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Board approves wall-mounted digital sign; limits set for variance-related costs
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Summary
After reviewing three proposals, the board chose Green Signs to provide a 16-millimeter, wall-mounted digital sign and approved spending up to $24,007.19; commissioners required that any additional variance or permitting costs above that amount return to the board for approval.
Johnson County Solid Waste Management District commissioners voted Sept. 8 to accept a Green Signs proposal for a wall-mounted digital message sign, approving the project not to exceed $24,007.19 and requiring that any costs for a required variance or additional engineering return to the board.
District Director Jesse presented three quotes for what the agenda described as the same sign. She told the board that one vendor, ASA Signs, proposed a 12-millimeter display that staff were told is largely discontinued; Green Signs and SignCraft proposed 16-millimeter displays consistent with the district specification. Jesse also reported that Green Signs offered installation in its quote and that Green Signs had local experience installing signs in Franklin and Parkersville.
Commissioners discussed permitting. Jesse said staff had asked vendors to check with the city about permits and that a sign permit fee would apply; she cited a figure of $525 per permit and noted that, if a variance were required, the cost could increase and the chosen contractor would need to supply engineering drawings and pay associated fees. Commissioners added language to the approval that would require staff to return to the board if total costs exceeded the approved ceiling because of variance, permit or engineering charges.
Commissioner Qualls moved to approve the Green Signs proposal, with the condition that any variance or permit-driven cost above $24,007.19 come back to the board; the motion was seconded by Ron West and carried by voice vote. Jesse said the district already has power pulled to the wall-mount location and blocking in place for a wall installation.
Staff will file the sign permit with the city and confirm whether a variance or illumination limits apply; if a variance is required or permit fees exceed the approved amount, commissioners expect to review the additional cost and any required design changes.
