Town Council

TOWN of SUMMERVILLE, sc Special Called Council Meeting Mid-Year Budget Review Lowcountry Conference Center – 406 Sigma Drive, Summerville, SC 29486 Thursday, January 16, 2025 – 9:00am AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Authorization for staff to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the following entities for law enforcement assistance and support with the: a. North Charleston Police Department b. Charleston County Sheriff’s Office c. Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office 3. Authorization for staff to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Dorchester County Fire and Rescue for vehicle use agreement for fire trucks. 4. Opening Remarks 5. Projects Update 6. Road Projects 7. Asset Management Update 8. Financial Review Break for Lunch 9. Department Updates 10. Council Priorities 11. Adjourn The meeting will be livestreamed from the Town’s website: www.summervillesc.gov  LAW ENFORCEMENT MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT This agreement is made and entered into this day of _ , 2023 by and between the CHARLESTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE and THE TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT. WHEREAS, the Law Enforcement Assistance and Support Act, S.C. Code Ann. §23-20-1O, et seq., provides for agreements to be entered into on behalf of a law enforcement agency in this State for the purpose of providing the proper and prudent exercise of public safety functions across jurisdictional lines, including, but not limited to, multijurisdictional task forces, criminal investigations, patrol services, crowd control, traffic control and safety, and other emergency service situations. Such agreements must not be permitted for the sole purpose of speed enforcement; and WHEREAS, a mutual aid agreement entered into on behalf of a law enforcement authority must be approved by the appropriate governing body of each concerned county, incorporated municipality, or other political subdivision of this State, except that a County Sheriff, as an elected official whose office was created by the Constitution and general law of this State, is not required to seek approval from the Sheriff's governing body in order to participate in said mutual aid agreements; and WHEREAS, the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and The City of North Charleston Police Department desire to enter into such an agreement for all proper purposes provided for in the Law Enforcement Assistance and Support Act; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this Agreement is to define the scope of such mutual aid and the responsibilities of the parties; and WHEREAS, during these activities, it is possible that law enforcement officers will respond to, become involved with, and/or deal with emergency situations, civil disorder, arrests, natural or manmade disasters, pursuits of criminal suspects, location of missing persons, criminal investigations, and/or any other matter typically handled by law enforcement, and the requesting agency desires replying agency's officers to have lawful authority and jurisdiction to respond to, become involved with, and/or deal with these or any other situations which may arise during the presence of replying agency's officers in the requesting agency's jurisdiction. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, it is the intent of the parties to share jurisdiction under this written agreement to the fullest extent permitted under South Carolina law and it is further agreed as follows: 1. VESTING OF AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION To the fullest extent permitted by the S.C. Constitution and the statutory and common law of this State, officers acting pursuant to this agreement shall be vested with authority, jurisdiction, rights, immunities, and privileges outside his resident jurisdiction for the purpose of investigation, arrest, or any other law enforcement activity for which the agreement is drawn. This agreement is in no way intended to affect any other multi-jurisdictional agreement(s) which may exist between the agencies. However, local ordinances adopted by a participating party shall not be deemed extended into areas of operation that are located outside the geopolitical territorial limits of that party. 1 2. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY It is agreed and understood that the primary responsibility of the parties to this Agreement is to provide law enforcement services within the boundaries of their respective jurisdictions. Therefore, it is agreed that the law enforcement agency whose assistance is requested shall be the sole judge as to whether or not it can respond and to what extent it can comply with the request for assistance from the other agency. 3. PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE A request for assistance may be made by any agency head or on-duty supervisor as deemed prudent and necessary. Replying officers shall acknowledge their response to render aid as requested, and exert their best efforts to cooperate with and aid the requesting officer or agency. Replying officers shall report to the officer in charge of the requesting agency and shall be subject to the lawful orders and commands of that officer. Requests for aid and assistance pursuant to this agreement may be made by radio, telephone, fax, email, or in a written memorandum. Radio communications shall be on a mutually agreed channel, as may vary upon the specific operation or incident, and in accordance with established dispatch protocols. 