City of Florence South Carolina Live Stream

The City of Florence, South Carolina held a council meeting on June 9, 2026, which included discussions on the fiscal year 2026-27 budget and various ordinances. Key procurement-related topics included the approval of a nearly $158 million budget covering general funds, enterprise funds, and capital projects such as water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure improvements. The council discussed community program funding allocations, with $477,500 designated for community programs and $400,000 for the nonprofit Building Florence Together, focusing on neighborhood assistance and property rehabilitation. The meeting also addressed transparency in budget allocations and the potential adoption of a budget equity analysis tool. Additionally, the council approved ordinances related to property rezoning, surplus property conveyance, and water and sewer system revenue borrowing, including a state revolving fund loan for infrastructure projects. Updates were provided on ongoing utility projects supported by engineering firms and grant opportunities, including a $1 million water and sewer grant application and a FEMA SAFER grant for hiring additional firefighters. The council also discussed procurement policies aimed at prioritizing local vendors for larger projects, based on a report from the procurement officer. Several matters were moved to executive session for contract discussions and lease agreements.