TO: Chair and Members of the Board
FROM: Samuel A. May, Executive Director
DATE: August 21, 2018
Title
DISCUSS PROPOSALS FOR HOLIDAY LIGHTING ALONG MARGATE BOULEVARD.
BACKGROUND: On behalf of the MCRA, Nick Cucunato, Public Works, received proposals from three vendors for holiday lighting of palm and live oak trees along Margate Boulevard and lighting/decoration options for the clock tower. Proposals were received from the following vendors:
Holiday Lighting Designs, Inc.: $30,870 (does not include a Christmas tree)
Brandano Displays: $39,189-$40,598 (includes a 20-foot decorated Christmas tree)
Christmas Designers: $35,638 (does not include a Christmas tree)
Copies of the proposals are attached.
RECOMMENDATION: Mr. Cucunato’s recommended choice is Christmas Designers.
FISCAL IMPACT: $35,638 contingent upon approval of the proposed budget for FY 2018-2019, plus an additional cost of $2,500 for the Christmas tree which would be provided by Brandano Displays.
CONTACT PERSON: Samuel A. May, Executive Director