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El Mirage approves $2,000 movie-in-the-park contract amid questions about timing and vendor vetting
Summary
The council authorized a contract with Times 2 Entertainment for a movie-in-the-park at Bridal Gentry Park on or about March 7, 2025, after debate over vendor selection, date choice and contract details; the motion passed 6-1 with Councilor Scottie Gentry opposing.
The El Mirage City Council on Jan. 7 authorized the city manager to enter into a contract with Times 2 Entertainment to host a movie-in-the-park event at Bridal Gentry Park on or about March 7, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $2,000.
Council discussion focused on vendor vetting, the lack of final event details in the contract and whether a Friday or Saturday date would draw a larger family crowd. The contract was approved after a motion by Vice Mayor Monica Dorsey and a second by Councilor Jacqui Parsons; the final recorded vote was 6-1, with Councilor…
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