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Commission adopts fireworks permitting resolution, sets vendor fee at $500
Summary
The commission adopted a resolution that raises the county fireworks vendor license fee to $500 and defines allowable sale dates (July 1–4) to mirror the city timing; commissioners said the fee can be revisited in future years.
Geary County commissioners adopted a fireworks permitting resolution that sets the county application fee for retail fireworks stands at $500 and limits retail sale dates to July 1–4 (with options to request exceptions), aligning county policy with the city’s approach.
The county’s fire chief and emergency staff discussed safety considerations and noted that higher fees are intended in part to offset inspection and response costs. Commissioners and staff discussed whether a higher fee (for example $1,000) would deter small operators; several commissioners expressed concern about pricing out small vendors and opted to set the fee at $500 for this year while retaining the option to revisit the amount.
A motion to approve the resolution (referred to in the meeting as Resolution 3‑3‑25 in the packet) passed by voice vote. Staff said the resolution would be signed and circulated for implementation ahead of the summer season.
