Infrastructure & Asset Management: Sign Maintenance
FY 2023 Program Summary & Performance Measures
MISSION
To fabricate, install, and maintain aesthetically pleasing, durable, accurate and code-compliant signage by the customer’s requested deadline.
OVERVIEW
This division is responsible for the fabrication, repair, maintenance, replacement, and installation of street signs throughout Cabarrus County. Additionally, the towns of Mt. Pleasant, Midland, and Harrisburg contract with this division for the fabrication of street signs for their respective jurisdictions. The street signs that are produced by this division are essential to the 911 services provided by the local authorities (i.e. Sheriff’s Department, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Department, City Police, and Highway Patrol). This division is responsible for all zoning and public notice signs. This division has become the sign department for internal and external building signs, park signs, and banners, and election signs. Staff are responsible for meeting with customers to develop accurate and informative signage that meets the needs of the requesting department. The Sign Maintenance Division also assists the Building Maintenance Division as needed. Staff are also responsible for maintenance of County wayfinding signage. The division also supports the County Fair in fabrication and installation of signage for the annual event.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Set up new shop at the Infrastructure & Asset Management Operations Center.
- Design, construction, and installation of signage package at the Courthouse, EMS Headquarters, Emergency Equipment Warehouse, and the ITS office
- Installation of new marquee sign at the Infrastructure & Asset Management Operations Center.
- Contracted with the Town of China Grove to provide new and replacement street signs.
CHALLENGES & TRENDS
- Updated software and equipment permits staff to make more high quality signs in-house.
- New larger shop space at the Infrastructure & Asset Management Operations Center.
- The Sign Maintenance shop continues to broaden their services to County departments through implementation of new technology and sign-making techniques.
- Increase in high quality banners, custom cut-out characters, kiosk announcement signage for the increasing quantity and diversity of Active Living and Parks (ALP) and Library programs.
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS & CHANGES
- This department’s budget has increased due to salary and benefit adjustments as well as inflationary adjustments.
Budget Summary
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
FY 2023 numbers are projections