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Davenport
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Park sign design contract cost

Summary

Aldermen balked at spending $62,000 — over a third of the $195,000 park signs budget — just on design, asking why in-house staff couldn't do it. The item may be postponed for more homework.

At a glance

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Last discussed Jan 6, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

$62,000 in design costs against a $195,000 sign budget, with installation money not available until 2030.

✅Who benefits

Taxpayers if the work can be done in-house for less.

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