4. PERSONNEL, COSTS AND RECORDS Except as otherwise agreed between the parties in writing, each party shall maintain control over its personnel. Except as otherwise agreed between the parties in writing, each party shall bear its own costs incurred in the performance of its obligations hereunder, and shall keep its own personnel and other usual records as to its assigned officers. 5. COMPENSATION This Agreement shall in no manner affect or reduce the compensation, pension, or retirement rights of any responding or assisting officer. These officers' compensation and benefits shall continue to be paid by the agency where they are permanently employed. 6. INSURANCE Each party shall maintain such insurance coverage for general liability, workers' compensation, and other such coverage as may be required by law or deemed advisable by individual parties. 7. EMPLOYMENT STATUS Nothing herein shall be construed or interpreted to imply that the law enforcement officers temporarily transferred in accordance with this Agreement shall be the employees of the law enforcement agency requesting such assistance. 8. MODIFICATION OR AMENDMENT This agreement shall not be modified, amended, or changed in any manner except upon express written consent of the parties to this agreement. 9. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT Each party is responsible for compliance with the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act as may pertain to requests for records and materials in the respective law enforcement agency's control. 10. SEVERABILITY Should any provision of this agreement be found to be unenforceable by any court or other 2 competent authority, then the rest shall remain in full force and effect. 11. AMENDMENTS AND BINDING SUCCESSORS IN OFFICE This agreement may be amended or modified only by written agreement of both parties. Each party agrees that any and all successors in interest to their office will be similarly bound by the terms of this agreement without necessitating execution of any amendment. 12. NO INDEMNIFICATION OR THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS The parties shall be solely responsible for the acts and om1ss1ons of their respective employees, officers, and officials, and for any claims, lawsuits and payment of damages that arise from activities of its assigned officers. No right of indemnification is created by this agreement and the parties expressly disclaim such. The provisions of this agreement shall not be deemed to give rise to or vest any rights or obligations in favor of any party or entity not a party to this agreement. 13. TERMINATION This agreement may be terminated at any time upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party to this agreement. 14. TERM AND RENEWAL This agreement is effective as to each party at the date and time of signing and will automatically renew each anniversary date, year to year and term to term unless a party exercises its right to terminate as provided herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, these parties have set their hands and seals at the date set forth above. CHARLESTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE POLICE OFFICE DEPARTMENT Sheriff Chief of Police For Municipal Agencies: City/Town Council City/Town Council 3 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) ) LAW ENFORCEMENT ) ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT COUNTY OF DORCHESTER ) This agreement is made and entered into this of 2023, by and between the TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE and the DORCHESTER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. WHEREAS, as amended on June 3, 2016, South Carolina Code Ann. Section 23-20- 10, et seq., provides that counties, incorporated municipalities, or other political subdivisions of this State may enter into mutual aid agreements as may be necessary for the proper and prudent exercise of public safety functions across jurisdictional lines, including but not limited to, patrol services, crowd control, traffic control and safety and other emergency service situations; and WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter into such an agreement for the purpose of assisting one another in the proper provision and prudent exercise of public safety functions across jurisdictional lines; and WHEREAS, it is the desire and intent of the parties to evidence their joint undertaking for the provision of mutual assistance in law enforcement matters by the temporary assignment of law enforcement officers between jurisdictions to the fullest extent as is allowed by law; and, WHEREAS, it is the intent of the parties to share jurisdiction under this written agreement to the fullest extent permitted under South Carolina law, and, WHEREAS, the purpose of this Agreement is to define the scope of such mutual aid and the responsibilities of the parties hereto; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows: I. Statement of Specific Services and Procedures for Requesting Assistance A. Assistance: The assistance to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall solely involve the temporary transfer or assignment of law enforcement officers and/or equipment from one party's jurisdiction to the other for the purpose of providing the proper and prudent exercise of public safety functions across jurisdictional lines. I) Public Safety Functions include, but are not limited to: a) multi-jurisdictional task forces; b) criminal investigations (including, but not limited to, investigations relating to illegal narcotics and narcotics related activities); c) patrol services; d) crowd control; e) traffic control;  f) other emergency service situations. 