Resolution approving a contract between the City of Daytona Beach and Creative Outdoor Advertising (COA), 8875 Hidden River Parkway, Suite 300, Tampa, FL  33637 for installation and operation of bus benches and related amenities.  COA will provide  a minimum of 40 benches at $18 per bench per month and 5 shelters at $10 per shelter per month.  The addition of the benches and shelters will not only provide some incoming revenue for the City but also provide some comfort to the users of the Votran system.  The benches and shelters will be placed at exclusively designated and posted Votran bus stops throughout the City.  Votran operates multiple bus routes throughout the City as well as a Transfer Plaza, and provides 15 bus routes in Daytona Beach, with approximately 2.8 million boardings per year. Average weekday boardings on these routes are approximately 8,900 per day.  Advertising will be placed on/in Contractor - furnished ADA compliant bus benches and bus shelters.  The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of the exterior advertising sales including shelter and bench design and permitting; installation and removal of benches, shelters and individual advertisements and bench and shelter maintenance and repairs.

Recommendation:  Deputy Public Works Director recommends adoption of the Resolution.