City of Florence South Carolina Live Stream

The City of Florence, South Carolina held a council meeting on August 11, 2026, which included several procurement and infrastructure-related discussions. Key procurement topics included the approval of multiple municipal state highway project agreements with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) for improvements on East Palmetto Street, Lucas Street, Irby Street, South Church Street, and a bridge replacement on Cashew Drive. The council discussed the scope, timelines, and funding aspects of these projects, noting that some would require relocation of water and sewer infrastructure, which the city plans to contract out separately. Additionally, the city received updates on extensive water and wastewater utility projects, including a multi-plant groundwater treatment upgrade using a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method, and significant sewer line replacements and pump station installations in the Jeffreys Creek corridor. The council also reviewed stormwater infrastructure improvements and ongoing maintenance plans. The finance committee reported on the upcoming banking services RFP and opioid settlement fund allocations. Several resolutions related to economic development and downtown revitalization were moved to executive session for further discussion. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on capital improvement projects, utility infrastructure upgrades, and procurement planning for upcoming construction and service contracts.