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Commission advances Citizen Star award fundraising; committee seeks quote before council approval
Summary
Commission members said a committee has collected letters supporting a Citizen Star award, discussed vendor quotes ranging from about $1,700–$2,000, and confirmed they will raise roughly $2,000 to cover the star cost; the city will place the star in the ground if council approves purchase.
Commission member Diane reported the Citizen Star award committee has collected 12 support letters — exceeding the 10‑letter threshold the committee expected to require — and is awaiting a purchase quote before placing a funding request on the city council agenda.
Diane said she has solicited quotes from multiple foundries. She reported two informal quotes she collected: roughly $2,000 from a foundry that supplies the county landmark commission and $1,700 from an online vendor. Diane said she is also waiting on a quote from Hooper & Weaver Mortuary, which supplied the prior star 15 years ago; she told commissioners that quotes vary based on character count engraved on the star.
Committee members described the fundraising plan. Diane said she, Teresa and Lisa divided a list of 25 prospects to solicit $100 donations; as of the meeting they reported $600 raised in three pledges of $200 each. Diane said the commission will pay for the star and the city will be responsible for installing it. “We pay for the star, and the city is responsible for putting the star in the ground,” she said.
Why it matters: commissioners plan to present a vendor quote to council for approval and to seek final city concurrence on placement and installation. The committee intends to schedule a dedication ceremony and supply the city with letters and a cover letter when the quote is ready.
No formal council action occurred at this meeting. Commissioners said they will present the vendor quote and fundraising status to city staff so the item can be placed on a future council agenda for formal approval.
Ending: The committee will provide the final vendor quote to staff (Taylor) for placement on a council agenda; committee members will continue fundraising and plan a ceremony upon council approval and receipt of the star.
