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 victim's 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 VICITM'S ADVOCATE Message from the Chief of Police 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.

the pine ridge sr. citizen's center Website The Pine Ridge - South Congaree Senior Citizen's Center is located at 1123 Courtney Dr, West Columbia, SC 29172. It is managed by the Lexington County Recreation & Aging Commission. It is open most weekdays except holidays. Some seniors still choose to drive to the center daily, others are dropped by a caregiver, and still others choose to ride the shuttle. Senior citizens may be able to arrange transportation through the shuttle provided there's room at the time the request is made. This is a gathering place where the senior citizens of our community go to socialize, eat through the Meals on Wheels program, and enjoy others of their own age. There are daily activities and regular outings. There's a television room, activities room, game room, piano for sing-alongs, and more. Most activities and service are provided at no or minimal charge to the senior. This is also the area's distribution site for Meals on Wheels for seniors who elect to eat at home instead of gathering at the center. Fore more information about the Pine Ridge Senior Citizen's Center call them at (803) 755-1274. The aging adult population is growing in the U.S, and so is the need for appropriate housing. Assisted living communities are well equipped to help residents manage daily living activities, and they empower seniors to thrive, boosting their physical, mental, and social well-being. Choosing the best facility, however, can be time-consuming and overwhelming for seniors and their loved ones. Here are resources to help aging adults and their families explore available communities, costs, and payment options. You can view our resources here: https://www.assistedliving.org/south-carolina/ https://www.assistedliving.org/assisted-living-near-me/ https://www.assistedliving.org/cost-of-assisted -living/ https://www.assistedliving.org/senior-housing/ https://www.retireguide.com/retirement-life-leisure/senior-housing/aging-in-place/meals-on-wheels/ Sincerely, Community Outreach Assisted Living Research Institute AssistedLiving.org

BUSINESS LICENSING INFORMATION Contact Us All businesses must obtain a business license when engaging or intending to engage in any calling, business, occupation, or profession, in whole or in part, within the limits of the Town of South Congaree, and shall be required to pay an annual license tax for the privilege of doing business in the Town. The license payment shall be computed on the gross income generated from the preceding calendar year on business performed within the limits of the Town of South Congaree. No deductions from gross income shall be made except income from business done wholly outside of the Municipality on which a license tax is paid to some other municipality or a county, taxes collected for a government entity, or income which cannot be included for computation of the tax pursuant to State or Federal law. BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWALS All Town Business Licenses expire on April 30th each year; the deadline to renew without penalties is April 30th. Annual license fees are based on the gross receipts/gross revenue for the business (or projected gross for new businesses). Please print a copy of application form, fill in the application and return to the town hall. Please make sure all appropriate documentation is included with your application so that the processing will not be delayed. Please do not mail cash payment. You may also pay by company check or cashier’s check. The town makes every effort to remind you of your Business License Renewal, sometimes this may not happen. It is your responsibility to renew whether you receive renewal notice or not. Please mark your calendar for this yearly renewal to avoid penalties. If you have any questions please visit our town hall or e-mail your questions to townclerk@southcongaree.org . Town Clerk townclerk@southcongaree.org (803) 755-2760 ext. 101 Documents & Forms BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION HOW TO CALCULATE BIS. LIC. FEE BUS. NAME CHANGE/CLOSURE SAMPLE IRS FORM

South Congaree Town Ordinance NEW ORDINANCES 2019 Signs 2019 Animal Control 2019 Business License I 2019 Planning Commision I 2019 Beautification 2020 Home Occupation 2020 Health & Sanitation 2020 Liquor Stores 2020 Public Nuisances 2020 Self Storage 2020 Pawn brokers Comm. Tower, Cell & Antennas Sexually Oriented Business Automotive Collection Boxes NEW ORDINANCES NOT CURRENTLY FOUND AT AMERICAN LEGAL PROCLAMATIONS 2019 PURPLE HEART Link to Ordinances: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/southcongaree/latest/overview 2022 Business License 2023 Business License Amendment 2024 Special Events Ordinance Ch 37-PD Comp Time

