SUBJECT
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Motion to authorize the City Manager to award a bid and enter into a contract with Representaciones Artisticas Apodaca to develop, organize, manage all logistics, promote, and solicit sponsorships for the “Festival del Antojo - Avocado Edition” event scheduled for September 14-15, 2024. The budget for the event shall not exceed $196,000, and funding is available in the CVB budget.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
A-2023-R-!I Discussion with possible action on the Avocado Festival; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co- Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
Council motioned to have the festival Fall of 2024.
A-2021R-08 Discussion with possible action on hosting the City of Laredo's Inaugural Avocado Festival to be held on October 23, 2021 at the Uni-Trade Stadium, and any other matter incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill.)
BACKGROUND
Having an event that features a well-known food influencer and has already proven successful now featuring Avocados will provide a better opportunity for the event to be a tourist and local attraction rather than only being a community event.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommendation is to proceed with the event.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2023-2024
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: CVB
Account #: 250-5315-553-6313
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The budget for the event shall not exceed $196,000 and funding is available in the CVB Budget.