TO: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: HYE JIN LEE, PE, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
SUBJECT
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Award of Contract - BrightLife Designs, LLC, Huntington Beach, CA, for the Rental of a City Hall Holiday Tree, Lighting, and Decorations.
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RECOMMENDATION
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1) Appropriate $129,928.50 from the General Fund Reserves (Fund 100), with a corresponding increase to the Civic Center Program Fund (3607210) in the same amount; 2) Award a contract to BrightLife Designs, LLC, Huntington Beach, CA, for $129,928.50 for the Rental of a City Hall Holiday Tree, Lighting and Decorations; and 3) authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Requires an appropriation from the General Fund Reserves (Fund 100) to the Civic Center Program Fund (3607210) in the amount of $129,928.50.
CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES
The recommendation detailed above further the City's values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
* Positive City Image
* Superior Customer Service
* Responsible Long-Range Planning
Revenue:
Expenditure: 3607210-43580
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BACKGROUND
Every year, the City holds an annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in December, providing an opportunity for the Chino community to gather together to illuminate the Civic Center City Hall tree. In the past, City staff has strung lights on the existing pine tree located in front of City Hall to prepare for the event. That pine tree was removed due to being diseased, leaving staff with the only option to utilize an adjacent tree in front of City Hall. Upon attempting to string the lights, safety cables were needed to stabilize the top of the tree, which City staff determined to be a safety concern as there could be potential of the cables loosening during high wind advisories. To address the concerns, staff followed the City's infor...
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