The Village of Romeo: Downtown Development Authority Meeting - May 4th, 2026

The Village of Romeo Downtown Development Authority (DDA) held a meeting on May 4, 2026, focusing on various administrative, financial, and community development matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of monthly financial reports and payment of bills for February, March, and April, with amounts ranging from approximately $13,000 to $44,000. The board approved a midyear budget amendment increasing revenue and expenses, including allocations for community promotions, holiday lighting, and capital projects such as wayfinding signage and streetscape improvements. The DDA approved funding requests including $2,000 to the Romeo Rotary Club for the Vintage Festival portable restrooms and marketing, $150 for advertising, and up to $600 for seasonal bunting to enhance downtown aesthetics. A contract not to exceed $500 was approved for an illustrator to create a downtown map, and a significant contract up to $140,000 was approved for phase one of the wayfinding signage project with Signs by Cranny. Additionally, $1,000 was approved to support the village playscape project design and build week. The meeting also covered updates on bylaws, purchasing policy development, parking task force initiatives, and historic preservation certification efforts, all of which may influence future procurement and funding opportunities.