City of Sumter, SC

City of Sumter, SC

Regular Meeting (Amended) - 07/21/2026, 5:30PM
INTRODUCTION
  • CALL TO ORDER - Mayor David P. Merchant 
  • INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Councilman Anthony Gibson

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 16, 2026 – Regular Meeting
 
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Receive information on the Sumter dates and location for the American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit.
OLD BUSINESS
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Consider appointments expired on June 30, 2026, and other vacancies.
NEW BUSINESS
PROCUREMENT RESOLUTIONS
PROCUREMENT RESOLUTION
a)  Consider Resolution Number 1032 authorizing the purchase of one (1) new Automated Garbage Truck.
Agenda Procurement Resolution1032 Authorize purchase of one Automated Garbage Truck.pdf
PROCUREMENT RESOLUTION
b) Consider Resolution Number 1033 authorizing the purchase of one (1) new Grapple Loader Truck.
Agenda Procurement Resolution1033 Authorize purchase of one Grapple Loader Truck.pdf
PROCUREMENT RESOLUTION
c)  Consider Resolution Number 1034 authorizing the purchase of one (1) new Front Loader Garbage Truck.
Agenda Procurement Resolution1034 Authorize purchase of one Front Load Garbage Truck.pdf
PROCUREMENT RESOLUTION
d)  Consider Resolution Number 1032 authorizing the North HOPE Park Playground Upgrades. 
Agenda Resolution 1035 Authorize North Hope Playground Upgrades.pdf
PROCUREMENT RESOLUTION
e)  Consider Resolution Number 1033 authorizing a contract for the North HOPE Park Improvements.  
Agenda Resolution Number 1036 Authorizing North HOPE Center Park Improvements.pdf
PROCUREMENT RESOLUTION
f)  Consider Resolution Number 1034 authorizing a contract for the Riley Park Basketball Courts Replacement. 
Agenda Resolution Number 1037 Authorizing a contract for the Riley Park Basketball Courts Project.pdf
PROPERTY TRANSFER
Consider Resolution Number 1035 acknowledging the expiration of the City’s lease of property located near Wallace Street.
Agenda Resolution Number1038 Property Transfer.pdf
MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE/DEED OF DEDICATION
Consider acceptance of a Maintenance Guarantee/Deed of Dedication for Southbridge Subdivision, consisting of Phase Three-B (3-B) lots 44 through 73, and Phase Four-A (4-A) lots 90 through 107 and lots 163 through 198, located along Vinewood Street, Rose Lane, and Coldsheet Drive.  
Agenda Maintenance Guarantee Southbridge Phase 3B and 4A.pdf
COUNCIL REPORTS
Receive comments from Councilmembers concerning matters of interest to the Council and the City of Sumter.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Receive comments and/or reports from the City Manager.
COMMENTS BY CITY CITIZENS
Citizens of the City desiring to speak must notify the City Clerk prior to the beginning of the meeting by completing the sign-in sheet located at the entrance to the Council Chambers. Comments are limited to no more than three (3) minutes.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
To discuss contractual matters, personnel matters, and appointments to Boards and Commissions, and/or to receive legal advice relating to matters covered by attorney-client privilege, if necessary, in accordance with Section 30-4-70 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.

The public is hereby notified that if Sumter City Council holds an Executive Session, the Council may take
official action on the above-listed matters following the conclusion of the Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT