HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07 Approval of Leasing of Holiday Lights and Decorations from Clark Display Sales
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: November 15, 2005
Item # ,
Contact Name:
Contact Number:
Tonya Elliott
6002
Reviewed By:
Department Director:
City Manager:
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Background Summary:
Clark Display Sales, Winter Garden, Florida has been providing the City's Holiday lights and decorations on existing
utility poles where Progress Energy has provided electrical connection throughout the city. The terms of the lease
include installation and removal by Clark Display Sales. City Commission approved purchase of the lights and
decorations in FY 2005-06 budget. However, due to insufficient storage at the present, staff recommends leasing rather
than purchase for another year when ample storage areas will be ayailable in the new Public Works facility.
Issue:
Approve leasing of Holiday display lights and decorations from Clark Display Sales for $35,000.
Recommendations
Staff recommends that the City Commission approve the leasing of the Holiday lights and decorations from Clark
Display Sales and authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Clark Display Sales.
Attachments:
None
Financial Impact:
The funds are budgeted in the FY 05/06 Public Works Right-of-Way Maintenance line item 4400.
Type of Item:
D Public Hearing
D Ordinance First Reading
D Ordinance First Reading
D Resolution
D Commission Approval
D Discussion & Direction
For Clerk's Deaf Use:
[8J Consent Agenda
D Public Hearing
D Regular Agenda
D Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk
D Original Document/Contract Held by Department for Execution
IZI N/A
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D N/A
Reviewed by City Attorney
Reviewed by Finance Dept.
Reviewed by Utility Department
Commissioners
Gary Hood, District 1
Scott Anderson, Dist.rict 2
Rusty Johnson, District 3
Nancy J. Parker, District 4
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City Manager
Robert Frank
STAFF REPORT
TO:
Thc Honorablc Mayor and City Commissioncrs
FROM:
Tonya Elliott, Assistant Director of Public Works
DATE:
November 8, 2005
RE:
Leasing of Holiday Lights and Decorations
ISSUE
Should the City Commission approve leasing of Holiday display lights and decorations from Clark Display
Sales for $35,000?
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Clark Display Sales, Wintcr Garden, Florida has been providing the City's Holiday lights and decorations on
existing utility poles where Progress Energy has provided electrical connection throughout the city. The terms
of the lease include installation and removal by Clark Display Sales. City Commission approved purchase of
the lights and decorations in FY 2005-06 budget. However, due to insufficient storage at the present, staff
recommends leasing rather than purchase for another year when ample storage areas will be available in the
new Public Works facility.
Tentative locations for the lighting and decorations include:
· Clarke Road, SR 50 to just north of Silver Star
· Bluford Avenue, SR 50 to Silver Star Road
· Maguire Road, SR 50 to Moore Road (where power connection is available)
· Silver Star Road, Clarke Road to Ocoec-Apopka Road
· Taylor Strcet/Frank1in Strect, from McKcy to Bowness Road
· Lawn Decorations in front of Maguire House
The funds arc budgeted in the FY 05/06 Public Works Right-of-Way Maintcnance line item 4400.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Commission approve the leasing of the Holiday lights and decorations from
Clark Display Sales and authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Clark Display Sales.