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Assembly backs 'status‑quo plus' approach for Fourth of July fireworks, asks staff to pursue indemnification solutions
Summary
Facing procurement and indemnity gaps with the volunteer Juneau Fireworks Crew, the Assembly instructed staff to keep the show this year (with a FY27 budget increase and procurement-code exemption) while working on longer-term indemnification and storage options; members discussed a $45,000 current appropriation, volunteer estimates of $250,000–$350,000 for alternative structures, and insurance limits.
The committee reviewed three options for the annual Fourth of July fireworks show and directed staff to pursue a hybrid "status‑quo plus" approach for the coming year while pursuing indemnification and storage solutions.
Manager Kester explained that the Juneau Fireworks Crew has historically run the show, but staff discovered procurement and indemnification gaps in the city's relationship with the volunteers. The packet noted a current appropriation of $45,000 for the show; the volunteer crew provided a cost letter estimating that forming a…
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