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Richard Mogensen [rmogensen@kempersports.com]
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 3:15 PM
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Wohlmuth, John; Mc Carthy, Justin; Yrigoyen, Dave; sgillagan@cityofpalmdesert.org; Gibson,
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China Alternatives Memo to City Council
Memo to City Council Members China Alternates 6-23-09.doc
Here is another memo for the City Council - please distribute.
We are dropping off another China pattern for the City Council, as requested, to review today
at 4PM. Other alternate patterns will be delivered as available.
Thanks,
Rich
Richard S. Mogensen
General Manager
Desert Willow Golf Resort
38995 Desert Willow Dr.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 346-0015 (Office)
(760) 346-9459 (Fax)
(561) 267-9094 (Cell)
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June 23, 2009
MEMO TO: The City Council — The City of Palm Desert
FROM: Richard Mogensen, General Manager
RE: Capital Project - China Alternatives Information
At the request of Mayor Robert Spiegel and Ms. Cindy Finerty, we have been asked to
evaluate a couple of other China pattern choices. Possibly more texture, pattern or
borders. We are trying to stay neutral in our china choices to accommodate the many
culinary use types at Desert Willow (Casual Dining and Banquets).
A question arose today on the cost of putting a Desert Willow Logo on any China pattern
we select. The approximate cost, without actual Bid Artwork, is about a 20% premium
over the cost of the item. Usually the Logo is only imprinted on the Base Plate and/or
Dinner plate to provide an air of class, while not overdoing the logo theme with too many
logos.
Due to our original Capital Budget, we did not request Base Plates due to the high cost
and replacement issues over time. Certainly KemperSports would like to see a more
upscale China pattern used at the resort, but our analysis of the approved budget led us to
the current recommended china pattern, to fit the monies available in the 2008/2009
Capital Budget.
Alternate China Patterns
We have dropped off a higher priced alternative China pattern in the City Council offices
called Spyro by Steelite. This was Management's preferred pattern of choice. We did not
recommend this pattern due to the Budget restrictions we encountered in the Capital
Budget and Operating Budget for 2010.
Flatware Pattern
Our Capital Budget for Flatware for 2008/2009 is only $5,000. Another upscale
alternative Flatware pattern was also left at City Council offices for you to evaluate. The
cost of this more upscale alternate pattern would be $32,000 to stock Desert Willow.
As requested, we will have two more patterns available shortly with more cost
information for you.
If you have any questions, please let us know.
Richard Mogensen
RSM:mtf
38-995 Desert Willow Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 Telephone 760-346-0015 Fax 760-346-7444
Website: www.desertwillow.com E-mail: info@desertwillow.com
Cc: John Wohlmuth, Justin McCarthy, Sheila Gilligan, Dave Yrigoyen, Paul Gibson
Page 2 - Memo to City Council 6/23/09
The China Pattern is Spyro by Steelite 5 YR Chip Warranty
Qtv Description
1. 100 dz Dinner Plate 12"
2. 60 dz Dessert Plate 8"
3. 100dz B&BPIate63/4"
4. 45 dz Pasta Bowl 12"
5. 4 dz Oval Platter 12 1 /2 "
6. 2 dz Teapot 15 oz. w/ Lid
7. 10 dz Creamer, 5 oz.
8. 45 dz Bouillon Cup, 10 oz.
9. 60 dz Saucer, 7"
10. 75 dz Coffee Mug, 8 oz.
• Approximate cost of this alternate china pattern, in the quantities
requested is $85,000 without Loeo, including State Sales Tax.
• The addition of Base Plates with Logo, would be approximately
$35.00 per plate, or 40 Dozen (480) two Par would be an additional
$18,500 including State Sales Tax.
38-995 Desert Willow Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 Telephone 760-346-0015 Fax 760-346-7444
Website: www.desertwillow.com E-mail: info@desertwillow.com