Ben E. Keith is a major supplier of Food & Beverage product for Parks and Recreation, at Allen Event Center and The Courses at Watters Creek, with purchases made based on retail sales volume. Products purchased are generally Bakery, Dairy, Meat, Produce, Consumables, Equipment, Supplies and Non-Alcoholic Beverages not covered in existing contracts. Parks and Recreation has no contracted obligation with this vendor and may purchase the most competitive product. A Cost of Goods Report and F&B Prime Cost Report are compiled monthly for review. Revenues received from Food and Beverage sales cover expenses paid.

The Projected General Fund Expense of $230,510 contributes to the overall projected Food & Beverage Revenue of $1,274,395.00 in a Twelve (12) month period. Revenues received from Food and Beverage sales cover expenses paid. Expenses and Revenues are budgeted for and approved by the Allen City Council in the FY 2018 Adopted Budget.

Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to approve annual Food & Beverage purchases from Ben E. Keith for items used for retail sale at Allen Event Center and The Courses at Watters Creek in an estimated annual amount of $230,510.

I make a motion to authorize the City Manager to approve annual Food & Beverage purchases from Ben E. Keith for items used for retail sale at Allen Event Center and The Courses at Watters Creek in an estimated annual amount of $230,510.