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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: SD.
Fireworks at Pioneer Park
Railroad Days FILE NUMBER:
COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: April 25, 2022
COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: May 2, 2022
STAFF REVIEW: Tom Dabareiner siowarure_ ZAQ———
APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR:
Michael Guttman SIGNATURE
ITEM SUMMARY:
Railroad Days is scheduled for July 7 — July 10. A City-sponsored fireworks display is planned for
Saturday, July 9, 2022 around 9:00pm. City Staff seeks approval of the attached 2022 Agreement with
Five Alarm for a fireworks display. The cost of the fireworks is $42,000 pending no cancellation day of
due to weather, which would then increase the cost by an additional $4,200.
A Fireworks Permit must be issued by the West Chicago Fire Protection District prior to the fireworks
display. City staff will work with the fireworks contractor and the West Chicago Fire Protection District to
ensure all appropriate Fireworks Permit documentation is acquired, submitted, and approved in time for
the event.
Certificates of Insurance naming the City as additional insured and/or hold harmless waivers will be
secured as necessary.
ACTIONS PROPOSED:
Staff recommends approval of the 2022 Agreement with Five Alarm. Approval for use of Police and Public
Works services to support the fireworks display in cooperation with the Fire Protection District.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
At the April 25, 2022 meeting, the consensus of the members of the Public Affairs Committee was in
support for the Fireworks at Pioneer Park.