We are happy to announce that the 2016-17 budget passed last night, by unanimously vote. This is the 9 th consecutive year that City Council has passed a balanced budget with no property tax increases. Council approved a request to have 4.65 acres, located at 2120 Thomas Sumter Highway, rezoned from General Commercial and Agricultural Conservation to General Commercial. The proposed use of the...
For many residents, the weather is a mere nuisance, postponing outdoor plans and possibly causing power bills to be higher than expected. But for the cityâs most vulnerable adultsâseniors, particularly those who live aloneâthe unpredictable weather can cause real difficulties. As the seasons change, so do the needs of these members of the community. Here are just a couple of examples of how...
Council held a public hearing to gain input from our residents on the 2016-17 fiscal year budget. The current City operating budget is just over $60 million. The proposed budget will increase by 3% to just over 62 million. This increase will be covered by our current revenue sources, where we expect an increase of 2%. Therefore, City residents should not expect to see a tax increase in the...
Council is working on the 2016-17 fiscal year budget. As it currently stands the proposed budget is around 60 million. Council will be hosting some upcoming budget meetings to trim that number down even more. The budget must be finalized by June and there will a public hearing for comments and suggestions from City of Sumter residents. Residents are encouraged to attend any City Council meeting to...
Council re-addressed the 2016-17 Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Budget. The City didn’t receive as many funds as previously scheduled, so we had to re-adjust to reflect those changes. Those programs receiving funds, such as sewer improvements, demolition program, Youth Employment, YMCA Youth Services, Wateree Aids Task Force and United Ministries will NOT be affected by the budget...
Council approved a contract authorizing three water line projects. Construction will begin soon on the replacement of 100 year old water lines from Bartlette to Hampton, along Washington Street and lines from Washington to Harvin, along Bartlette Street as well as Kingsbury Drive at Lewis Road Roundabout. Council approved a first reading on an annexation request for two parcels of land at 1177...
Council approved a lease purchase agreement for several pieces of equipment, including: Fully Equipped Fire Rescue Truck Front Loading Garbage Truck Clam Truck Recycling Truck Can Hauler Council approved a property transfer agreement authorizing an additional ¾ acres on North Main Street to assist with right-of-ways for new Downtown Hotel Council approved an annexation request for a parcel of land...