Res No 123-13-13941w
RESOLUTION NO.
123-13-13941
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A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a contract with Fireworks
Displays Unlimited, LLC, for 15 minutes of pyrotechnical services in the
amount of $8,000.00 for fireworks for the 2012 Fourth of July celebratory
event, using expenditure account 001 - 2000 -572 -4820, Promotional
Activities /Special Events.
WHEREAS, Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC, is a local fireworks company which
will provide pyrotechnical services to the City of South Miami; and,
WHEREAS, The following cities will use Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC, as the
provider for their fireworks show:
City of Coral Gables
in the
amount of
$
25,000
City of Florida City
in the
amount of
$
800
City of Homestead
in the
amount of
$
14,500
City of Miami Springs
in the
amount of
$
15,000
WHEREAS, the following Zambelli Fireworks was contacted for a price quote for a 15
minute show, with a price of $12,500.00; and,
WHEREAS, the following company Light F/X provided a quote for a 8 -10 minute show
in the amount of $15,000.00; and,
WHEREAS, the lowest bid was provided by Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC, in the
amount of $8,000.00; and,
WHEREAS, payment in the amount of $8,000 will be paid through the expenditure line
item of 001- 1310 -513 -3450, City Manager's Contractual Service, with a current balance of
$51.500.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept a contract with Fireworks
Displays Unlimited, LLC, for the 2013 Fourth of July celebratory event, in the amount of
$8,000.00, using account number 001 - 1310 -513 -3450, City Manager's Contractual Service.
Section 2. If any section clause, sentence, or phrase of this resolution is for any reason
held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holding shall not affect
the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution.
Section 3. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by vote of
the City Commission,
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4 thday of June , 2013.
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COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Stoddard:
Vice Mayor Liebman:
Commissioner Newman:
Commissioner Harris:
Commissioner Welsh:
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To The Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Commission
From: Steven J. Alexander, City Manager
2001
Subjects A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a contract with
Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC, for 15 minutes of pyrotechnical
services, in the amount of $5,000.00 for fireworks for the 2013 Fourth of
July celebratory event, using expenditure account 0014310- 513 -3450, City
Manager's Contractual Service.
Background*>
Expense:
Account:
Attachments:
Fireworks Displays
Unlimited,
LLC, a
local 'fireworks company which will provide
pyrotechnical services to the City
of South
Miami.
The _following cities are using Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC; as the provider for their
fireworks
show:
City
of Coral Gables
in the
amount of
$
2500
20 minute display
City
of Florida City
in the
amount of
$
$,000
15 minute display,
City
of Homestead
in the
amount of
$
14,500
20 minute display
City
of Miami Springs
in the
amount of
$
15,000
18 -20 minutes display'
The following company contacted for a 15 minute show - price quote:
Zambelli Fireworks $ 12,500400
The following company contacted could only provide a 8 -10 minute show for the
below mentioned price;-
Light F/X $ 8,000.00
Lowest bid was provided by Fireworks misplays Unlimited, LLC, in the amount of
$8,000.00 for a 15 minute display. For many years, this company has been utilized by
the City of South Miami and various municipalities throughout Miami -Dade County.
(See attachments)
Payment in the amount of $8,000 will be paid through the expenditure line item of 001-
1310 -513 -3450, City Manager's Contractual Service, with a current balance of $51,500.
$ 8,000.00
001 -1310 -513 -3450
® Proposed Resolution
• Proposal for Fireworks Display
• Quotes from other firework companies /copies of contracts from various Cities
a division I of Firepower Displays
SPECTACULAR CUSTOM FIREWORKS DISPLAYS
FOR ANY OCCASION;
CONTRACT FOR
FIREWORKS DISPLAYS
Sponsors City of South Miami
Contact Maria Stout -Tate
Date of Display July 4, 2013 / July 5, 2013 (Rain Date)
Location Palmer Park
Time After Dusk- approx. 9:15 PM
Duration Approx 12 -15 minutes
" Show Price $80000
Deposit $4,000
Remarks
We the undersigned, being interested in a fireworks display for City of South Miami agree to pay a price
of 19,000 for the display agreed upon, which will be furnished by Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC.
