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EDC moves ahead with downtown string‑light pilot and directs staff to refine budget allocations
Summary
Vice Chair Garcia proposed a $7,500 downtown safety and beautification pilot using overhead string lights; the Economic Development Commission gave direction to staff to develop the pilot, combine related budget line items, and return with a detailed budget for May action before June 30 encumbrance deadlines.
The Vallejo Economic Development Commission on April 8 directed staff to develop a downtown string‑light pilot and to return with a detailed budget for approval in May, after a presentation and staff review.
Vice Chair Garcia presented a materials‑only pilot budget of about $6,400 plus buffer and a $2,000 specialty‑bracket line to secure lights on two blocks downtown. "This would be intended to just be a very small pilot," Garcia said, describing string lights, mounting hardware, weather covers and spare bulbs as line items and examples in other cities such as Benicia. She said the proposal is meant to test two types of lighting for later expansion.
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