Friendswood EDC approves 20 year‑round downtown banners after design changes
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Summary
The EDC authorized payment of $899.20 for 20 year‑round downtown banners and directed staff to proceed with proofs altered to straight top‑to‑bottom lettering; the motion passed 7‑0.
Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation voted to authorize purchase of 20 year‑round banners for downtown, approving $899.20 to Signway and Electrical LLC and directing staff to order proofs modified to use straight top‑to‑bottom lettering.
Steven explained the proposed purchase covers 20 banners (10 teal, 10 orange) to be displayed during periods when specialty banners are not in use. Board members spent substantial time debating how the word "Friendswood" and the acorn/crescent artwork should read in both traffic directions; several members recommended vertical, top‑to‑bottom lettering to ensure consistent legibility rather than the arced style shown in proofs.
A motion to approve the expenditure as amended passed following a second; the chair recorded the vote as 7 in favor, 0 opposed. Steven said staff will get revised proofs and proceed with the order and installation planning. No amendments to the purchase price were made at the meeting.
The authorized purchase will add year‑round visual presence in downtown and staff said additional sets could be ordered later if the board decides to expand coverage.