The undersigned; intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:
Sponsor to make a deposit t)avment of 501/o of the contact Price upon sioninn of contracts but no later than 30 cim orior to
display,
2. In the event Sponsor shall fail to pay any sum when due under the terms of this contract, Sponsor shall pay, in addition to
such amount, interest at the rate of 1 -112% per month on the unpaid amount from the original due date. Sponsor does further
agree that it shall pay Fireworks Display's reasonable attorney fees and court costs in the event Fireworks Displays shall
commence suit or incur fees to compel Sponsor to pay any sums due hereunder or otherwise as a result of Sponsor's default
of any of the terms and provisions herein contained.
3. SPONSOR'S AGENT: Steven Alexander, City Manager and/or Maria E. Stout -Tate, Sgeclai Events Coordinator be designated as
sponsor's agent to whom all questions and inquiries shall relay all questions and inquiries. Sponsor's agent shall be the only
agent of sponsor authorized to request rescheduling of the delivery and exhibition of the fireworks on the part of the sponsor.
44 If event is on land, sponsor to furnish police and/or crowd security personnel, provide proper parking supervision, and insure
adequate patrol of the safety zone as marked and secured by the. sponsor until Fireworks. Displays Unlimited, LLC advises
that it is no longer necessary. Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC is not responsible for clean -up of land - based shows ether
than company equipment, supplies and packing materials. A land based fireworks show produces debris. Sponsor shall be
responsible for the clean -up of any such debris.
54 If event is over water, Fireworks Displays Unlimited will be responsible for marine permit, and for control of safety zone
6. Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC. reserves the right to stop the display in the event persons, vehicles or animals enter the
secured safety zone and security is unable or unwilling to remove them and enforce the safety regulations,
7. Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC. will furnish all applicable licenses, permits and $1,000,000 liability insurance and
pyrotechnicians for your electronically fired display.
8. NOTE: In accordance with local regulations and ordinances, fireworks displays shall not take place later than 10:30pm
unless approval is obtained from the governing authority. The restrictions shall not,be applicable with regards to holidays
such as December 31, January 1, orother national holidays. if for some reason, shoot time does not occur before the
allotted time and shoot is cancelled due to local authority or expiration of permit, Sponsor is liable for full payment of display,
9. Hold harmless Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC. from any claims that do not directly relate to damages produced by its staff,
equipment or pyrotechnic material.
10. CREDITS: As a material inducement to Fireworks Displays agreeing to enter into this; agreement, Sponsor shall give Fireworks
Displays program, credit ,as sole fireworks supplier and producer in all press releases, advertising, and any other program
announcements, printed or otherwise.
11, if show is canceled, sponsor is responsible for any permit, fire watch or barge /tug fees, if applicable. Additionally, sponsorwill be
responsible for load in/ load out expenses not to exceed 50% of budget. if show is stopped while in progress for any reason,
Sponsor will still be responsible for contract amount minus the cost of material not discharged.
12, if wind exceeds 20 miles per hour; fireworks display will be postponed to.an agreed date between sponsor and Fireworks
Displays Unlimited, LLC,
13. Rain date policy is a follows Postponement time is 11:30am day of display.
14. If the delivery and /or exhibition of the fireworks are postponed by reason of inclement weather, it shall be rescheduled to the
Inclement Weather Date set forth by Sponsor.
15, IMPORTANT NOTE; Items listed in this proposal assume a firing areathat conforms to NFPA Code 1123 -1995, which states that
there must be least 70 feet per inch of shell diameter between firing site and any spectators, cars or buildings. This program
requires a safety zone that has a radius of 350 feet because of the inclusion of 5 -inch shells.. Adiustments will be made to the
content of this program if necessary to conform to NFPA 1123- 1995;
"Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLG, upon acceptance of this contract in writing, agrees to fulfill the contract in a workmanlike and
professional manner.
Date
-?l3P %13
City Attorney Sponsor
Read and Approved as to form, legality,
language and execution thereof
Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC.
