HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 7013 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7013
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council April 16, 1985
"rEX C' Subject: EQUIPMENT PURCHASE - AMON G. CARTER JR. EXHIBITS
BUILDING
Background
The Exhibits Building in Will Rogers Memorial Center has been opened
since January, 1984. At the time the initial equipment was purchased, a
minimum amount was ordered since the staff assumed basic demands could
be met by shifting it from room to room. However, utilization of the
facility has been about 45% more than anticipated. There has also been
a corresponding increase in revenues, compared to the previous year.
During the past year, the Exhibits Hall was rented 50 out of 52 week-
ends. The Round-up Inn was rented 52 out of 52 weekends. The Round-up
Inn can be divided into two sections and the Exhibits Hall into three
sections. In addition, the South Texas Room can be divided into two
sections. Consequently, there are instances in which as many as 4 to 5
events are taking place simultaneously. As a result of this high level
of activity, additional equipment needs have been identified. Although
the equipment identified below will primarily meet the needs in the
Exhibits Building, it can also be used .on an as needed basis in other
buildings in WRMC.
25 Trash containers $ 2,750
6 Fbpes & stanchions for crowd control 750
3 Portable clothes racks 600
20 Ash urns 750
20 3'x5' all weather matting 1,600
Snap-on drapes and backdrops for head tables 1$200
2 Tilt trash trucks with lids 1,000
1 High-speed buffer 5,300
10 Sections of portable staging with masking 14,000
1 Portable dance floor 3,400
1 Portable sound system (Soundcraft 400 series) 22,900
Lighting and additional signage for parking garage
sign on Lancaster 1,000
Total X55,250-
L ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS
INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS NO.7013 - Page 2
April 16, 1985
P- �44FORr�o� T o the Mayor and Members of the City Council
Subject: EQUIPMENT PURCHASE - AMON G. CARTER JR. EXHIBITS
BUILDING
This request has been discussed with and approved by the City Council 's
Exhibits Building Committee. Unless otherwise directed, the Public
Events Department will work with Purchasing on the acquisition of this
equipment. Sufficient funds are available in the Exhibits Building bond
fund account. A separate M&C will be submitted to the City Council for
approval when purchases are made.
If additional information is required, it will be furnished upon
request.
Douglas Harman
City Manager
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- ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS