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Pembroke Park commission approves up-to-$97,000 lease for holiday lights after debate over costs and donations
Summary
The Town of Pembroke Park Commission approved a one-year lease not to exceed $97,000 for holiday light displays, including an Enchanted Forest and a “mega tree,” after commissioners debated town funding caps, donation drives and whether purchase or lease options should have been bid.
The Town of Pembroke Park Commission approved a one-year lease for holiday lighting not to exceed $97,000 after discussion about the town’s financial exposure and the role of donations.
Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve item 8.2, with Acting Clerk Commissioner Morissette, Clerk Commissioner Hodgkins and Mayor Jacobs voting yes and Commissioner Mohammed and Vice Mayor Kashem voting no.
The vote follows a lengthy debate over whether the town should rent or buy decorations, how much the town should subsidize, and what pieces are included. Staff told commissioners the contract offered a one-year lease; purchase options were not part of the bid package. Staff also said the…
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