# City Council Meeting - October, 12 2026

The City of Florence, South Carolina City Council meeting, identified in the agenda and resolutions as October 12, 2026, included several funding and infrastructure updates. Council approved the Accommodations Tax Committee’s recommendation to distribute $809,250 among 24 organizations for tourism-related purposes. Duke Energy Foundation announced a $10,000 grant to the Florence Downtown Development Corporation for its small-business microgrant program. The city manager reported that a $10 million groundwater-plant upgrade includes $2.25 million in federal funding, and that the Carolina Theater project has received $2 million in state appropriations and an additional $600,000 in state grant funding. Council also approved the fiscal-year 2026–27 budget amendment, Bill 2026-30; no amount or specific allocation was stated in the transcript.

Staff reported 31 utility projects in progress or design, including water, sewer, and stormwater work, and discussed upcoming work on Oakland Avenue and sewer repairs using slip lining. The city’s budget retreat addressed debt capacity, capital improvement planning, and funding identified projects. The Business Development Committee reported that a bid for streetscape work associated with Urban Square had been opened and extended, but no award or vendor selection was announced. No new contract award was identified in the meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 15, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council Meeting - October, 12 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NhkNGFeT_U) - City of Florence South Carolina