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Council seeks ways to keep annual fireworks show after city fund shortfall; fire department urges different funding model
Summary
Councilors discussed whether to continue Nevada’s July fireworks show after staff reported the program account has roughly $5,000 while the event typically costs about $10,000. The fire department said it would prefer not to rely on donations and recommended another funding approach.
City staff and councilors discussed the future of Nevada’s annual fireworks show after staff reported the event account held just over $5,000 while the typical cost of the program is about $10,000.
Ray (identified in the transcript as the city fire representative) told council members the fire department has provided safety and inspection support but would like to step back from fundraising and event management. “We personally would like to get out of the fireworks…
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