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March 2 - 8, 2020

Notice of Public Hearings

The City of Columbia will hold a public hearing to offer citizens the opportunity to provide public comment and input into the plan for spending $18.5 Million of CDBG-MIT funding allocated by Federal Register notice 84 FR 45838 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Aug. 30, 2019.

CDBG-MIT funds represent an opportunity for the City to use this assistance in areas impacted by the 2015 floods to carry out strategic and high-impact projects that will mitigate disaster risks and reduce future losses. While it is impossible to eliminate all risks, CDBG-MIT funds will help the community mitigate against future disaster risks and coordinate State and local planning activities.

The hearings will:

· Explain what mitigation is and how CDBG-MIT funding may be used

· Offer information focused on proposed mitigation projects.

· Allow members of the public to provide comments and ask questions

The public will have access to the hearing facility at 6:00pm. The meeting will begin with a presentation from City officials, followed by acceptance of public comments. Written public comments may also be submitted by email to CityMitigation@columbiasc.gov or by mail to Community Development, 1401 Main Street, 4 ^th floor, Columbia, SC 29201. Written comments should be labeled as Columbia_CDBG-MIT.

Those needing special accommodations to attend the hearings, should call (803) 545-3373 or email CityMitigation@columbiasc.gov . For additional information visit the city’s mitigation website at http://mit.columbiasc.gov .

Public Hearing Date, Time and Location:

Edisto Discovery Park Facility

Monday, 03/02/2020

6:00 pm

1914 Wiley Street

Columbia, SC 29205

Riverfront Park Closing Due to Maintenance

The City of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department announced Riverfront Park will be closed on weekdays beginning Tuesday, February 25 ^th for two weeks. This affects both Riverfront North and Riverfront South at 4122 River Drive and 312 Laurel Street. The park will be open on weekends and evenings, beginning at 5:30pm.

Dominion Power will be removing stumps from the canal levy, and repairing all areas where trees have been excavated. This work is necessary to maintain dam safety. Trucks and heavy equipment will be travelling along the canal levy during this project. There will be no access to the canal trail or the lower trail during weekdays. The Broad River Bridge ramp into the park will also be closed to bike and pedestrian traffic.

Park users can still visit the fitness center and restrooms. The steps to the Esplanade and the entire Esplanade will remain open during this project.

Trails will reopen at 5:30 pm for evening visitors until closing at 9:00 pm. During closure, we suggest that you explore Granby Park at 100 Catawba Street.

This Week in the City

| This Week in the City | , hosted by Public Relations, Media & Marketing Director Leshia Utsey, brings you an inside look at a few things going on in the City of Columbia.

If you would like more information about the events shown in "This Week in the City" or other events taking place in the City of

Columbia, please visit our | website |.

Planning Commission Meeting

Monday, March 2, 2020

City Hall, 1737 Main Street, 3rd floor Council Chambers

Meeting begins at 5:15 PM.

Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting

Thursday, March 5, 2020

City Hall, 1737 Main Street, 3rd floor Council Chambers

Meeting begins at 4 PM.

Planning Commission Agenda

BOZA Agenda

Dominion Energy will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods for the next two weeks:

Distribution Line Tree Trimming:

Belmont Neighborhood Association
Gabel Oaks Tenant Association
Brahamville Estate Neighborhood
Edgewood Neighborhood Floral Club
Eva P. Trezevant Neighborhood
Jaggers Plaza Community
Jones McDonald Community Club
Arsenal Hill Neighborhood
Elmwood Park
Vista Neighborhood Association

These are updated each week !

Citizens with specific questions or concerns should contact Forestry and Beautification at 803-545-3860 or Dominion Energy at 1-800-562-9308 to meet and discuss in advance of the work being completed.

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City’s Pet of the Week: Zeus!

(ID# 261244)

Meet Animal Services’ new Pet of the Week, Zeus! This handsome 2 year old guy loves people and has an enthusiastic zest for life. This big knucklehead has done well with other large dogs and is looking for an active home to call his own!

This loving “furbaby” has already been neutered, micro-chipped, and is currently ready to meet his “furever” family.

Visit other pets available for adoption at the Columbia Animal Shelter, 127 Humane Lane. Visit www.columbiasc.net/animal-services or call 803-776-PETS for more information.

All of our pets need loving homes! To view other animals available for adoption, visit Petfinder.com Please refer to the ID number listed above when visiting the website.