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CITY OF COLUMBIA REDISTRICTING OF COUNCIL DISTRICTS INFORMATION

2011 Department of Justice Redistricting Confirmation Letter

2011 City Council Approved Redistricting Map 

 

JUVENILE CURFEW FOR THE FIVE POINTS HOSPITALITY DISTRICT INFORMATION

Notice of Public Hearing

2011 -059 Proposed Ordinance  


PRESS RELEASES

May 2013

Small Business Week

Maxcy Gregg 'DIVE-IN THEATRE'

Online Reporting

Call Center Reporting

Mayor Benjamin to be featured speaker at Louisville Festival of Faith.pdf

City Offices Closed for Memorial Day

Reopening of Maxcy Gregg.pdf

Get to Know Your H2O.pdf

Advertisement for vacancies.pdf

CoC Small Businesses.pdf

Notice of Funding for Non-Profit Service Organizations

Mayor Declares Saturday "Kenny Chesney Day"

SCE&G to Perform Tree Trimming Activities As Scheduled for 2013

April 2013

City of Columbia Celebrates National Bike Month

Work It Up: City's New Job Training Initiative

Unveiling of Bike Racks

Job Training Initiative

Chief Scott Resigns

Spring Arts Festival at Maxcy Gregg

Joint Home Weatherization Project to Benefit Midlands Resident

Traffic Disruption Scheduled for 500, 600 and 800 Blocks of Gervais St.

Public Input Meetings

Advertisement of Vacancy on the City of Columbia Election Commission

C-SPAN To Feature Columbia Literature and History During Week-long Visit

City Awards Facade Forgivable Loans to Eight North Main Corridor Businesses 

May 2013 At-Large Open House

April 14-20: National Public Safety Telecommunications Week

April 2013 At-Large Open House

Sewer Main Repair

Second Neighborhood Leadership Summit Registration Closes Today

Extended Hours, Workshops for City Water and Sewer Customers | Ordinance

Statewide Tour Makes Stop at City Community Garden

City of Columbia to Host Second Neighborhood Leadership Summit

RAKU Festival

City Performing Water Maintenance

Columbia Police Chief Requests Personal Leave of Absence Acting Chief Named Today for Columbia Police Department

Vacancies on Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee

March 2013

City of Columbia Offices to Close in Observance of Good Friday

Lets Move Kids Day- Postponed

Mayor's Annual Let's Move! Easter Egg Hunt

Columbia Ranks Among Top 30 Cities for Young Entrepreneurs

Successful Together We Can Read Initiative

Great Tasting Water

Together We Can Read

Artists Wanted

Tour of City of Columbia Drinking Water and Wastewater Plants

FINAL MBFA Ways Means Testimony March 2013.pdf

5th Annual Together We Can Read Showcase and Press Conference

City of Columbia to Participate in Earth Hour

Traffic Advisory for St. Patrick's Day

Let's Move - Kid's Day Columbia Brings Family Fun to Finlay Park

Drew Wellness Hosts Nutrition Month

Youth Violence Prevention WeekCity of Columbia Seeking Nominations for Business Spotlight Program

City of Columbia Water and Sewer Proposal

Road ClosureCity of Columbia to Host Second Neighborhood Leadership Summit

Advertisement of Vacancy on the City of Columbia Election Commission

Earth Hour Resources

Mayor Benjamin Hosting Inferfaith Conversation on Gun Violence

Advertisement of Vacancies on the Hospitality Tax Advisory Committee

Business Leaders, Elected Officials and Volunteers Celebrate Success of Cornbread Festival

The First South Carolina Cornbread Festival This Weekend

February 2013

City of Columbia Community Development

City of Columbia Ramps and Rails Program

SCEG To Perform Tree Trimming Activities As Scheduled for 2013

North Columbia Business Association Hosts the South Carolina Cornbread Festival

City Performing Water Main Maintenance

Animal Services Announces New Spay/Neuter Program

SCEG To Perform Tree Trimming Activities As Scheduled for 2013

Official City of Columbia Flags Lowered in Memory of Fallen Firefighter

Community Citizens Encouraged to Become Local Lifesavers

City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities to Host 10-Week Training Class

2013 Famously Hot New Years brings millions to Main Street

Commercial Revolving Loan Committie Meeting

SCE&G To Perform Tree Trimming Activities As Scheduled for 2013

Free Financial Seminar Hosted-Community Development

City of Columbia Animal Shelters Pet of the Week FEB

LOCAL PERFORMERS HIT THE STAGE IN CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

