Title
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 25-54, A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT FOR THE SUMMER FIREWORKS IN 2025, 2026, AND 2027; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Brief Description: To approve an increase in the 2026 annual amount from $26,750 to $51,750. The additional $25,000 will be utilized in honor of the 250th anniversary.
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 entered into a three-year contract with American Fireworks for 2025, 2026, and 2027 in February 2025 at a rate of $26,750 annually. This amendment will increase the 2026 annual amount by $25,000 to honor the 250th anniversary. The additional $25,000 will be paid by the City. Hudson Community Foundation reimburses 100% of the regular annual fireworks cost of $26,750.
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, $25,000.00)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes [In order to schedule the additional fireworks display for 4th of July}
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council approve this amendment authorizing the City Manager to increase the annual fireworks amount by $25,000 to honor the 250th anniversary and declaring an emergency.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Brian Griffith, Asst City Manager
Greg Hannan, Community Development Director
Jena Stasik, Community Relations Manager