Insurance pool awards Greenwood $9,547.50 grant for cameras, signage and event cable ramps

Perma loss-control director Patrick Bono presented a $9,547.50 grant to Greenwood that will pay for three public-safety items: a surveillance system for the police department, traffic-standards signage and six rubber cable-protector ramps for events.

"This check is actually a plaque. You'll get the money later," Patrick Bono said, explaining the plaque represents the grant award. He said the surveillance cameras could reduce the city's liability in arrest-related complaints and lawsuits and that the MUTCD signage will align Greenwood signs with national traffic-control standards.

Bono outlined the final item as six rubber cable ramps to protect pedestrians and mobility-device users during festivals and other events. He emphasized the safety and liability benefits and recommended the city require installers to verify that equipment meets current playground and installation standards where applicable.

Council members thanked staff for applying for the funds and noted the grant fills a gap in funding for safety and event operations. The award covers the listed items; Bono said larger camera or infrastructure work would follow as separate projects and procurements.

Next steps: staff will coordinate procurement and installation and confirm the city’s budget share where required.