Mayor David P. Merchant 

Councilman Calvin K. Hastie, Sr. 

October 7, 2025 – Regular Meeting 

Receive update on Historic Resources Survey for the West End, Hampton Park, and Mason Croft Neighborhoods.

Amend Article 3, Exhibit 3-5; Article 5.b.1.i.; Article 5.b.2.; Article 5.b.3.; Article 8, Exhibit 8-12; and Article 10.b.1 to modify the zoning districts in which special event facilities can be established, to require special exception approval for zoning districts where special event facilities can be established, to establish more robust use specific criteria for special event facilities, and to modify the definition of special event facility. 

Consider appointments expired June 30, 2025, and other vacancies. 

Consider First Reading of an ordinance to rezone an approximate 0.15-acre parcel of land from General Commercial (GC) to General Residential (GR). The property is located at 419 South Lafayette Drive and is identified by Tax Map Number 250-09-04-025. 

Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2893 annexing by 100 percent petition approximately 12.33 acres of land (including right-of-way) located at 2665 West Oakland Avenue and identified by Tax Map Number 206-00-02-001. 

Consider First Reading of an ordinance to amend the Business License Ordinance of the City of Sumter to update the Class Schedule as required by Act 176 of 2020, and to update the Rate Schedule. 

Consider Resolution Number 1011 authorizing a contract for the Sumter Opera House Renovation Project, Phase 2 – Renovation of Auditorium, Annex, and Connector Spine.  

Receive comments from Councilmembers concerning matters of interest to the Council and the City of Sumter. 

Receive comments and/or reports from the City Manager. 

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. 

To discuss contractual matters related to city-owned property 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.