Res. No. 085-04-11864RESOLUTION NO.85-04-11864
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH FIREPOWER
DISPLAYS UNLIMITED,INC.,FOR THE ANNUAL JULY 4
FIREWORKS DISPLAY FOR A TOTAL PRICE OF $8,000.00,FOR
DISBURSEMENT FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER 001-0000-219-7500,4
OF JULY DONATION ACCOUNT,IN AN AMOUNT OF NOT LESS
THAN $2,000.00,AND NON-DEPARTMENTAL CONTINGENCY
ACCOUNT NUMBER 001.2100.519.9920 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $6,000.00;PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,Article III,Section 5,H,of the City Charter,requires bids be obtained for
purchases of items over $5,000.00;and
WHEREAS,The City of South Miami Parks &Recreation Department will "piggy
back"offtheCity of Homestead;and
WHEREAS,The City of Homestead approved Firepower Displays Unlimited,Inc.,
through Contract #200105,with an expiration date of September 30,2004;and
WHEREAS,This company has provided the City of South Miami with spectacular
fireworks in the past.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OFTHE CITY OFSOUTHMIAMI,FLORIDA:
Section 1.That a purchase order be awarded to Firepower Displays Unlimited,Inc.,
for $8,000.00 and charging the amount to two separate accounts;001-0000-219.7500,4 'ol July
Donation Account,for not less than $2,000.00 and for an amount not to exceed $6,000.00 from
the Non-Departmental Contingency account number 001.2100.519.9920,which currently has a
balance of $45,961.
Section 2.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st
ATTEST:
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY ATTORNEY
day of June 2004
APPROVED:
Commission Vote:
Mayor Russell:
Vice Mayor Palmer:
Commissioner Wiscombe:
Commissioner Birts-Cooper:
Commissioner Sherar:
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Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:Honorable Mayor,ViceMayor DATE:May 18,2004
and City Commission
FROM:Maria V.Davis Hfl^l A*/r SUBJECT:Agenda Item #
City Manager r*-**"yuPO Commission Meeting May 18,z004
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RE:Fourth of July Fireworks
2001
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH FIREPOWER DISPLAYS UNLIMITED,INC.,FOR THE ANNUAL
JULY 4th FIREWORKS DISPLAY FORA TOTAL PRICEOF$8,000.00,FOR
DISBURSEMENT FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER 001-0000-219-7500,4thOF JULY
DONATION ACCOUNT,INAN AMOUNT OF NOT LESS THAN $2,000.00,AND NON-
DEPARTMENTAL CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT NUMBER 001.2100.519.9920 IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,000.00;PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
BACKGROUND &ANALYSIS
The attached resolution seeks approval for the purchase of fireworks for the 2004
Fourthof July Celebration.The Parks &Recreation Department will "piggy back"offof
the Cityof Homestead's contract number 200105 which expires September 30,2004,
utilizing Firepower Displays Unlimited,Inc.,to provide firework service for the annual
Fourth of July Celebration.The Cityof South Miami takes great pride in celebrating our
Nation's freedom!We look forward to continuing to enhance this very special event.
Firepower Displays Unlimited,Inc.,alocal company with strong ties to South Miami,
has alistof satisfied clientele includingCityofCoral Gables,VillageofKey Biscayne,
Doral Country Club and many more.This year Firepower will provide an array of
Fireworks for a 10-12 minute display.
Funds for this purchase will be disbursed from account number 001-0000-219.7500,
Fourth of July Donations account,fornot less than $2,000.00;and account number
001-2100-519-9920,Non-Departmental General Contingency account (witha current
balance of $45,961.00),inan amount notto exceed $6,000.00 (atotalof $8,000.00).
The Parks and Recreation Department has begun soliciting donations for this annual
event.All donations received will be utilized to offset costs for entertainment and
fireworks.Aminimumof $2,000.00 will be designated for the fireworks portion of the
show.If the Department is successful in collecting additional donations,the amount
required from the Non-Departmental General Contingency account will decrease.
(RECOMMENDATION
We recommend that the City Manager be authorized to disburse $8,000 to Firepower
Displays Unlimited,Inc.for the 2004 FourthofJuly fireworks show.
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September 23,2003 Seat Via Fax 305-258-5580
Mr.Gary Avjns
FirepowerDisplaysUnlimited,Lnc.
PO Box 4085
Princeton.FL 33032
Re:Renewal of Bid«20010S
Dear Mr.Avins:
Your Contract U200105 for Fireworks Display is due io expire on September 30,2003.The City of
Homestead would like to request an extension of this contract until September 30r 2004,maintaining
thesametermsand conditions of the currentcontract.
Please sign in the space afforded beiow as to your intentions regarding the extension of this Contract.
Your response must be submitted or faxed to the Purchasing Department (305)246-3244 no later than
3:00p.m.Friday;September 26,2003.
Sincerelv.
Brian K.O'Connor
Assistant Director,.General-Services &t\Oci c\0»*05-I
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Yes:wewill extend our contract until
September 30,2004.
Name &Title.
No.we will not renew our contract.
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