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Bellevue council adopts fireworks code changes, approves bike-club permit and routine contracts
Summary
On March 17, Bellevue’s council passed Ordinance 4209 revising fireworks rules, approved Resolution 2026-04 for the Bellevue Bicycle Club ride, and cleared a package of routine contracts and change orders including a substantial design change payment for the Martin water-park project; council asked staff to confirm an age requirement in the fireworks code with the state fire marshal.
The Bellevue City Council on Tuesday amended the city’s fireworks code, authorized the annual Bellevue Bicycle Club 'Ride of Silence' and approved a series of routine contracts and change orders.
Fireworks ordinance: The council introduced and adopted Ordinance 4209 to update multiple sections of the Bellevue Municipal Code pertaining to fireworks. Councilmembers discussed a provision that appears to allow a 14-year-old seller on site so long as a 16-year-old is present; one councilmember asked legal staff whether the older/younger age language aligns with state rules. Legal counsel said a preliminary check indicates the Nebraska State Fire Marshal requires someone age 16 or older to be present at a fireworks stand; staff said they will confirm state requirements and return with clarifying…
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