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MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES AND PK PRODUCTIONS, INC. TO PRODUCE A HISPANIC AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2024, AT THE CHARLES F. DODGE CITY CENTER, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $48,359.
Summary Explanation and Background
PROCUREMENT PROCESS TAKEN:
- Chapter 35 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is titled “PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES, PUBLIC FUNDS.”
- Section 35.18 of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "COMPETITIVE BIDDING OR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS."
- Section 35.18(A) states, "A purchase of or contracts for commodities or services that is estimated by the Chief Procurement Officer to cost more than $25,000 shall be based on sealed competitive solicitations as determined by the Chief Procurement Officer, except as specifically provided herein."
- Section 35.18(C) states, "Only the following situations are exempt from the competitive bid and competitive proposal requirements of this section:"
- Section 35.18(C)(7) states, "The following contractual services are not subject to the competitive bid procurement requirement:"
- Section 35.18(C)(7)(m) states, "Entertainment services (performing artists, entertainment and amusements at festivals or special events)."
- Section 35.21 of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "AWARD OF CONTRACT."
- Section 35.21(A) of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "City Commission approval.
- Section 35.21(A)(1) states, "An initial purchase of, or contract for, commodities or services, in excess of $25,000, shall require the approval of the City Commission, regardless of whether the competitive bidding or competitive proposal procedures were followed."
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. On June 19, 2019, the Diversity and Heritage Board was established as an ongoing city effort demonstrating respect for community diversity and whose mission is to make recommendations to the commission on diversity and equity st...
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