Lake City, South Carolina
Recent meetings
City Council
The City Council will hold a second reading and vote on Ordinance 2026-008, which establishes the municipal budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and levies taxes. No other ordinances or resolutions are scheduled.
- Second reading of Ordinance 2026-008 – municipal budget for FY 2027 with tax levy
City Council
The Lake City City Council will consider Resolution 2026-033, authorizing the City Administrator to execute an agreement with Eastern Engineering of South Carolina, LLC for bidding and contractor procurement services for the Acline Street Drainage Improvements Project at a cost of $11,500. The meeting also includes procedural items such as call to order, adoption of the agenda, and adjournment.
- Resolution 2026-033: Authorize $11,500 agreement with Eastern Engineering for Acline Street drainage project bidding and procurement services.
City Council
The Lake City City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 9, 2026, to vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including selling city-owned properties, adopting the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, and authorizing a management agreement with the Florence County Sheriff's Office. The agenda also includes an executive session to discuss contractual negotiations with the Sheriff's Office. The meeting is open to the public with a two-minute comment period.
- Resolution 2026-030: Authorizing solicitation of sealed bids for sale of city-owned property at 106 East Main Street
- Ordinance 2026-005 (Second Reading): Authorizing sale of property at 582 & 588 Moore Street (Florence County TMS 80005-01-013 & 80005-01-003)
- Ordinance 2026-008 (First Reading): Establishing municipal budget for fiscal year July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027
- Ordinance 2026-009 (First Reading): Amending Section 2-34 of city code on mayor's use of city-owned property (cellphone, vehicles) with documentation and reimbursement requirements
- Resolution 2026-032: Authorizing negotiation and execution of a management agreement with Florence County Sheriff's Office
City Council
The City Council is holding a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, covering projected revenues, expenditures, and the estimated tax millage. Residents may give comments limited to budget-related topics. No other business is scheduled at this special called meeting.
- Public hearing on FY2026-2027 budget with discussion of revenues, expenditures, and tax millage
- Public comments limited to 2 minutes per person and restricted to budget or millage topics
City Council
The City Council meets for a budget session to receive a presentation and discuss the upcoming fiscal year budget. No votes are scheduled; the session is intended for council discussion and direction to staff.
- Budget presentation and discussion for the 2026-27 fiscal year
City Council
The Lake City City Council will hold second readings on ordinances authorizing a $600,000 water and sewer revenue bond, safety wall improvements at City Hall, and declaring city-owned real property as surplus. First readings include selling properties at 582 & 588 Moore St. and 106 E. Main St., and adopting a revised procurement policy. The council will also consider resolutions for joining the State Insurance Benefits Program and proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month.
- Second reading of Ordinance 2026-004: $600,000+ waterworks and sewer system improvement revenue bond
- Second reading of Ordinance 2026-002: Safety wall improvements at City Hall
- First reading of Ordinance 2026-005: Sale of 582 & 588 Moore St. property
- First reading of Ordinance 2026-006: Sale of 106 E. Main St. property
- First reading of Ordinance 2026-007: Adoption of revised procurement policy
City Council
This is a budget worksession where the council will hear a presentation of the proposed budget and supporting presentations, discuss key issues and policy considerations, and provide direction to staff. No votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and feedback only.
- Presentation of proposed budget
- Supporting presentations on budget details
- Discussion of key issues and policy considerations
- Council feedback and direction to staff
City Council
The Lake City City Council will consider a series of resolutions and ordinances, including a $184,400 license agreement with CSX Transportation for utility work in the rail corridor, a $600,000 junior lien waterworks and sewer revenue bond, and the acceptance of a V‑Safe grant for fire‑operations reimbursement. Additional items include waste‑water capacity allocation, discontinuation of electric service at 278 Cole Road, and the sale of city‑owned properties at 582 and 588 Moore Street. All items are presented for first and final reading.
- Resolution 2026-021 – Approve a $184,400 license agreement with CSX Transportation for utility installation within the rail corridor.
- Ordinance 2026-004 – Authorize issuance of a $600,000 junior lien waterworks and sewer revenue bond series 2026.
- Resolution 2026-020 – Accept the V‑Safe grant for reimbursement of fire operations.
- Resolution 2026-008 – Discontinue electrical service at 278 Cole Road due to vacancy and maintenance cost.
- Resolution 2026-009 – Engage a licensed realtor to market and sell city‑owned properties at 582 and 588 Moore Street.