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COLFAX — The City Council on May 2 approved an ordinance for new pedestrian safety signs.

With a budget of $45,000, there will be flashing pedestrian signs installed at Main Street, Island Street and in front of the courthouse.

Each is expected to cost $14,000, officials said.

In addition, the city will install new radar-speed signs.

The speed signs will cost $5,400 a piece.They will be installed on the north and south sides of town along U.S. Highway 195, and on Fairview by the hospital.

Another sign will be put at the intersection of Fairview and Meadow.