HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 22 - Fireworks DisplaysMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 18, 2022
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF TWO FIREWORKS DISPLAYS FOR THE CHRISTMAS
CAPITAL OF TEXAS CAROL OF LIGHTS KICK-OFF EVENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the purchase of two fireworks
displays from Illumination Fireworks for the Christmas Capital of Texas
Carol of Lights kick-off event on Monday, November 21, 2022, for the
Parks & Recreation Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund, Parks Department (Professional
Services) budget for an amount not to exceed $30,000.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for two custom fireworks displays to occur during the
Christmas Capital of Texas Carol of Lights event on November 21, 2022
on Main Street. Replaying the show a second time will allow for more
people to view the event as space is limited. This annual display that
takes place above City Hall that is synched to music and lights.
This procurement will be made in accordance with Local Government
Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General Exemptions (a) (4),
personal, professional or planning services. Illuminations is the only local
fireworks company that has proven the ability to connect and work with
our light and music control system and has allowed us the control of firing
the show from our system to ensure synchronization.
Staff recommends approval.
RS/LW