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Mishawaka Avenue Streetscape Beautification Plan – 2007/2008 Update City of South Bend Division of Community Development 18 a rotation, perhaps on a seasonal (holiday) or event (River Park Days) basis. Some local banner examples were considered as models (Photos 12 and 13). The issue of maintenance is once again significant and unfortunately there is no opportunity for property owners to participate. The banner installation and maintence would need to be handled through a qualified contractor. As noted earlier, an opportunity may exist to provide advertising space for local businesses on the banners, thus providing a revenue stream that could cover costs. The committee has decided that these banners would be installed on existing poles and future poles between Ironwood Drive and Logan Street. Consideration will be given to both banner location strategies (all poles vs. every other pole) and duration (year round vs. seasonal installation). Installation is projected to begin in 2010, following a final selection of banner and banner hardware design. The funding request is estimated at $50,000 based upon a cost of $400 - $500 dollars per banner. This cost is anticipated to include banners, hardware, shipping and first time installation costs. Future installation costs may not be available through commercial corridor funds. Photo 12: Downtown Mishawaka Banners Photo 14: Conceptual banner design and appearancePhoto 13: Bethel College Banners on Hickory Street