2) Other Emergency Service Situations include, but are not limited to: a) riot or disorder; b) natural disasters; c) mass processing of arrests; d) transporting prisoners; e) operating temporary detention facilities; and f) vehicular pursuits. B. Procedure for Requesting Assistance 1) Request. A request for assistance shall only be made by the head of the requesting law enforcement agency or his or her designee. The request shall include a description of the situation creating the need for assistance, the number of law enforcement officers requested, the location to which the personnel are to be dispatched, and the officer in charge at such location. 2) Reply. A reply to any request for assistance shall only be made by the head of the assisting law enforcement agency or his or her designee. If the request is granted, the requesting law enforcement agency shall be immediately informed of the number of law enforcement officers to be furnished. C. Procedures When assisting. 1) Officer in Charge. The personnel transferred or assigned by the assisting law enforcement agency shall report to the Officer-In-Charge of the requesting law enforcement agency at the designated location or by way of radio contact and shall be subject to the lawful orders and commands of that official. The assisting law enforcement officers shall exert their best efforts to cooperate with, and aid, the requesting law enforcement agency. 2) Radio Communication. Radio communication between the requesting law enforcement agency and the assisting law enforcement officers shall be maintained by use of the State regional radio channel system, unless a radio channel that is mutually shared by the parties hereto is otherwise available. 3) Release. The assisting law enforcement officers temporarily transferred or assigned shall be released by the Officer-In-Charge when their services are no longer required or when they are needed to respond to a situation within the geographical boundaries of their own jurisdiction; provided, however, the assisting law enforcement officers shall use their best efforts to complete the requested services prior to being released. D. Vesting of Authority and Jurisdiction. To the fullest extent permitted by the Constitution and statutes of this state, for purposes of investigation, arrest or any other activity related to the purpose for which they were requested, assisting officers  other activity related to the purpose for which they were requested, assisting officers assigned under this agreement shall be vested with the same jurisdiction, authority, powers, privileges, immunities, rights and duties to enforce laws of the State of South Carolina and/or the laws of the requesting agency's jurisdiction, as officers of the requesting agency. II. Financial Issues. A. Compensation and Reimbursement. 1. The temporary transfer or assignment of law enforcement officers made pursuant to this Agreement shall in no manner affect or reduce the compensation, pension or retirement rights of such transferred or assigned officers, and such officers shall continue to be paid by the agency where they are permanently employed. 2. The parties agree that compensation and/or reimbursement for services provided hereunder shall be limited to the reciprocal provision of services of like kind, to include the ancillary benefits of increased investigation and prevention of crime in their respective jurisdictions. 3. Any other agreement for reimbursement between the parties must be written and executed in the same manner as this agreement. B. Costs and Expenses. Except as otherwise provided herein, each party shall bear its own costs and expenses incurred in the performance of its obligations h e r e u n d e r . C. Insurance and Bond. It is agreed and understood that the parties hereto shall be solely responsible for maintaining such insurance protection and workers compensation coverage on its employees as may be required by law or deemed advisable by the party. The bond, if any, for any officers operating under this agreement, shall include coverage for their activity in the other jurisdiction covered by this agreement in the same manner and to the same extent provided by the bonds of regularly employed officers of that county or municipality. III. Arrangements for use of Equipment and Facilities. A. Supply and Provision of Equipment and Facilities. Each party shall be responsible for the maintenance of its own equipment and shall supply the equipment for its law enforcement officers. The host agency will procure and provide the facilities for law enforcement operations and will designate its location at the time assistance is requested unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties. B. Damage to Equipment. Each party shall bear the risk of its damage or loss to its own equipment; provided, however, that if the equipment is damaged by the acts or omissions of employees of the other party, then the other party shall reimburse the damaged party for its loss. IV. Records and the Processing of Requests Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act.  