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Fireworks Event on December 4, 2021
Brief Description: Due to COVID-19, the July 2020 fireworks event was cancelled. As a credit for the cancelled show, American Fireworks provided a show in early December 2020. The business sector and many residents have expressed interest in having a similar fireworks display in December 2021 to kick off this year’s holiday season.
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Legislative History
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Purpose & Explanation
In 2020 the July 4th fireworks was cancelled due to COVID. As a credit for this cancelled show, American Fireworks provided a fireworks show in early December as a kick off to the holiday season. This fireworks show was met with great enthusiasm and was a good business generator for the businesses and restaurants in the downtown area. Fireworks can not normally be set off in the downtown area due to the foliage cover during leaf season but is more viable (depending on the weather) in the winter months.
The business sector and many residents have expressed interest in having the fireworks display again in 2021. I am requesting input from Council regarding if the City would be willing to sponsor a fireworks show on December 4th.
The cost for this show would be between $10,000 and $15,000.
Timing Considerations
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Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
X Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #TBD, $10,000 - $15,000)
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends Council consideration and direction for scheduling a fireworks event on December 4, 2021.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager