Title
Consideration of 2025 Flower Baskets Purchase
Report
Issue:
Whether to commit $5,530.68 too the purchase of flower baskets for 2025
Staff Contact:
Mike Reid, Economic Development Director, 360.753.8591
Presenter(s):
Mike Reid, Economic Development Director
Background and Analysis:
The PBIA has historically purchased hanging flower baskets for the spring and summer months in downtown. Due to a longer grow period and planning by the providing supplier it is required that the order be submitted this calendar year. The price for obtaining the flower baskets is $5,530.68.
Identifying a provider to do routine watering and maintenance during the spring, summer, and early fall would need to occur in 2025. The Olympia Downtown Alliance has been contracted to provide that service the last two years.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The downtown flower baskets have become a signature program of the PBIA and are routinely regarded as a high priority for downtown.
Options:
1. Support proposed expense of request of $5,530.68 for purchasing of 2025 flower baskets.
2. Deny the proposed expense of request of $5,530.68 for purchasing of 2025 flower baskets.
Financial Impact:
Finance department is forecasting a 2024 end of year fund balance of $80,000-85,000.
Attachments:
Fessler Nursery - Order# 169375