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Osage City Council OKs $38,940 electronic community sign funded by donors
Summary
The Osage City Council approved purchase of an electronic community sign from Schurle Signs for $38,940, with stakeholder donations reimbursing the city and the city retaining responsibility for maintenance and insurance.
The Osage City Council on Jan. 28 authorized the purchase of an electronic community sign to be placed near the Fire Department. Library Director Jeanette Stromgren told the council the new design includes improvements meant to lengthen the sign’s useful life and that stakeholder donations will reimburse the city for the purchase.
City Manager Katie Hodge confirmed the city will handle ongoing maintenance and insurance for the sign. Council Member Susan Smith moved to approve the purchase from Schurle Signs for $38,940.00; Cathryn Houghton seconded the motion and it passed unanimously, 7-0. The minutes record that the donors’ contributions cover the cost, but donor identities were not specified in the record.
The approval authorizes staff to proceed with the purchase and the city’s maintenance obligations. No timeline for installation or additional funding details were provided in the minutes.
