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City of Sumter, SC

City of Sumter, SC

Regular Meeting - 08/04/2026, 1:00PM
Introduction
  • CALL TO ORDER - Mayor David P. Merchant 
  • INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Councilman Colin C. Davis
Approval Of Minutes
July 21, 2026 – Regular Meeting 
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
a) Municipal Achievement 2026 Award presentation for the Palmetto Tennis Center.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
b) Sumter Litter Control presents a coloring book series for the community.
OLD BUSINESS
1. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Consider appointments expired on June 30, 2026, and other vacancies.
NEW BUSINESS
2. REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION
Consider Resolution Number 1036 declaring the intent of the City of Sumter to reimburse itself certain expenditures from the proceeds of tax-exempt lease purchase obligations. 

Resolution Number 1036 Declare the intent to reimburse certain expenditures.pdf
3. PROCUREMENT RESOLUTIONS
a) PROCUREMENT RESOLUTION
a)   Consider Resolution Number 1037 authorizing the purchase of one (1) new Automated Garbage Truck.

Resolution Number 1037 Authorize purchase of one new Automated Garbage Truck.pdf
b) PROCUREMENT RESOLUTION
b)  Consider Resolution Number 1038 authorizing the purchase of one (1) new Grapple Loader Truck. 
Resolution Number 1038 Authorize purchase of one new Grapple Loader Truck.pdf
c) PROCUREMENT RESOLUTION
c) Consider Resolution Number 1039 authorizing the purchase of one (1) new Front Loader Garbage Truck.
Resolution Number 1039 Authorize purchase of one new Front Loader Garbage Truck.pdf
4. SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT RESOLUTIONS
a) US 378/76 (BROAD STREET) AT S-673 (MASON RD) INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
Consider Resolution Number 1040 authorizing intersection improvements. 

Resolution Number 1040 Broad Street and Mason Road Intersection Improvements.pdf
b) NORTH LAFAYETTE DRIVE (US 15) SIDEWALK
Consider Resolution Number 1041 authorizing additional sidewalks along the east side of North Lafayette Drive. 

Resolution Number 1041 North Lafayette Drive Sidewalk.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.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
To receive legal advice relating to a pending legal claim against the City and other matters covered by the 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