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Altamont secures fireworks permit; 2026 show priced at $13,350
Summary
City staff received an approved Kansas Fireworks Distributor Permit and notified council that the 2026 fireworks show, including event insurance, will cost $13,350 after a 13%–15% price increase from last year.
City staff told the council April 9 that the city received an approved Kansas Fireworks Distributor Permit from the Kansas Fire Marshal’s Office and is working with J&M Displays to order fireworks for the 2026 show. Staff reported that fireworks prices increased approximately 13%–15% compared with last year, bringing the total show cost to $13,350; the figure includes event insurance.
Staff also noted ongoing vendor and permit coordination for the display. The minutes do not record a council vote specifically approving the expenditure; procurement and final purchase steps were not detailed in the record.
