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<br />Attachment 5 <br /> <br /> <br />Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department <br />1400 Roosevelt Ave. Redwood City, CA 94061 <br />(650) 780-7250 <br /> <br />Event Plan <br /> <br />2015 4th of July Fireworks <br />Port of Redwood City <br /> <br />The City of Redwood City is requesting temporary use of the Port of Redwood City <br />facilities to host the 2015 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular. The City is continuing to <br />take the lead this year with obtaining major corporate sponsors to pay for a 20 minute <br />high aerial show; will provide onsite entertainment for spectators prior to the show; <br />provide public notification; and manage security, police services, and any necessary <br />permitting. <br /> <br />Fireworks Display Details: <br />The display will be conducted by a licensed fireworks vendor and will be launched from <br />the concrete Wharf #4. The City’s Fire Marshal, Parks/Rec. Director, Port Staff (Don <br />Snaman), and the pyro-technician, have met to confirm the location. The Fire Marshal <br />concurs that the location is safe and has received the necessary permits and paperwork <br />from the pyro-technician. <br /> <br />Pyrospectaculars, Inc. (the licensed fireworks company) has received approval from the <br />US Coast Guard and the “Marine Events Permit” is attached for reference. With the <br />approval from the US Coast Guard to launch the fireworks from Wharf #4, we do not <br />have to coordinate the use of a barge and the costs, insurance and logistics requirements <br />that go with that. <br /> <br />The show will last for approximately 20 minutes and will begin at 9:30 pm. <br /> <br />The fireworks vendor has obtain all necessary permits in accordance with State law. <br />Copies of these permits have been provided to the City’s Fire Marshal. <br /> <br />7.1.B. - Page 18