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Commission defers countywide signage decision to refine cost and funding plan
Summary
After a lengthy discussion about vendor options, pricing and funding sources for countywide wayfinding and building signage, commissioners tabled the item for two weeks and asked staff to return with phased cost estimates and recommended funding sources, including possible TRCC or sheriff budget contributions.
Commissioners on May 26 postponed action on a countywide signage and wayfinding plan, asking staff to return at the next meeting with clear cost estimates and proposals for funding.
Chris (S8) explained vendor options and said pricing came from state-contract vendor lists, which can eliminate a separate RFP because "the state has already vetted this vendor." Staff described two main aesthetic/cost choices: stainless, laser-etched signs versus signs with a black background; the latter is more expensive but can increase visibility on some building exteriors. Commissioners discussed whether signage could be phased, which buildings to prioritize (for example, the community outreach center or assessor's office), and which departmental budgets would carry the cost.
Several commissioners raised procurement and budget-authority questions: contracts over $50,000 typically require a commission vote and commissioners wanted clarity on when funds could be allocated from sheriff, buildings-and-grounds, tourism TRCC funds, or fund balance. Chair (S2) proposed a two-week delay to let staff compile building-by-building costs and funding recommendations; commissioners approved tabling the item.
The motion to table included direction to produce a phased plan to start with priority signs that qualify for tourism TRCC funding where appropriate, and to coordinate with the sheriff and other departments on budget availability. Staff will return with a spreadsheet by the next meeting showing per-building estimates and proposed funding sources, and the commission will revisit the item then.
