Mayor Pro Tempore James B. Blassingame

March 4, 2025 - Regular Meeting

Sumter Opera House Grand Closing

Consider appointments expired December 31, 2024, and other vacancies.

Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2872 annexing by 100 percent petition approximately 2.99 acres of land (including right-of-way) from a larger parcel located on West Oakland Avenue and identified by Tax Map Number 206-00-03-023 (part).

Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2873 annexing by 100 percent petition approximately 2.27 acres of land located at 775 St. Augustine Drive and identified by Tax Map Number 185-00-02-054.

Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2874 entitled: “An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution,
Delivery, and Performance of a Lease-Purchase Agreement and Other Documents Relating to the Lease-Purchase Financing of Certain Vehicles and Equipment in an Aggregate Principal Amount of Not Exceeding $2,075,000.00, and Other Matters Relating Thereto.”

Consider Resolution Number 982 designating the month of April as Fair Housing Month in the City of
Sumter.

Consider Resolution Number 983 authorizing a contract for Veterans Park - Phase Two (2).

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.

Review any pending legislation pertinent to local government.

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.