SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve an increase to Blanket Purchase Order (BPO BR510769) from $125,000 to $250,000 annually, to Audio Service ASP Lighting, for roof/stage/audio/lighting systems for additional concerts in Coachman Park, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On April 16, 2015, the City Council approved a Blanket Purchase Order (BPO BR510769) to Audio Service ASP Lighting (ASP) for $125,000 annually to provide rental equipment for various special events, ground breaking and ribbon cutting ceremonies conducted by the Special Events Division.
ASP supplies various equipment including roof and stage, lighting, camera platform, light bars, stage skirting stage covering, etc.
Due to additional concerts that have been added to the schedule at Coachman Park, additional equipment and services will be required.
Staff is requesting that the annual authorization be increased by $125,000, to $250,000 annually, in order to accommodate the need for additional rental equipment this year as well as any other subsequent years left on the BPO.
Additional concerts at Coachman Park in 2017:
Kenny G and special guest Jake Shimabukuro: April 21
Spring Concert: May 12
John Legend Darkness And Light Tour: May 13
Third Eye Blind: Summer Gods: June 10
If the Spring Concert Series is not held then these funds will not be needed or expended.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding for this increase will come from revenue generated from the concerts and placed in Special Events Code 181-99865.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
N/A