# July 13, 2026 Board of County Commissioners Meeting

The July 13, 2026 meeting of the Pender County Board of Commissioners included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of a final phase lighting replacement project for county parks, a countywide physical security system upgrade with a purchase order funded from the general fund, and authorization to proceed with phase 1B of the fleet garage project involving rezoning and site surveys with a budget amendment of $106,150. Additionally, the board approved purchase orders totaling $500,000 for waterworks meters and maintenance supplies from three proprietary vendors to support ongoing water utility operations. The meeting also addressed budgetary concerns related to water infrastructure and grant funding, with some items tabled for further review. Appointments were made to various county boards including the Southeastern Economic Development Commission, Tourism Development Board, and Board of Adjustments. The board discussed potential joint town hall meetings with the school board and ongoing community engagement efforts. No votes were taken on new tax or fee policies, but impact fees were mentioned as a potential future revenue tool. Overall, the meeting focused on capital improvement projects, vendor selections, budget amendments, and community service updates relevant to county operations and infrastructure.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** July 13, 2026

### Sources
- [July 13, 2026 Board of County Commissioners Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5w7aM0-Dno) - Pender County