January 2013

City Of Columbia Announces Go Red Day Initiative

Advertisement of Vacancies on the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee

CALL FOR BANDS FOR 2013 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Mayor launches One Columbia CityServe

Parks and Recreation to Host Free Community Gardening Workshop

The City of Columbia Animal Shelter to Offer Special Prices for Adoption.pdf

The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities to Host 10-Week Training Class.pdf

THE STATE NEW.pdf

Turner Construction School of Management 

Yearlong Civil Rights Initiative Created for Columbia Community 01 24 13.pdf

Mayor to launch One Columbia CityServe.pdf

City of Columbia Prepares for Possible Winter Weather.pdf

EMBARGOED_PR 2013 State of the City FULL TEXT.pdf

State of the City-Public safety.pdf

State of the City-New Downtown.pdf

State of the City-Env and Infrastructure.pdf

State of the City-Job Creation.pdf

2013 State of the City 1-23-13.pdf

Petie has been Adopted.pdf

2013

Open Call for Participants for the 2013 S.C. Annual Statewide Ethnic History Parade Festival.pdf

2013 A.pdf

City to Host Workshop on Good Housekeeping Grease Management for Restaurants Food Service Establishments.pdf

2013 B.pdf

Advertisement of Vacancies for the City of Columbia Boards Commissions.pdf

2013 C.pdf

25th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration.pdf

2013 D.pdf

Agape Seniors Rebirth of Historic Properties Groundbreaking Ceremony.pdf

2013 State of the City.pdf

City of Columbia Offices Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.pdf

KING DAY AT THE DOME PARADE - ROAD CLOSURES 1-17-13.pdf

City News January/February 2013.pdf

City Manager Wilson Makes Fiscal Responsibility a Priority with Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer Position.pdf

Andys Deli Recognized as First Business Spotlight Honoree of 2013.pdf

City of Columbia Animal Shelters Pet of the Week.pdf

City of Columbia Parking Services Continues Discount on SmartCards.pdf

World Beer Festival Announces Brewery Sneak Peek.pdf

City Announces Selection of Police Chief.pdf

Free Financial Seminar Hosted By Community Development.pdf

Bridge Construction Project Forces Temporary Trail Closing.pdf

Advertisement of Vacancies on the City of Columbia Faade Loan Program Committee.pdf

Join Mayor Benjamin for January Mondays with the Mayor.pdf

Mayor Benjamin to launch Mayors Mentoring Network.pdf

Main Street Ice Open for Two More Weeks.pdf

Portion of Gervais Street Closed for Wastewater Utility Work.pdf

TREE-PLANTING PROJECT TO BENEFIT EARLEWOOD PARK AMPHITHEATER.pdf

City Offices to Close in Observance of MLK Jr. Holiday.pdf

City of Columbia To Hold Public Education Forum on Utility Line Tree Trimming.pdf

City Parks and Recreation Welcomes Participants and Local Talent.pdf

Educational Workshops for Photo ID's

City Partners support the Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive.pdf

Advertisement of Vacancy on the Columbia Tree Appearance Commission.pdf

Jan2013eNews.pdf

December 2012

City Appoints Interim Police Chief.pdf

The Office of Business Opportunities Presents NxLevel Course for Micro Entrepreneurs.pdf

Dream Keeper Nominations Ending Soon.pdf

City Announces Offer of Employment for New City Manager

Teresa Wilson Resume 12_27_12.pdf

The Office of Business Opportunities to Host Social Media Workshop Presence for Small Businesses.pdf

City Offices to Close New Years Day .pdf

Special Called Meeting Agenda December 27.pdf

2013 COUNCIL MEETINGS1.pdf

Columbia Firefighters Recognized In Ceremony.pdf

City Roots Won National Green America Grant.pdf

City Roots Award.pdf

Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott Wins 2012 City Officer of the Year Award.pdf

Councilman Moe Baddourah To Host EPA Update and Public Meeting.pdf

Captain Abram Coles Jr. Funeral Arrangements.pdf

Presentation of Certificates of Outstanding Service to members of CFD .pdf

Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule Announcemet.pdf

To The Water Customers of Crossroads Commons on Devine Street including Buffalo Wild Wings and Ruby Tuesday.pdf

