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. Purchases are made on an as-needed bases. A Cost of Goods Report and Food and Beverage Prime Cost are compiled monthly for review. Revenues received from Food and Beverage cover expenses paid.

The projected General Fund expense of $241,700 contributes to the overall projected Food & Beverage Revenue of $1,328,080 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 2021 Adopted Budget.

Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve food & beverage purchases from Ben E. Keith for retail sale at Allen Event Center and The Courses at Watters Creek in the amount of $241,700.

I make a motion to authorize the City Manager to approve food & beverage purchases from Ben E. Keith for retail sale at Allen Event Center and The Courses at Watters Creek in the amount of $241,700.