Council approves $19,326.44 repair to stabilise Ford Street welcome sign
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The council authorized a $19,326.44 contract to IWP to install helical piers and correct settling at the Ford Street welcome sign, funded from the building equipment reserve and carrying a 25-year warranty, after staff and two vendors recommended the approach.
The Valley Center City Council approved repairs to the Ford Street welcome sign to address settling and separation, authorizing IWP to install helical piers at a cost of $19,326.44 to stabilize the structure.
Neil (public works) described the problem as approximately 2½ inches of horizontal shift and separation between the sign pillar and its decorative portion. Two foundation-repair vendors recommended solutions; staff recommended a proposal from IWP to install 10 helical piers and noted the contractor’s 25-year warranty.
Neil said the city verified the original sign company followed its design and footing details, and that the issue appeared related to site conditions and rainfall rather than construction defects. Councilmember Matt asked whether the sign company should be pursued; Neil said the warranty had expired and the issue appeared site-related.
A motion to approve the IWP footing and sign repair for $19,326.44 was made and seconded; the motion was approved by voice vote. Council confirmed the work will be charged to the Building Equipment Reserve.