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Summerville approves wayfinding funds, directs inclusive-playground resolution and OKs Safe Streets plan contract
Summary
Council authorized funding for a town wayfinding signage project using local and state earmarked funds, directed staff to draft an inclusive-playground resolution, and approved a Kimley-Horn contract (up to $300,000) for a Safe Streets and Roads for All plan with $240,000 grant funding and $60,000 town match.
The council approved multiple municipal projects and actions intended to improve town wayfinding, accessibility and street safety.
Administration requested authorization to use $1,500,000 and $500,000 increments for the town’s wayfinding signage project from three funds: local accommodations tax, hospitality tax and state earmarked funds. Staff said the state earmarked funds—already received for Main Street resiliency and the signage portion—would be used and that vendor payments may be made in multiple installments. Council approved the authorization by voice vote; staff said concept designs and location plans are in the agenda packet and can be shared with council members.
Council directed staff to prepare a nonbinding inclusive-playground resolution after remarks from Councilmember Johnson Wilson and Parks & Recreation staff that the town already considers inclusive equipment when building new parks. "This is a great way...to state clearly as a council that we support their efforts to make as many inclusive opportunities for our citizens as possible," the mayor said, and council approved the direction to prepare a resolution.
Council also authorized the town administrator to enter into a contract with Kimley-Horn for development of a Safe Streets and Roads for All comprehensive safety action plan for an amount not to exceed $300,000. Staff said $240,000 will come from an FHWA SS4A grant and the town will pledge $60,000 in matching funds; the motion passed on voice vote.
Taken together, these measures advance several non-capital projects and planning efforts the administration says will support tourism, accessibility and transportation safety.
