The Purpose Of The Penny
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Public Safety
Investments from the penny tax have bolstered public safety through the upgrade and expansion of emergency services. Funding has been allocated for new fire stations, police equipment, and emergency response vehicles, enhancing the county’s ability to respond to emergencies and protect its residents.
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Quality of Life
The Penny Tax has significantly enhanced the quality of life in Sumter County by funding recreational and cultural projects. This includes the development of parks, sports facilities, and community centers, which provide residents with more opportunities for leisure and social engagement.
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Infrastructure
The tax has enabled crucial infrastructure improvements across Sumter County. These projects include the construction and renovation of roads, bridges, and public buildings, ensuring safer and more efficient transportation and public services for the community.
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Economic Development
The tax has spurred economic development by funding projects that attract businesses and tourists to the area. This includes the enhancement of commercial districts, improvements to public spaces, and the creation of new business incentives, all of which contribute to a more vibrant and economically robust Sumter County.
2024 PUBLIC SAFETY PROJECTS
2024 PUBLIC SAFETY PROJECTS
New communications technology infrastructure to meet mandated digital radio and pager services, allowing county-wide coverage, and will replace obsolete radios and pagers.
Replace dated fire trucks throughout the County. Rural fire stations are Dalzell, Cherryvale, Bethel, Graham, Pinewood, Pleasant Grove, Mayesville, Dabbs, Byrd’s, Wedgefield, Rembert, Beech Creek, Concord, Horatio, Dubose, Oswego, and Manning Road.
Purchase fire trucks to service City and local industries.
A new 4,000 sq. ft. satellite facility to include a two-bay truck port. Located on Stadium Road on property behind the Fire Station.
To purchase four (4) new ambulances to replace the aged high mileage fleet for County-wide service area.
Rebuild the Stadium Road Fire Station.
To purchase and install a “Live Fire” training facility to accomplish general firefighter training.