Summary: On 22 November, 2022 at 6 p.m., the City of Willow Park will hold its first Annual Tree Lighting at City Hall, 516 Ranch House Road.
Latest Update: 14 November, 2022 / 24 November, 2022 / added The Community News photos
Willow Park 1st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
City of Willow Park
The First Annual Tree Lighting for the City of Willow Park is
22 November, 2022
6 p.m.
Willow Park City Hall
516 Ranch House Road
Willow Park, Texas 76087
Join us for Deck the (City) Halls! 14 November, 2022
Please join us for a Christmas tree lighting at 6 p.m. November 22, 2022, at City Hall (516 Ranch House Road) for cookies, hot chocolate and Santa will be making a special appearance for photos! [Added 14 November 2022]
Reviews
25 November 2022, The Community News, in .pdf.
Willow Park Civics Research
[Editorial Comment: On 28 June 2022, the City Council voted to spend $17K a year on Christmas lights, on a three year contract from the proposed vendor, for a total of $51K for three years.]
Additional Event in Hudson Oaks: Christmas in COHO
3. Consideration/Action: regarding a contractual commitment for lease and installation of Christmas lighting and decorations.
Background:
December 2021, Mayor Moss requested the embellishment of our exterior Christmas lighting and decorations at the City Hall location as well as the adjacent Memorial and Cross Timbers Parks.
At the June 14, 2022 Council Meeting, Councilmembers and Staff discussed the Christmas lighting bid information and electrical requirements. City Attorney Pat Chesser suggested removal of the 3-year lease cancellation penalties (Christmas By Zenith’s Terms & Conditions, Item #10) as the City cannot hold future Councils to this expense.
Council approved use up to $20,000 of the 2022 Certificate of Obligation funds allocated for Parks to add electric service to Memorial Park, but members did not agree on the Christmas lighting, tabling the subject until the next Council meeting.
Staff communicated with Christmas By Zenith regarding the cancellation clause. The solution to avoid it would be for the City to only contact year-to-year but, bear in mind that prices could increase each year.
All items in this proposal are proposed as a “Turn-Key” pricing, as Christmas by Zenith will provide all materials. Pricing below does not include applicable sales tax.
Full proposal in agenda packet.
Motion passed: To approve a 3-year contractual commitment for lease and installation of Christmas lighting and decorations not to exceed $17K [Editorial Comment: City council voted to spend $17K a year on Christmas lights on a three year contract from the proposed vendor, for a total of $51K for three years.]
Public Comment /Willow Park citizen spoke against spending citizen money on Christmas lights
6. Discussion/Action: to consider a 3-year contractual commitment for lease and installation of Christmas lighting and decorations
Background: December 2021, Mayor Moss requested the embellishment of our exterior Christmas lighting and decorations at the City Hall location as well as the adjacent Memorial and Cross Timbers Parks. Since the City has neither the personnel nor the expertise to properly install and maintain seasonal lighting and décor, Staff collected contractual bids to fulfill this request. No funds are currently allocated for this expense.
Staff Recommendation: Staff has attached the worksheet breakdown for each area with electrical requirements. Staff recommends for the City to contract with Christmas By Zenith the 3-year lease contract with Christmas by Zenith for desired areas.
Exhibits in .pdf : Christmas by Zenith bid; Murphy Christmas Lighting bid; Purefoy Electric bids; Staff’s worksheet
21 September 2015 Council Meeting / Minutes
6. Discussion/ Action: To consider and take action on Ordinance No.718-15, an Ordinance providing for adoption of the City of Willow Park, TX Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year 2015- 2016. Budget Memo: Public Works Christmas Tree, 18ft. Tree for Holiday, $12,000
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