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TOWN OF WICKENBURG Cowboy Hat Light Pole Topper Steve Boyle/Cason Chambers February 2026 • Unique, decorative metal artwork placed on top of light poles • Reflects Wickenburg’s Western heritage and charm • Enhances streetscape aesthetics and community pride 2 What is a Light Topper? 3 History of the Light Pole Hats Fall 2025 Staff Committee was created to reimplement program At the request of the Town Manager, the program was reimplemented Program went dormant after the initial sponsorships At that time: Cost $600 and 10 hats were sponsored and placed around the downtown area Scott Stewart, Councilmember 2006-2014 spearheaded the original Hat Program to address the recently adopted Western Sky Ordinance and the current light poles Locations of Hats 4 Current Hat Location Available Hat Location 152 Total Light Posts 10 With Hats 142 Open Light Posts Suggested hat style and color New Hat Design & Colors 5 Doc Holiday Big Hoss Western Cowboy Black Gloss Grey Gloss Desert Sand Flat 6 Community Engagement & Goodwill Show support for preserving Wickenburg’s character & charm Engage with locals and visitors in a meaningful way Position your brand as community partner Examples of sponsor plaques 6x6 inch – sponsor can place their logo with a statement Sponsorship may or may not be tax deductible 7 Benefits of Sponsorship - Visibility Business name/logo displayed on light pole High visibility to pedestrians, motorist, and tourists Prominent location in key downtown areas Sponsorship Cost • $10,000 for “Gold Nugget” location – Wickenburg Way and Tegner Street light post locations • $5,000 for “Silver Spur” location – All other light post locations • The sponsorship includes a one-time replacement hat if necessary • Provides funding for town improvements & increases community investment Project Cost 8 Breakdown of Sponsorship Costs: Gold Nugget Option: $10,000 • invested for 50 years = $200 per year Silver Spur Option: $5,000 • invested for 50 years = $100 per year Project Costs 9 Type of Hat • Offer multiple choices or select one type Color Option • Offer three selected colors or select one; allow selections outside the options? Program Sponsorship Costs • Approve program cost as presented Council Action 10 The western town where even the light posts wear cowboy hats! 11 Questions?