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ORANGE COUNTY 028 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT ITEM NO. Fra MEETING DATE MAY 2, 1988 SUBJECT: FIREWORKS PERMIT; SPECIAL OLYMPICS *********************************************************************** DEPARTMENT: PURCHASING & CENTRAL SERVICES PUBLIC HEARING YES X NO ************************************************************************** ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT: PAM JONES EXT 497 LETTER OF REQUEST CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE; SPECIAL OLYMPICS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION; SOUTHERN INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS, INC. PHONE NUMBERS: HILLSBOROUGH 732-8181 HILLSBOROUGH 732-9361 CHAPEL HILL 967-9251 MEBANE 227-2031 DURHAM 688-7331 ************************************************************************** PURPOSE: To consider approving a permit for a fireworks display in conjunction with the N.C. Special Olympics State Summer Games. BACKGROUND: The N.C. Special Olympics will hold their Summer Games May 13-15, 1988. They wish to obtain a permit to allow a fireworks display as part of the opening ceremonies at Fetzer Field on May 13, 1988. Information regarding medical and public safety precautions is outlined in Mr. Bolick's attached letter. The Special Olympics have met the County's requirements for: - adequate safety precautions for the public; - adequate law enforcement in attendance at the event; -- adequate medical care in attendance at the event; -- proof of insurance for the event holder (Special Olympics Inc. ) ; - proof of insurance for the company actually conducting display (southern International Fireworks, Inc. ) RECOMMENDATION: Approve a fireworks permit for May 13, 1988 (or rain date) to North Carolina Special Olympics, Inc. and to wish for them a successful event.