Board of County Commissioners Briefing - Jul 27, 2026

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners held a briefing on July 27, 2026, covering a range of procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of a five-year contract with Benovate LLC (Neighborly Software) for community portal software at a cost of $192,000, a three-year contract with Safe Air Systems Inc. for maintenance of breathing air compressors totaling $55,953.27, and an amendment to the Central Square Technologies LLC contract for law enforcement IT services increasing the contract by $29,000 to $1,362,533.19. The board also authorized the issuance of $26.85 million in limited obligation bonds for capital projects, with a public hearing scheduled for August 13. Additionally, several quantum meruit payments were approved for services rendered without formal contracts, including payments to Novant Health ($247.50), Brodart Company ($4,601.25), Matrix Health and Safety Consultants ($4,580), North Carolina Rush Triad Soccer Club ($68,618.80), and Richland County Sheriff's Department ($18,340). The board considered participation in the statewide Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (CPACE) program to facilitate private financing for commercial property improvements. Other budget items included appropriating $1.9 million in interest earnings for airport infrastructure and approving tax collection settlements with a 98.94% collection rate for fiscal year 2026. The meeting also featured zoning and special use permit public hearings and concluded with a proclamation honoring retiring Chairman Don Martin for his service.