City of Sumter, SC

City of Sumter, SC

Regular Meeting - 07/15/2025
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor David P. Merchant

INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Gifford M. Shaw

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 17, 2025 – Regular Meeting 
OLD BUSINESS
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Consider appointments expired June 30, 2025, and other vacancies.
RZ-25-06, 1771 AIRPORT ROAD
Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2883 rezoning an approximate 211.65-acre parcel of land from Planned Development (PD) to Heavy Industrial. The property is located at 1771 Airport Road and is identified by Tax Map Number 231-00-02-001. 
Agenda RZ-25-06, 1771 Airport Road (1).pdf
TRANSFER OF PROPERTY
Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2885 authorizing the transfer of personal property to the South Carolina ETV. 
Agenda Transfer of Property - Personal Property to SCETV.pdf
RZ-25-02, 819 SOUTH GUIGNARD DRIVE
Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2876 rezoning an approximate 3.0-acre parcel of land from Residential-15 (R-15) to General Commercial (GC). The property is located at 819 South Guignard Drive and is identified by Tax Map Number 226-03-03-005. 
Agenda RZ-25-02, 819 South Guignard Drive.pdf
NEW BUSINESS
REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION
Consider Resolution Number 990 declaring the intent of the City of Sumter to reimburse itself for certain expenditures with the proceeds of tax-exempt obligations to be incurred by the City. 
Agenda Reimbursement Resolution FY 2026.pdf
TRANSFER OF PROPERTY 
Consider First Reading of an ordinance to approve and authorize the transfer of title by deed for certain real property owned by the City of Sumter to Sumter Opera House, LLC. The property is located at 17 North Main Street (formerly 15 and 17 North Main Street) and identified by Tax Map Number 228-12-05-010.  
Agenda Transfer of Property (15-17 North Main Street).pdf
PROCUREMENT RESOLUTIONS
PROCUREMENT RESOLUTIONS
Consider Resolution Number 991 authorizing a contract for the Crosswell Neighborhood Stormwater Improvements Project - Phase 1. 
Agenda Procurement Resolution (a) - Crosswell Neighborhood Stormwater Improvements Project - Phase 1.pdf
PROCUREMENT RESOLUTIONS
Consider Resolution Number 992 authorizing the purchase of one (1) Automated Garbage Truck. 
Agenda Procurement Resolution (b) - Purchase of One Automated Garbage Truck.pdf
PROCUREMENT RESOLUTIONS
Consider Resolution Number 993 authorizing an agreement with the South Carolina Department of Transportation for professional services for the Sumter Sidewalk Connectivity Project. 
Agenda Procurement Resolution (c)- Professional Services for Sumter Sidewalk Connectivity Project - Phase 1 (1).pdf
PROCUREMENT RESOLUTIONS
Consider Resolution Number 994 authorizing a contract for professional services for the Safe Streets and Roads for All Project. 
Agenda Safe Streets and Roads - RFP #04 24-25 - Total Scores.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. 
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Review any pending legislation pertinent to local government. 
EXECUTIVE SESSION
To discuss contractual 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