HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 1e: Capital Outlay Funds to Purchase a New StageDATE: May 18, 2010
SUMMARY
DISCUSSION
FISCAL IMPACT
STAFF REPORT
Recreation and Community Services Department
TO: Mayor and City Council
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FROM: Sara Somogyi, Director of Recreation and Community Services
SUBJECT: APPROPRIATE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,188
TO PURCHASE A NEW STAGE
Recommendation: Approve
The City of Arcadia runs a number of community wide special events throughout the
course of year that utilizes a stage. Currently, the City is using a stage that was donated
by the Arcadia Unified School District a number of years ago and needs to be replaced.
The Recreation & Community Services Department works closely with the Public Works
Services Department year after year to set up and take down the stage for community
wide special events. Over the past few years, it has become apparent the condition of
the stage is deteriorating and in need of constant repair. Many of the staging pieces are
chipped and cracked which is preventing them from fitting together properly. With the
amount of use the stage gets over the year, safety is becoming a major concern.
Staff has been researching various options for the purchase of a new stage that would
work well with the community special events that are operated by the city. The staging
system that staff recommends is the Intellistage. This staging system is strong,
lightweight, has an internal locking system that allows for easy set -up /tear -down and
ensures that all components are securely fastened and safe to use. The recommended
staging system also has skirting, stairs and a storage container for when the stage is not
in use, it can be stored properly without being damaged.
The cost of the recommended staging system is $9,188. This year, the City of Arcadia
accepted a Grant for the Concert in the Park series from Target in the amount of $22,000.
With the cost saving from the Target Grant, the stage could be purchased with funds that
would otherwise be needed for entertainment.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council appropriate Capital Outlay Funds in the amount
of $9,188 to purchase a new stage.
APPROVED:
Donald Penman, City Manager