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Huntsville Council OKs up to $5,500 for July 4 fireworks after debate on private displays
Summary
The Huntsville Town Council voted to allocate up to $5,500 for the town's July 4 fireworks display, approving the motion 4-1 after discussion about residents firing private displays and a recommendation to buy the larger fireworks package.
The Huntsville Town Council voted on Feb. 5 to spend up to $5,500 for the town's July 4 fireworks display. Mayor Richard L. Sorensen said he recommended selecting the higher of two bids to get the most shells and maximize the public show.
Council members debated how private home displays affect the town event and whether the town should ask residents who stage large private shows to contribute to the municipal display. "He recommended paying the higher of the two bids to get the most shells possible," the minutes record. The motion to approve the expenditure passed, with the council recording the outcome as 4-1.
The bids and order forms included itemized shell counts and discounts from Fireworks West Internationale; the lower, discounted package listed a final cost of $5,000 and the larger package $5,475 in attached vendor estimates. Town officials said they would rely on the vendor contract and local safety and permitting requirements before the event.
