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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1985/05/07 Item 15 COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item 15 Meeting Date 5/7/85 ITEM TITLE: Resolution /-26 / 6 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with San Diego Fireworks for Fourth of July Display SUBMITTED BY: Acting Director of Parks & Recreation) ! ' REVIEWED BY: City Manager (4/5ths Vote: Yes No X ) Three responses were received to a Request for Proposal for the City' s Fourth of July fireworks display. San Diego Fireworks was selected and has submitted a contract for the work. RECOMMENDATION: That Council authorize the Mayor to execute the contract with San Diego Fireworks. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable. DISCUSSION: Council approved $10,000 in the FY 1984-85 budget to fund an Independence Day celebration, with the understanding that public contributions will again be solicited to help defray expenses. Last year, the City conducted its first Fourth of July fireworks display in many years. It was well attended and there were no accidents attributed to the event. $5,525 of the cost was offset by contributions from local businesses, civic organizations and citizens. A staff committee was formed to ensure another successful event. After reviewing proposals submitted by three pyrotechnics firms, the committee unanimously agreed to select San Diego Fireworks, who conducted last year's display. Permission to use Port District land for the event has been received and the Harbor Police will again provide a boat to keep boaters out of the safety zone. This year, portable restrooms will be conveniently located for public use and additional bins will be provided to handle the large amount of trash anticipated, based on last year's experience. Rohr Industries has given permission to use their Tidelands Avenue parking lot. The Public Information Coordinator will handle publicity to encourage large public attendance again this year. FISCAL IMPACT: $10,000 has been budgeted for the event, but will be offset to an unknown extent by outside contributions. WPC 03908 Council of Ce:°_C Vista, California sai�'i