APPROVE RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION
OF HOLIDAY DECORATIONS

 

Recommendation :

It is recommended that the City Council approve renewal of the contract for one year for the installation and removal of holiday decorations, including the 20' Christmas tree at Pier Avenue and three sets of starburst streamers for a one-year contract with Dekra Lite of Santa Ana, California for a cost of $10,500.

Background:

In September 1998, Council approved a $28,748.39 contract with Dekra Lite for the purchase, installation, removal and storage of holiday decorations including a 20' Christmas tree and three starburst streamers. In 1999 and 2000, the costs for installation, removal and storage was $8,535.24 per year. The proposed contract for this holiday season includes replacement of broken ornaments and new bulbs.

Analysis:

Although the City owns the necessary equipment, the ongoing costs of installation, removal and the replacement of ornaments and bulbs have to be budgeted annually. Staff believes the increased costs are reasonable considering this is the fourth year of service.

Fiscal Impact :

Council approved the amount necessary to fund this contract in Accounts 109-3301-4319 and 001-1101-4319 in the FY 2001-02 budget.

Alternatives:

1. Approve Staff’s recommendation.
2. Approve Staff’s recommendation, recover all equipment at the end of the holiday season and have Staff store, install and remove in subsequent years.

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