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 INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
2024 INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
Improve safety for all pedestrians at crosswalks/ intersections near schools and neighborhoods.
New paving road projects on 18.34 miles of dirt roads to ease public travel and emergency vehicle accessibility and to improve maintenance service on other County roads. PAVING ROADS to include: Ambrose Drive, Bainbridge Road, Bunneau Street, Campbell Court, Coastal Dr., Gaymon Road, Heirs Drive, Hugh Ryan Road, Jaguar Run, James Quincy Court, James Quincy Road, Joe Billy, Loblolly Road, Lynx Lane, Mayrant Court, McLean Street, Millhouse Road, Mundy Street, Munn Street, N. Mayrant Cir., Northridge Drive, Old Stone Road, Ott Street, Pasture Road, Pratt Avenue, Rosehill Road, Rufus Drive, Scotts Branch, S. Mayrant Cir., Sparkleberry Rd,, Statesburg Hills, Stukes Road, Tate Street, Teakwood Drive, Walters Avenue, and Woods Street. Resurfacing road projects for 7.07 miles. RESURFACING ROADS to include: Meadowcroft Dr., Ashlynn Way, Caitlynn Dr., Tamarah Way, Kari Drive, Candlelite Court, Falling-water Lane, Sun Valley Dr., Christopher Ct., Malone Drive, Inabinet Drive, Wind Tree Dr., Steeplechase Drive, Soye Dr., Longbranch Drive, Soye Circle, Bend K Drive, Colts Run Ct., and Cliffwood Court..
Reconnect the communities and services north and south of the US-378 Bypass at Wesmark and Miller Roads to improve safety for drivers and pedestrians and enhance mobility for all travelers. Funds will be used to leverage State and Federal Transportation project.
This project will be used to draw down additional funds from the State Department of Transportation to prioritize and expedite critical state road projects in Sumter County.
Renovate and expand Public Services Complex including infra-structure needed to aid in disaster response activities.
Renovation of the Health Center building into classroom space for additional Health Sciences programs. Create walkways to connect the Health Center, Health Science building, and the Annex.
The commercial mixed-use development will revitalize the economy in Mayesville, create a gathering place with covered seating, eating areas, co-op grocery store, and an upscale farmers market.
New road paving on 1.11 miles of dirt roads to ease public travel and emergency vehicle accessibility and to improve maintenance service on other Sumter County roads. Roads to be paved in the downtown area: Railroad Ave., Nelson Street, and McBride Street.
Connect parking and access from Dugan to Bartlette (parallel to South Main Street). Also provide additional parking infrastructure (parking deck) to support downtown development including a downtown hotel and convention facility.
Improve downtown safety and increase on-street parking capacity.
Expands the community sidewalk network, providing safe walking connections to neighborhoods, schools, parks, and commercial areas.
Expand Sumter’s sidewalks and activity path networks to allow easier access to work- places, goods, services, and recreation to include Wise Dr., Rast St., Winn St., Mason Rd., South Harvin St., E. Charlotte Ave., Calhoun Dr., Boulevard Rd., S. Sumter St., Miller Rd., Hoyt St., Stadium Rd., N. Lafayette Dr., Fulton St., and connection between Shot Pouch Greenway and Palmetto Park
Expand portion of terminal, upgrade flooring and other cosmetic improvements. Extend the taxiway on the southwest portion of the tarmac to allow construction of up to four (4) new airplane hangars.
To improve the community by acquiring and removing distressed structures that degrade neighborhoods and major corridors