Discussion and possible directions to staff on any and all matters regarding a contract with Lantis Fireworks & Lasers for firework presentation during the 4th of July Celebration and informing City Council why three (3) quotes were not obtained as is permitted under San Luis City Code Section 36.01(D).  (Louie Galaviz, Parks & Recreation Director)

The City of San Luis, Parks & Recreation Department, has been working with Lantis Fireworks & Lasers company for many years in using their services for the firework presentation at the 4th of July event. For over ten (10) years, Lantis has provided us with exceptional service and has helped make our event a memorable one for all of our residents. Lantis has been in the business since 1945 and has a national reputation. Pyrotechnics, by their very nature, are explosive and extremely dangerous devices which should only be handled by trained and experienced professionals. The City of San Luis knows of Lantis Fireworks & Lasers and has a long standing proven track record with them. The amount that is being spent is less than $35,000.00 and is within the range of the San Luis City Code - Purchasing Section 36.01(D). This section provides in part that a written explanation can be maintained with the purchasing documents explaining why quotes were not obtained. Because this is a unique and dangerous service and it would be unwise to deal with an unknown provider.  We are informing City Council, although we are not required under the City Code to do so, that staff will maintain this explanation as to why Parks and Recreation is not seeking three (3) quotes for fireworks providers with the purchasing documents.