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Council to place $20,000 fireworks reimbursement MOU on consent agenda
Summary
Staff asked the Council to place a memorandum of understanding with Basehor Community Volunteers on the next consent agenda to reimburse up to $20,000 for the July 4 fireworks display; staff clarified the city reimburses expenses (not an upfront purchase) and last year's cost was about $14,000.
City staff presented a memorandum of understanding with Basehor Community Volunteers that would allow the city to reimburse the volunteer organization for fireworks expenses up to $20,000. Deputy City Administrator Maddie Bowden explained the city does not buy the fireworks up front; volunteers purchase and then request reimbursement with supporting documentation. Bowden said the item is included in the city's budget and staff recommended placing the MOU on the next consent agenda.
Council members expressed support and noted community enthusiasm for the event; staff reported last year's reimbursement totaled roughly $14,000. Bowden said staff would confirm parade logistics (site) with organizers and proceed to place the MOU on the consent agenda if the Council concurred.
