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Staff recommends $109,000 band shell speaker purchase despite budget shortfall
Summary
Parks staff recommended buying new band shell speakers from Full Compass for $108,931.89, plus about $6,000 in installation costs; the price exceeds the existing $87,000 budget line and will be moved to a future agenda for action.
Jim Moran presented three quotes to replace the band shell’s speaker system, recommending Full Compass at $108,931.89 and noting approximately $6,000 in installation costs through LA Sound. Moran said the current speakers are roughly 25 years old, parts are difficult to find, and the upgraded system would better serve larger concerts and improve reliability.
Staff acknowledged the recommended purchase exceeds the $87,000 line-item budget and asked that the proposal be moved to a future agenda for consideration and approval. Moran and staff emphasized that the install contractor, Rich Meltzer of LA Sound, will donate wiring; Meltzer also helped build the original system.
The board did not vote on the purchase at the meeting; trustees asked questions and moved the item to the next agenda for formal action.
