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Milton CRA approves $25,000 first phase to replace downtown Christmas decorations
Summary
The City of Milton’s CRA unanimously approved a $25,000 phase‑one purchase to begin replacing aging downtown holiday decorations after staff presented vendor options and residents raised concerns about boardwalk lighting and storage. Staff said the items could last 10–20 years and are storeable by the vendor.
The City of Milton Community Redevelopment Agency voted unanimously to approve a first‑year, up‑to $25,000 purchase to begin replacing downtown Christmas decorations.
City staff presented the proposal, saying the current ornaments have been in use about 23 years and that a phased approach would spread costs while reducing annual replacement spending. "The request is for a phased approach at no more than $25,000 for this first year," said Mr. Presta Sater, who outlined vendor options and sample items manufactured by Jubilee Decorations in Andalusia.
The nut graf: the purchase, approved as Phase 1 by the CRA, is intended to refresh downtown photo‑op areas (including the South End Gazebo where Santa typically sits) and to reduce recurring replacement costs. Staff told the board the $25,000 package…
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