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Council approves Fourth of July and Lincoln Potters fireworks shows; city notes $100,000 endowment held by Lincoln Community Foundation
Summary
The City Council approved the annual Independence Day fireworks show and the Lincoln Potters' stadium fireworks. Council staff noted a prior $5,000 city commitment and a $100,000 fund held by the Lincoln Community Foundation to support future gaps in the Fourth of July Foundation's fundraising.
The City Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution approving fireworks displays for the City of Lincoln Fourth of July Foundation and the Lincoln Potters' home games.
Staff said the City previously committed $5,000 to support the Fourth of July Foundation and that the Lincoln Community Foundation holds about $100,000 that can be used to cover gaps in the event's fundraising. The city report and staff remarks said the $100,000 was intended as a reserve to address shortfalls such as porta-potty or traffic-control costs in years when private fundraising falls short.
The council voted to approve the fireworks activities; roll-call voting recorded: Council Member Pearl — yes; Council Member Reedy — yes; Council Member Eklund — yes; Mayor Andrea Andreatta — yes. (Mayor Pro Tem Brown absent.) Staff noted that the Lincoln Community Foundation expects modest investment returns on the $100,000 endowment and will assist the Fourth of July Foundation as intended.
Council members discussed alternatives such as drone light shows but noted current drone shows are costly; some members said testing alternative formats could be explored in the future. Staff also said the annual fireworks item is routine and that the Fourth of July Foundation continues fundraising activities; a community bingo fundraiser was noted.
Ending: The city approved the fireworks permits and funding posture; staff will work with the Fourth of July Foundation and the Lincoln Community Foundation on any specific requests to draw against the reserve if a funding shortfall arises.
