City Council Meeting March 23, 2026.Revised

The City Council meeting of Aiken, South Carolina, held on March 23, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved budget amendments totaling $1,025,000, including $800,000 for the purchase of sewer capacity from Aiken County, $125,000 for large meter replacements at industrial locations, and $100,000 for the Aiken Horse Park. Additionally, a $33,000 budget adjustment was approved for security camera installations at multiple city facilities, funded partly by capital project sales tax and depreciation funds. The council awarded a three-year contract worth $26,715 to ASP America for aquatic maintenance and repair services. They also approved a sole source independent consultant contract with Sam Cargill for compliance services related to the North Side Sewer Improvement Project, with a contract cap of $5,000. Several zoning and annexation ordinances were introduced and approved on first reading, affecting residential and business properties. The meeting also featured presentations and public comments on community issues such as homelessness, public safety, and infrastructure maintenance, but no additional procurement actions were noted.