TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dustin Anderson, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT:
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Agreement for Joliet Route 66 Centennial Directional Wayside Sign Exhibit Project
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Joliet, Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau, and Ace Sign Company seek to enter into an agreement for the installation and maintenance of a new directional "Wayside" sign at Route 66 Park at the Broadway Street Greenway. The Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau will fund the project, the City will manage approvals and maintenance, and the Contractor will handle the design and installation.
The "Wayside" sign will be 14' tall and approximately 2' wide and feature the names of Route 66's most prominent municipalities in Illinois. An example of this sign is attached. The purpose of this project is to promote tourism along Route 66 with a thematic directional "Wayside" sign that highlights the shared geographic connection of these Route 66 communities.
The City-owned Route 66 Park at the Broadway Street Greenway is a well-known Route 66 visitor destination for its 1950's era ice cream stand (Rich & Creamy) that is open seasonally at 920 Broadway Street. The City has made significant investments in this park through recent Route 66 Grant program rounds, with new interpretative signs and installations that have greatly enhanced the visual attraction of this tourist and local destination.
CONCLUSION:
This agreement outlines the parties' rights and responsibilities with respect to the installation, maintenance, and ownership of the Route 66 "Wayside" sign project. The Tourism Bureau will fund the project, the City will manage approvals and maintenance, and the Contractor will handle the design and installation. The project is expected to enhance the City's tourism efforts and provide valuable information to visitors along Route 66. Additionally, the agreement will bring several benefits to the City, including increased tourism, economic growth, and ...
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