Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, November 05, 2019
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER APPROVING ADDITIONAL ENHANCMENTS TO THE HOLIDAY DECORATIONS INSTALLED BY BRIGHTLIFE DESIGNS LLC AT THE CIVIC CENTER FOR THE 2019 HOLIDAY SEASON (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
At its October 1, 2019, meeting, City Council approved a contract with BriteLife Designs LLC to install and later remove holiday decorations from throughout the Civic Center, and light pole banners at select street medians for a total cost of $61,625.00. Additionally, an ad-hoc committee (Council Woman Lula Davis-Holmes) was established to consider adding a number of enhancements to further enrich the overall presentation at City Hall and the Community Center. A meeting was held with Councilwoman Davis-Holmes and staff wherein additional holiday decorations were considered. The ad-hoc committee is recommending that the City Council approve a contract amendment (Exhibit No.1) for the following enhancements: For the Community Center Atrium, a standing lighted frame, lighted scrolls hung on the columns and tear drop sprays with bows; a 5' lighted red bow laid on the Community Center marquee; in front of City Hall, LED mini lights wrapped around the 17 palms located along Carson Street; and a red orb archway along the bridge connecting City Hall and the Community Center (Exhibits No. 2 & No. 3). The cost of these enhancements total $35,450.00.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
1. APPROVE a contract amendment for the additional holiday decoration enhancements provided by BriteLife Designs LLC for City Hall and the Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
1. TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate.
IV. BACKGROUND
After completing a Request for Proposals (RFP) process, at its October 1, 2019, meeting, the City Council awarded a contract to BriteLife Designs LLC at a cost of $61,625.00. During the ensuing discussion, an ad-hoc com...
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