Alfred Comfort

The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission's Strategic Plan, refreshed in Fall 2024, outlines the organization's direction from 2019 through 2030, emphasizing enhanced quality of life for citizens. The plan focuses on developing recreational programs that promote wellness, physical activity, and cultural experiences across all ages. Key priorities include fostering innovation and teamwork, expanding facilities, ensuring financial sustainability through diverse funding, and strengthening community partnerships to deliver comprehensive public services.

The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission held a meeting to discuss the budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026, including a transfer from the Special Revenue Fund to the General Fund. Program related grant revenues, capital projects related to grant revenues, and short-term general obligation bond projects were presented. Points of interest included a merit pool based on CPI and EPI, a new FTE in the accounting department, contingency funds, and building the reserve fund. Also discussed was utilizing land for property conversion, and a budget amendment to include additional labor funding. The Executive Director's report included updates on the Saluda Shoals Riverwalk Groundbreaking Event. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters.

The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission held a budget public hearing. The meeting was called to order, but no members of the public attended. The meeting was then adjourned.

The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission held a work session and general session where they discussed several key items. Certificates of appreciation were presented to employees for life-saving actions. A strategic plan refresh presentation was given, focusing on facilities, programs, and financial aspects, with recommendations for adding a regional park and expanding recreational opportunities. The commission reviewed the Holiday Lights event, highlighting revenue, expenses, and visitor numbers. New business included accepting the FY 25/26 budget timetable, a preliminary budget for Lexington County Council, a pedestrian bridge feasibility study, and property purchases. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters.

The public hearing is regarding the proposed operating budget for the Irmo Chapin Recreation District for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The current fiscal year budget consists of revenues and expenditures of $13,796,613, with ad valorem property taxes levied at 12.682 mills. The proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 includes revenues and expenditures of $15,337,733, representing an 11.17% increase. The estimated millage in dollars necessary for the next fiscal year's proposed budget is $5,417,425.