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Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into an agreement with RiverCentre Convention & Visitors Authority Foundation to install decorative lights in downtown St. Paul parks over the winter of 2011-2012.
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WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation wishes to partner with River Center Convention & Visitor's Authority Foundation to install a Downtown Holiday Lights Program that will provide decorative lighting in downtown park facilities including Rice Park, Hamm Plaza, Ecolab Plaza, Landmark Plaza, Mears Park and Kellogg Park including the transportation and installation of up to three (3) holiday trees at Rice Park, Hamm Plaza and Ecolab Plaza; and
WHEREAS, the City will pay River Center Convention & Visitor's Authority Foundation up to $80,000.00 for the installation of the Downtown Holiday Lights Program; and
WHEREAS, past years have proven that the presence of the holiday decorations are instrumental in bringing people and visitors to the downtown area; and
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council finds that the expenditure of funds for the installation of holiday lights and trees serves a public purpose;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the appropriate City officials are authorized to enter into the attached agreement to partner with River Center Convention & Visitor's Authority Foundation to provide and promote holiday lights and trees in the downtown area.