Committee Meetings and Special Called City Council Meeting - Aug. 3, 2026 - City of Mauldin, SC

The City of Mauldin, South Carolina, held committee meetings and a special called city council meeting on August 3, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related topics. Key procurement discussions included the replacement of a fire engine damaged in an accident, with considerations of cost and insurance valuation, and the approval of a lease purchase agreement for vehicles and equipment totaling up to $3 million. South State Bank was selected as the financial institution for this lease purchase with a competitive interest rate of 3.74%. Additionally, the council discussed applying for a 2026 South Carolina Parks, Recreation, and Tourism grant to support local park improvements, including infrastructure upgrades at Sunset Park, with a required 50/50 city funding match. The meeting also covered the municipal tax relief act sales tax referendum, which would generate funds for capital projects such as road repaving and fire station improvements, with a total expected collection of approximately $24.5 million over eight years. The council approved moving forward with the referendum and emphasized the importance of public awareness regarding which roads would be addressed. Other topics included updates on public safety, recreation programs, and the development of an AI and social media policy, though no immediate procurement actions were taken on those policies.