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DATE: May 5, 2010 NEW BUSINESS
SUBJECT: FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Department of Parks and Recreation
SUMMARY
This item considers a Purchase Order with Pyro Spectacular, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $35,000 for the production of a fireworks display at Palm Springs Stadium on
July 4, 2010.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Due to severe revenue reductions, Staff recommends that there be no fireworks
display funded with City dollars for this year's Fourth of July;
STAFF ANALYSIS:
For the last five years City staff has produced the Fourth of July Celebration at Palm
Springs Stadium. In previous years, the event was produced by Palm Springs 4th of
July Fireworks, Inc., a non-profit organization which disbanded in 2005.
In 2006 through 2009, the City Council allocated funds for the department to produce
the annual show at the Palm Springs Stadium. Each year the Palm Springs Power
Baseball Club scheduled a baseball game which preceded the fireworks display.
On July 4th this year, the Palm Springs Power will play in a conference game against the
Novato Knicks that will begin at approximately 6:05 p.m.
Due to the severe revenue losses experienced this year, Staff is not recommending the
use of City dollars for a fireworks display this year. Staff would coordinate a display if
privately funded through community sponsorships.
FISCAL IMPACT:
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ITEM NO.
City Council Staff Report
May 5, 2010 -- Page 2
Fourth of July Fireworks Display
Prior to the revenue losses, funds were budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2009-10
Community Services Account Number 112-2018-45610 to purchase the fireworks.
Funding for the necessary in-kind services (Police, Fire, Parks and Street staff costs,
however, are not being budgeted for the 2010-11 Fiscal Year. Anticipated costs of
these services are $8,500.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve a Purchase Order with Pyro Spectacular, Inc. to provide a fireworks
display for the 2010 Fourth of July Celebration at Palm Springs Stadium in an
amount not to exceed $35,000;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
David H. Ready Thomas J. Wilson
City Manager Assistant City Manager
5.13. CONSIDERATION OF THE FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY
CONTRACT:
RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff as appropriate.
MATERIALS TO FOLLOW
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