Oct 27 2026 Sumter County Council regular meeting

The Sumter County Council regular meeting, held October 27, 2026, focused on data-center zoning. Council approved ordinance amendment OA2601 on third reading, establishing standards for data-center development in unincorporated Sumter County. Council also advanced ordinance 261056, to rescind the temporary data-center permitting moratorium, on second reading; the moratorium remains in place until the ordinance passes third reading. Residents raised concerns about electricity-grid capacity, independent review, setbacks, and the time available to review the new standards. No data-center contracts, vendor selections, or related spending were approved.

Other discussion included a rezoning request for 3930 McCrae Mill Road, animal-welfare concerns, and requests for county support of low-cost spay/neuter and trap-neuter-return services; no related funding action was identified. The personnel and technology committee reported no actions requiring council approval, while the county administrator described cybersecurity work and installation of cameras at community locations. No procurement awards, contract amounts, or purchasing decisions were reported.