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City of Sumter, SC

City of Sumter, SC

Regular Meeting - 04/07/2026, 1:00PM
Introduction
  • CALL TO ORDER - Mayor David P. Merchant
  • INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Councilman Calvin K. Hastie, Sr. 

Approval Of Minutes
March 17, 2026 – Regular Meeting 
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Receive an informational presentation from the Durant Children’s Center. 

OLD BUSINESS
1. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
 Consider appointments expired December 31, 2025, and other vacancies.
 
2. BUDGET – UTILITY RATES
Consider First Reading of an ordinance to amend certain fees and charges of the City of Sumter, including water and sewer rates.
Budget Utility Rates.pdf
3. PD-26-01, 2640 WEST OAKLAND AVENUE
Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2901 rezoning approximately 22.24 acres of land from Residential-15 (R-15) and General Commercial (GC) to Planned Development (PD). The property is located at 2640 West Oakland Avenue and identified by Tax Map Numbers 206-00-03-024, 206-00-03-025, and 206-00-02-001.
PD-26-01 - 2640 W Oakland Ave (City) - Staff Report 2ND RDG.pdf
4. LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2902 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 $2,465,000.00, and Other Matters Relating Thereto.”
Ordinance 2902 Lease Purchase Agreement.pdf
NEW BUSINESS
5. BUDGET - FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Receive preliminary draft for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

6. SALE OF PROPERTY
a) SALE OF PROPERTY
Consider First Reading of an ordinance to authorize the sale of certain city-owned properties acquired through the Neighborhood Improvement Program.
Authorize Sale of City Owned Properties 2026.pdf
b) SALE OF PROPERTY
Consider First Reading of an ordinance to authorize the sale of certain city-owned properties located at 703 Broad Street, 846 Liberty Street, 1015 South Main Street, and 503 South Harvin Street.
Authorize Sale of City Owned Properties 2026.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.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
To discuss contractual matters related to City-owned property, 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.
ADJOURNMENT