ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from the City Manager and Director of Public Works with a Request for the Following:
A. APPROVE and Authorize the PURCHASE of Design and Specifications for the WELCOME TO PEORA SIGN, in the Amount of $3,000.00 from IDG ARCHITECTS for the SOUTHERN GATEWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
B. APPROVE a SOLE SOURCE AGREEMENT with ZENDAVOR SIGN AND GRAPHICS INC. for the Installation of the WELCOME TO PEORIA SIGN, in the Amount of $24,109.14, for the SOUTHERN GATEWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
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BACKGROUND: In an attempt to create a more attractive and welcoming corridor to the southern entry of the City, Public Works staff has arranged for the design and installation of a decorative sign, which will include LED and city-colored lighting indicating "WELCOME TO PEORIA."
In working with IDOT, staff determined the structure is unable to be placed in the ROW due to the intended design not meeting IDOT standards of being a breakaway sign. The purchase of parcels was approved by Council on October 11, 2022 (Item No. 22-336) to install the sign outside of the right of way.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The purchase price of design and installation $27,109.14. Funding is available from the Southern Gateway Corridor Improvement Project D2105.
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS: N/A
IMPACT IF APPROVED: Beautification of the Southern Gateway Corridor.
IMPACT IF DENIED: The city would not construct a WELCOME TO PEORIA sign and no positive improvements will be made to the Southern Gateway.
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
EEO CERTIFICATION NUMBER: N/A
WHICH OF THE GOALS IDENTIFIED IN THE COUNCIL'S 2017 - 2032 STRATEGIC PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION ADVANCE?
1. Beautiful Peoria
2. Financially Sound City
3. Grow Peoria
WHICH CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S) FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENT?
1. Invest in our infrastructure and transportation.
2. Have an efficient government.
3. Grow employers and jobs.
DEPARTMENT: Public ...
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