Florence County

The agenda for the February 19, 2026, meeting includes the consideration of committee reports from various bodies, including Administration & Finance, Public Services & County Planning, Justice & Public Safety, Education, Recreation, Health & Welfare, and Agriculture, Forestry, Military Affairs & Intergovernmental Relations. The meeting also features several proclamations and resolutions of recognition, such as proclaiming Montessori Education Week and recognizing various high school and individual athletic achievements as state champions or award recipients. Resolutions for Council consideration include authorizing the cessation of maintenance on Palmer Road, designating projects to be funded from CPST III Excess, and amending the Procurement Card Program limits. Ordinances scheduled for a third reading cover the purchase/sale of the Johnsonville City Hall building, multiple zoning and future land use designation changes related to the Highway 76 Gateway Study, and resolutions regarding the Road Maintenance Fee and the issuance of Public Facilities Corporation Revenue Bonds Series 2026 for County facilities. Reports to Council cover updates on CPST III projects across various districts, amendments to the Sheriff's Office Recruitment & Referral Bonus Program, declaration of surplus property, authorization for new Battalion Chief and Assistant Chief positions for Fire Rescue, and approval for design services for a new EMS Station.

The meeting agenda included the election of 2026 officers and public hearings on several ordinances. Key ordinances addressed included authorizing a new Fee Agreement between Florence County and Pearl Solar, LLC, creating a definition for Chronic Nuisance Property, continuing the County Road Maintenance Fee, and authorizing revenue bonds for County Facilities. Agenda items also covered presentations from Crossroads Florence regarding their Soft Re-entry Program and the Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority concerning their final transit study report. The Council reviewed committee reports and addressed multiple resolutions, including the transfer of CPSTIII funds for park and road improvements, and the designation of CPST III Excess funds for specific projects. Numerous zoning change ordinances related to the Highway 76 Gateway Study were introduced or read for a second or third time. Appointments considered included new members for the City-County Memorial Stadium Commission and reappointments to the Pee Dee Mental Health Center Board. Department reports provided updates on FY2026 monthly financial reports through November 30, 2025, declaration of surplus property, approval of a lease assignment in Lake City Industrial Park, and award of bids for an underpass cleaning project and Lynches River County Athletic Park improvements. Other business involved infrastructure funding allocations for various districts, including demolition assistance and HVAC replacement for park buildings, and expenditures for road surfacing via Road System Maintenance Fee funding.

The agenda for the regular meeting includes the Election of Officers for 2026. Key discussion points for public hearings involve several ordinances: authorizing a replacement Fee Agreement with Pearl Solar, LLC; creating a chronic nuisance property classification; continuing the County Road Maintenance Fund and imposing a road maintenance fee; and authorizing financing through revenue bonds for county facilities acquisition, construction, and capital reimbursements. Appearances are scheduled for Crossroads Florence to introduce new services and the Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority to present the final Transit Study Consultants report. Business items also include committee reports, considering several resolutions, three readings of multiple zoning ordinances related to the Highway 76 Gateway Study, appointments to the City-County Memorial Stadium Commission and Pee Dee Mental Health Center Board, and various reports concerning monthly financials, surplus property declaration, a lease agreement assignment, bid awards for underpass cleaning and park improvements, EMS equipment purchase, and a fire rescue contractual service agreement. Other business involves infrastructure expenditures from Council District funding allocations and Road System Maintenance Fee (RSMF) allocations.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting on December 11, 2025, includes several significant items for discussion and action. A public hearing is scheduled to receive input regarding an ordinance authorizing the enlargement of the Joint County Industrial Park between Florence County and Williamsburg County. The meeting also features recognition of employees who have served 25, 30, and 35 years across various departments. Key legislative actions involve several resolutions, including authorizing the cessation of maintenance on Palmer Road and designating projects funded by CPST III Excess funds. Ordinances up for third reading address the purchase of the City of Johnsonville City Hall building, zoning changes for property off W. Market Street, enlargement of the Joint County Industrial Park with Darlington County, and Fee-In-Lieu-Of-Tax agreements (Project Splitshot). Second readings cover ordinances related to the Pearl Solar, LLC fee agreement and various zoning designation changes under the Highway 76 Gateway Study. The agenda also lists numerous ordinances introduced for first reading concerning zoning changes and amendments to the County Code regarding chronic nuisance properties and road maintenance fees. Administrative reports include the presentation of monthly financial reports (FY2026 through October 31, 2025) and approval of the 2026 Annual Calendar. Several change orders for paving and engineering professional services are presented for approval.

The Florence County Council meeting includes discussions and potential actions on various ordinances related to zoning and land use, including changes to future land use designations and zoning designations for multiple properties. It also covers resolutions concerning the cessation of maintenance on roads, amendments to the South Carolina Procurement Card Program, investments under the name of Pearl Solar, LLC, and the transfer of CPSTIII funds for improvements to Dewitt Bluff Landing. Additional topics include a marketing agreement for county-owned properties for cell tower installations, bid awards for paving projects, and an extension of an agreement related to the Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program.