Indianapolis Downtown Inc.

Downtown Indianapolis
Outdoor Banner Program

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Program Overview
The Downtown Indianapolis Outdoor Banner Program is intended to provide pride in the community, beautify Downtown, promote community activities and promote programs important to the city's image, economic interest and organizations serving the community.

The program encompasses more than 250 poles throughout Downtown Indianapolis which can be used in minimum postings of 25 poles or a maximum of more than 200 poles collectively to create a unified and dynamic program. In addition, Indianapolis Downtown, Inc. coordinates and schedules banner placement at Indianapolis International Airport. All programs are administered by Indianapolis Downtown Marketing, Inc. (IDMI). Two Types of Banner Poles

Monument Circle/Market Street: The program consists of 15 banner poles (2 banners per pole) located on Monument Circle and Market Street from Capitol Street to Alabama Street.
Downtown Light Poles: The program consists of more than 250 light poles (2 banners per pole) located throughout the Downtown area.
Indianapolis International Airport: The program consists of 10 banner poles (2 banners per pole) located on the entry and exit drive from the main terminal.

How the Banner Program Works

Banner programs are managed, scheduled and implemented by IDMI.
Individuals or organizations apply for use of a program by completing Exhibit "B", Banner Use Application.
Banner Use Applications are to be completed and submitted with final artwork and production specifications to IDMI for review and approval by IDMI. If the Banner Use Application is approved, the program will be scheduled based upon banner space availability. IDMI will notify banner applicant of approval or decline within 30 days of receipt of Banner Use Application.
If the Banner Use Application is approved, a Banner Use Agreement, Exhibit "C" will be issued with along with an invoice for initial fee payment. The initial fee payment is required in order to reserve the space. Approved banner application deposits are non-refundable in the event the applicant cancels the banner request.
Banner approval is based upon adherence to guidelines established for each banner program in accordance with requirements established by City of Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW), Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development (DMD), Sign Regulations of Marion County and Indianapolis Power and Light Company (IPL).
IDMI authorized banner production vendor for 2007:

Russ Jackson
Serigraphics
3513 Hovey St.
Indianapolis, IN 46218
Phone: 317.924.5555
Fax: 317.924.5566
Email: info@seri-graphics.com

Sergraphics will facilitate production and delivery to IDMI's authorized banner installer.
Banner programs which use banners from a prior or current program must meet IDMI banner production requirements. Banners must be delivered to the authorized installer at least 14 days in advance of the installation date.
Banners are installed and removed by an IDMI authorized banner installer.
IDMI and its agents can not be responsible for delays in installation or damage due to weather conditions.
IDMI will notify banner applicant to pick up banners within fourteen days after banner removal. Banners not pick up in this timeframe can not be stored. After this timeframe, all banners will be discarded.
IDMI and its agents are not responsible for damaged, lost, vandalized or stolen banners. Banner program users are encouraged to count their banners prior to delivery and after pick up if they are going to reuse banners for any purpose. If there is any concern about banner quantity at pick up, please contact Julia Watson.
For public safety, damaged banners will be removed as soon as possible from the program by IDMI's authorized banner installer without notification.

Any questions about the Indianapolis Outdoor Banner Program should be directed to
Julia Watson at IDMI 317.237.2212

Cost per	Invoiced by IDMI $60 per pole for installation. $60 per pole for removal. $25 per pole surcharge for display over 30 days (up to 15 days) Invoiced by banner production vendor. Banner production costs using IDMI authorized banner production vendor.
Quantity	Downtown Minimum: 25 poles; two banners on each pole (50 banners) Maximum: approx. 250 poles; two banners on each pole Monument Circle 15 poles; two banners on each pole (30 banners) Indianapolis International Airport 10 poles; two banners on each pole (20 banners)
Design Requirements	Preliminary banner design and specifications must be submitted to IDMI for approval with the Banner Use Application. Final banner artwork and specifications must be provided to IDMI 60 days in advance of target installation date. Use of commercial trademarks and/or logos prohibited. Ideally, utilize a design incorporating both banners as one image.
Optional sponsor medallion program	Invoiced by IDMI Optional sponsor medallion program available at additional cost of $75 per pole for installation and removal plus production. Invoiced by banner production vendor Medallion production costs using IDMI authorized banner production vendor. The program requires that the applicant provides 10% of all medallions bearing the IPL logo at no cost to AES/IPALCO.
Banner Production Specs & Requirements See Exhibit " A"	Production by IDMI Authorized banner production vendor. 30" wide by 78" long with 70" design space 4" rod pocket at top and bottom of banner 15 oz rip-stop vinyl 20 - 5 inch semi-circle wind slits in each banner all rod pockets sewn with cotton thread, double lock stitch seams
Medallion Production Specs & Requirements	Production by IDMI Authorized banner production vendor. 22" medallions are produced and centered above two banners on each side of the light pole.
Banner Display Length	Displayed for a calendar month. Minimum 15 day display period 30 day standard display period; Maximum 45 day display period
Fee Payment Details	50% non-refundable deposit due to IDMI with executed Banner Agreement 120 days in advance of target banner installation date. Balance due to be paid to IDMI at target banner installation date. Banner space will not be reserved unless 50% deposit and executed Banner Use Agreement received by IDMI. IDMI invoices for all installation, removal and management expenses. IDMI Authorized banner production vendor invoices all banner and medallion production expenses.
Banner Delivery/Pick up	Must be delivered to IDMI's installer fourteen days in advance of installation target date. Must be picked up from IDMI's installer within fourteen days of end of banner display. IDMI will notify you to pick up banners. Banners will not be stored. Banners not picked up within the above time period will be discarded.
Location	Approx. 250 poles on city streets within Downtown Includes the following areas: Parade Route, Indiana Convention Center, Washington Street, Victory Field, Monument Circle
Additional Information	Two Banner Poles located on the southeast quadrant of Monument Circle are not available. These banner poles are permanently reserved by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.