To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ELIZABETH HAUSE, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
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ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTES AND TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2503-015 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE $128,000 FROM UNALLOCATED GENERAL FUND BALANCE, OFFSET BY EVENT SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENTS, FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF SERVICES FOR THE 2025 FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
During the Midyear Budget review process, the City Council evaluated options for a Fourth of July fireworks display. The Council voted to tentatively proceed with the event, contingent upon further research into potential landside locations and final cost estimates.
At the March 11, 2025, Council meeting, staff presented updated cost information for the fireworks display which included a new barge provider and event sponsorship commitments from several waterfront area businesses. The revised total cost for the display is $128,000, a reduction from the original estimate of approximately $200,000. Sponsorship contributions totaling $45,000 will offset this expense, resulting in a net impact of roughly $83,000 to the City's General Fund. Council directed staff to return on March 18, 2025 with a budget modification resolution to appropriate funding for the procurement of services related to the 2025 fireworks display.
BACKGROUND
As part of the Midyear Budget review process, the City Council considered options for a Fourth of July fireworks display (Event). Following the February 18 Council discussion, staff met with the fireworks vendor to evaluate potential alternative launch sites. Unfortunately, due to buffer zones and fire safety requirements, and scheduling conflicts, no viable landside launch options were available for the 2025 fireworks display.
As a result, a barge-launched display remained the only feasible option to ensure no buildings or active businesses would be wi...
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