Public Safety Committee MeetingWednesday, September 9, 2026

The City of Thomasville, North Carolina Public Safety Committee met on September 9, 2026, with key procurement and budget discussions focused on government relations firm selections, grant management, and capital improvement projects. The committee interviewed government relations firms New Frame Incorporated and Elevation Strategies, discussing their experience, pricing models, and strategies for securing state and federal funding for local infrastructure and public safety projects. The council reviewed and moved several budget-related items to briefing, including acceptance of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds totaling over $3 million for the Carver Park Strickland Center redevelopment project, with a revised project budget and grant administration contract to be approved. The redevelopment project design was presented with cost reduction measures to align with available grant funding. Additionally, the committee discussed the special event permit process, including law enforcement requirements for events serving alcohol, and considered contract extension options for Verizon communications services. The meeting also covered affordable housing redevelopment options involving the city potentially adopting housing authority powers to facilitate single-family home development. Multiple motions were made to move budget amendments and contract approvals to briefing for further action. Overall, the meeting addressed procurement and budget allocations for public safety, infrastructure, and community development initiatives.