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South Bend Museum of Art 120 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. South Bend IN, 46601 June 13, 2018 1316 County -City Building 227 West Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601 I I ...... ...... SBM S/iuth Bend M,,��seuin fit, At I This letter Is a request for closure of the Jefferson Street Bridge for a fireworks show on First Friday, July 6, 2018. 1 apologize that this request has not been submitted 4 weeks prior. We have held this fireworks show on the First Friday in July for the past several years, not only to close out our Meet Me on the Island event, but enhance the downtown experience for downtown South Bend's Restaurant Week, which historically is held during the same week. For these shows the fireworks have been launched from the former Wart Restaurant site, the current site of the Cascade Residences. Because of construction at this site and at Seitz Park, we cannot continue to use this area. I over the past few weeks I have have been discussing other possible solutions for areas we could launch the show from with Scott Herczeg at Century Center, Jeff Jarnecke with Venues, Parks & Arts, Jill Scicchitano at Downtown South Bend, Inc., and Bryan Szajko owner -of RKM Fireworks. The first idea we explored was using the Jefferson Street bridge. At that time DTSB was told that the museum's budget of $1500 was not high enough for a show on the bridge. After exploring other options, and in further discussions with Bryan, he has graciously agreed to provide a fireworks show on the bridge within our budget. Other options discussed were: At the Century Center we discussed using the roof or part of the parking lot. The South Bend Fire Chief will not allow them on the roof. The parking lot poses a danger to guests and cars in the lot. Another proposed site is Howard Park, just south of the Jefferson Street bridge, I am still waiting to hear back from the Fire Chief about this, but Bryan at RKM fireworks feels because of the Increased distance from the spectators and the low elevation in that area of the park it would affect the quality of the show. He would prefer that we not launch them from there. I s oke with Marcia Qualls this morning to confirm that this request will not interfere with any scheduled events downtown on July 6th. I am happy to provide additional details if needed. Thank you for your c sideration, Ca'-fh r letz s Director of Marketing & 511V,verf s I South Bend Museum of Art dietzc@southbendart.org 1574.514,9032