Commission reviews budget and discusses reallocating marker funds to support legacy program and student awards
July 27, 2026 | Horry County, South Carolina
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Commission staff (Raj, S3) reviewed the commission budget and described standard expenditures (training, public notice advertising, iPads, signage). Raj noted the commission might reallocate funds currently used for historic marker/market work toward reviving the Legacy Business recognition program and supporting a student video contest tied to the awards.
Raj reported a market research fee of $2,860 in the packet and discussed using those funds to increase a proposed student award. The transcript contains a garbled combined figure for related fees and earlier award amounts were not clearly stated; staff and commissioners agreed such reallocation would be brought back as an agenda item for a formal vote if the commission wants to change the approved budget.
Why it matters: reallocation of funds would cover outreach, award money and program costs for the Legacy Business program and video contest; any budget changes require a future formal action by the commission. Commissioners also noted that commission members may be eligible for per-meeting compensation once forms are filed and processed.
What’s next: staff will place potential budget changes on a future agenda with clearer figures and options for approval.
Raj reported a market research fee of $2,860 in the packet and discussed using those funds to increase a proposed student award. The transcript contains a garbled combined figure for related fees and earlier award amounts were not clearly stated; staff and commissioners agreed such reallocation would be brought back as an agenda item for a formal vote if the commission wants to change the approved budget.
Why it matters: reallocation of funds would cover outreach, award money and program costs for the Legacy Business program and video contest; any budget changes require a future formal action by the commission. Commissioners also noted that commission members may be eligible for per-meeting compensation once forms are filed and processed.
What’s next: staff will place potential budget changes on a future agenda with clearer figures and options for approval.
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