HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 16 - Fireworks DisplaysMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 7, 2023
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIREWORKS DISPLAYS FOR
THE CHRISTMAS CAPITAL OF TEXAS CAROL OF LIGHTS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the purchase of two fireworks
displays for the Christmas Capital of Texas Carol of Lights kick-off event
on Monday, November 20, 2023 from Illumination Fireworks for the Parks
& Recreation Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $8,389
and in the General Fund (Parks and Recreation Department) for an
amount of $31,611, for a total amount not to exceed $40,000.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for a custom fireworks display to occur during the
Christmas Capital of Texas Carol of Lights event on November 20 on Main
Street. This is the latest version of the annual display that takes place
above City Hall that is synched to music and lights.
This procurement will be made in accordance with Local Government
Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General Exemptions (a) (4),
personal, professional or planning services. Illuminations is the only local
fireworks company that has proven the ability to connect and work with
our light and music control system and has allowed us the control of firing
the show from our system to ensure synchronization.
Staff recommends approval.
RS/LW
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ILLUMINATION
FIREWORKS - P V R O - SPECIAL F X
1605 Crescent Circle, Suite 200
Carrollton, TX 75006
Account Manager
Andrew Schoffler
Shipping Address
200 S Main St
Grapevine, Texas 76051
ESTIMATE
E-11464
11.20.23 Grapevine Carol of Lights
Billing Address
501 Shady Brook Dr.
Grapevine, Texas 76051
Description
Price
Qty
Sub Total
8 Minute 1.4g Close-Prox Rooftop Pyromusical`
$20,000.00
2
$40,000.00
Grapevine Permit (waived by city)
$0.00
1
$0.00
Display Estimate Includes:
$5,000,000 (Five Million) General Liability & Auto Insurance
Workers Compensation Insurance
Federal ATF Explosives License, State & Local Permit Acquisition
Computer Scripting/Choreography
All Necessary Transportation
All Necessary Equipment
All Necessary Labor Including Experienced, Licensed Pyrotechnicians & Assistants
100% Electronic Computer Firing
Equipment Tear -down & Cleanup
Estimate Notes Total $40,000.00
- Each pyromusical to feature approximately 6 minutes of fireworks
choreographed to an 8 minute soundtrack. The facade laser lighting of city hall
will be utilized to fill in the gaps.
First display to be shot at 7:30pm
Second display to be shot at 8:30pm