Timnath — The Timnath Town Council on Nov. 11 unanimously approved Resolution 65 (Series 2025) to reserve the town's July 4 fireworks show with Angel Light Pyrotechnics LLC for up to $115,000 in 2026, with options to renew through 2030.

Staff said the price is higher than last year (about a 15% increase from a $100,000 figure cited for the prior year) because of overseas-tariff-driven cost increases for shells and materials; the contract as presented establishes the date and gives the town priority for custom fireworks inventory ahead of the January guaranteed-price confirmation. "This price has increased from last year due to the tariffs that we are seeing," staff said during the presentation.

Council members discussed show length and resident access as attendance rises. Staff noted the fireworks have been pyromusical and that the town's location (Deumuth Reservoir) allows larger shells and a longer show (about 18 minutes in recent years). Councilmember Bill Jenkins asked whether the town could prioritize parking and accessibility for Timnath residents should surrounding towns cease their events and attendance spike; staff said the town will consider logistics planning.

Mayor Oxmacher noted the total event budget exceeds $300,000 (with fireworks one component) and asked staff to monitor price changes ahead of final budget adoption. The resolution passed by voice vote, recorded as unanimous.