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Clawson DDA to share cost of America250 banners, use tech/beautification funds
Summary
The DDA approved purchasing 59 America250 banners downtown and agreed to fund half the cost using DDA tech/beautification funds; total for 59 banners is $2,758 and the DDA agreed to contribute 50%.
The Clawson Downtown Development Authority approved purchasing 59 commemorative America250 banners for the downtown light poles and agreed the DDA would use its tech/beautification fund to pay the DDA share.
Staff presented an image addendum for a single branded banner design and said the full purchase of 59 banners totals $2,758. The city offered to contribute 50 percent of the cost; the DDA voted to purchase 50 percent of the 59 banners and to draw its share from tech funds previously used for beautification projects.
Board members discussed whether future seasonal banners (for Fourth of July or summer) could be installed on strengthened infrastructure so banners could remain up longer than the single‑year America250 installation. Staff said the current plan is to place banners on every other light pole (59 total would cover roughly half the poles) and that upgraded pole infrastructure could allow for longer‑term or interchangeable banners in future years.
Motion language included authorization to use tech funds for the purchase and to submit the funding request to Oakland County where required for that funding category. The board approved the motion on a voice vote.
