Christmas is getting a little brighter in Belleview after the City Commission unanimously approved a three-year agreement for new holiday light pole decorations at a cost of $23,585 annually.
During the October 20 meeting, City Administrator Mariah Moody presented a proposal to replace the city’s aging holiday decorations, which officials described as deteriorating and in need of replacement.
The commission previously directed staff in December 2025 to explore options for replacing the decorations. Following that review, city staff recommended entering into a three-year lease agreement with Holiday Outdoor Décor.
Holiday Outdoor Décor is a commercial holiday decorating company that provides seasonal displays for municipalities and businesses, including installation and removal services.
The agreement includes the installation and removal of the decorations each year, reducing the need for city employees to handle the work and eliminating some of the storage requirements and overtime pay associated with the seasonal displays.
At the proposed annual cost of $23,585, the three-year agreement would total $70,755, pending final confirmation of contract pricing.
Rather than conducting a separate bidding process, Belleview will use an existing competitively bid contract awarded by the City of St. Pete Beach, an arrangement commonly referred to as a piggyback agreement.
The measure passed unanimously, with all five commissioners voting in favor.
