City Council Approved in authorizing the City Manager to enter into contracts for professional sound and lighting services for the City of Baytown’s regional festivals within the pre-approved operating budget

On Thursday night, the City Council Approved in authorizing the City Manager to enter into contracts for professional sound and lighting services for the City of Baytown’s regional festivals within the pre-approved operating budget.

The proposed ordinance authorizes the City Manager to enter into contracts with agencies providing professional sound and lighting services for musical performances and various entertainment attractions at the City of Baytown’s Juneteenth, 4th of July, and Grito Festivals, within the pre-approved FY25 total operating budget of $110,025. This ordinance allows the City Manager to enter into contracts with sound and lighting providers as soon as agreements are reached, ensuring timely bookings and preventing delays in event planning and execution.