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HRA Regular Session Meeting Date: 10/11/2011 By: Darren Lazan, Housing & Redevelopment Authority Title: Consider Additional Bannering and Holiday Lighting for Upcoming Events 5. 2. Background: With the scheduled grand opening for the VA on 11/11/11 and the contemplated groundbreaking of the Northstar Station, the development team has been asked to prepare budgets to install additional bannering and holiday lighting for these events. In 2010, the HRA approved the design, construction and installation of approximately 50 light pole banners along Sunwood Drive. The 50 banners filled approximately one-third of the existing light poles and it was contemplated that additional banners could be considered in the future to complete the light poles remaining. Attached for your consideration is a proposed budget to complete the remaining poles, or a portion thereof, with additional banners and mounting hardware. The pricing assumes a nominal amount of design fee to incorporate the 2011 marketing colors and to coordinate the fabrication of the banners. The hardware solution utilized for the 2010 installation was fabricated by Public Works, and has generally functioned well to date with one exception. The lower mount poles are not flexible, or constructed in a break -away manner, and have been susceptible to damage from tall vehicles parking along Sunwood. To resolve this issue we have proposed either modifying the existing design to allow a flexible connection at the bottom mount, or to utilize purchased hardware that provides a break -away connection. Pricing for the purchased solution is approximately twice the cost of the fabricated solution, but will likely provide a more permanent solution. In addition to the completion of the bannering, the development team was asked to consider the addition of holiday lighting along both Sunwood Drive and particularly in front of the Municipal Center. The budget attached contemplates LED lighting on existing boulevard trees as well as accent 'snowfall' lights on the trees in front of Municipal Plaza. The scope of these improvements can be considered at the meeting. All of the proposed installation items assume Public Works staff to fabricate and install solution. Notification: Observations: Recommendation: The development team recommends the HRA consider the proposed improvements and budgets and direct staff to proceed with the installation prior to the November 11, 2011 event based on discussion. Funding Source: HRA Fund Balance Council Action: Approve the proposed budget for the installation of banners and holiday lighting based on earlier discussion.