Gary Avins, President
ASSORTED MINES, ASSORTED COLOR, PEONIES & CHRYSANTHEMUMS bursts resembling around and weeping
flower pattern, WHISTLES — a break of color, followed by whistles, SCREAMING DRAGONS - a break of bright
magnesium colors followed by loud screaming whistle, GOLD FLITTER, SILVER OR GLITTER CROSSETTES - exploding
comets crackling into crisscrossing effects, FANCY STAR SHELLS — Assorted brilliant colors in various patterns,
SPIDERWEBS`— long hanging fine webs of gold or silver, TOURBILLIONS — titanium silver spinning effects, RINGSHELLS
assorted ring patterns of different colors of one, two, three or five different colors, GOLDEN, SILVER,;' GLITTERING OR
CRACKLING PALM TREES - a palm tree image with trunk' -like different forms, ASSORTED TWO and THREE COLOR
CHANGING CHRYSANTHEMUMS & PEONIES — two or three distinct color changes that resemble around and weeping
flower pattern, STROBES — a variety of bright twinkling shells, ASSORTED COLOR BROCADES — a dense golden, silver
or assorted color effect ending at the tips with an umbrella -like canopy cascading and falling low, MULTI -BREAK SALUTE
SHELLS'— a variety of salute effects that incorporate multiple powerful reports into the display, ASSORTED COMETS,
bright luminous thick tail with comet -like appearance with various colors, ASSORTED TIGERTAILS, similar to comets,
ASSORTED MINES, projects various types of effect and colored stars that are launched and'ignited at.a low altitude,
CRACKLING EFFECTS assorted color peonies and chrysanthemums with crackling effects, WILLOWS - very tine
lines with an umbrella like effect cascading slowly, ETC.,
2.5" SHELLS
OPENING
72
BODY
FINALE
72
TOTAL
SHELLS
144
3" SHELLS
120
300
420
4" SHELLS
18
198
72
288
5" SHELLS
CAKES
600 shots
1200 shots
1800 shots
4-.
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Stout- Tate,
Maria
would be
for the
Fourth
of July.
Could
provide
me with a
quote
so that
I have some type of cost comparison?
From: Mason Meyer [ masonmeyer @zambellifireworks.com)
Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 2:33 PM
To: Stout -Tate, Maria
Subject: RE: Cost for 2013 Fireworks show (QuoteO
Probably about $12,500 turnkey.
Mason
Mason Meyer
Regional Manager
Zambelli Fireworks
1 West Camino Real Blvd Ste 100
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 395 - 0955 (0)
(561) 886 -8626 (C)
mason meyer @zambellifireworks.com
FIREWORKS PHOTOS VIDEOS AND WHAT'S HAPPENING AT,ZAMBELLI GO ;TO:
htt// www .facebook.com /ZambelliFireworks
From: Stout -Tate, Maria [ mailto :MStoutTate @southmiamifl.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 1:53 PM
To: Mason Meyer
Subject: RE: Cost for 2013 Fireworks show (QuoteO
Thank
you... it
would be
for the
Fourth
of July.
Could
provide
me with a
quote
so that
I have some type of cost comparison?
I appreciate it.
Thanks for your help.
5/7/2013
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7371 NW 54 St
Miami, Fl 33166
Tel (305) 760.4969 Fax (786) 41904959'
Contract for 4th Of July
Fireworks Celebration
Sponsors City Of South Miami
Contact Maria E. Stout =Tate
Date of Display July 4k", 2013
- Locatio p
Time Approximately 9:00pm
Duration 8-10 minutes
Show Price $8,000:00
Deposit $41000.00
Remarks
We the undersigned, being interested in a fireworks display for City Of South Miami agree to
pay a price of $8,000,00 for the display agreed upon, which will be furnished by Light FX Pros,
LLC.
The undersigned', intending to be legally bound, agree as follows;
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2„ In the event Sponsor shall fail to pay any sum when due under the terms of this contract, Sponsor
shall pay, in addition to such amount, interest at the rate of 1 -1/2% per month on the unpaid amount
from the original due date. Sponsor does further agree that it shall pay Light FX Pros, LLC.
reasonable attorney fees and court costs in the event Light FX Pros, LLC. shall commence suit or
incur fees to compel Sponsor to pay any sums due hereunder or otherwise as a result of Sponsor's
default of any of the terms and provisions herein contained.
