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Council awards $30,000 fireworks contract for July 4, 2026
Summary
The council approved a $30,000 contract with Kirk M. Proshwitz of Buchanan, Michigan, to produce the July 4, 2026 fireworks display, charging the expense to Community Promotions and authorizing the mayor to sign.
Councilmembers voted March 24 to accept a proposal from Kirk M. Proshwitz of Buchanan for $30,000 to provide the 2026 July 4 fireworks display. The expense is charged to the Community Promotions account and the mayor was authorized to sign the contract.
The minutes record that Councilmember Michael Thompson moved and Councilmember Gretchen Bertschy seconded the motion; the roll-call vote recorded all present voting in favor. The minutes do not include details about the fireworks company’s insurance, safety plans, or a production timeline; those items are typically finalized during contract execution and permitting.