Mayor Steve Benjamin Brings Christmas Cheer to Greenview Community.pdf

Advertisement of Vacancy on the City of Columbia Election Commission.pdf

City Roots Wins National Green America Contest Recognized as 1 in the Nation.pdf

Councilman Moe Baddourah To Host EPA Update and Public Meeting December 19.pdf

Chief Randy Scott Wins 2012 City Officer of the Year Award

State Fair Award.pdf

We Are Columbia: Fastest Growing City.pdf

Happy Holidays Columbia.pdf

City of Columbia City Council Special Meeting December 19.pdf

Economic And Community Development Committee Meeting Agenda December 18.pdf

City of Columbia City Council Works Session Agenda for December 18.pdf

City of Columbia Council Meeting December 18.pdf

City Roots Wins National Green America Contest Recognized as 1 in the Nation December 17.pdf

Announcing Call for Dream Keeper Nominations.pdf

MLK Nomination Form.pdf

Main Street Ice Offers New Specials.jpg

Trail is Now Open at the Riverfront December 13.pdf

City of Columbia Water Works Boil Water Advisory-Winding Wood Circle Area Decemeber 12.pdf

Councilman Moe Baddourah To Host EPA Update and Public Meeting December 12.pdf

City Roots Wins Grant Money from Green America December 12.pdf

Main Street Ice Huge Holiday Hit December 12.pdf

Advertisement of Vacancy on the Greater Columbia Community Relations Council December 12.pdf

City Partners support the Martin Luther King Jr Honor the Dream Food Drive December 11.pdf

At-Large Holiday Drop-In December 11.pdf

AgFirst to Donate Public Art Piece to City of Columbia December 10.pdf

City of Columbia Arts and Historic Preservation Committee Meeting Dec 7.pdf

Directions to Parking Services Conference Room Dec 7.pdf

City of Columbia to Unveil Leevy Lane December 6.pdf

City of Columbia Water Works Repeal Water Advisory December 8.pdf

City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Hosts Annual Holiday Ball December 6.pdf

City of Columbia Water Works Repeal of the Boil Water Advisory in Forest Drive Area December 5.pdf

City Council Recognizes Columbia Richland Communications Center As Center of the Year December 5.pdf

City of Columbia Animal Shelter to Offer Special Prices fro Adoption December 5.pdf

City of Columbia To Present Donation For Palmetto Health Breast Center December 5.pdf

City Of Columbia Fast Forward to Offer Extend Hours for Residnets Without Internet Access Dec 5.pdf

City of Columbia Water Works Repeal of the Boil Water Advisory at Stadium Suites December 5.pdf

City of Columbia Water Works Boil Water Advisory for Foresst Driver Area December 4.pdf

The City of Columbia Celebrates Arbor Day 2012 December 4.pdf

Partial Trail Closing at Riverfront December 4.pdf

November 2012

City Announces Fiscal Year 11-12 Accomplishments/depts/public_relations/downloads/2011-2012%20Accomplishments.pdf

City of Columbia to Present Donation for Palmetto Health Breast Cancer Nov 30.pdf

City of Columbia, Fast Forward To Offer Extended Hours For Residents Without Internet Access

Winners of 2012 Columbia Choice Awards Announced for Landscaping and Beautification Nov 27.pdf

Advertisement of Vacancy on the City of Columbia Election Commission Nov 27.pdf

Advertisement of Vacancies on the Transportation Penny Advisory Committee Nov 26.pdf

Drew Wellness Center Makes Big Splash with Upcoming Swim Meets and Aquatics Programs Nov 26.pdf

City of Columbia Supports Martin Luther King Jr Honor the Dream Food Drive.pdf

Office of Business Opportunities Launches New Website in Conjunction with Small Business Saturday Nov 20.pdf

City of Columbia Hosts Grand Opening of Main Street Ice Nov 19.pdf

Mayor Benjamin Urges Congress to Pass Middle Class Tax Cut Nov 16.pdf

City Offices to Close for Thanksgiving Holiday Nov 16.pdf

City Encourages Residents to Recycle Fried Turkey Used Cooking Oil Nov 16.pdf

Destination Hometown 11.15.12.pdf

Richland County Legislative Delegation

Loan Committee Meeting Announcement 111912.pdf

Mayor Unveils 2012 Babcock Center Christmas Ornament Nov 15.pdf

South Carolina Cornbread Festival Ground Breaking Ceremony nov14.pdf

Media Advisory Unveiling and Proclamation of the 2012 Official City Ornament Nov 14.pdf

