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Commissioners question $75,000 I‑20 'veteran friendly' sign; seek firm cost estimates
Summary
Committee members raised concerns about an estimated $75,000 ordinance to place a 'veteran friendly' sign on I‑20 east, questioned cost-effectiveness and asked staff for detailed estimates; the initial introduction was withdrawn and the item deferred pending accurate figures.
The Veterans Affairs and Services Committee discussed an ordinance introduction to spend an estimated $75,000 to install a ‘veteran friendly’ welcome sign on I‑20 east.
Commissioners questioned the estimate and the value of spending that amount on signage. One commissioner urged cost transparency and suggested staff provide the actual bid figures; another commissioner, identifying as a disabled veteran, said a large expenditure on a sign would be less meaningful than direct investments in veterans’ services.
Members proposed cost-saving measures including more economical materials and solar illumination for night visibility. The meeting record shows the initial proposal was withdrawn in favor of obtaining exact cost estimates from facilities and maintenance; committee members asked staff to return with detailed figures before reintroducing the ordinance. There was no final vote adopting funding for the signs at the committee level.
