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Council seeks quotes for next year’s fireworks; targets Sunday after New Port Richey display
Summary
Council directed staff to seek quotes for a July fireworks display next year and signaled preference for a one‑year commitment with the event scheduled on the Sunday after New Port Richey’s show to avoid the holiday weekend.
Port Richey City Council instructed staff to obtain quotes for fireworks for next year and tentatively set the goal of holding the city’s display on the Sunday following New Port Richey’s fireworks show.
Background: staff said fireworks vendors are booked for many weekend dates around the July 4 holiday; the vendor the city used for the recent Centennial event is willing to propose a multiyear contract but Saturday and July 4 dates are often already committed. Council discussed tradeoffs: doing a fixed calendar date (for predictability) versus a date that avoids competing major events or that staff can staff more easily.
Council direction: staff was asked to pursue quotes for next year, consider a one‑year contract, and evaluate a date that would work operationally and maximize attendance (council favored the Sunday after New Port Richey’s show as one option). Staff will return with vendor quotes and recommended date options for council approval.
Next steps: staff will solicit competitive quotes, identify staffing and safety needs for the chosen date, and present a recommended procurement or contract at a future council meeting.
