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<br />Staff has considered that due to the number of other nearby fireworks shows that have been <br />canceled, if Little Canada were to proceed with a firework show, it could draw a larger than usual <br />crowd which could make it very difficult to maintain social distancing between families. The state <br />is currently in Phase 3 which allows outdoor events to have up to 250 people, and there is no <br />timeline for when the state would move to Phase 4, or what allowances would change in that phase. <br /> <br />Another Council consideration to a fireworks show is the cost. After discussions last year, it is <br />assumed that the City would now be responsible for the entire $7,500 cost of the fireworks. The <br />City has used funds from the 10% Fund which is funded from charitable gambling funds. There <br />is currently an adequate balance in this fund ($64,000) to pay for the fireworks, but due to the <br />COVID-19 closure of restaurants and bars which is where the charitable gambling occurs, that <br />fund will receive significantly less dollars in 2020 and potentially 2021 also. <br /> <br />If the Council agrees to the firework show, the 2020 Canadian Days Fireworks contract with RES <br />Specialty Pyrotechnics, Inc. should be approved. RES will provide the City and Canadian Days <br />with a $5 million liability insurance policy. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff requests the Council discuss holding and funding the fireworks show on August 1, 2020. If <br />the Council chooses to move forward with the fireworks, based on RES Specialty Pyrotechnics’ <br />past performance, City staff recommends approval of the contract subject to submission of the <br />proof of insurance.