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Tega Cay council picks local vendor for youth photos, renews youth-uniform contract

Tega Cay City Council · December 16, 2024

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Summary

Council selected local photographer Nathan Bingle for the city’s youth-sports photography revenue-share contract and approved First Team Sports to continue supplying youth uniforms through 2027, both votes passing unanimously.

The Tega Cay City Council voted Dec. 16 to select Nathan Bingle as the city’s youth-sports photography provider and approved a multi‑year contract with First Team Sports for youth uniforms.

Staff presented the proposals and revenue-share options: Charlie Kane Photography offered a higher share to the city (35% of sales) but staff noted the vendor is out of state and provided contact references rather than written letters; Nathan Bingle submitted a lower revenue share (up to 15%) but is local and had filled in without issues during the fall season. Council favored the local provider, citing ease of coordination and community connection, and authorized the city manager to issue the notice to proceed.

Separately, council voted to award the youth-sports uniform contract to First Team Sports for the term Jan. 1, 2025–Dec. 31, 2027, with the option to renew for three additional one‑year terms. Staff said First Team had performed well on the prior contract and reported no major price changes expected for the new term.

Why it matters: These contract decisions affect the city's youth‑sports operations and small revenue streams for the city. Council framed the choice as supporting local business relationships and ensuring reliable service to families.

Outcome: Motion to select Nathan Bingle as youth-sports photographer — approved unanimously. Motion to award youth-sports uniforms to First Team Sports — approved unanimously.