Public Hearing Notice - City of Orangeburg, S.C. Budget
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY OF ORANGEBURG, S.C. Budget
Pursuant to Section 6-1-80 of the SC Code of Laws
Pursuant to Section 6-1-80 of the SC Code of Laws, public notice is hereby given that the City Council for the City of Orangeburg will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 19,2025, at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers, located at 933 Middleton Street, Orangeburg, South Carolina 29115. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments on the proposed City Budget for the Fiscal year October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. The proposed budget keeps the millage rate unchanged at 109 mills (ord. 2024-11).
Citizens are encouraged to attend and present their views, either verbally or in writing. Public comments may also be made by emailing publiccomment@orangeburg.sc.us. An appointment is not necessary for inclusion on the Public Hearing portion of the agenda. Assistance will be provided upon request to accommodate individuals with special needs attending the meeting. Special assistance request should be made to the Administrator’s Office at (803) 533-6000 twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled Public Hearing.
BUDGET COMPARISON FY 2024-2025 PROPOSED VS. 2025-2026 PROPOSED
Current FY Revenue 2024-25 | Proposed Revenue FY 2025-26 | Percentage Change in Revenue | Fund Name |
29,560,812 | 29,335,364 | -0.7% | General Fund |
3,268,283 | 1,980,000 | -39.4% | ARPA |
1,544,000 | 1,815,000 | 17.6% | Hospitality and Accommodations Tax |
7,443,450 | 7,423,450 | -0.3% | Airport |
Current Fiscal Year Millage (ord. 2024-11) is 109 mills and proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Millage is 109 mills; Millage equals $100.00 per $1,000.00 of assessed property value.
Current FY Expenses FY 2024-25 | Proposed Expenses FY 2025-26 | Percentage Change in Expenses | Fund Name |
29,560,812 | 29,335,364 | -0.7% | General Fund |
3,268,283 | 1,980,000 | -39.4% | ARPA |
1,544,000 | 1,815,000 | 17.6% | Hospitality and Accommodations Tax |
7,443,450 | 7,423,450 | -0.3% | Airport |