NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE RICHLAND COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA Notice is hereby given that on July 15, 2025, the Richland County Council adopted Ordinance No. 045-25HR "AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, TAX-EXEMPT OR TAXABLE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVENTY MILLION DOLLARS ($70,000,000), TO FUND THE COSTS OF CERTAIN CAPITAL PROJECTS; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO PRESCRIBE THE DETAILS OF THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BONDS AND THE FORM AND DETAILS OF THE BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE BONDS AND THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS; AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS." The Bonds will be general obligation bonds of the County and the principal and interest thereon will be paid through the levy and collection of ad valorem property taxes on property located in the County. This Notice is provided pursuant to paragraph 8 of Section 11-27-40 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976 (as amended) ("SC Code"). The public is also hereby notified of the initiative and referendum provisions prescribed under Section 4-9-1220 of the SC Code, and, in compliance with the provisions, its right to file a notice of intent to seek a referendum within twenty days from the date of publication of this Notice. IPL0255407 Jul 18 2025