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Sponsor backs out of proposed car wrap; board considers stickers, decals and banners
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Summary
Staff told the Miami Lakes Special Needs Advisory Board that the sponsor who committed to a full vehicle wrap withdrew; members discussed lower‑risk alternatives including bumper stickers, door decals, magnets and banners and noted durability and approval concerns for town and private vehicles.
Staff reported that the corporate sponsor that had committed to funding a full car wrap for an inclusivity campaign has pulled out, leaving the committee without a wrapped town vehicle. The staff presentation recommended lower‑cost alternatives such as a bumper sticker or decal, which could be placed on town vehicles or distributed to residents.
"A possible alternative would be for the board to design a bumper sticker or decal promoting inclusivity," staff said, noting the options are relatively inexpensive and could be distributed at events. Members discussed using magnets, window decals, miniature car flags or private Main Street banners as alternatives but raised concerns about durability in Florida sun and permissions required to alter town or sheriff vehicles.
One committee member cautioned that car magnets can discolor vehicle paint and sometimes melt in direct sun, and that police or other town vehicles may not be allowed to be altered without formal approvals. Several members suggested identifying a different sponsor or using a single donated vehicle for a stronger visual; others recommended a small, non‑permanent item such as a mini car flag or suction‑cup sign for next year.
The board directed staff to explore new sponsorship leads and to check with Main Street and town staff about approval processes before commissioning any permanent wraps or alterations.
Next steps: staff will seek alternative sponsors, investigate permissions for town vehicles and produce design mockups for non‑permanent options.
