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Commission authorizes up to $42,474.95 for new Arkansas City entrance signs
Summary
The commission authorized agreements not to exceed $42,474.95 to replace dilapidated or missing city entrance signs in four directions, using local limestone for three signs and aluminum letters on the west bridge; funding was identified from the transient guest tax.
The Arkansas City Commission authorized entering agreements for a city entrance welcome-sign project not to exceed $42,474.95.
City staff described the existing signs as "dilapidated or either missing" and said the project will replace signs at the north, east and south entrances using limestone from a local supplier (transcribed as "Silverdale quality stone") and install commercial-grade aluminum letters on the west bridge. Staff said the limestone will be set in troughs and estimated the stone material at roughly eight tons. Lighting will be upgraded to LEDs with a wider flood pattern to improve nighttime visibility.
Staff said the project will include minimal periodic refresh work — "we can also refresh it about every 5 years," — and noted landscaping around the signs to improve curb appeal. Funding was confirmed as coming from the transient guest (transient guest) tax.
A motion to authorize agreements for the project (not to exceed $42,474.90 in a later line of the transcript) was made and the motion carried on a voice vote.
Why it matters: The new signs and lighting are intended to improve first impressions for visitors and support wayfinding; the project uses local stone and modest LED lighting upgrades paid from visitor-related tax funds.
What’s next: Staff said crews will begin foundation and trough preparation soon and will proceed into related Arcolala preparations.
