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Consider approving Operating and Professional Services Agreement, providing entertainment and fireworks for the 10th Annual Freedom Festival by LimeLight Productions and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract.
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INITIATOR: Jason Poudrier, Arts and Humanities Administrator
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Jason Poudrier, Arts and Humanities Administrator
BACKGROUND: The City of Lawton has contracted with Limelight Entertainment since 2015 to coordinate the City of Lawton’s Firework Display. They have provided excellent, quality service, without incident. In 2021, their multi-year contract ended with the City and it was determined that a new contract would have to be initiated each year. Limelight entertainment will work with the Arts and Humanities Division to coordinate the fireworks display, all-stage and sound needs, and a headline performer. This program is for the Citizens, and utilizing a trusted and insured contractor to coordinate, schedule, and collaborate with the City of Lawton is the most cost effective efficient method to ensure that we have a consistent high-end independence day celebration.
EXHIBIT: 2024 Limelight Professional Services Agreement
KEY ISSUES: Contract is needed to be approved to guarantee their will be a firework show this year.
FUNDING SOURCE: Hotel/Motel Tax
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Operating and Professional Services Agreement with Limelight Productions to provide entertainment and fireworks for the 10th Annual Freedom festival and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract.