Title
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT FOR SUMMER FIREWORKS IN 2025, 2026, AND 2027, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN FIREWORKS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Brief Description: To approve a three-year contract for summer fireworks in 2025, 2026, and 2027, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a service contract with American Fireworks for an annual cost of $26,750.
Body
Legislative History
“None”
Purpose & Explanation
The City of Hudson, in partnership with Hudson Community Foundation, provides an annual summer fireworks show to the community and seeks to enter into a three-year contract with American Fireworks for 2025, 2026, and 2027 at a rate of $26,750 annually. By entering into a multi-year contract, it allows the City and HCF to receive the best rate for service and determine show dates in advance.
Hudson Community Foundation will reimburse 100% of the fireworks cost.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
X Professional Services
Other [provide explanation]
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted (Account #101-7400-52390, $26,750.00)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes [if so, explain why]
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council approve this Resolution authorizing the City Manager to
enter into a contract with American Fireworks to provide services for summer fireworks.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Brian Griffith, Asst City Manager
Greg Hannan, Community Development Director
Jena Stasik, Community Relations Manager