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i Revised 6/23/12 ATTACHMENT "A" � , Redw�d . � �� Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department 1400 Roosevelt Ave. Redwood City, CA 94061 (650) 780-7250 Event Plan 2012 4th of J u ly Fi reworks Port of Redwood City The City of Redwood City is requesting temparary use of the Port of Redwood City facilities to host the 2012 4`�' of July Fireworks Spectacular. After a three year absence, the City has taken the lead in working with major corporate sponsors to pay for a 20 minute high aerial show. Fireworks Displav Details: The display will be conducted by a licensed fireworks vendor and will be launched from a barge tethered to Wharf 4. The City's Fire Marshall, Parks/Rec. Director, Port Staff (Don Snaman), and the pyro-technician, all met onsite to confirm the location. The Fire Marshall concurs that the location is safe and has received the necessary permits and paperwork from the pyro-technician. In order to obtain the US Coast Guard"marine events permit",the City was directed to obtain a barge as the paperwork on file with their unit indicated the use of a barge. The show will last for approximately 20 minutes and will begin at 9:15pm. The fireworks vendor has obtain all necessary permits in accardance with State law. Copies of these permits have been provided to the City's Fire Marshall. Provisions for maintaining the Safety Zone: The US Coast Guard regulations require a minimum safety zone of 1,000 away from the launch site. Therefore, no watercraft will be permitted to anchor or remain in the deep water turning basin during the display. The City of Redwood City requests support from the Port to communicate with the Sea Scouts of the Pacific Skyline Council to provide ships if available to help define the safety perimeter and to keep water craft from entering the safety zone. The Sea Scout Boats must be moved from the Wharf 4 azea to ensure the