HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 08 - July 4th Fireworks Celebration on the Lake
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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
To:Honorable Mayor or Members of the City Council
From:Jason Simpson, City Manager
Prepared by:Johnathan Skinner, Director Of Community Services
Date:March 14, 2023
Subject:July 4th Fireworks Celebration on the Lake
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Pyro Spectacular for the
Annual July 4th Fireworks Spectacular in the amount of $46,000 in such final form as approved
by the City Attorney.
Background
For years, the City held an Annual Fireworks Spectacular on Lake Elsinore, which included a
“View by Boat” fireworks show over the lake. Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. located in Rialto, California
provided services. Pyro Spectaculars also performs the same service for many surrounding
communities including Diamond Stadium.
Each year, more and more attendees enjoy the production, and KOLA Radio 99.9 broadcast a
radio simulcast for the approximately 20-minute Fireworks show. In addition to those enjoying the
show on the shore, limited boaters can experience the Fireworks on the Lake, sold only at Launch
Pointe. As part of the festivities, a “Party in the Park” was held at Summerly Park, which included
games, food, and a “Bike Parade” for the kids to decorate their bikes and ride on the sidewalks,
around the sports fields.
July 4th Fireworks Spectacular
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Discussion
The Sherriff’s Department, Fire Department, Public Works Department and Community Services
Department will coordinate resources to ensure the festivities of the Fireworks Show are a fun
and safe event. As the program has expanded year after year, in order to ensure the safety of the
participants, staff is recommending the street closures identified on Exhibit C that will be enforced
with a combination of City Public Works staff and Law Enforcement.
Fiscal Impact
Pyro Spectaculars is the only supplier of such services in this region; therefore, staff bypassed
the normal bid procedures and chose Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. The Fireworks Show is budgeted
in the Community Services Department line item for $46,000.00. In addition, there are ancillary
costs for staff time and resources that are associated with the implementation of the event with
the approximate cost of $24,000.00, which includes, but not limited to staffing for safety and law
enforcement, Public Works personnel, and required equipment rentals.
If approved, an agreement will be signed and a 50% deposit of $23,000.00 will be required for
Pyro Spectacular to secure the fireworks show. The balance would be due after the fireworks
event.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Agreement
Exhibit A - Proposal
Attachment 3 - Traffic Control Plan Map
LEGEND
Detour Route
Road Closure
TRAFFIC FLOW
From Lakepoint Park
•Exit Right Only on Lakeshore Dr towards Diamond Dr
From Elm Grove Beach, Swick & Matich Park
•Exit towards Poe St
•Turn Right on Limited St
•Turn Left on Main St towards freeway
From Graham Avenue
•Turn Left on Spring St towards Collier Ave & Central Ave
Westbound Lakeshore Dr
traffic take Avenue 6
detour towards Main St
Tuesday, July 4th Post-Firework Exit Detour Plan
From 8:45PM until 10:30PM