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Council approves no-cost Clear Channel Outdoor digital billboard agreement

Arcola City Council · February 12, 2025
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Summary

The council approved a contract allowing Clear Channel Outdoor to provide digital billboard services to the city at no cost; administration said the agreement is a contract and therefore must be presented to council despite zero cost.

City Administrator explained a proposed contract with Clear Channel Outdoor that would allow the city to utilize digital billboards at no cost, but that state law and city policy require council approval for any contract. "There is no cost to the city, but it is a contract, and we must bring all contracts to you," the administrator said.

The council voted to authorize the contract with Clear Channel Outdoor; the motion passed after a recorded 'Yes' vote and staff noted that details and any required contract terms will be executed by administration per the approved contract.