City Updates
These updates will keep you informed of different City projects and activities that each
department is working on to help continue "The Good Life" in Tega Cay.
The Good Life
Title
Status
Comments
TCUD
Line Flushing
New
Staff will begin mandatory flushing of TCUD water lines next
week.  Required by DHEC.
PUBLIC WORKS
SCDOT Road
Maintenance
Update
SCDOT has been approached again by staff to repair the dip in
the road approaching Windsong Bay Ln. on the in-bound side of
Tega Cay Dr.  Staff has been informed that the storm pipe and
street repair should be done in the coming weeks.
C-Fund Request
Ongoing
Request has been approved for $102,000 in C-Fund support.  
Slated for work on Windward Dr.  
Serenity Point
Ongoing
Staff has completed 4 walk-throughs with City Engineer &
Developer.  Action items around storm water and the lift
stations are being corrected.
Brush & Leaf
Disposal
Update
Brush now being delivered to Gardendale area for processing
through tub grinder.  Staff researching permanent,
post-Gardendale location for future brush and leaf dumping.
Stormwater Utility
Creation
Ongoing
AMEC has begun work.  Staff is beginning in-field water
quality monitoring training with Char-Meck Stormwater.  
AMEC will be on-site on June 16th and would like to meet with
Council to provide project progress update.
PARKS & RECREATION
Parks & Maintenance
Update
All play areas have been resurfaced with engineered wood
fibers (playground mulch).  Working on maintaining parks
while minimizing funding needs.
PARD
Update
All projects will be complete as of Saturday, May 31.  
Residents of Executive Point and Point Clear are met with CF
Saturday, 5/31, to install the playground mulch at Pitcairn.  Staff
is currently installing wear mats under the swings and at the
slide exists to keep safety surfacing in place.
Catawba River Park
Site
Update
Duke Energy to provide annexation request for 6/16 Council
Meeting.
Dog Park
Update
New playground mulch was installed (used leftover playground
mulch from Pitcairn).  Topsoil was placed over majority of
park area to help with smell (coming from wet Black Jack soil).
 Also repaired gate that was vandalized on 5/30.
Summer Kick-Off
Bash
New
Summer Kick-Off Bash held on May 31st was quite
successful…approximately 500 kids (did not count adults).  
This will be an annual event and we were able to use this
opportunity to emphasize our Summer Camps and have already
received a positive response.
Master Plan
Ongoing
Committee and staff will be working on updating/ rewriting the
Parks & Recreation Master Plan over the calendar year.  Goal
is to have it before council for approval no later than January
2009.
CITY HORTICULTURE
DNR re: Buoys/ Signs
Ongoing
Due to jurisdictional and legal issues, the City is unable to
deploy buoys or cause DNR to deploy buoys in coves.  Signage
provided by DNR to address wake in coves must be posted on
shoreline and only allows for enforcement within 50 feet of
signage.  
Monuments
Ongoing
Working on details with Newland & ARC representatives to
provide one time Maintenance Tasks in monument & entrance
areas.
Glennon Center
Update
Irrigation on the front of the building is complete.  The
Landscape beds have been mulched.  Other areas will be
mulched with coarse mulch.  Grass areas will be lightly
mulched and sprayed with turf paint.
SAFETY & RISK
Ongoing
The City has received favorable Risk Management review from
MASC.  Rating will reduce our insurance coverage costs.  
Presentation on report results to be presented to Council at 6/16
meeting .
BEACH & SWIM CENTER
Operations
Update
Memberships now up to 592.  Operations running smoothly.
Boat Storage
Ongoing
At capacity
POLICE DEPARTMENT
School Patrol
Ongoing
TC officer on-site at GHMS during wind-down of school year.  
Officer has been well-received and is slated to volunteer as an
assistant coach for football program in Fall.
Radio System
Ongoing
The 800 MHz radios are up and running.
Marine Patrol
Update
Underway for 2008 season
Radar Trailer
Ongoing
Radar trailer being used well, staff able to obtain crucial speed
and traffic volume data from trailer.
PD Software
Ongoing
Southern Software is up & running & integrated with our in-car
computers.
ADMINISTRATION
Municipal Court
Ongoing
 
Finance Admin
Update
Working on Tega Cay 10-year financial model. Recording
RFATS reimbursement requests.  Completed OPC Agreement
for new recreation agreement. Drafting Budget Amendments.
VC-3
Ongoing
As of June 2nd, there have been a total of 182 requests tickets
generated, of which, 174 have been closed out.
Compensation Study
Ongoing
Underway.  Completion slated for 6/20.
08-09 Budget Prep
Ongoing
All department heads have met with Manager and Finance
Director regarding budget requests.  Everything is on schedule
for the Council Workshop on 6/19.
Admin Software
Ongoing
Evaluations of differing software packages continue.
CITY HALL
Bldg/  Permitting/
Zoning Budget
New
Working on budgets - fee schedules and expenses for next year.
GOLF COURSE
Golf Committee
Ongoing
Working with TCGMC to identify improvements.
Golf Course
Management
Update
Awaiting receipt of financials to forward to Council.
Cove Repairs
Update
Cove Course closed, repairs underway.
STONECREST
Stonecrest Villas
Update
We have received applications for four residences.
Stonecrest Village
Ongoing
Portions of both buildings are being upfitted for tenants.
First National Bank
of the South
Update
Will issue building permit upon City Engineer's approval of
erosion control and storm water plan.
Taco Bell
Ongoing
Second round comments have been addressed & staff is waiting
on the SCDHEC approval.
Graystone Crossing
Ongoing
 
NEWLAND
Hidden Harbor
Marina
Ongoing
Received approvals for project from US Army Corps of
Engineers.  Working with Mallory Lyles to continue permitting
with Duke and FERC.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Serenity Point
Update
Waterfront construction permits have been issued for those lots
that are permitted to have docks.
Lakeridge @
Gardendale
Update
Permits have been issued for two Toll Brothers model homes
and the construction trailer.  The amenity center is under final
design and should be submitted for permitting in the near future.
"Pennies for Progress
Connector Road"
Ongoing
York County has given first read to ordinance to allow Tega
Cay to manage the construction of Hubert Graham Way.  
Awaiting funding response from Spratt's office.
RFATS- Seven
Coves Walking Trail
Ongoing
City Engineer has prepared bid documents and has put the
project out for bid.  Engineer will oversee bid process and
make a recommendation to City Staff.  Still awaiting Legal to
draft appropriate easment documents for residents to sign off on.
Glennon Center Main
Level
Ongoing
Only a few minor punchlist items remain.  The upholstered
furniture for the front corridor is ordered, and currently working
with supplier on signage.
Glennon Center
Lower Level
Ongoing
The mechanical rough-in is complete, and the main air handler
should be delivered by the end of May.  Kitchen cabinets will
be ordered next week, and interior finishes are selected.
Public Safety
Building Renovation
Update
Estimates have been received and waiting for further direction.  
Will discuss with Council on 6/16.
Garbage Service
Ongoing
 
TCVFD
Ongoing
Have met with Dale Watts and Scott Syzmanski to discuss ISO
and VFD needs.
Comprehensive Plan
Update
Update of Comprehensive Plan is still in progress.  Final
preparation of the required elements is underway.  One public
input session held.  Public input opportunities will occur on
June 14, 2008 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm at the summer concert
and on July 4, 2008 during the July 4 Celebration.  A booth will
be in place at both locations.
River Lakes Sewer
Ongoing
Working with Al Steele  to coordinate connection of RL sewer
to interceptor line.
Updated 6/6/08