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AGENDA MEMO
DATE:
March 23, 2010
TO:
Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Office of the City Manager
By: Mark Sauter, Deputy City Manager
SUBJECT: 2010 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council dismiss the consideration of a publicly funded 2010 Fourth of July
Celebration.
BACKGROUND
In 2009, the City hosted a day-long Grand Opening of the Discovery Sports Complex
and celebrated the Fourth of July with a professional fireworks display. Many non-profit
groups and sports teams participated in the event and contributed to its success. The
event was well attended and appreciated. A combination of City funds and donations
were used to pay for the event.
DISCUSSION
Staff is recommending the City Council forego sponsorship of the event in 2010
because of recently experienced City revenue decreases. Despite expected reductions
in costs because of a smaller program for the event in 2010, the costs for the event are
still prohibitive.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
With no City sponsorship, there will be no financial impact on the general fund.
CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA