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THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM

MEMORANDUM
April 16, 1991

TO: ' K, Janna Taylor, Parks & Recreation Director
FROM: Larry J. Wheeler, Recreation Manager

SUBJECT: Contract: May Day Aerial Fireworks Display

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Recommendation:

It 1s recommended that the City of Port Coquitlam enter into
a contract with Pyrodyne Canada to provide the fireworks for
the May Day Festival. | )

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Purpose/Problem:

The purpose of this report js to provide the Parks and Recreation
Committee with information and a recommendation regarding the
Proposed contract with Pyrodyne Cahada for the fireworks during the.
May Day Festival. :

Background Information:

staff involved in organizing the May Day Festival have negotiated a
deal with Pyrodyne Canada to provide an aerial firework display on
May 9, 1991, as part of the festivities. Pyrodyne Canada requires a
contract to be signed with their customers. Contracts of this nature
need the approval of City Council. | | a | | |

Pyrodyne Canada is an experienced company in the business of firework
displays. They have successfully put on many displays of all sizes,

including the Calgary Olympics and the Toronto skydome opening. They
carry $5,000,000 in liability insurance Cincluding general liability,
premises/operations Jtability, contractual and products liability,
and bodily injuries liability) and use only qualified pyrotechnicians.

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. Wheeler

File No: 406.3
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