENGINE REPLACEMENTS FOR CRITICAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLES TO SUPPORT FOR OUR CITIZENS.” Fleet Operations Director Mike Filan RECIPIENT OF THE GOVERNMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT ALLIANCE CERTIFICATION IN 2020-21 PICTURED:SORTING RECYCLABLES AT THE MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY »PAGE - 22 PREPARED BY THE POPULAR ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT 2021 COMMITTEE CONNECT WITH USCONNECT WITH US charlestoncounty.org 15K Followers Follow us at Charleston County Government 21K Followers Follow us @ChasCoGov 2K Followers Follow us @Chascountygov 125K Members Charleston County Government Text 843-800-4121 to report issues like missed recycling, potholes, mosquitoes, etc. This brochure is intended to provide a brief summary of Charleston County Government operations for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021� A copy of the County's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report is available at charlestoncounty.org/ financial-reports.php. This report is a summary and certain financial statements, including all GAAP required disclosures, are omitted� »PAGE - 23