BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
On August 23, 2021, the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board (Park Board) held special called meeting. The agenda included an item to discuss the selection and recommendation for the purchase of Christmas decorations to be used to supplement and enhance the City of Saginaw’s annual Christmas light displays.
On August 9, 2021, the City’s Beautification Committee and Park Board held a joint workshop to review options for Christmas light displays. The Beautification Committee committed up to $30,000 in matching funds toward the purchase of the Christmas light displays. The board considered three choices with the top choice by both the Beautification Committee and Park Board was the 64’Wx47’H Festive Trumpet with Stars and Happy Holiday Animated LED Decoration (Decoration) pending costs.
The cost was secured from Arnett Marketing, LLC which is a member of Buy Board.
On August 23, 2021, The Park Board held a Special Called Meeting for the purpose of considering a recommendation of the purchase of the Decoration to the City Council. The Park Board unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the purchase of the Decoration in the amount of $55,231.20.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The total financial impact will be $55,231.20. Funding in the amount of $27,615.60 will come from the Park Donation Fund and the Beautification Donation Fund. Sufficient funds are available in both fund accounts.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the purchase of the Festive Trumpet with Stars and Happy Holiday Animated LED Decoration from Arnett Marketing, LLC.