Floyd County supervisors on July 8 approved a security package for the courthouse and the county administration building totaling $14,577.08 and directed staff to execute contracts and purchases to begin work.

County staff presented a package that included a door alarm system for the courthouse, an access control/buzzer for the county office entrance, signage directing public entry to the accessible entrance, new furniture for a checkpoint area, and camera/security coordination. Staff said the courthouse portion of the work (door alarm) was estimated at $1,114 and the access control/buzzer and hardware for the administration office was estimated at $6,058.95; the remainder covers signage, furniture and camera coordination.

The board voted unanimously to proceed and to fund the work from the county contingency account. County staff told the board all locked public doors would be rekeyed and the sheriff’s office would retain the master key access for law‑enforcement operations and building security. Staff also said signage will be placed to identify the single public entrance for the courthouse and to preserve handicap access.

What supervisors approved
- Execute contracts and purchase orders for the courthouse/admin security package and rekeying; authorize contingency funds for the cost.

Context and next steps
Staff said some signage costs may change after a decision about a sidewalk sign placement that will identify an accessible entrance; final signage cost will be reported when the invoice is presented. The sheriff’s office and facilities staff will coordinate on rekeying, camera placement and furnishing a visitor check‑in area.

No formal objections were raised during the discussion; supervisors emphasized clarity for the public about a consolidated entrance and asked staff to return if costs deviate materially from the presented estimate.