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Demorest council weighs two fireworks bids; resident raises PTSD concerns
Summary
Council reviewed two fireworks proposals for July 4 — Pyrotecnico at $27,500 and Sky High Pyrotechnics at $20,625 — and discussed price and liability; resident Lynn Percy spoke against fireworks citing PTSD impacts.
The Demorest City Council reviewed two bids for July 4 fireworks at its Feb. 4 work session and discussed costs and liability concerns.
City Manager Mark Musselwhite presented proposals from Pyrotecnico for $27,500 and Sky High Pyrotechnics for $20,625. Council members discussed tradeoffs between price and insurance/liability coverage.
Resident Lynn Percy spoke during the meeting to oppose fireworks, saying she does not support them because of PTSD impacts on some residents. The council discussed the concern but did not record a final decision on whether to contract for fireworks at the meeting.
Council treated insurance and liability as key decision factors and did not vote on funding or vendor selection during the work session.
