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City of Sumter, SC

City of Sumter, SC

Regular Meeting - 04/21/2026, 5:30PM
Introduction
  • CALL TO ORDER - Mayor David P. Merchant


  • INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Councilman Anthony Gibson

Approval Of Minutes
April 7, 2026 – Regular Meeting
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Santee Lynches Council of Government
Receive an informational presentation from Santee Lynches Volunteer Ombudsman regarding National Volunteer Week, April 19-25, 2026.
Bates Middle School Bantams
Recognize the Bates Middle School Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball Teams for their achievements as the 2026 Sumter County Middle School Conference Champions.
Ragin Prepatory Christian Academy Rams
Recognize the Ragin Preparatory Christian Academy Boys’ Basketball Team for their achievement as the 2026 SCISA 1A Basketball State Champions.
OLD BUSINESS
1. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Consider appointments due to expire on December 31, 2025, and other vacancies.
2. BUDGET – FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Receive an updated draft for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
3. BUDGET – UTILITY RATES
Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2903 amending certain fees and charges of the City of Sumter, including water and sewer rates.

Ordinance 2903 Budget Utility Rates.pdf
4. SALE OF PROPERTY


a) SALE OF PROPERTY
a)  Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2904 authorizing the sale of certain city-owned properties acquired through the Neighborhood Improvement Program.
Ordinance 2904 Authorize sale of city owned property Neighborhood Improvement Program.pdf
b) SALE OF PROPERTY
b)  Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2905 authorizing the sale of certain city-owned properties.
Ordinance 2905 Authorize sale of city owned properties.pdf
NEW BUSINESS
5. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Consider First Reading of an ordinance to amend the Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Budget for Fiscal year 2026-2027. 
Community Development FY2026-2027.pdf
6. SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT RESOLUTION
US 15 SOUTH POCOTALIGO BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

Consider Resolution Number 1027 authorizing the construction and improvements for the US 15 southbound Pocotaligo Bridge Replacement. 
Resolution 1027 US 15 SB Municipal State Highway Project Agreement.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, 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