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Committee approves $26,000 payment to New Haven Symphony Orchestra; counsel clarifies procurement threshold
Summary
West Haven ARPA Committee approved a $26,000 payment to the New Haven Symphony Orchestra for a performance at West Haven High School; committee counsel said the amount falls below the updated bidding threshold and noted orchestras are often single‑source providers.
The West Haven ARPA Committee on Jan. 6 approved a $26,000 invoice to the New Haven Symphony Orchestra for a performance at West Haven High School. The payment was presented during the committee's consent review and approved by voice vote after brief discussion.
David Grudberg, counsel to the committee, explained the city’s procurement threshold in connection with the item: "26,000 is below the new threshold for bidding went from 10 to 35,000." Grudberg characterized orchestras as often single‑source services for which competitive bidding is not always practical; the committee accepted the clarification and voted to approve the invoice.
Committee members also noted the performance was well received and suggested the symphony might be invited back. A separate invoice for the Whiffenpoofs of Yale for two concerts at West Haven High School was also approved during the same agenda segment; the transcript notes the Whiffenpoofs received a 50% discount for their engagement.
The committee did not record a roll‑call vote; minutes show the approvals were taken by unanimous voice vote. The committee adjourned at the close of the meeting after no new business was raised.
