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The South Congaree Park Website The South Congaree Park is beside the town hall at 119 West Berry Road, West Columbia, SC 29172. It is managed by the Lexington County Recreation & Aging Commission. There are several picnic shelters of differing sizes, permanent charcoal grills, a sand volleyball court, basketball area, a large play set centered around a play fire truck, swings of several sizes, and several large areas to run and play. There is a beautiful creek that runs through it but it is for viewing only. There is no swimming, wading, or fishing in the creek. All features of the park are available on a first come first serve basis. Place holding is only permitted by a person on site only and items left for place holding or that are left by mistake may be removed. There is no alcohol allowed in the park and any illegal activity is strictly prohibited. There are ample trash cans available and it is the users responsibility to CLEAN UP after themselves! There are permanent restrooms located under the steps. For maintenance issues or to contact the LCRAC about this park call (803) 359-4048.

Court Room Entrance Proper Attire Required Clerk of Court's Office Entrance sOUTH CONGAREE MUNICIPAL COURT South Congaree Municipal Court conducts bench trials twice a month on Wednesdays, at 8:30 A.M. Court is held at 119 West Berry Road, West Columbia, SC 29172 Clerk of Court: Hallie McGee

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TOWN OF SOUTH CONGAREE POLICE DEPARTMENT HOUSE WATCH APPLICATION The South Congaree Police Department is proud to offer the House Watch Program, designed to help residents within the town limits of South Congaree protect their homes while away. How it works: Residents who will be out of town for an extended period can register their home with the police department by filling out an application. An officer will physically check your property, including doors, windows, and the general exterior. (Please note the police department does not provide 24/7 coverage.) The program is free and available only to community members living inside the town limits. A SCPD Officer will conduct a check when beginning On Duty and before going Off Duty (Hours may differ daily) and will notify you if any suspicious activity is observed. Benefits of the program: Peace of mind knowing your home is being monitored during patrol hours. A proactive way to prevent burglaries and other criminal activity. Quick police response if an issue arises. In South Carolina victims have rights. The Town of South Congaree provides a victims' advocate to ensure victim's rights are protected. if you've been a victim of a crime, press the button below to contact your advocate. CLICK FOR VICITMS' ADVOCATE It shall be the mission of the South Congaree Police Department to provide for the safety and security of the citizens of the town by serving and protecting the public interest and guaranteeing the liberties of the individual through: the enforcement of applicable laws and ordinances; the promotion of crime prevention; the investigation of criminal activity; the identification and arrest of those committing a crime; the advocacy of, and assistance to, those victimized by crime; the control of traffic and the enforcement of traffic laws. Our Agency Values Essential to our mission are the values that guide our work and decisions, and help us contribute to the quality of life in the Town of South Congaree. Although, we sometimes must balance them, we never ignore them. The men and women of the Town of South Congaree Police Department values: Human Life; we value Human Life and dignity above all else. Integrity; we believe integrity is the basis of community trust. Laws and Constitution; we respect and protect the rights of all citizens. Excellence; we strive for personal and professional excellence. We therefore strive to do our best. We have vision for the future. Accountability; we are accountable to each other and to the citizens we serve. Planning and Research; we understand the importance of planning for the future. Cooperation; we believe that cooperation and teamwork will enable us to combine our diverse backgrounds, skills, and knowledge to achieve common goals. Community Problem-Solving; we give high priority to preventing crime and helping citizens feel safe. POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFF Sergeant of Patrol Division Vincent Barber vbarber@southcongaree.org SRO Sergeant Christopher Roche croche@southcongaree.org

Events located within the Town limits of South Congaree Events Gallery Swearing In Election Officials July 2020 Swearing In July 2020 Swearing In July 2020 2020 Swearing In Swearing In July 2020 1/15 Volunteer Appreciation Hot Dog Cookout 2020 Bobby & Teddy's Hot Dog Cookout Bobby & Teddy had a Community Hot Dog Cookout to thank the volunteers that helped with the First Responder's & Trucker's FREE Meals during the worst of the COVID-19 Bobby & Teddy's Hot Dog Cookout Bobby & Teddy had a Community Hot Dog Cookout to thank the volunteers that helped with the First Responder's & Trucker's FREE Meals during the worst of the COVID-19 Bobby & Teddy's Hot Dog Cookout Bobby & Teddy had a Community Hot Dog Cookout to thank the volunteers that helped with the First Responder's & Trucker's FREE Meals during the worst of the COVID-19 Bobby & Teddy's Hot Dog Cookout Bobby & Teddy had a Community Hot Dog Cookout to thank the volunteers that helped with the First Responder's & Trucker's FREE Meals during the worst of the COVID-19 1/9 Volunteer Grass Cutting Crew Spring 2020 The volunteer grass cutting crew spring The volunteer grass cutting crew spring The volunteer grass cutting crew spring The volunteer grass cutting crew spring 1/9 Creekside Halloween Bash Oct. 2019 Creekside Halloween Bash 2019 Creekside Halloween Bash 2019 Creekside Halloween Bash 2019 Creekside Halloween Bash 2019 1/49 The 2019 Championship Rodeo South Congaree Championship Rodeo All ages enjoyed the rodeo South Congaree Championship Rodeo There's the beef! DSC03813 South Congaree Championship Rodeo All ages enjoyed the rodeo 1/356 Creekside RodeoRally '19 RodeoRally & Creekside Jamboree The RodeoRally & Creekside Jamboree had dancing, food, karaoke, a hoola-hoop & shag contest and much more. RodeoRally & Creekside Jamboree The RodeoRally & Creekside Jamboree had dancing, food, karaoke, a hoola-hoop & shag contest and much more. RodeoRally & Creekside Jamboree The RodeoRally & Creekside Jamboree had dancing, food, karaoke, a hoola-hoop & shag contest and much more. RodeoRally & Creekside Jamboree The RodeoRally & Creekside Jamboree had dancing, food, karaoke, a hoola-hoop & shag contest and much more. 1/93 Christmas Parade 2019 Christmas Parade 2019 DSC05716 DSC05615 Christmas Parade 2019 1/88 Paint & Pour Sept. 2019 Paint & Pour Sept. 2019 Paint & Pour Sept. 2019 Paint & Pour Sept. 2019 Paint & Pour Sept. 2019 1/23 The 2019 Rodeo Royal Court Pageant Winners at the Rodeo Pageant Winners at the Rodeo Kennedy Oswald The 2019 South Congaree Championship Rodeo Royal Court. Pageant Winners at the Rodeo 1/51 Family Movie Night June '19 First Family Movie Night - Bumblebee The first Family Movie Night was held in June 2019. It was organized by the Events Committee chaired by Sylvia Corley Drennen. The movie was Bumblebee and refreshments were provided by the Kinetic Church. First Family Movie Night - Bumblebee The first Family Movie Night was held in June 2019. It was organized by the Events Committee chaired by Sylvia Corley Drennen. The movie was Bumblebee and refreshments were provided by the Kinetic Church. First Family Movie Night - Bumblebee The first Family Movie Night was held in June 2019. It was organized by the Events Committee chaired by Sylvia Corley Drennen. The movie was Bumblebee and refreshments were provided by the Kinetic Church. First Family Movie Night - Bumblebee The first Family Movie Night was held in June 2019. It was organized by the Events Committee chaired by Sylvia Corley Drennen. The movie was Bumblebee and refreshments were provided by the Kinetic Church. 1/42