A. Records. The requesting law enforcement agency shall be primarily responsible to maintain records relating to the incident for which assistance has been requested. However, each law enforcement agency shall maintain its own personnel and other usually kept records as to its assigned officers. Each party shall make records relating to law enforcement activities conducted pursuant to this Agreement available to the other party upon request and without costs. B. Processing Freedom of Information Act Requests. Each party shall be responsible for responding to Freedom of Information Act requests received by their agency in accordance with South Carolina Law. It is anticipated, but not required, that when responding to Freedom of Information Act requests the parties will consult with one another to ensure their responses to such requests are complete, consistent and in compliance with South Carolina Law. V. Legal Contingencies. A. Lawsuits and Payment of Damages Arising from Provided Services. Neither party shall be responsible for defending any legal action brought against the other party or its employees arising out of circumstances in which assistance was requested or provided, nor shall it be responsible to pay any fees, costs, damages or verdicts incurred by the other party in such a legal action. B. No Indemnification or Third-Party Rights. The parties shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of their respective employees, officers and officials. No right of indemnification is created by this agreement and the parties expressly disclaim such a right. The provisions of this agreement shall not be deemed to give rise to or vest any rights or obligations in favor of any person or entity not a party to this agreement. VI. Stipulation Regarding Control Over Assisting Agency's Personnel. A. Primary Responsibility. It is agreed and understood that the primary responsibility of the parties hereto is to provide law enforcement services within the geographical boundaries of their respective jurisdictions. Therefore, it is agreed that the law enforcement agency whose assistance is requested shall be the sole judge as to whether or not it can respond and to what extent it can comply with the request for assistance. B. Control. Except as otherwise agreed among the parties, each party shall maintain control over its personnel. C. Employment Status. Nothing herein shall be construed or interpreted to imply that the law enforcement officers responding in accordance with this agreement shall be the employees of the law enforcement agency requesting such assistance. VII. Term, Duration, Modification and Termination. A. Term and Duration. This Agreement is effective as to each party at the date and time of signing and will automatically renew each anniversary date, year to year, and term to term unless a party exercises its right to terminate as further described herein. B. Modification. This Agreement shall not be modified, amended or changed in any manner except upon the express written consent of the parties hereto. C. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by either party by providing written notice to the other party. Such notice becomes effective upon receipt of the notice by the other party. VIII. General Provisions. A. Responsibility to Respective Governing Bodies Each party is responsible for any approval requirements to their respective governing body as may be required under South Carolina law. B. Severability. Should any part of this Agreement be found to be unenforceable by any court or other competent authority, the rest shall still remain in full force and effect. C. Binding Successors in Office. All parties agree that any and all successors in interest to their offices will be similarly bound by the terms of this agreement without necessitating execution of any amendment. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, these parties have set their hands and seals at the date set forth above. Town of Summerville: Chief of Police Witness Town Administrator Witness Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Witness County Official Witness STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA) LAW ENFORCEMENT MUTIAL ) AID AGREEMENT ) CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON/ COUNTY OF DORCHESTER ) TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE This agreement, made this day of , 2023 between the City of North Charleston (hereinafter "North Charleston"), through the North Charleston Police Department (hereinafter "NCPD") and Town of Summerville (hereinafter "Summerville"), through Summerville Police Department (hereinafter "Summerville PD") provides as follows: SECTION 1: PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT AND SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED Whereas, it is the mutual advantage and benefit of North Charleston and Summerville that each agency to render mutual aid law enforcement services as may be needed from time to time. It is further recognized that there may be situations where additional law enforcement officers and services are needed. These services may include, but are not limited to, patrol services, crowd control, traffic control, and other emergency service situations. The use of law enforcement officers to perform law enforcement duties outside of the territorial limits of the jurisdiction where the law enforcement officers are legally employed may be desirable and necessary in order to preserve and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. SECTION 2: AUTHORITY Any county, incorporated municipality or other