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Committee backs pursuing supplemental for Fourth‑of‑July fireworks after budget cuts
Summary
Administration proposed restoring funding for a July fireworks show (250th anniversary year) via a supplemental appropriation of about $25,000–$30,000; committee members supported bringing a request to full Council.
Safety Director Dan Chafin told the committee the adopted 2026 budget omitted funding for the July 4 fireworks and recommended the administration prepare a supplemental appropriation to restore the event. Chafin said last year’s show cost about $25,000 and asked whether the committee would support roughly $25,000–$30,000 to secure a vendor and schedule (noting many vendors prefer July 3 scheduling to avoid higher July 4 demand).
Committee members signaled support for a supplemental appropriation and economic benefits to downtown businesses were cited as a reason to pursue funding. Chafin said he would confer with the Law Director and Finance to prepare a supplemental appropriation for consideration at the next Council meeting.
