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 contractual obligation with this vendor and may purchase the most competitive product. A Cost of Goods Report and F&B Prime Cost are compiled monthly for review. Revenues received from Food and Beverage cover expenses paid.

The Projected General Fund Expense of $216,300 contributes to the overall projected Food & Beverage Revenue of $1,327,952 in a Twelve (12) month period. Revenues received from Food and Beverage cover expenses paid. Expenses and revenue are budgeted for and approved by the Allen City Council in the FY 2020 Adopted Budget.

Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase of food and beverage purchases from Ben E. Keith for retail sale at Allen Event Center and The Courses at Watters Creek for the amount of $216,300.

I make a motion to authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase of food and beverage purchases from Ben E. Keith for retail sale at Allen Event Center and The Courses at Watters Creek for the amount of $216,300.