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Council approves conditional Fourth of July fireworks plan if $30,000 raised in one month
Summary
After extensive public comment and staff analysis of costs and alternatives, the council directed staff to contract for a fireworks display only if at least $30,000 is raised within a one-month fundraising window; the motion passed on a roll-call vote.
Parks and Recreation staff presented cost estimates and alternatives for Fourth of July after-dark programming. Director Johnson said a professional fireworks display would cost about $40,000 for the fireworks itself plus another $15,000 to $20,000 for family-friendly activities and event infrastructure; a laser light show vendor provided a $20,000-'$25,000 estimate in initial outreach and a drone show vendor estimated around $110,000.
Public commenters urged…
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