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Board weighs bigger fireworks show, county match as World Cup approaches
Summary
Council members discussed increasing the July 4 fireworks to roughly 25 minutes (presenters estimated a $22,000 total cost) and asked whether Clay County would contribute and help cover security costs; the board debated placing a placeholder amount in the next budget.
Council members debated expanding Smithville’s Fourth of July fireworks show to take advantage of increased regional visitors tied to World Cup activity. Presenters and the board discussed an added fireworks budget and whether Clay County would match or provide security resources; staff said county budgeting timelines mean commitments are not certain until that body adopts its budget.
"To make our total, it'd be $22,000 total for the fireworks show," a presenter (speaker 7) said when describing the contractor recommendation and the estimated show length. Board members suggested holding a budget placeholder (opinions ranged from $20,000 to $40,000) to avoid repeated amendments if the city needs to scale event spending.
