May 12 2026 Sumter County Council regular meeting

The Sumter County Council held its regular meeting on May 12, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. The council approved first readings of the bond ordinance (No. 261042) and the budget ordinance (No. 261043), with expenditures projected at approximately $9.9 million and $70.7 million respectively, both showing negative balances at this stage. Additionally, the council approved a third reading of the waste tire fee regulation ordinance, allowing the county to charge up to $400 per ton for waste tires as authorized by state statute. A utility easement request from Duke Power to reroute electricity lines near local schools was also approved on second reading. The meeting included announcements about the upcoming groundbreaking for the Stadium Road EMS Station, the first capital project funded by the county's capital penny sales tax. Other agenda items included a rezoning request to allow commercial use of a property currently split-zoned, which was approved on first reading. Public comments raised concerns about animal control and community safety. No contract awards or vendor selections were explicitly mentioned during the meeting.