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Haslet park board approves $3,050 for Christmas-light supplies, hires Farmers Market to wrap trees
Summary
The Haslet Parks and Recreation Board approved $3,050 in purchases for Christmas-in-the-Park supplies and voted to contract Farmers Market to wrap eight park trees after comparing two bids.
The Haslet Parks and Recreation Board voted to approve $3,050 in purchases for supplies to support the park’s Christmas-in-the-Park display and selected Farmers Market to perform tree-wrapping this season.
Board members said the approved purchase covers bulbs, outdoor cable ramps, weather-protective electrical boxes, plastic barrier chain and related supplies. Board member Cindy moved to approve $3,050 for the supplies and Chuck seconded; the motion carried with all in favor.
The board reviewed two bids to wrap trees in the park. One bidder quoted $14,589.47 to wrap eight trees; other quotes covered a single large pecan tree and several medium trees and used some existing lights. Board members discussed visible differences between samples and photographs provided: the Farmers Market wrap was described by multiple members as tighter and more complete, extending high on the trunk, while the lower-cost option left visible gaps in photographs.
After discussion about quality and cost, a motion to hire Farmers Market to wrap the park trees carried by the board. Members noted the contract will not wrap every tree in the park; board discussion indicated there are 10 total trees in the park and the contract covers eight of them. Board members also discussed inventory: the board counted existing lights and quoted a figure of 375 existing strands available for use.
Board members expressed concerns about discrepancies between quotes (per-strand prices and strand counts differed substantially between bidders) and confirmed the board had existing decorations available for use. The board agreed to move forward with the Farmers Market vendor for tree wrapping to achieve a more uniform, higher-quality appearance.
Members also discussed several already-purchased items for the display, including replacement “pixel” strands for a digital tree and a replacement controller. Board members said some purchases had been coded to other city accounts and the parks account will be reimbursed or clarified through city accounting.
The board directed staff to coordinate delivery and installation dates with vendors and to confirm which trees will be wrapped under the Farmers Market contract.
Ending: The board approved the $3,050 supply purchase and the Farmers Market vendor for tree-wrapping. Staff will coordinate logistics and confirm which trees are included in the contract ahead of the holiday season.
