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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an agreement with Mr. Larry Curtis for an amount not to exceed $54,000 to provide services as Conductor/Director of the Long Beach Municipal Band for a one-year period, ending December 31, 2006, and amendments to extend for two consecutive periods of one year each.
(Districts 2,3,4,5,8)
DISCUSSION
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine has contracted with Mr. Larry Curtis to provide services as ConductorlDirector of the Long Beach Municipal Band (Municipal Band) since March 1993. The most recent agreement governing the terms and conditions for his services was approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission on February 20, 2003, and has now expired. City Council approval is required due to the use of Tidelands and other funds this fiscal year to support the 2006 Municipal Band program.
For the proposed 2006 eight-week concert season, Mr. Curtis will provide services as Conductor/Director of the Municipal Band. This responsibility entails developing the musical program for the season, as well as personally conducting each performance. In addition to these basic responsibilities, Mr. Curtis will be involved in developing a theme for each concert series, producing written descriptions of the musical selections for program brochures, providing consultation on program material design, and fundraising. Mr. Curtis will assist with the recruitment, selection, and scheduling of all performers, musicians, and other personnel working with the Municipal Band. Pre- and post-concert season services will include recommendations for the purchase of equipment and supplies for the band, conducting rehearsals, preparing documented feedback for City employee evaluations for Department review, returning equipment and vehicles, and being present at a pre- and post-season inventory of City-owned equipment conducted
by City employees.
The proposed 2006 agreement has the following major terms and conditions:
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