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City of Sumter, SC

City of Sumter, SC

Regular Meeting - 05/19/2026, 5:30PM
Introduction
  • CALL TO ORDER - Mayor David P. Merchant 
  • INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Pro Tempore Blassingame
Approval Of Minutes
May 5, 2025 – Regular Meeting
 
May 12, 2025 – Special Meeting
 
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 6:00 P.M.
1. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Receive comments from the public regarding the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. The CAPER is a report on the City’s utilization of the Entitlement Funds in the amount of $333,755.00 for the period of April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.
Public Hearing for CAPER Notice for 2025.pdf
2. PD-26-02, 609 WEST OAKLAND AVENUE
Receive comments from the public and consider First Reading of an ordinance to rezone approximately 4.07-acres of property from Residential-6 (R-6) to Planned Development (PD-26-02). The property is located at 609 West Oakland Avenue and is identified by Tap Map Numbers 228-14-07-002, 228-14-07-014, 228-14-07-015, 228-14-07-016, 228-14-07-017, 228-14-07-019, 228-14-07-020, and 228-14-07-022.
 
PD-26-02 - 609 W Oakland Ave (City) - Staff Report 1ST RDG.pdf
3. BUDGET – FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Receive comments from the public on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Budget Legal Ad.pdf
OLD BUSINESS
4. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Consider appointments set to expire June 30, 2026, and other vacancies.
5. BUDGET – FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Receive an updated draft for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
NEW BUSINESS
6. PROCUREMENT RESOLUTIONS
a) PROCUREMENT RESOLUTION
Consider Resolution Number 1028 authorizing a contract for storm drain repair on Wactor Street.
Resolution 1028 Storm Drain Repair on Wactor Street.pdf
b) PROCUREMENT RESOLUTION
Consider Resolution Number 1029 authorizing a contract for sanitary lining in downtown Sumter. 
Resolution 1029 Sanitary Sewer Lining in Downtown Sumter.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