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Sumter County Council approves $3.5M bond package and adopts budget with 2.0 mill increase; easement granted
Summary
Sumter County Council on May 23 approved Ordinance 23-988 authorizing up to $3.5 million in general obligation bonds, adopted the FY2023–24 budget ordinance that includes a 2.0 mill increase (Ordinance 23-987), and granted a stormwater easement (Ordinance 23-986). The budget passed 5–2; other measures passed unanimously.
Sumter County Council approved three ordinances on second reading at its May 23 regular meeting, advancing a package of capital and operating decisions for the coming fiscal year.
The council granted second‑reading approval for Ordinance 23‑988 to authorize up to $3,500,000 in general obligation bonds to fund capital needs across multiple departments. County Administrator Gary Mixon presented a department request and recommendation summary showing total department requests of about $7.74 million and recommended allocations of roughly $4.17 million; the ordinance authorizes a $3.5 million bond issue with other identified revenue sources (Road User Fund, Solicitor Fund, Title IVD) expected to cover additional recommended needs. Bond counsel Frannie Heizer explained…
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