Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding a contract with Lantis Productions, Inc., for a fireworks presentation during the 4th of July Celebration.  (Lizandro Galaviz, Director of Parks & Recreation)

The City of San Luis, Parks & Recreation Department, has been working with Lantis Productions, Inc., for many years in using their services for the fireworks presentation at the 4th of July event. For over 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 that should only be handled by trained and experienced professionals. The City of San Luis knows of Lantis Productions, Inc., 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.  This is why staff would like to inform the City Council the reason why Parks & Recreation is not seeking three (3) quotes for fireworks providers with the purchasing documents. 

As directed at the April 1 Work Session, the City Attorney will start negotiations as of the writing of this Agenda Item in light of the indeterminant date of the COVID-19 Pandemic.