A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With The Rozzi Fireworks Company, Inc. For The Purpose Of Providing A Municipal Fireworks Display In Celebration Of The Fourth Of July National Holiday For The Years Of 2023 Through 2026. (first reading)
Purpose and Background
The 2022 fireworks display was the last show of a three-year contract with Rozzi Fireworks. As the current supply chain and shipping costs continue to increase, Rozzi will provide an agreement with modest cost increases with an approximately thirty-minute show with some more robust fireworks during the show and a larger finale portion. The cost of the agreement will be $50,000 each year for 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Rozzi Fireworks has expressed the intention of providing the same primary State of Ohio licensed exhibitor or "shooter" for the next four years that the City has had for the recent successful shows. Rozzi Fireworks has provided exceptional shows over many years for Huber Heights, with not only a proven safety record within Huber Heights, but also within the State of Ohio. The day of and the days leading up to the show put a great demand on City Staff and having an existing relationship with a proven licensed exhibitor or shooter requires less time setting the expectations for the exhibitor and helps to ensure that a safe and timely show occurs.