Title
Authorization to purchase five museum display cabinets, as recommended by the Deer Park Historical Committee.
Body
Summary:
The Historical Committee continues to locate artifacts and information about the City’s history and preserve these items for a future museum. Historical items are being displayed in museum cases at the Court and Theater Building, Library and Community Center. Two of the old cabinets at the Court and Theater Building that were donated some years ago are difficult to open and the lights are no longer working. These cabinets and another one at the Theatre need to be replaced. Additionally, due to the number of items that need to be displayed, two additional cabinets be purchased for the Court and Theatre Building. The Rotary Club has offered to donate $5,000 in addition to funds budgeted in City’s Hotel Occupancy Fund for the purchase of display cabinets The Historical Committee recommends that a total of five display cabinets be purchase at a total cost not-to-exceed $15,000.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
Funds are available in the FY 2017-2018 Budget in Dept. 605 (Historical) in Fund 11 (Special Revenue Fund - Hotel Occupancy Tax) and $5,000 will be donated by the Rotary Club for this purchase.
Recommended action
Authorize the purchase of five museum display cabinets at a total cost not-to-exceed $15,000.