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Council approves sign recognizing James Dean Bruce at Eastpointe/Newpointe shopping center
Summary
Council approved purchase and placement of a sign at the Eastpointe/Newpointe shopping center honoring James Dean Bruce; staff will fund the sign within the beautification budget or return to council if it exceeds threshold.
Council approved a proposal to purchase and place a sign at the Eastpointe/Newpointe shopping center in recognition of James Dean Bruce. The mayor brought forward the item and council voted to approve funding within the city’s beautification budget; if the cost exceeds the city’s threshold, staff said it will return to council for approval.
During the discussion a council member praised the shopping center’s contribution to the city’s tax base and economic health, saying the area’s existence helped keep the city viable. City staff said the sign will be scheduled once manufactured and that the cost will be accommodated within the beautification budget; if it exceeds thresholds staff will return to council for further authorization.
The council approved the item by voice vote and scheduled a future event when the sign is installed. No dollar amount or firm installation date was recorded in the transcript excerpt.
