HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2019-195RESOLUTION NO. 2019-195
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE PERFORMING ARTS
CONTRACTS UP TO $3O,OOO
WHEREAS, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) is planning a new
performing arts season at Hutchins Street Square in 2020 and recently hired a contractor to
identify artists and sponsors and market the season; and
WHEREAS, there may be a time when PRCS has an opportunity to bring nationally
known talent to Lodi at a fee in excess of the City Manager's $20,000 signature authority; and
WHEREAS, time is of the essence in negotiating contracts with artists' agents, and the
timeline needed to bring contracts to the City Council for approval is an obstacle to execution;
and
WHEREAS, PRCS plans on recovering all costs associated with higher performer fees
through tickets and sponsorships; and
WHEREAS, high-quality entertainment is an economic development tool that creates
opportunities to increase commerce at Lodi's businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE lT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the City Manager to execute performing arts contracts up to $30,000
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2019-195 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held September 18, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Johnson, Kuehne, Nakanishi, and Mayor Chandler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Mounce
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
NIFER
Clerk
RRAIOLO
2019-195