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Council commits to July 4 fireworks purchase while asking staff to cut costs and return with plan
Summary
Faced with rising event costs, the Paso Robles City Council authorized a commitment to purchase the pyrotechnic show (estimated $42,000–$45,000) and directed staff to return with a revised budget and options to reduce the overall event cost.
The Paso Robles City Council voted unanimously on Jan. 15 to authorize staff to secure the pyrotechnic portion of the city’s July 4 celebration while directing staff to return at the next council meeting with a revised budget and cost‑reduction options.
City staff presented a summary of the July 4, 2024 event and estimated the cost of a similar 2025 celebration at about $170,000. The city’s planned contribution was $65,000 and Travel Paso had committed…
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