FOIA REQUEST FORM Email form to Kelli Ricard, Town Clerk kricard@southcongaree.org Download Freedom of Information (FOIA)Requests for records under the Freedom of Information Act may be made by downloading the form above. South Carolina Law provides that it is a crime to knowingly obtain or use personal information from a public body for commercial solicitation. Pursuant to the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"), the Town of South Congaree ("Town") will provide copies of public records in its custody unless the records are exempt from disclosure under SC. Code Ann. § 30-4-40 (Freedom of Information Act). Please direct all FOIA requests to: Kelli Ricard, Town Clerk, at 119 West Berry Road, West Columbia, SC 29172, or kricard@southcongaree.org . Upon receipt of a written request for records under FOIA, the Town will determine if the records are available. The Town or the Town Attorney, will notify the requestor of this determination in writing within ten business days for records less than two years old, or within twenty (20) business days for records more than two years old. Business days do not include Saturdays, Sundays, and legal public holidays. Pursuant to SC. Code Ann. § 30-4-30(B), fulfillment of FOIA requests is subject to fees for search and retrieval, as well as fees for providing copies of documents. A deposit (25% of reasonably anticipated cost for reproduction of the records) is required prior to searching for and/or copying records pursuant to a FOIA request. The balance must be paid at time of production. If the Town determines that the requested records are available and are not exempt from disclosure under FOIA, the records will be furnished within thirty calendar days of the date the deposit is received. If the records are more than two years old, the records will be furnished within thirty-five calendar days of the date the deposit is received. f no deposit is required and the Town determines that the requested records are available and are not exempt from disclosure under FOIA, the Town will furnish the records within thirty calendar days of the date of its Determination Letter. Requested records which are greater than two years old will be furnished within thirty-five calendar days of the date of the Determination Letter. FEES: REQUESTS FOR COURT DOCUMENTS $13.00 PER HOUR REQUESTORS SHALL PAY FOR COPIES $0.25 PER COPY REQUESTORS SHALL PAY FOR STAFF TIME AT A GROSS HOURLY RATE $20.00 PER HOUR, PER EMPLOYEE INCIDENT REPORT/ ACCIDENT REPORT /CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK EXCEPTION: OWNER/VICTIM/FIRE SCENE INVESTIGATOR) $5.00 An advance deposit of up to 25% of the reasonably anticipated costs may be required prior to search and retrieval of records.

South Congaree Town Ordinances NEW ORDINANCES NEW ORDINANCES NOT CURRENTLY FOUND AT MUNICODE 2025 Meeting Time/Order of Proceedings 2025 Amending Zoning Fees 2025 Adopt Lex Cty Stormwater 2025 Amend Business License Link to Ordinances: https://library.municode.com/sc/south_congaree/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=xTP RESOLUTIONS 2026 Council's Goals and Priorities 2026 Mobile Homes/Parks Update 2020 Communications/Cell Towners/Antennas 2020 Unattended Donation Collection Boxes 2020 Automotive

Administration Crystal Bouknight Town Administrator cbouknight@southcongaree.org Kelli Ricard Town Clerk kricard@southcongaree.org Susan Battles Deputy Town Clerk sbattles@southcongaree.org

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CODE ENFORCEMENT The Code Enforcement Department enforces a wide range of ordinances regarding property maintenance and nuisances on all properties in the Town of South Congaree. This is accomplished to ensure a healthy and safe environment to provide a high quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors. The Town's Code Enforcement Official focuses on the visual enhancement of properties and the improvement of health and safety for citizens and business operators. The Code Enforcement Official is knowledgeable in municipal ordinances, zoning regulations, and property maintenance codes. Contact Us Ronnie Hingleton, Code Enforcement Official rhingleton@southcongaree.org (803) 755-2760 ext. 102 Cell: (803) 600-5351 Documents & Forms CODE ENFORCMENT COMPLAINT

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