HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 14 - Fireworks DisplayMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 7, 2023
SUBJECT: FIREWORKS DISPLAY FOR THE 2024 ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY
FIREWORKS SHOW
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval of a professional service agreement
for the purchase of a fireworks display for the annual 2024 Fourth of July
fireworks show from Illumination Fireworks for the Convention and Visitors
Bureau.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Convention and Visitors Bureau Fund for an
amount not to exceed $69,760.50
BACKGROUND: This purchase is the annual Fourth of July fireworks show for 2024. The
show will again be displayed over Lake Grapevine and provides residents
and guests the opportunity to witness high quality custom fireworks during
the holiday celebration. The fireworks show will be consistent with last
year's show, lasting for 18 minutes and providing multiple shooting
locations with various shell sizes.
Staff received and evaluated three proposals for the 2024 fireworks
display, and Illumination Fireworks provided the lowest qualified bid.
Below is a listing of the proposals received:
Illumination Fireworks - $69,760.50
Western Enterprises - $72,000.00
PyroMania Fireworks - non -responsive
Staff recommends approval
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