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First Reading of FY 2013-2014 Budget
Columbia City Council will give first reading to the proposed FY 2013/2014 budget on Tuesday June 4, 2013 during the regular scheduled meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m. In addition to first reading of the budget, City Council will give first reading to the proposed rate and fee increases for Parks & Recreation facility rentals and other recreation programs and first reading of the Hazardous Materials Cost Recovery and Registration ordinances.

City of Columbia to Co-Sponsor the Palmetto Concert Band Presentation: A Memorial Tribute
This Sunday, May 26th, is the 15th Annual Memorial Sunday concert by the Palmetto Concert Band. It will be held at the Koger Center for the Arts, located at 1051 Greene Street. The City of Columbia and USC want to treat the public to a family-friendly concert for which there is no admission charge.

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May 01-31, 2013
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Public Works Administration

The Department of Public Works serves as the backbone of the city's everyday services for the residents of the City of Columbia . This organization takes pride in service to its customers through the dedicated years of experience from many of the leaders within the organization to help form a working knowledge of Columbia 's most basic of infrastructure. The various divisions of the department make up the backbone of many of the daily quality of life issues.

The future of the Department of Public Works rests within the hands of its leaders along with the desires of its customers to help formulate a vision for years to come. Each member of the team within the Public Works Department is integrally involved in meeting the needs of the residents of the Metropolitan Columbia area. This is done through dedicated training programs to increase efficiency and reduce cost of services on a daily basis.

We look forward to your comments concerning our home page and various levels of public works service and how we may assist you as our customer.

Public Works Director
Robert A. Anderson.....545-3780