City Manager’s Spotlight – January 2018
January 2, 2018
By Teresa Wilson
The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed about City operations. The City Manager’s Spotlight on January 2017 reflects important initiatives that will highlight major projects in the City of Columbia as well as events and upcoming meetings. Here is a snapshot of the January Spotlight.
2 January, 2018
Avoiding and Detecting Cold Weather Leaks
With temperatures likely to dip below freezing this week, Columbia Water would like to remind its water customers to take precautions to protect your pipes.
Inside:
- Leave your faucets dripping to keep water moving through the pipes.
- Open under-sink cabinets to allow the heat to circulate and keep pipes warm.
Outside:
- Disconnect any hoses or lines from your outside spigots.
- Turn OFF all outside spigots.
- Cover all outside spigots with blankets or insulated covers. These covers can be found at most hardware stores.
Frozen water in your pipes can cause serious problems to your internal plumbing, including loss of service and breaks. If you believe you have a leak or break, check for it as soon as you can to minimize water loss. One way to detect a leak is to turn off all spigots then check to see if your water meter is still running. If it is, you may have a leak. For more plumbing tips, visit http://www.columbiasc.gov/customer-care/utility-billing/plumbing-tips/.
If you have had a leak or other plumbing problem, you may be eligible for a charge reduction on your bill after you have fixed it. To find out more about qualifying for this assistance program, visit http://www.columbiasc.gov/customer-care/utility-billing/plumbing-adjustments or call (803) 545-3300.
By taking these few simple steps, you may be able to prevent the hassle and mess of a broken water line at home!
Columbia Water is the drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater utility owned and operated by the City of Columbia, SC. For more information, visit www.columbiasc.net/utilities-engineering.
2 January, 2018
City of Columbia’s Parking Services Division New Operation Hours
The City of Columbia’s Parking Services Division is excited to announce new office hours effective Tuesday, January 2, 2018. This change follows suit with other City of Columbia Business Offices available to the public, such as the Customer Care Center located in Washington Square. Minor updates and modifications to our office hours will enable Parking Services to better serve the entire Columbia Community.
New Parking Services Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday
As always you may contact Parking Services via telephone – 803.545.8015 and email – [email protected]. Citation payments may be paid online at https://columbiasc.t2hosted.com
15 January, 2018
30th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
The Dream Keeper Award recognizes exemplary displays of committed service to the tenets of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The ideals of social responsibility, political empowerment, diversity, racial harmony, nonviolence, and unselfish service must be demonstrated voluntarily by the nominee in support of his or her community and fellow citizens.
The nominee must be age 18 or younger and enrolled in school with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
Winners will be announced at the City of Columbia’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 15, 2018, at 4 p.m. at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and Community Center, 2300 Greene Street. Nominees must attend the celebration.
Applications are available online for download or at the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department, 1111 Parkside Drive, Columbia, SC 29203.
Applications must be returned by the following methods: In person at the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department, 1111 Parkside Drive, Columbia, SC 29203.
15 January, 2018
City Offices to Close in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
City of Columbia offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2018 in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Emergency police, fire and rescue services may be reached by calling 9-1-1.
All recycling, garbage and yard waste pickup will remain on regular schedule during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Upcoming Meetings
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting will take place on January 9, 2018, at 10 a.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.
Design and Development Review Commission
The Design and Development Review Commission meeting will take place on January 12, 2018, at 4 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall
City Council Meeting
On January 9, 2018 City Council will hold work session starting at 2:00 p.m. and a City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers.
On January 16, 2018 City Council will hold work session starting at 2:00 p.m. and a City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers.
BPAC
On January 22, 2018 the monthly Bike Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Main Richland Public Library, 1431 Assembly St., in Room 213.
