# City Council Meeting - September 21, 2026 - City of Mauldin, SC

The City Council meeting of Mauldin, South Carolina, held on September 21, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions primarily focused on a major capital project. The city received only two bids for a project with the lowest bid at $50.8 million, significantly exceeding the $34 million budget. As a result, the city plans to revise the bid package for re-release in February to encourage more competitive bidding. Additionally, the council reviewed and adopted the fiscal year 2025-2026 year-end financial summary, which showed a surplus of approximately $2.9 million. The surplus plan includes transferring $1.5 million to the capital projects fund for equipment and vehicle replacements, including a firetruck, and allocating $400,000 for a performance-based merit pool for city staff. The council also approved a public safety compensation plan. Public comments raised concerns about the use and transparency of the Flock security camera system, urging the council to address privacy and accountability issues. No new contracts or vendor selections were announced during the meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council Meeting - September 21, 2026 - City of Mauldin, SC](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXFeLXENZpw) - CityOfMauldinSC