Fireworks Permit for Mark MoloCity of Dubuque Consent Items # 16.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Fireworks Permit for Mark Molo
SUMMARY:
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Copyrighted
July 6, 2021
City Manager recommending consideration to issue a permit to Mark
Molo for a fireworks display on July 17, 2021.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Fireworks Permit for Mark Molo-MVM Memo
2021 Molo Fireworks Memo
Type
City Manager Memo
Staff Memo
Permit Application Staff Memo
THE CITY OF
DUB E-E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Fireworks Permit for Mark Molo
DATE: July 1, 2021
Dubuque
All -America Cily
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2007.2012.2013
2017*2019
Mark Molo has applied for a permit for a fireworks display for July 17, 2021. The
fireworks will be displayed from a barge in the river channel between the Railroad and
Julien Dubuque Bridges. The applicant has submitted required documentation including
a certificate of liability insurance and license of the pyrotechnics operator. Additionally,
the applicant is working with Newt Marine to manage all water -based activity. The
applicant has also submitted and is anticipating approval for required river closure from
the Coast Guard (Sector 2 St. Louis).
The City Clerk has determined that this display does not require a special event permit.
Further, the river display has been determined to be under Coast Guard control, as all
activity takes place on the river. The Coast Guard will issue final approval and
determination of the required isolation distances for the display. These distances
appear to match those in the fire code.
Pending confirmation of Coast Guard approval, the applicant meets all the requirements
for a safe display on the water.
Fire Chief Rick Steines recommends City Council consideration to issue a permit to
Mark Molo for a fireworks display on July 17, 2021.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Rick Steines, Fire Chief
THE CITY OF
DUB E-E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Rick Steines, Fire Chief
DATE: July 1, 2021
RE: Fireworks Permit for Mark Molo
INTRODUCTION
Dubuque
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2007-2012.2013
2017*2019
Mark Molo has applied for a permit for fireworks display for July 17, 2021. Aerial
Fireworks displays require the approval of City Council prior to permit issuance.
BACKGROUND
A permit application has been received for fireworks display on July 17, 2021, at
approximately 9:30 p.m. The fireworks will be displayed from a barge in the river
channel between the Railroad and Julien Dubuque Bridges. The applicant has
submitted required documentation including a certificate of liability insurance and
license of the pyrotechnics operator. A check for the permit fee of $100.00 has been
submitted with the application.
Additionally, the applicant is working with Newt Marine to manage all water -based
activity. The applicant has also submitted and is anticipating approval for required river
closure from the Coast Guard (Sector 2 St. Louis).
DISCUSSION
The City Clerk has determined that this display does not require a special event permit.
Further, the river display has been determined to be under Coast Guard control, as all
activity takes place on the river. The applicant has hired a licensed pyrotechnics
operator for the fireworks and Newt Marine for logistical work. Information on the
fireworks display has been communicated to the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard will
issue final approval and determination of the required isolation distances for the display.
These distances appear to match those in the fire code.
RECOMMENDATION
The applicant has hired reputable firms to perform the work and is meeting the
requirements of the fire code related to such fireworks displays. Pending the
confirmation of Coast Guard approval, the applicant meets all the requirements for a
safe display on the water.
I recommend submittal to the City Council for consideration to issue a permit to Mark
Molo for fireworks display on July 17, 2021. The fire department can only address fire
code requirements. City Council should be aware that this display will take place in a
public area (on the river and adjacent to the River Walk) but is not a public event.
Cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
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11 WEST 9T". STREET DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001
563-589-4160 FAX 563-589-4209
Permit Application
Date of Application:
Business, Organization, or
Applicant Name:
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone Number:
6-15-2021
Mark Molo
Same
123 Southern Ave., Dbq.,
Fax:
Cell phone: 563-590-0045
E-Mail address mmologmolocompanies.com
Type of Permit Requested: (Check one)
❑ Agricultural Land Burn (30 day)
❑ Bon Fire (1 day)
❑ Blasting (30 day)
[S Fireworks / Pyrotechnics (1 day)
❑ Land Clearing Burn (30 day)
❑ Prescribed Burn (30 day)
Please provide information regarding permit request and event location:
Location: on a barge in front of the Grand Harbor resort
350 Bell St
As much as possible, a surprise at wedding reception
Details regarding the permit requirements must be filed when application is made and
whenever requested by the Fire Marshal. It is the applicant's responsibility to satisfy all
permit requirements, submit applicable fees with application, and ensure that conditions
are in accordance with applicable State and Local fire regulations.
Applicant's Signature
FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY
DATE ISSUED:
FEE: $ ❑ PAID
FIRE MARSHAL