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Consider/Discuss/Act on an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 42, Fire Prevention and Protection, and Appendix A, Schedule of Fees, Relating to the Fireworks Display Permit Fees
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MEETING DATE: April 5, 2011
DEPARTMENT: Fire Department
CONTACT: Mark Wallace, Fire Chief
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance
ITEM SUMMARY:
· Proposed Fireworks Permit Fee = $ 800
· Average total cost of fire works displays based on a study of FY0809 fireworks displays was $ 812.50
· The proposed ordinance adds a specific permit fee for private fireworks displays that consolidates existing charges for such event into one, pre-paid permit fee.
· Proposed fee would cover all of the costs for plan review, site inspection, safety standby crews and equipment and post event safety inspections that are currently required.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· Off-duty personnel would be paid overtime instead of being paid directly by the event sponsor.
· Current Costs
o Plan Review and Inspection Rate - $ 47.00 / hour (1/2 hour minimum) includes Inspector’s staff vehicle
o Firefighter Special Event Rate - $ 35/hour (2 hour minimum)
o Brush Truck - $ 25/hour (same duration as firefighters)
o Staff Vehicle - $ 25.00 per hour (1/2 hour minimum)
· Typical Fire Works Display Cost (Summary)
Typical Example Time Cost
Plan Review 1 hr $ 47
Pre-event Site Inspection 1 hr $ 47
Explosives On Site Standby 4-6 hrs $ 564
Event Emergency Standby Coverage 2 hrs. $ 190
Typical Total $ 848
· Explanation of Typical Costs
o Plan Review - 1 hour by one Fire Systems Engineer ($47.00)
o Pre-event Site Safety Inspection - 1 hour by one Fire Inspector ($ 47.00)
o Upon Arrival of Explosives on Site - 2 Fire Inspectors for 4-6 hours prior to time of display ignition (arrival of ordinance is determined by pyrotechnical supplier staff and not by FD personnel) $ 564.00
o Event Emergency Response Coverage - 2 Firefighters with Engine or Brush Truck - ½ hour before time of display i...
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