political subdivision of this State may enter into mutual aid agreements as may be necessary for the proper and prudent exercise of public safety functions and in accordance with 23-1-210 and 23-20-10 et seq. of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976 as amended. SECTION 3: POWER OF AUTHORITY OVER PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT, AND FACILITIES North Charleston authorizes the Police Chief of the NCPD or his designee to render and request mutual law enforcement aid from Summerville to the extent of available personnel, equipment, and facilities not required for adequate protection for the remainder of Summerville. The Sherriff or commanding officer of Summerville PD shall determine the amount of personnel, equipment, and the facilities available to render mutual law enforcement aid to NCPD. His/her decision shall be final. Summerville authorizes the Sheriff or his designee to render and request mutual law enforcement aid from NCPD to the extent of available personnel, equipment and facilities not required for adequate protection for the remainder of Summerville. The Police Chief or commanding officer of the NCPD shall determine the amount of personnel, equipment, and the facilities available to render mutual law enforcement aid to Summerville. His/her decision shall be final. Law Enforcement officers acting under this agreement shall be commanded by superior authority within their own agency to maintain the peace and/or perform duties outside of their territorial limits. These law enforcement officers shall be under direction and authority of one person from their own to which they are called to perform law enforcement and/or peace duties. They shall have the power and authority of law enforcement officers and peace officers as provided by law, including the power to arrest. All arrests and any enforcement actions and prosecutions shall remain within jurisdiction where such action would be properly brought in the absence of this agreement. SECTION 4: FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Cooperative law enforcement service shall be rendered without charge to reciprocal participating agencies for routine law enforcement activities. In the event of any extraordinary cost incurred in the rendering of aid under this agreement, a request may be submitted in writing for compensation by the agency rendering aid. SECTION 5: LIABILITY Participating agencies shall not be liable or obligated to indemnify any other person or entity for any of its equipment damaged or destroyed, and the individual officer or his/her estate shall not be indemnified for any material damage to his/her property, injury to his/her person or on account of his/her death resulting from the performance under this agreement. The party receiving aid under this agreement shall not be responsible for reimbursing any amounts paid or due as benefits to employees of a party giving aid under the terms of the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Act due to personal injury or death occurring while such employees are engaged in rendering aid under this Agreement. Both parties shall be responsible for payment of compensation and benefits only to their respective employees. All individuals retain all compensation, pension, retirement and disability rights while performing duties in accordance with this agreement, and all officers shall continue to be paid by the entity where they are permanently employed as of the date's services are rendered. This agreement shall not be construed as or deemed to be an agreement for the benefit of any third party or parties, and no third party or parties shall have any right of action under this agreement for any cause whatsoever. To the extent permitted by law, and without waiving sovereign immunity, each agency shall be responsible for any and all claims, demands, suits, actions, damages, and causes of action related to or arising out of or in any way connected with its own actions, and the actions of its personnel in providing aid or law enforcement services under this agreement. SECTION 6: RECORDS Each agency shall maintain records concerning the performance of services provided by the agency and make available as required by law pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act for public safety functions performed or arising under this agreement. Town of Summerville: Chief of Police Witness ____________________________ ___________________________ Town Administrator Witness North Charleston Police: Chief of Police Witness City Official Witness STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) ) FIRE VEHICLE LOAN COUNTY OF DORCHESTER ) THIS FIRE VEHICLE USE AGREEMENT IS MADE THIS day of , , between DORCHESTER COUNTY (hereinafter referred to as “The County”) and the TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE (hereinafter referred to as “The Town”). W I T N E S E T H: The County and The Town hereby agree to loan fire Vehicle (hereinafter referred to as the “Vehicle”), as the Vehicle is available on the following terms and conditions: SECTION ONE DEFINITIONS ASSISTING PARTY: the participating government entity providing a Vehicle loan to the Requesting Agency. