Regular City Council Meeting October 20, 2026

The City of Sumter regular City Council meeting on October 20, 2026, included a Public Services Department update on 13 utility infrastructure projects with a combined cost of $39,311,636. The projects were supported by South Carolina Infrastructure Investment Program grants, state appropriations, an EDA grant, and city utility capital and ARPA funds; the presentation cited $2.8 million in ARPA funds allocated by Council and $3,733,278 in city funding. Major work included water-treatment plant upgrades ($12,966,470), two elevated water tanks (about $4.96 million and $5.11 million), waterline replacement, well and backup-power improvements, wastewater-treatment upgrades, and sewer lift-station and force-main work ($4,399,912). Grant funds had been invoiced by the October 1 spending deadline, although some construction remained underway. No new contract awards or bids were identified.

Council also held a public hearing on a Patriot Park master-plan amendment to add an amphitheater, restrooms, concessions, parking, and a secondary entrance; staff noted funding would include penny-tax money, state grant funds, and county construction funds. A motion carried, though the transcript does not clearly state the motion’s wording. Council also considered a proposed rezoning for a 24-bed assisted-living facility in the Pinedale neighborhood. Residents raised concerns about neighborhood impacts, traffic, and safety; the transcript does not clearly establish the final action on that request. No other procurement decisions were identified.