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City of Sumter, SC

City of Sumter, SC

Regular Meeting - 10/20/2026, 5:30PM
Introduction
  • CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Pro Tempore James B. Blassingame
  • INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Councilman Gifford M. Shaw
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Update from the Public Services Department highlighting completed and ongoing infrastructure improvement projects funded through the South Carolina Infrastructure Investment Program. 
 
Approval Of Minutes
October 6, 2026 – Regular Meeting 
PUBLIC HEARING – 6:00 P.M.
1. PD-00-08 (REVISION 28), 280 GENERAL DRIVE – PATRIOT PARK
Receive comments from the public and consider First Reading of an ordinance to add additional development master plan details for Patriot Park, including an amphitheater and supporting infrastructure (restrooms, concessions, parking), as well as a secondary entrance driveway to the park via Loring Mill Road. The property is located at 280 General Drive and is identified by Tax Map Number 185-00-01-023.  
Ordinance PD-00-08 (Rev 28) (1).pdf
OLD BUSINESS
2. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Consider appointments expired on June 30, 2026, and other vacancies. 
3. RZ-26-05, 933 SOUTH MAIN STREET
Consider First Reading of an ordinance to rezone approximately 3.01 acres of land from General Residential (GR) to Professional Office (PO). The property is located at 933 South Main Street and is identified by Tax Map Number 226-04-05-003. 
RZ-26-05 933 S Main St.pdf
NEW BUSINESS
4. 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 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