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Council plans expanded July 4 celebration, considers code change to ban fireworks outside the holiday
Summary
Council discussed a proposed expanded July 4th program with a professional events firm, an approximate $20,000 seed budget for city-supported programming, and a proposed code change to prohibit fireworks on days other than July 4 to reduce fire risk.
City staff and councilors discussed plans to expand July 4th activities in Redmond, fund a larger fireworks show at the fairgrounds and consider a code change to ban legal fireworks on dates other than July 4.
Staff said the city has spoken with a local event organizer, Aaron Schwitzer of Lay It Out Events, and that the organizer is willing to serve as a central coordinator. Staff estimated the city may invest about $20,000 in the event and recommended developing a budget, seeking business donations, and determining…
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