Office of Business Opportunities Hosts Make Me A Match on November 15.pdf

CITY OF COLUMBIA COOLS BOYD PLAZA WITH NEW ICE SKATING RINK Nov 14.pdf

Advertisement of Vacancies on the Columbia Tree and Appearance Commission Nov 14.pdf

City of Columbias 34th Annual Veterans Day Parade Success Nov 12.pdf

Veterans Day 2012.pdf

Richland County Legislative Delegation.pdf

City of Columbia Honors Veterans Across the State Nov 9.pdf

Ground Breaking Ceremony for New AllSouth Federal Credit Union Headquarters Nov 8.pdf

Vote for City Roots in Green America Contest Nov 8.pdf

Columbia-Richland 911 Recognized as 2012 South Carolina Emergency Communications Center of the Year Nov 8.pdf

City of Columbia Announces Fiscal Year 11-12 Accomplishments

Injured Pets to Receive Final Exam and Return Home Nov 7.pdf

City Fall Festival Has Something for Everyone Nov 7.pdf

City of Columbia Cools Boyd Plaza with New Ice Skating Rink Nov 2.pdf

Advertisement of Vacancies on the Commercial Revolving Loan Review Board Nov 2.pdf

Safety Tips.pdf

October 2012

Mayor Benjamin to Hold Transportation Penny Bus Ride Oct 31.pdf

Happy Halloween Party Tonight October 31.pdf

City Parks and Recreation Set to Deck The Trail at Riverfront Park Oct 30.pdf

City of Columbia Honors Veterans Across the State Oct 30.pdf

City of Columbia Suspends Meter Enforcement for Absentee Voters Oct 29.pdf

Parks and Recreation administrative offices moving to new site this week Oct 25.pdf

OBO Registration.pdf

Halloween.JPG and 2012 Halloween Events at Parks.pdf

Drew Wellness Program Promotes Health and Wellness with Weekend Open House and Health Fair Oct 22.pdf

Treasured Trees Program 2012 | Press Release

City of Columbia Seeking Nominations for Business Spotlight Program Oct 17.pdf

Mayor Benjamin to Hold Virtual Town Hall Oct 16.pdf

City Performing Water Main Maintenance Oct 16.pdf

Town Hall Meeting Oct 15.pdf

Greater Columbia Community Relations Council Inaugural Golf Classic Oct 15.pdf

Penny Sales Tax Oct 15.pdf

Strategic Plan Recommendations.pdf

Grand Opening of Fish Window Cleaning and DoRight Cleaning Service Oct 15.pdf

6th Annual Mayors Walk Against Domestic Violence Draws Over 1100 Participants Oct 13.pdf

2012 Mayors Campaign Against Breast Cancer Isabel Law Breakfast Draws Huge Crowd Oct 12.pdf

Local Leaders React To HUD Major Funding Announcement

HUD Awards Nearly 5 Million Dollars to Spur Next Generation of Housing Neighborhood Transformation Oct 12.pdf

Destination Hometown 10.25.12.

Business Spotlight Program Application | Brochure | Press Release

2012 Columbia Choice Awards Call For Entries Oct 11.pdf

Mayors Campaign Against Breast Cancer Isabel Law Breakfast Oct 10.pdf

6th Annual Mayors Walk Against Domestic Violence Oct 10.pdf

City Performing Water Maintenance Oct 9.pdf

City of Columbia to Install New Bicycle Corrals Oct 9.pdf

October At-Large Open House Meetings.pdf

City of Columbia Inaugural Advocates Exchange Successful Oct 3.pdf

Media Advisory for Advocates Exchange Oct 3.pdf

City Animal Shelter to Raise Funds for Injured Pets Oct 1.pdf

September 2012

Pacific Park Reopens Study Finds Metal Levels Within Normal Range for SC Sept 28.pdf

City of Columbia Issues Repeal of Water Boil Advisory Sept 28.pdf

City of Columbia Issues Boil Water Advisory Sept 27.pdf

City Parks and Recreation Launch New Software Sept 27.pdf

City of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin to Hold Press Conference Sept 27.pdf

City of Columbia to Launch Famously Hot Jobs Sept 26.pdf

City of Columbia to Install New Bicycle Corrals Sept 26.pdf

Halloween Events 2012.pdf

South Carolina Ranked Second in Nation for Rate of Women Killed by Men Sept 24.pdf

