Contract For LED Electronic Messaging Signs Pulled From Daytona Agenda

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Daytona Beach, FL - Update: The agenda items regarding the contract for 3 new LED electronic messaging signs were pulled from the agenda during the Daytona Beach City Commission meeting.

Earlier Reporting:

The Daytona Beach City Commission meets Wednesday night, and one item on the agenda is the approval of a contract to spend $113,950 in order to put up three new LED electronic messaging signs, which would promote city events near two of the city's main roadways.

Two Electronic Message Center (EMC) signs would be placed at the West entrance of the Halifax River Bridge, one on each side of International Speedway at the base of the existing bridge. The other would be at the corner of George Engram Blvd. and Nova Rd. in Cypress Park. The electronic messaging signs would stand about 14-feet high and promote activities that take place in Daytona Beach, such as events at The Peabody Auditorium, The Bandshell Amphitheater, and other Downtown events.

The EMC's would supplement the City's street banner program, which promotes city facilities, redevelopment areas, commemoration of important historical events and figures in our area, and observance of holidays and major events. The EMC's would not be used for commercial advertising, but sponsorship would be noted and sold similar to the the City's current street banner program.

The contract for the EMC's is with Central Signs of Daytona Beach, and the City's Public Works Department is requesting that the City Commission authorize Mayor Derrick Henry and the City Clerk to execute the contract with funds available in the Capital Projects Fund. Staff recommends adopting the motion for the contract.

NOTE: In addition to the three EMC's specifically stated in the language of the contract, there is also a motion on the City Council's agenda for a similar EMC sign at the Municipal Stadium on LPGA Blvd which is not specifically given along with the Central Signs contract.

Below are renderings of plans for the designs of the EMC's, courtesy of the City of Daytona Beach.

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