Item 8D
AGENDA ITEM #3D
JUNE 12, 2006
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: City Welcome Signs (Update)
SUBMITTED BY: Rick Carper, P.E., Director of Public WorksJ~~~''
DATE: June 5, 2006
BACKGROUND: At the February 13th Commission meeting, the Commission directed Staff
to take several actions to improve the condition and visibility of the City
Welcome Signs. The sign at Town Center was replaced by the sign from
Mayport Road, which was in turn replaced by the sign formerly at
Tideviews Park. The signs at Mayport Road, Seminole Road and Town
Center were repainted and reconditioned by City forces. Lighting has
been installed for these three locations (awaiting JEA meter installation at
the Seminole Road and Mayport Road locations).
Staff was requested to research and recommend a new sign for the
'" Tideviews location, which was viewed as the primary entrance to the City.
Staff has contacted Weathertop Woodcraft to obtain a proposed design
(Attachment 1). The proposed design is approximately 40 SF, less than
~• half the maximum size allowed by City Code. The proposed sign matches
the maximum height allowed of 8 feet (96inches), but is substantially
narrower than the allowed 12 feet.
Estimated cost for the Weathertop sign is $2,620 for 1 '/z" cedar, or $2,785
for 1 '/2" high-density urethane foam. (shipping, posts and hardware for
installation are not included in this cost). The previously obtained cost for
~"" lighting this sign was $2,500. Cost to replace the three other locations
with similar signs would be $2,890 (plus shipping, posts and hardware).
Staff will be meeting with Shimp Sign Company to determine if a similar
sign can be made /obtained locally.
RECOMMENDATION: For Commission information and discussion. Direction to Staff is
required for further efforts.
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Sketch of Proposed sign
BUDGET: There is approximately $74,000 remaining in Account 120-0000-519-6300
for Welcome Sign efforts.
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER:
June 12, 2006 Regular Meeting
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AGENDA ITEM #8D
JUNE 12, 2006
Attachment 1
June 12, 2006 Regular Meeting