Redondo Beach
Fourth of July Fireworks Display
2025
City Council│ March 11, 2025
MIDYEAR BUDGET DISCUSSION
BRR Submitted for Fireworks Options
Staff directed to explore landside options, continue searching for barge providers and cost savings
Landside Options
Community Services, Fire Department, Public Works, Police Department - reviewed all landside options - none recommended
Alternate Barge Providers and Cost Savings
Staff has identified another barge provider for a significantly reduced cost – Curtin Maritime
Staff has gathered sponsorship commitments from several waterfront businesses to help offset costs
FIREWORKS DISPLAY PLEDGED SPONSORSHIPS
King Harbor Association $10,000
Riviera Village BID $5,000
Shade Hotel $5,000
Sonesta Hotel $10,000
Portofino Hotel $10,000
RB Hotel $5,000
Total Sponsorship $45,000
UPDATED EVENT COSTS
2024 2025
Fireworks Display $65,000 $65,000
Barge/Tug Services
Curtin Maritime
$38,171 $126,810
$55,000
Moorings $4,862 $5,000
NPDES Permitting Assistance $7,500 $3,000
TOTAL $115,533 $199,810
$128,000
2025 Business Sponsorship
Commitments To-Date ($45,000)
2025 TOTAL $83,000
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Provide direction staff to prepare contracts with barge provider and fireworks provider for consideration at future Council meeting, and
2. Prepare a 4/5ths budget resolution for Council consideration at the 03/18 Council meeting
Redondo Beach
Fourth of July Fireworks Display
2025
City Council│ March 11, 2025