Applications for Fireworks Booth

Permits Available April 9 at City Hall

The City of Fillmore advises all local non-profit organizations that applications will be available April 9 for 2008 firework booth permits.

Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 29 in the Administrative Assistant's office at Fillmore City Hall, 250 Central Avenue. The fee is $400.00; all organizations must provide proof of non-profit status and complete a “no fee” business license application.

The City’s Municipal Code (Section 15.38.030) requires applicants to be a non-profit association or corporation organized primarily for veteran, patriotic, welfare, city betterment, religious or charitable purposes, having on file with the City of Fillmore proof of non-profit status from either the IRS, California Secretary of State or the State Attorney General, having its principal and permanent meeting place in the City, and having been organized and established in the City for a minimum of three years continuously preceding the filing of the permit application.

A maximum of 25 permits will be issued, and priority will be given to organizations that were issued permits in 2007 and continue to be eligible. If necessary, a lottery will be held in early June to randomly determine which organizations will receive permits in addition to the qualified organizations.

Fireworks sales may occur in the City from Saturday, June 28 at twelve o’clock noon through Saturday, July 5 at twelve o’clock noon.

Questions regarding applications or eligibility should be directed to Administrative Assistant Angela Mumme at Fillmore City Hall between the hours of 8:45 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by calling 524-1500, extension 269.