3. SPONSOR'S AGENT: Steven Alexander City Manager and /or Maria StoutJate Special
events coordinator shall be designated as sponsor's agent to whom all questions and inquiries
shall relay all questions and inquiries. Sponsor's agent shall be the only agent of sponsor
authorized to request rescheduling of the delivery and exhibition of the fireworks on the part of
sponsor.
4. If event is on land, sponsor to furnish police and /or, crowd security personnel, provide proper
parking supervision, and insure adequate patrol of the safety zone as marked and secured by the
sponsor until Light FX Pros, LLC, advises that it is no longer necessary.
6. If event is over water, Light FX Pros, LLC. will be responsible for marine permit. The Sponsor will
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SPECTACULAR CUSTOM FIREWORKS' DISPLAYS AND SPECIAL FX
FOR ANY OCCASION
STRICTLY ELECTRONICALLY FIRED DISPLAYS
CONTRACT' FOR
FIREWORS DISPLAY
Sponsor The City of Coral Gables
Contact Fred Couceyro
Date of Display July 4 1h 201'3
Location The Golf Course at the Biltmore Hotels Coral Gables, FL
Time Promptly 9:00 p..m.
Duration 20 minutes
Show Price $ 25,000:00
Deposit $ 12,500.00
Remarks Includes mailing of neighborhood notification and all
permits. Sponsor is responsible for clean -up of golf course.
Full access to Golf Course no later than 12:00pm.
We the undersigned, being interested in a fireworks display for The City of Coral Gables,
agree to pay a price of $25,000.00 for the display agreed upon, which Will be furnished by
Firepower Displays Unlimited, Inc.
The undersigned, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows
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2. Sponsor to make balance of payment immediately after the display.
3. In the event Sponsor shall fail to pay any sum when due under the terms of this contract,
Sponsor shall pay, in addition to such amount, interest at the rate of 1 -1/2% per month
on the unpaid amount from the original due date. Sponsor does further agree that it shall
pay Firepower Display's reasonable attorney fees and court costs in the event Firepower
Displays shall commence suit or incur fees to compel Sponsor to pay any sums due
hereunder or otherwise as a result of Sponsor's default of any of the terms and
provisions herein contained.
4. SPONSOR'S AGENT: Fred Couceyro shall be designated as sponsor's agent to whom
all questions and inquiries shall relay all questions and inquiries. Sponsor's agent shall
be the only agent of sponsor authorized to request rescheduling of the delivery and
exhibition of the fireworks on the part of the sponsor.
5. If event is on land, sponsor to furnish police and /or crowd security personnel, provide proper
Sponsors: City of Florida City
Contact: Eugene Leon'
Date; July 4'h, 2013
Location Fasulo Park; 525 Redland Road, Florida City
Time: Approximately 9';•00pm
oration: 9-5 -rr mutes -rm'ni U
Price. $8,000.00
Deposit: $4,000.00
Remarks: Fireworks customized to allow
for space constraints',
We the undersigned, being interested in a fireworks display for City of Florida City,
agree to pay a price of $8,000.00 for the display agreed upon, which will be furnished by
Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC.
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i rre undursigirea, intending is be iegauy bound, agree as ToHows:
1 In the event Sponsor shall fall to pay any sum when due under the teams of this contrast,
Sponsor shall pay, in addition to such amount, interest at the rate of 1.1/2.% per month
on the unpaid amount from the original due date, Sponsor does further agree that it shall
pay Fireworks Display's reasonable attorney fees and court casts in the evert Fireworks
Displays shall commence suit or incur fees, to compel Sponsor to pay any sums due
hereunder or otherwise as a result,of Sponsor's default of any of the terms and
provisions herein contained.
21. SPONSOR'S AGENT; Eugene Leon shall be designated as sponsor's agent to whom
211 questions and inquiries shall relay all questions and inquiries. Sponsor's agent shall
be the only agent of sponsor authorized to request rescheduling of the delivery and
exhibition of the fireworks on the part of the sponsor.
