Approval of the Final Year of a Three Year Agreement with Guadagno and Sons for Supplying the Carnival Rides at the 2008 Fiesta La Ballona. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 07/14/08 AGENDA ITEM: Approval of the Final Year of a Three Year Agreement with Guadagno and Sons for Supplying the Carnival Rides at the 2008 Fiesta La Ballona. Contact Person/Dept.: Pam Robinson Acting Recreation Manager Fiscal Impact: Yes X No General Fund: Yes X No Phone Number: (310) 253 6632 Item Number: C 7 Action Item: Public Hearing: Public Notification: Fiesta La Ballona Committee (07/09/08); Guadagno and Sons (07/14/08); Master Notification List (07/09/08). Department Approval: Bill La Pointe (07/03/08) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (07/09/08) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (07/09/08) City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (07/09/08) Attachments: X RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve the final year of a three (3) year agreement with Guadagno and Sons for supplying the carnival rides at the 2008 Fiesta La Ballona. BACKGROUND: The Fiesta la Ballona (Fiesta) began in 1951 as a week long festival in honor of the City s heritage. The Fiesta is a celebration with events that evoke pride and remind residents of Culver City s impressive past while enhancing a sense of community. In 2004 the Fiesta La Ballona Committee (Committee) contracted with Guadagno and Sons (G&S) to supply carnival rides during the Fiesta in order to attract families to the event. This has been a very successful addition to the Fiesta and has increased attendance as well as revenue to the vendors and to the City which in turn helps to offset the cost of producing the Fiesta. After the 2005 Fiesta the Committee agreed that G&S should come back for the next three (3) years through 2008 due to their entertainment value and their commitment to the success of the Fiesta. DISCUSSION: Attachment 1 is a copy of Agr...
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