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Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a fireworks display permit application for two public fireworks displays to be conducted at the Killeen Municipal Court and the Killeen Athletic Complex on July 4, 2026.
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DATE: June 2, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Wallis Meshier, Executive Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Fireworks Display Application - Red White & Blue Music Festival
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City of Killeen is hosting the Red White and Blue Music Festival on July 4, 2026. In coordination with the event, two public firework displays are planned.
A small public fireworks display is planned for at the event and will be timed with the final performance of the evening at 9 p.m.
* Fireworks will be positioned in the parking lot on the southeast corner of Santa Fe Plaza Drive and North Gray Street.
A larger city-wide public fireworks display is planned after the conclusion of the event at 9:30 p.m.
* Fireworks will be positioned at the Killeen Athletic Complex
Killeen Code of Ordinances Sec. 11-6 provides that the City Council may permit the use of fireworks for public display. Both required application was submitted by Magic Display Pyrotechnics FX. Licensing, insurance, site plan, storage, and types of fireworks have all been provided in accordance with Sec. 11-6(c).
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. Deny the fireworks display permit applications.
2. Approve the fireworks display permit application with specific stipulations.
3. Approve the fireworks display permit application as submitted.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends approving the permit application as the proposed firework display will be a part of the scheduled downtown event for the Red White & Blues Festival.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This action conforms to the city ordinances and policies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
There is n...
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