Pecan Grove to replace sign toppers under Neighborhood Vitality program; committee asks staff to check cost-effectiveness

Pecan Grove submitted a low-cost matching-grant application to replace weathered sign toppers on neighborhood streets. Laura Dela Vega told the committee the project's total cost is $3,975; because it is under $10,000 the group does not need to provide a match and the neighborhood expects the street department to handle installation. Staff said the order will include 12 spare toppers and that organizers plan to replace 8 existing toppers and add 10 new toppers where none currently exist.

Committee members asked whether ordering more toppers at once could reduce per-unit cost and urged the neighborhood to consider replacing all toppers if it proved more economical. "When you order more, it's usually cheaper," the chair said, and staff noted the area will be a focus neighborhood for outreach and additional projects this year.