City of Victoria moves forward with revised park-signage replacement; ARPA funds cited

Parks and Recreation staff presented an updated design for citywide park signage at the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting on Feb. 19 and said funding for the replacement is secured through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars.

Jenna Smith, Parks and Recreation staff, told the committee the project retains a four-tier sign structure proposed last year but incorporates committee feedback on design and materials to improve durability and to align signage with broader City of Victoria branding. "We are utilizing different materials than the previous one to increase durability," Smith said. She also said the signs will include park icons and the city's wave logo on posts to create a cohesive look across parks.

Smith said funding is secured through ARPA dollars; an exact percentage or dollar amount was not specified in the meeting. Installation was described as anticipated in spring or summer, but she noted the "full installation and the timeline of that is still yet to be determined." Committee members responded positively to the mockups and asked for confirmation of final materials and installation timing as staff finalize the design.

The presentation followed an earlier project proposal discussed in October and incorporated feedback the committee offered at that time about materials and branding consistency. Staff said a few final tweaks remain before finalizing the procurement and installation schedule.

No formal vote was required or taken on the signage update at the meeting; staff will return with final design details and an installation timeline for committee and council review.