CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES
Agenda Cover Page Fiscal Impact: No Contract Requirement: No Title DISCUSSION REGARDING THE COMPREHENSIVE GATEWAY & WAYFINDING SIGNAGE PROJECT (FOURTH UPDATE) Summary This is a discussion regarding the Comprehensive Gateway & Wayfinding Signage Project. The representative from Saltz Michelson Architects Inc. will provide an update regarding the concepts Staff Recommendation Background:
At the direction of the CRA Board, staff obtained a Task Order for professional services to design various types of gateways and wayfinding signage that will be constructed throughout the CRA District. This project will serve to build upon the color scheme in the city’s logo and create a signage system that directs people to places. This project will also reinforce the CRA’s identity as a premier business, residential and recreational destination. Initially, there will be five locations identified to install the signs and neighborhood entryway wall.
In accordance with the Florida State Statute 287.055, Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA), the City solicited qualified, experienced and licensed firms to provide a variety of services. An extensive vetting process was conducted through RFQ22-3110-07QA, CCNA Library of Professional Services (Architectural Services). Pursuant to Resolution 2023-058, a contract award to Saltz Michelson Architects, Inc was approved to provide as-needed architectural services.
The CRA Board approved a Task Order with Saltz Michelson Architects Inc. The Task Order includes a minimum of three conceptual graphic designs of multiple sign types, development of construction plans, assistance in the bidding process, assistance with agency coordination and construction phase services. The financial impact is up to $120,000.
At the meeting held on December 16, 2025 and February 17, 2026, the representatives from Saltz Michelson Architects Inc. presented concepts and received feedback from the CRA Board. At the meeting held on April 21, 2026, there was consensus to choose Option 2 with changes to the Oriole Estates wall. The consultant will provide the revised concept for the wall. Funding Source:
Not applicable
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Sponsor Name/Department: Celeste Dunmore, CRA Executive Director Meeting Date: 6/16/2026 |