3. If event is on land, sponsor to furnish police and/or crowd security.. personnel, provide
proper parking supervision and insure adequate patrol of the safety zone as marked and
secured by the sponsor until Fireworks [displays Unlimited, Inc. advises that it is no
longer necessary. Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC is not responsible for cleanup of
land based shows rather than company equipment, supplies and packing materials. A
land based fireworks show produces debris. Sponsor shall be responsible for the clean-
up of any such debris.
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SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS DISPLAYS AND SPECIAL. FX
FOR ANY OCCASION
STRICTLY ELECTRONICALLY FIRED.D15PL4 YS
Sponsors
Contact
Date of Display
Inclement Weather.
Location
Time
Duration
Show Price
Deposit
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T>ROPOSAL i=07;�s
FllzewroRiqe,s DISPLAY
City of Homestead
John Weiss
July 4, 2013
July 5, 2013.
Homestead Miami Speedway
Approximately 900pm
Approximately 20 minutes
.$141500.00
$7,250.00
k
We the undersigned, being interested n-a firework's'display for City of Homestead
agree to pay a price of $14,600.00 for the display agreed upon, which will be furnished
by Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC'.
The undersigned, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows;_
1. ohsor to_r e;a d-posit taavment %bo of the_contaot price upon sjg�ino of conf
2. In the event Sponsor shall fail to pay any sum when due under the terms of this contract,
Sponsor shall pay, in addition to such amount, interest at the rate of 1 % per month on.the
unpaid amount from the original due date. SPONSOR'S AGENT: Eric ,Weiss shall be
designated as sponsor's agent to whom all questions and inquiries shall be relayed.
Sponsor's agent shall be the only agent of sponsor authorized to request rescheduling of the
delivery and exhibition of the fireworks on the part of sponsor.
3. If event is on land, sponsor to fumish police and/or crowd security personnel, provide proper
parking supervision and insure adequate patrol of the safety zone as marked and secured
by the sponsor until Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC advises that it is no longer
necessary. Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC is not responsible for clean -up of land -based
shows other than company equipment, supplies and packing materials. A land based
fireworks show produces debris. Sponsor shall be responsible for the clean -up of any such
debris.
4. If event is over water, Fireworks Displays Unlimited will be responsible for marine permit.
The Sponsor will be responsible for control of safety zone.
City of Homeslcad
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Sponsors
Contact
FOR ANY OCCASION
STRICTLYELECTRONICALLYFIRED MISPLAYS
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City of Miami Springs
Ron Gorland
Location Miami Springs Golf Course
Time Approx. 0:00prn
Duration Approximately 18 -20 minutes:
Show Price $109000.00
Remarks
We the undersigned,, being interested in a fireworks display for ,City of Miami Springs,
agree to pay a price of $15,000.00 for the display agreed upon, which will be furnished by
Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC.
The undersigned, Intending to be legally bound, agree as follows,
1. Sponsor tom balance in full no later than 15 days after date of di alnv
24 In the event Sponsor shall fail to pay any sum when dub under the terms of this contract,
Sponsor shall; pay, in addition to such amount, interest at the rate of 1 -1/2% per month on
the unpaid amount from the ,original due date. Sponsor does further agree that i# shall pay
Fireworks Displays' reasonable attorney fees and court costs in the event Fireworks
Displays shalt commence suit or incur fees to compel Sponsor to pay any sums due
hereunder or otherwise as a result of Sponsor's default of any of the terms and provisions
herein contained,
3. SPONSOR'S AGENT: Ron Gorland shall be designated as sponsor's agent to whom all
questions, and inquiries shall relay all questions and inquiries. Sponsor's agent shall be the
only agent of sponsor authorized to request rescheduling of the delivery and exhibition of
the fireworks on the part of sponsor.
4. if event is on land, sponsor to furnish police andlor crowd security personnel, provide proper
parking supervision and insure adequate patrol of the safety zone as marked and secured
by the sponsor until Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC. advises that It is no longer
necessary. A fireworks display may produce debris as displays take place in the dark,
Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC. cannot be responsible for clean -up of land based shows
other than company equipment, supplies and packing materials.