Development News for South Charleston, West Virginia

Community Events and Hiring Needs Highlighted by Department Heads

The department heads provided updates on upcoming community events and hiring needs. A spring cleanup event is scheduled for May 2nd from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., with residents asked to put out their items on Friday and Saturday nights. The recreation center will host a martial arts tournament this Saturday, and a kids consignment sale starts Tuesday, the 28th. The city is actively looking for lifeguards for the summer pool season and offers certification and training.

Council Authorizes Participation in Opioid Litigation and Approves Lease Assignment for Property Sale

The council passed a resolution authorizing the city manager and mayor to participate in the city's claims in the new national opioid litigation. They also passed a resolution authorizing an assignment of a lease dated October 10, 1985, concerning a piece of property the city has owned that is used for parking, described as a housekeeping matter to facilitate a sale that was scheduled to close before the next council meeting.

South Charleston Council Approves Refunding Bonds for Park Place and Jefferson Road Projects

The council passed an ordinance on its second reading concerning the refunding of South Charleston Municipal Building Commission lease revenue refunding bonds for the Park Place Project and the Jefferson Road development project. The ordinance authorizes the city to enter into a contract of lease purchase with the building commission for up to $45 million.

Council Approves Equipment Lease Agreement and Accepts Financial Statement

A resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of an equipment lease purchase agreement and related instruments was presented and approved by the council. The city's monthly financial statement was also presented and accepted as submitted.