HomeMy WebLinkAbout04. July 4th Fireworks Show Agreement
AGENDA MEMO
DATE:
May 10, 2011
TO:
Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Office of the City Manager
By: Thad Phillips, Director of Community Services
SUBJECT: APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH PYRO SPECTACULARS, INC. FOR A
FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW, IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve a contract with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. for the amount of
$30,000 for a Fireworks Show.
DISCUSSION
A contract for services has been negotiated with Pyro Spectaculars for a fireworks
show. The display will be a musically choreographed, 20-minute program featuring 799
aerial devices. The fireworks will be discharged at 9:00 p.m. on July 4, 2011 at Downey
High School. Pyro Spectaculars provided the fireworks display in 2009 and 2010.
The Police Department will responsible for crowd control and monitoring, Fire
Department will supervise fireworks operations, Downey High School booster groups
will sell food and beverages, and Public Works Department will provide a stage and
power. There is no charge for admittance.
The contract has been reviewed and approved by the City’s Risk Manager and the City
Attorney for compliance with City policy.
FISCAL IMPACT
$30,000 from General Fund.
CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA