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Subject Proposed Signage Design, Cost Estimate, and Schedule for the
Construction of the South Mount Prospect Gateway Signage
Project at 3229 S. Busse Road.
Meeting April 8, 2025 - MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE
Fiscal Impact
Dollar Amount
Budget Source
Category
Type
Information
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$345,000
Capital Improvement Fund
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Presentation
This memorandum transmits a proposed signage design, cost estimate, and schedule for the
construction of a new gateway sign into south Mount Prospect at 3229 S. Busse Road. The
Village has a commitment from Builder's Asphalt that is to be memorialized via an access and
maintenance easement for the project.
Initial sign design alternatives were presented for discussion at the January 7, 2025 Village
Board Meeting (a link to that agenda packet is provided here, and a link to a video of the
meeting is provided here). Feedback coming out of the meeting was for staff to create a
cohesive public infrastructure design strategy ensuring future infrastructure was of the same
design style. Additionally, staff was instructed to put "established" in front of the '1917' on the
sign. Staff from the Village Manager's Office, Public Works, and Community Development held
an internal infrastructure design meeting to discuss a way forward on January 22nd, 2025.
Staff determined that key design materials to be incorporated into any future public
infrastructure investment should consist primarily of masonry, with a 'fieldstone' appearance
and black metal accents. Additionally, the Village's 'keystone' logo, should be prominently
displayed.
The proposed entry sign will feature a design and materials consistent with other village
infrastructure and signage including the Village Hall sign, downtown civic events sign, Rand
Road gateway sign, and the Edwin and Elsie Meyn Busse Park sign. The proposed sign would
be constructed with a decorative 'fieldstone' design with black metal accents, with the Village
logo as a prominent feature. The plantings surrounding the sign will consist of perennials and
annuals, with plant species ultimately approved by public works staff.
The estimated cost to construct the sign is $345,000 and includes a contingency (8.5%),
general conditions (6%), overhead and profits (6%), and insurance/bonds (1.3%) along with
an allowance for lighting design. Design fees for the project are $111,000 and include the
design of two other gateway signs for the Kensington Business Center, which are forthcoming.
The total project budget is $800,000, which has been allocated for this project from the
Capital Improvement Fund.
Staff proposes to let a bid for construction services in May and present a contract award
recommendation to the Village Board in July. Construction would begin shortly thereafter with
the sign being completed before the end of the year and plantings installed as weather allows.
Discussion
Alternatives
1. Staff requests direction in letting a bid to construct the proposed gateway sign.
2. Action at the discretion of the Village Board.
Staff Recommendation
Staff requests direction in letting a bid to construct the proposed gateway sign.
Attachments
1. SMP Gateway Signage
MOUNT PROSPECT MONUMENT SIGNAGE
FINAL DESIGN CONCEPTS
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TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST
ESTIMATE
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This estimate includes a contingency (8.5%), general conditions (6%),
overhead and profits (6%), and insurance/bonds (1.3%) and an
allowance for lighting design.
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Also includes the design of two Kensington Business Center entrance
signs. Designs are forthcoming.
$800,000
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PROJECT TIMELINE
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