Bruce King

Recycling Centers Within the City of Charleston

Stormwater erosion and sediment control threshold raised to 10,000 square feet

Homeowners doing smaller projects avoid up-front plan and cost burdens; drawings still required for jobs over $50,000.

Groundwater contamination at former Valley Bell Dairy site

Not specified, though the ban could affect drilling activity in the affected area.

Monarch butterfly and pollinator garden near Magic Island

The project has a dedicated fund with $61,342.54 available after earmarks; additional tree purchases will require new vendor quotes.

Groundwater contamination near former Valley Bell Dairy site

No direct city cost — the DEP requires no further testing, though any city-initiated testing would come from the city budget.

Green Team vacancy and advisory committee expansion

Solid Waste Authority Funding for New Initiatives

Unknown amount of new funding could flow to local waste-reduction projects.

School Trash and Recycling Program

Proposed plastic-waste incineration facility

Drought stress on new plantings

Replacement trees and extra watering add costs to the planting program.

Tree inventory shortfall

A shortfall against the contracted estimate may affect the value received under the Davey inventory contract.

Loss of old-growth trees

Proposed tax incentives and stipends would carry costs; loss of trees adds stormwater management burden.

city hall storm damage

Taxpayers will likely foot the bill for repairs, and city services could face added costs or delays while City Hall gets fixed.