Consideration of approval of a Galveston Seawall permit number GALV-SW-26-219 to the City of Galveston to install wayfinding signs along Seawall Blvd. submitted by the County Engineer

This item concerns a permit (GALV-SW-26-219) granted by the Galveston County Engineer to the Galveston Park Board of Trustees for the installation of wayfinding signs along Seawall Blvd. The project, part of a comprehensive island-wide signage plan initiated in 2022, aims to improve navigation for residents and visitors. The plan includes vehicular guide signs, pedestrian signs, kiosks, beach access markers, and street name signs at 223 locations. Of these, 12 locations require new footings, and 5 will use existing ones. The signs are engineered to withstand 150 mph winds and align with MUTCD guidelines. The permit is effective as long as the use of the premises is limited to the approved construction activities, which are subject to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) review (408-SWG-2025-0052). The County Engineer's office, specifically Michael Shannon, is the point of contact for permit matters. The Park Board is responsible for all associated costs, damages, and obtaining any other necessary permits, including those from the City of Galveston.