Title/Name/Summary
2018 Holiday Lighting Installation - HC Lights
History
For the 2017 holiday season, the Village utilized HC Lights to install, remove and store the new holiday décor, as well as, for the tree wrapping throughout the community. The cost for the 2018 season is estimated at $120,827.27. However, this cost can be reduced by removing the exclusivity on the gold ribbon tree for other States (will remain for Illinois); having Parks & Grounds install the 143rd Street lighted décor median; the two lighted grapevines along LaGrange Road, and the gold chandelier in the Crescent Park. Additionally, if the Village pays for the 2018 season now, the Village will receive an additional 10% discount.
All of these items combined will result in an actual savings of $14,582.73.
On March 19, 2018, this item was reviewed by the Development Services Planning and Engineering Committee, recommended for approval and referred to the Village Board of Trustees for consideration.
Financial Impact
Funds are already budgeted in the non-departmental account for $100,000. The balance of $6,244.54 will come from a transfer from contingency.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the payment to HC lights for the 2018 holiday season lighting renewal in the amount of $106,244.54, as outlined above.