City of Columbia to Demolish Abandoned House Sept 24.pdf

Halloween Events in the Parks Sept 21.pdf

U.S. Conference of Mayors Fight Sequestration Cuts Sept 21.pdf

City Performing Water Main Maintenance Sept 20.pdf

Community Development Wins South Carolina Community Economic Development Award Sept 20.pdf

Commercial Revolving Loan Review Board Advertisement of Vacancies Sept 19.pdf

Mayors Campaign Against Breast Cancer Isabel Law Breakfast Sept 18.pdf

Green is Good for Business Conference Being Held Tuesday September 18.pdf

City of Columbia to Announce JHS Shield Program September 14.pdf

City Now Accepting New Recyclable Items Sept 12.pdf

Lincoln Street Tunnel to Close for Inspection Sept 12.pdf

City Officials to Attend Remembrance Ceremony Sept 11.pdf

In Observance of September 11th.pdf

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon September 10.pdf

September At Large Open House for Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine Sept 6.pdf

September At Large Open House for Councilman Cameron Runyan Sept 6.pdf

Advisement of Vacancies on the Hospitality Tax Advisory Committee September 4.pdf

Citizen's Police Academy

Access the Arts_Sept 2012.pdf

Naming Ceremony for Eau Claire Town Hall Conference Room on August 31.pdf

August 2012

Employee Health Center Opening August 30.pdf

City of Columbia Parks in Statewide Grant Contest Sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company August 30.pdf

Water Boil Advisory Repeal August 29.pdf

City of Columbia Water Works Boil Water Advisory August 28.pdf

United Way Golf Tournament 

Pacific Park Closed.pdf

Water Boil Advisory Repeal August 24.pdf

Office of Business Opportunities Announces Second Information Session for Facade Improvement Program.pdf

Fire Department Demonstrates Water Safety During Summer Celebration of Water.pdf

City of Columbia Issues Boil Water Advisory_August 23.pdf

2012 Midlands Area Senior Games Registration Form

City Performing Water Maintenance August 22.pdf

BMW Manufacturing President Delivers Keynote at Green Business Conference August 20.pdf

City of Columbia Announces 2.5 million Surplus August 21.pdf

Protect Three Rivers at Upcoming Water Festival August 21.pdf

City Offices Closed August 20.pdf

Mayors Back to School Community Health Fair August 17.pdf

City of Columbia to Host a Financial Literacy Seminar August 17.pdf

Free Community Health Fair at Greenview Park August 16.pdf

Greenview Pool Closing August 20.pdf

2012 Columbia Choice Awards

Bright-Meyers Contract Pt.1 | Bright-Meyers Contract Pt. 2

Domestic Violence Walk Registration Form | Vendor Form

A_FINAL_FIP_ProgramReport8-8-12.pdf

National Night Out List of Participating Neighborhoods.pdf

Ordinance_2012-072 Sec 6-6 Time of elections notice 6-7 Time of taking office contested elections.pdf

North Entrance to Riverfront Park Closed Due to Construction

1st Annual 2012 Foundation Golf Tournament 2.pdf

Buskers Ordinance

Skills & Drills

Street Closure | Detour Map

Destination Hometown 9_14_12

Midlands Community Leader Institute

Cooling Stations

New Council Meeting Location

Safe in the City 5k Walk Run Flyer.jpg

Strategic Plan FY 12-13 to 14-15

National Home Ownership

Free Financial Seminar 

Community Wellness Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend Events

Summer Camp 2012 

CCN 2012 Annual Banquet

Summer Concert Series 2012

Compliance Division Training Workshop and Networking Session

Change in Government Chart

Third Annual "Boots and Badges" competition to kick-off Memorial Day Weekend

Parks and Recreation Public Meetings

Columbia Public Facilities Corporation Meeting Agenda

New Gateway Greenspace

One Columbia Famously Hot Bike Tour

Balanced Budget Service Implementation Plan

Linking Main Street and the Vista

SCE&G Tree Trimming Maps | Tree Trimming: Safety, Reliability & Healthy Trees

Together We Can Read

Drew Wellness Center Recognizes National Heart Month with "Wellness Wednesday for Women"

City Recognizes Black History Month

2012 One Book, One Columbia Reading Period Has Begun

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Events | Events @ USC

March Neighborhood News

Columbia Lifesavers Blood Drive

2012 State of the City [Full Tex] | Main Street | Economy | Infrastructure & Transit | Public Safety

December

ORDINANCE NO.: 2011-105 

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