REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager
VIA: Zack Zithisakthanakul, Chief Financial Officer
PREPARED BY: Zack Zithisakthanakul, Chief Financial Officer
Subject:
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Independence Day Celebration – Request for Proposals (RFP) Review and Development
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Statement of Issue:
At the October 20, 2026, City Council meeting, the City Council voted to table Administrative Item 26-501 to allow for a review of the previous meeting's recording to clarify and confirm the recommendations that were formally approved. Council direction was to bring back the item for City Council consideration once the recommendations have been verified and accurately reflected.
Financial Impact:
There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with the review and development of the RFP. Any future financial obligations associated with the Independence Day Celebration will be evaluated through the procurement process and brought forward for consideration as appropriate.
Recommended Action:
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Consider the recommendations of the Finance Commission regarding the Independence Day RFP, provide feedback and direct staff to finalize and post.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve recommended action and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
At the October 6, 2026, City Council meeting, City Council discussed Councilmember Item 26-865 and directed the CFO to work with the Independence Day Celebration Finance subcommittee (Subcommittee) to review required deliverables and develop language for a future Request for Proposal (RFP) using the previous PSQ contract.
Following the October 6 City Council meeting, staff requested the information identified in the contract with PSQ in order to provide the Subcommittee with relevant information. Staff met with the Subcommittee on October 12, 2026, to discuss the information received as of that date and review the former agreement's requir...
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