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Council approves security camera system and awards signage contract for Greenwood County Recreational Complex
Summary
The council approved a cloud‑based security camera contract (about $142,890) and awarded a $222,000 contract to United Signs LLC for two lighted entrance signs and one LED messaging sign, agreeing to use hospitality tax fund balance to pay for the signage.
The Greenwood County Council approved two related items for the Greenwood County Recreational Complex on Sept. 2: a vendor quote for a cloud‑based security camera system and the selection of a sign vendor plus funding.
Cameras: Park & Rec committee recommended a Computer Consultants (CC and M) quote for a new security camera system and analytics software. Staff reported an updated quote this afternoon of about $142,890, which is within the available CPSD (capital project sales tax) budget for the rec complex. The quoted system includes a 10‑year warranty, technical support, mobile analytics and smart search features that staff said the sheriff's department favors.
Signs and funding: The Park & Rec committee recommended United Signs LLC (Norcross, Ga.) for two lighted entrance signs and one LED messaging sign. The county received eight bids (six qualified); the recommended package (including electrical work) totals about $222,000. Staff proposed paying for the signs from the hospitality tax fund balance (projected balance about $1.4 million as of June 30). Council voted to approve the contract award to United Signs and separately approved a resolution to allocate hospitality tax funds for the signs.
Why it matters: County staff and committee members said the new signs are intended to improve wayfinding and messaging at a complex that opened earlier in the year and has generated measurable economic activity. The camera purchase was presented as aligned with sheriff's department recommendations and with existing camera infrastructure.
Council votes: Council voted to approve the camera contract and later voted to award the sign contract to United Signs and to use hospitality tax funds to pay for the project; the transcript records unanimous approval on those motions.
Quotes: "They sent us a quote for $142,008.98 updated to about $142,890," staff said of the camera quote. "The park and rec committee voted to approve the selection of the United Signs," a presenter said. Finance staff said hospitality tax fund balance is available and appropriate for the signs.
Next steps: Staff will finalize contract terms, return sign designs for committee and council approval before production, and coordinate installation and electrical work.
