Council approves phase 3 of citywide signage project, includes Sugarbush Park and remaining gateways

Council approved Ordinance 50 to enter into a contract with Signarama Cleveland to complete phase 3 of the citywide signage project, covering remaining gateway signs and a new sign at Sugarbush Park. Why it matters: city leaders said the project is a long-planned beautification effort intended to modernize aging signs and improve wayfinding; the signs are designed for long life and to mimic previously completed signs such as at the Manor House. Director Veres and sponsor discussion noted two planned signs sit in ODOT right-of-way and cannot be altered by the city, so funds for those locations will be diverted to complete the Sugarbush Park sign. Council emphasized the signs are budgeted and meant to last decades. Council voted to adopt the ordinance and authorized the contract; staff said the signs will be durable and that one remaining digital sign will be evaluated in next year’s budget because the original vendor for that screen is no longer in business. Next steps: staff will execute the contract and schedule fabrication and installation; the final phase is expected to complete the citywide signage program.