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By Mark A. Leon
The City of Charleston has approved $7.66 million in funding for fiscal year operations supporting parks, recreation, arts, and transportation initiatives across the city. The budget also allocates an additional $1.74 million toward workforce housing programs, reinforcing the city’s commitment to expanding affordable housing opportunities for residents.
Below is a detailed breakdown of the approved funding by agency, fund, program, and event.
Operating Expenditures
- Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau (30%) $3,472,500
- DASH Shuttle (Free) $788,255
- To General Fund (5%) $603,750
- IAAM 2014 $5M Bond -Transfer to IAAM Fund $400,116
- IAAM 2018 $7.5M Bond – Transfer to IAAM Fund $616,616
- SC Aquarium Maintenance Fund $500,000
- Visitor Center Operations (including maintenance and repairs) $261,034
- Brittlebank Park Boardwalk $50,000
- Wragg Square Wall Repairs $65,000
- Waterfront Park Hardscape Renovation $150,000
- City of Charleston Cultural Festivals Fund (Piccolo, MOJA, CFM, etc) $750,000
Operating Expenditures Subtotal 7,657,271
Workforce Housing Expenditures – $1,740,000
Max 15% of Revenue for Workforce Housing Workforce Housing Expenditures
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