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BID urged to lock in Christmas-tree order now as prices and shipping change
Summary
A board member reported an urgency to order Christmas trees for downtown displays, citing sharp price increases and possible tariffs; members discussed required corners and sizes and asked for a finalized list and order by the next month.
A board member told the Kingsburg Downtown BID advisory board on Feb. 4 that the group should finalize purchases of downtown artificial Christmas trees promptly to avoid higher prices and shipping delays.
The member said suppliers are raising prices and that some firms are holding quotes until March 1. She provided price ranges she found online: an average 7.5-foot tree at roughly $571–$751, an 8-foot option as low as $360 (with quality caveats), and 9-foot trees near $900. "You get what you pay for," she cautioned.
Board members discussed how many trees are needed. The group noted historical budgeting for 12 trees but settled on about 11 corners to be furnished this season after accounting for privately furnished corners; one board member said Cooper indicated 10 corners might need 9-foot trees. Members said the budget may need an increase depending on final size choices and that locking in prices now could reduce exposure to further tariff or shipping-driven increases.
No formal motion to purchase was recorded at the meeting; members asked for Lauren Cooper or the responsible member to provide a definitive list of corners and sizes so staff can place an order promptly, potentially outside a formal meeting if budget authority allows.
