Murrieta's $73K Holiday Lighting, Décor Expansion Set For Approval

MURRIETA, CA — Holiday season in Murrieta is expected to be very twinkly this year — with festive lights, bows, garland, wreaths and banners — but it will cost.

During this week's Murrieta City Council meeting, the council is poised to sign off on agreements with two different vendors for the "expansion of holiday lighting and décor at City Hall, Town Square Park Amphitheater, and Historic Downtown Murrieta," city documents show.

An agreement with Hollywood-based Polar Bear Lighting, Inc. requires the city to pay a not-to-exceed contract amount of $33,521 for 2024 holiday lighting services. The agreement, which terminates on Oct. 6, 2026, requires an annual payment of $5,160 to the company. According to the agreement, the city has two one-year contract renewal options.

The council will also review a $50,967.57 agreement with Rancho Santa Margarita-based decorating company CLIPA, LLC. The contract has a termination date of Oct. 2, 2026. For each subsequent year, the city must pay $19,145 for the company's services. The agreement also features "not-to-exceed contract amount" language and has two one-year renewal options, according to city documents.

The 6 p.m. Oct. 15 Murrieta City Council meeting takes place at City Hall, 1 Town Square.