HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 3 4TH JULY FIREWKS 2-17-87DATE:
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FERRUAR¥ 3, 1987
CONSENT CALENDAR
NO. 3
2-17-87
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WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MAtlAGER
COMI~U#ITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
FOURTH OF dULY FIREiJORKS CONTRACT
RECOMMEN DATI ON:
Authorize the City Manager to sign an agreement, in the amount of $8,700 with
the Pyro Spectacular Fireworks Company to provide a pyro-musical show for the
Annual .Fourth of July Celebration.
BACKGROUND:
Planning is underway to produce another high quality Fourth of July Show for
1987. This year staff is recommending that the contract be awarded to Pyro
Spectacular Fireworks Company. The proposal includes a twenty minute show, a
narrated musical program and a sound system. Staff has worked with this company
in the past and has been very pleased with the results. "
Staff received proposals from two companies:
Price Length of Show
Pyro Spectaculars $8,700* 20 minutes
San Diego Fireworks
$8,800 20 minutes
Oualit7 of Program
Excellent - used
for several years
including lg86
show.
Good - there were
some safety and
liability problems
with the 1985 show.
*If contract is signed prior to February 28, 1987. Price increases after that
date and will be $9,200.
Both companies will provide $1 million liability insurance and name the City as
additionally insured. Staff recommends awarding the contract to Pyro
Spectaculars.
The Tustin Unified School District has again pledged cooperation; staff has
received a confirmation for the use of Northrup Field and the School District
Maintenance staff at no charge. Staff also recommends, due to the support given
this event, that the School District again be a co-sponsor. Staff will keep
Council informed of the progress as we move towards another outstanding Fourth
of July Celebration.
FOURTH OF JULY FIREg~RKS CONI~ACT
FEBRUARY 3, 1987
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Susan M. Jones
Recreation Superintendent
SMJ/mcp
Royleen A. White, Dlrecto~
Community & Administrative Services