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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.B.1. Request for Deviation from the Approved Fee Schedule for Aerial Fireworks Consent Business 4. B. 1. ���;��;c�r���;��; TO: Mayor and City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator FROM: Tom Pitschneider,Fire Marshal/Inspector DATE: OS/07/2013 SUBJECT: Request for Deviation from the Approved Fee Schedule for Aerial Fireworks Displays(D) Action Sought To approve a variance for Valleyfair to the 2013 fee schedule for aerial fireworks displays during the 2013 operating season. Background ln years prior to 2012 Valleyfair had held aerial fireworks displays only on various weekends throughout the summer months with a total of 7 or 8 shows each year. During these years Valleyfair has paid the normal fee schedule rate. Beginning in 2012 Valleyfair held aerial fireworks displays on 71 various nights from June 1 to August 25. Again this year Valleyfair would like to conduct aerial fireworks displays on 71 days between June 15 and September 1. The current adopted fee schedule was based on the need for an inspection each weekend as the shooting area was set-up and broke down each week which resulted in fees being charged for each show. For the 2013 season the fireworks display contractor will be leaving the shooting area set-up throughout the 71 days being proposed. There will also be a special set-up for the show on July 4. Based on the current fee schedule the fees for 71 shows would be $2,270.00. Valleyfair has asked that the fee be reviewed based on the continuous set-up. Staff also notes that nightly inspections would create a substantial burden on the current department staffing for these inspections. Based on a review of past inspections the Fire Department would suggest that two inspections be conducted each week with an additional inspection to occur on July 4. Using that basis the proposed permit fee for 2013 would be $890.00. Recommendation Staff recommends approving a variance for Valleyfair related to the fee schedule for aerial firework displays for the 2013 operational season. Budget Impact Although this is a reduction in collected fees the adjusted amount is consistent with the amount of work to be performed. Relationship to Vision This supports goal D. Maintain, improve and create strong partnerships with other public and private sector entities. Requested Action If the council concurs, it should offer a motion to authorize the approval of a variance to the existing fee schedule for Valleyfair reducing the 20li fee for fireworks displays at Valleyfair from $2,270.00 to $890.00.