City of Sumter, SC

City of Sumter, SC

Regular Meeting - 02/17/2026 - 02/17/2026, 5:30PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor David P. Merchant

INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Colin Davis

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 3, 2026 – Regular Meeting 
February 3, 2026 – Special Called Meeting 
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
BLACK HISTORY MONTH RECOGNITION
Legacy of Excellence presentation celebrating Black History Month and recognizing James L. Felder, J.D., LL.M., D.H.L.

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
  • Recognize Firefighter of the Year.
  • Recognize Police Officer of the Year.

OLD BUSINESS
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Consider appointments due to expire December 31, 2025, and other vacancies.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Consider Final Reading of Ordinance 2900 adopting the Community Development Entitlement Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

Agenda Ordinance 2900 CDBG FY202627.pdf
NEW BUSINESS
MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE/DEED OF DEDICATION
Consider acceptance of a Maintenance Guarantee/Deed of Dedication for a final plat of 27 lots in Phase 3E of Timberline Meadows Subdivision, consisting of lot numbers 147 through 173 along Breezebay Land and Trotter Court.
Agenda Maintenance Guarantee.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.
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