HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-110-02.17.2025 (RESCINDED)
Resolution rescinded on June 16, 2025, by resolution No. 2025-376.
Prepared LeAnn M. Even, Deputy City Clerk, City of Waterloo, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo,
IA 50703, (319) 291-4323.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-110
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DATES OF FIREWORKS
USE FOR JULY 4TH AND JULY 5TH, 2025.
WHEREAS, the State of Iowa and the City of Waterloo recognize the cultural
significance and communal enjoyment associated with the use of fireworks during Independence
Day celebrations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council aims to ensure public safety and maintain community
standards while allowing the use of fireworks within the city limits during the designated holiday
period; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to establish specific dates and permissible time frames for the
use of consumer-grade fireworks to ensure orderly and safe celebrations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waterloo as
follows:
1. That the use of consumer fireworks shall be permitted within the City of Waterloo on
the following dates:
Friday, July 4, 2025
Saturday, July 5, 2025
2. That the permissible hours for the discharge of fireworks on the aforementioned dates
shall be from 12:00 p.m. (noon) to 11:00 p.m.
3. That all fireworks usage shall comply with applicable state laws and local ordinances,
including restrictions on noise and safety regulations.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17 day of February 2025.
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Quentin Hart, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kelley Felchle, City Clerk
SEAL
Prepared LeAnn M. Even, Deputy City Clerk, City of Waterloo, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo,
IA 50703, (319) 291-4323.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-110
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DATES OF FIREWORKS
USE FOR JULY 4TH AND JULY 5TH, 2025.
WHEREAS, the State of Iowa and the City of Waterloo recognize the cultural
significance and communal enjoyment associated with the use of fireworks during Independence
Day celebrations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council aims to ensure public safety and maintain community
standards while allowing the use of fireworks within the city limits during the designated holiday
period; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to establish specific dates and permissible time frames for the
use of consumer -grade fireworks to ensure orderly and safe celebrations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waterloo as
follows:
1. That the use of consumer fireworks shall be permitted within the City of Waterloo on
the following dates:
• Friday, July 4, 2025
• Saturday, July 5, 2025
2. That the permissible hours for the discharge of fireworks on the aforementioned dates
shall be from 12:00 p.m. (noon) to 11:00 p.m.
3. That all fireworks usage shall comply with applicable state laws and local ordinances,
including restrictions on noise and safety regulations.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of February 2025.
ATTEST:
J(elley Felchle
Kelley Felchle, City Clerk
SEAL
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