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Sebastian approves three‑year fireworks contract and authorizes up to $35,000 for America 250 display
Summary
Council approved a three‑year fireworks services agreement with Ghost Coast Entertainment and set a $35,000 maximum expenditure to allow for an enhanced America 250 display; staff will negotiate show details within that cap.
The council approved a three‑year agreement with Ghost Coast Entertainment to provide fireworks services and authorized a maximum expenditure of $35,000 for the 2026 America 250 celebration, allowing the city manager to negotiate enhancements to the standard $25,000 proposal.
Parks and recreation staff (Miss Graham) said Ghost Coast’s $25,000 bid matched shows the city has run previously but that council wanted the flexibility to expand the 250th‑anniversary program with additional shells, minutes or show elements. A council member proposed a $35,000 cap to allow for an upgraded display; the motion passed on a roll‑call vote.
Public comment included one resident questioning the increase and a Zoom caller (Damian Gilliam) urging the city to “splurge a little” and support a larger celebration. Council emphasized that the manager will negotiate within the approved maximum and that the contract includes termination clauses if performance issues arise.
Next steps: staff will finalize the contract and negotiate show specifications up to the $35,000 cap.