STORM WATER "WE ALL LIVE DOWNSTREAM" S tormwater pollution is the runoff that occurs from rain, irrigation and snow melt and everything that is picked up along the way as it travels downhill to the nearest stream, river lake and beach. This runoff does not get treated, but goes straight to the waterways that we use for fishing, bathing and even drinking. What is picked up by stormwater runoff is “people pollution” – fertilizers and pesticides, motor oil, sand and dirt, pet waste, trash and so on. All of this can amount to one dirty waterway. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) actually considers stormwater the greatest threat to our water quality. Here is what you, as a homeowner, pet owner, or car owner can do to reduce stormwater pollution: Test Your Soil before applying fertilizer to your lawn – your lawn may already have enough nutrients. Excess nutrients from excess fertilizer ends up in our lakes and rivers leading to algae blooms and fish kills. Pick Up Pet Waste to keep it from contaminating water supplies. You can flush the waste, bag it for trash or build a doggie-loo (pet waste septic system). Wash Your Car On The Lawn instead of the driveway to minimize runoff into the storm drain and use low-phosphorus, biodegradable soaps. Remember to check your car for leaks – these chemicals wash off road surfaces into the waterway. Bag Grass Clippings And Leaves Or Use Them As Compost. Don’t sweep them into the street or down storm drains as that leads to nutrient issues and potential clogging and flooding. Don’t Over-Water Your Lawn, doing so sends more pollutants into nearby drains. Plus, your lawn only requires little more than an inch of rain per week. A rain gauge will help you keep track of how much rain your lawn is receiving. To report illicit discharge, please complete the online Illicit Discharge Reporting Form . For more information, please see Lexington County Stormwater. Storm Water Details To learn more about storm water including car washing, rain barrels, rain gardens, South Congaree's storm water ordinances, and important links on storm water, click the above link.

FOIA REQUEST FORM Download Email form to Kelli Ricard, Town Clerk kricard@southcongaree.org

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the south congaree arena Website The South Congaree Arena is located at 395 Oak Street, West Columbia, SC, 29172. It is managed by the Lexington County Recreation & Aging Commission. It consist of a large covered arena with a dirt floor ringed by a wooden livestock fence and a concrete area. It is well-lit and wired for electrical with many outlets around the arena. There is a well-equipped concession stand with permanent restroom facilities. It is the home to the South Congaree Championship Rodeo each July and the production Jesus is His Name in December. This is a production of the life and times of Jesus Christ put on by all volunteers. It also plays host to a Jack Russell Terrier trial and other activities throughout the year. There is no alcohol allowed in the park and any illegal activity is strictly prohibited. This facility requires a lease to use. For maintenance issues or to contact the LCRAC about this park call 803-359-4048.

Click for Mayor's Message The South Congaree Town Council meets on the 3rd Tues. of each month at 6:00 p.m. Meetings are held in the courtroom at town hall which is located at 119 West Berry Road in West Columbia, SC, 29170. Specially called meetings will be announced via the town sign, on the town's website, the town's social media, and agendas will run in these and post to the bulletin board outside the town hall. Contact the Mayor and Councilmembers Mayor Cindy Campbell Email: ccampbell@southcongaree.org Phone: (803) 665-1943 Mayor Pro-Tem Kitty Spires Email: kspires@southcongaree.org Phone: (803) 622-8396 Councilmember Brian Jackson Email: bjackson@southcongaree.org Phone: (803) 530-9929 Councilmember Dwayne Prosser Email: dprosser@southcongaree.org Phone: (803) 446-6387 Councilmember Debbie McIver Email: dmciver@southcongaree.org Phone: (803) 600-8852 Council meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM in the Cour t/Council Chambers. 119 West Berry Road West Columbia, SC 29172 Phone: (803) 755-2760