Hampton awards $16,000 security camera contract for community park bathrooms and pond

Hampton Township council voted Wednesday to award a contract to D'Agostino Electronic Services to install a security camera system at the community park bathroom and pond area. Public safety staff told council the bathroom facility had experienced vandalism at least three times and that the new cameras —will give us that complete coverage— and help identify people responsible and defend the township from potential civil claims. The manager said the contract cost is part of the township's budget. At the meeting the cost was cited as $16,008.66; when the motion was read aloud a slightly different figure ($16,866) was stated. Council approved the contract by roll call; all recorded members voted in favor. Why it matters: Park restroom vandalism affects maintenance costs and public access. The township said cameras are intended to reduce vandalism and provide identifying evidence when incidents occur. Details and context: Staff confirmed there was no outside grant for the installation; the expense was included in the budget. The installation is intended to provide coverage of the pond area and the bathroom facility adjacent to the pond. No timeline for installation was provided at the meeting. Council action: Motion to award the contract carried by roll call vote; no modifications or amendments were recorded.