WHEREAS, pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §59–125–1, et. seq., the Board of Trustees of Winthrop
University was created and established as a body corporate for the purpose of effectuating
the educational mission of Winthrop University; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Winthrop University Board of Trustees Bylaws art. VIII, §2, the
Finance Committee has the responsibility to consider, in collaboration with the Strategic
Planning and Facilities Committee, any acquisition or disposal of land or other real
property;
WHEREAS, the Board has approved the proposed disposal of surplus lots and their appraisals, specifically 226 Sidney Street and one lot at 642 College Avenue, and agreed that their disposal may align with the University’s strategic plan and campus master plan to support the 10-year roadmap to the future at the October 30, 2025, board meeting; and
WHEREAS, the administration worked with the Department of Administration Real Property Services on selling the lots and a discrepancy was discovered regarding the parcel size of 226 Sidney Street; York County GIS listed the parcel at 2.17 acres, the city surveyed the parcel at 1.55 acres, and the deed lists the parcel at 1.4 acres; the deed is the binding size at 1.4 acres; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Winthrop University Board of Trustees hereby approves the request to revise the resolution to sell the property to reflect the correct parcel size for 226 Sidney Street
226 Sidney Street – 1.4 acres
642 College Avenue – 0.26 acres
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary to the Board of Trustees shall certify that
the Winthrop University Board of Trustees approved this resolution on the 30th day
of April
2026, in a regularly scheduled meeting. Such resolution shall be maintained and publicly
posted
by the Secretary of the Board in a time and manner as required by law.