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE: an official of a participating government entity who is authorized in writing by that government to request, offer, or provide assistance under the terms of this agreement. REQUESTING PARTY: the participating government entity requesting a Vehicle loan. SECTION TWO USE OF VEHICLE The County and The Town agree that a loaned Vehicle shall be housed at a County or Town Fire Station at all times when not in operation. The County and The Town agree that they will not use or permit the use of Vehicle loaned in a negligent or improper manner or in violation of any law or so as to avoid any insurance covering the same or permit the Vehicle to become subject to any lien, charge or encumbrance. The County and The Town agree to only allow employees that are certified, trained and properly licensed to drive the loaned Vehicle. SECTION THREE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the parties, all service, materials and repairs in connection with the use and operation of the Vehicle during the Loan term hereof, including, but not limited to, gasoline, oil, batteries, tires, tubes, repairs, maintenance and towing necessary for its proper use and operation shall be at the Requesting Party. The Requesting Party agrees that the oil in the crankcase shall at all times be kept at proper level and shall be completely changed and the Vehicle lubricated at intervals recommended in the manual provided by the manufacturer for the Vehicle. The Requesting Party shall take the Vehicle to the appropriate factory- authorized dealer for all service and repairs under the manufacturer’s warranty. The Assisting Party shall not be liable for repairs, nor shall any such repairs be charged to the Assisting Party. Upon the request of the Assisting Party, the Requesting Party shall provide to the Assisting Party any and all documentation and service records regarding work or repairs performed on the Vehicle. SECTION FOUR OBLIGATION TO INSURE The Requesting Party shall maintain property insurance coverage insuring the Vehicle against property damage, loss or collision. Insurance covering auto liability, bodily injury, property damage and all such other third-party insurance shall be maintained by the Assisting Party. The Requesting Party shall promptly notify the Assisting Party of any accident or incident that may result in an insurance claim. The Assisting Party shall be named as a loss payee on all such policies of insurance. The Requesting Party shall submit a certificate of insurance to the Assisting Party providing evidence of insurance prior to the execution of this agreement and upon each insurance renewal. SECTION FIVE RISK OF LOSS AND DAMAGE The Requesting Party shall bear all risks of damage or loss to the Vehicle or any portions thereof not covered by insurance. Replacements, repairs or substitution of parts or equipment shall be at the cost and expense of the Requesting Party and shall be accessions to the Vehicle. The Requesting Party shall at all times and at its expense keep the Vehicle in good working order, condition and repair, reasonable wear and tear excepted. SECTION SIX TERMINATION OF LOAN This Agreement shall expire upon ninety (90) days’ notice from either party hereto to the other.  SECTION SEVEN FORM OF REQUISITION Authorized Representatives of the Assisting Agency or Requesting Agency will be required to execute a requestion form (Exhibit A) which will conform to the terms of this agreement and provide a general Vehicle description to include the VIN number, mileage, and general condition of the Vehicle. The requisition shall also include photographs of the loaned Vehicle prior to release to the Requesting Agency and an estimated duration of the loan. Photographs will be documented upon return of the Vehicle. Signatures are required at the release and return of the loaned Vehicle. All information contained in the requisition form shall be archived as a form of addendum to this Agreement. SECTION EIGHT RETURN OF THE VEHICLE Upon the expiration of the Loan term, the Requesting Agency shall return the Vehicle to the Assisting Agency in the same condition as when received, less reasonable wear and tear, and free from collision or damage. SECTION NINE ASSIGNMENT The Requesting Agency agrees not to assign, transfer, sublet, pledge or encumber any of its rights under this Loan, nor allow any lien to be placed upon the Vehicle. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Loan at , South Carolina, the day and year first above written. IN THE PRESENCE OF: DORCHESTER COUNTY: BY: ITS: As to TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE: As to BY: ITS: Mayor Town Administrator Russ Touchberry Scott Slatton Council Members Town Clerk Aaron Brown Beth Messervy Tiffany Johnson-Wilson Richard G. Waring, IV Town Attorney Kima Garten G.W. Parker Bob Jackson Matt Halter Proposed FY 2025-2026 Budget Calendar January – mid-February • FY 2024-2025 mid-year budget retreat • High priority budget requests collected from Department/Division heads and introduced to council at mid-year retreat • Finance staff compiles personnel and fringe benefits figures • Finance staff analyzes and compiles projected revenues Late February • Council workshop to identify FY 2025-2026 budget priorities March • Draft budget documents distributed to council for study • Mid-to-late March council workshop(s) with staff April • Budget advertisement prepared • Budget advertisement and public hearing notice run no later than April 18 • Council workshop if needed May • Public hearing and first reading of FY 25-26 budget ordinance May 8 June • Second reading of FY 25-26 budget ordinance June 12 July • FY 25-26 effective Tuesday, July 1 200 South Main Street – Summerville, SC 29483 – www.summervillesc.gov