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Council pauses $75,000 holiday-lighting contract, directs staff to seek lower-cost options
Summary
Council members questioned a $75,000-per-year quote to light five redwood trees at City Hall, voted to withhold award and asked staff to return with lower-cost alternatives and options to preserve holiday displays within a reduced budget.
Council members on Aug. 12 declined to award a proposed five-year, $375,000 contract to install holiday lighting at the City Hall campus and directed staff to seek lower-cost alternatives and return with options.
Councilmember Lam pulled Consent Calendar item C7 to ask questions about the scope and cost. Staff said the bid covered installation (two days) and removal (two days), equipment rental, traffic control and permitting for work that spans Caltrans right-of-way. Assistant City Manager Matt Kano told council…
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