HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-2024-291 - Pyrotechnic and Firework Authorization
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REPORT TO: Special Council
DATE OF MEETING: June 17, 2024
SUBMITTED BY: Jeremy Dueck, Director Culture and Entertainment 519-741-2200
PREPARED BY: Steve Roth, Manager Special Events, 519-741-2200 x7388
WARD(S) INVOLVED: All
DATE OF REPORT: June 12, 2024
REPORT NO.: DSD-2024-291
SUBJECT: Pyrotechnic and Firework Authorization
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Mayor and Clerk or a General Manager be authorized to execute pyrotechnic
and firework permit documentation consenting to firework displays on City Property
for city-initiated events; said documentation to be to the satisfaction of the City
Solicitor, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-291.
BACKGROUND:
a pyrotechnic/fireworks company to plan
and execute a fireworks display from the roof of City Hall for the Canada Day celebrations.
As part of the booking process, a
by the Mayor and Clerk formally giving permission for this display to take place on City
property.
REPORT:
In order to facilitate firework displays such as Canada Day and confirm permission from the
City for the pyrotechnic company to set up the display on City property, delegation to the
Mayor and Clerk or a General Manager is appropriate, subject to the documentation being
to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This report supports the delivery of core services.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
INFORM
the council / committee meeting.
APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services
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