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AGENDA MEMO
DATE:
May 25, 2010
TO:
Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Office of the City Manager
By: Mark Sauter, Deputy City Manager
SUBJECT: CONTRACT WITH PYRO SPECTACULARS FOR A FOURTH OF JULY
FIREWORKS DISPLAY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve a Contract with Pyro Spectaculars for the amount of
$30,000, for a Fireworks Display and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract.
DISCUSSION
The City Council directed staff to arrange a July 4th aerial fireworks display during their
th
May 11 City Council meeting. A contract for services has been negotiated with Pyro
Spectaculars for the fireworks display. The display will be a musically choreographed,
20-minute program featuring nearly 800 aerial devices. The fireworks will be
discharged at 9:00 p.m. on July 4th.
The contract has been reviewed and approved by the City’s Risk Manager and the City
Attorney for compliance with City policy.
FISCAL IMPACT
The contract cost is within the amount approved by the City Council when the event was
discussed. Sponsorships are providing the necessary funding for the cost of the
fireworks presentation. No City general funds will be used to pay for this contract.
CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA