S.C. Code Ann. § 4-29-65

After January 1, 1986, before any project may be purchased or leased from any municipality, county, agency, political subdivision, or special purpose district for the purpose of providing a project hereunder, the plan for the purchase or lease must be submitted to the applicable council of governments for the preparation of a feasibility report which shall include the fiscal impact of the proposed action on the taxpayers of each taxing authority affected by the project. The report must be submitted to the governing body of the municipality, county, agency, political subdivision, or special purpose district at least thirty days prior to the execution of the final purchase or lease arrangement.