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Options for the Use and Sale of Safe and Sane Fire Fireworks April 5, 2016 Page 4 exception of the aforementioned outreach funding and the fireworks disposal fee. The total estimated expenses associated with fireworks enforcement would be approximately $188,950, plus an additional $10,000 for public outreach in 2016, bringing anticipated costs to $198,950 (see Table B). Table B Ban on Fireworks to take Effect in 2016 Estimated Expenses Associated with Fireworks Fireworks Enforcement $62,288 Pre-Holiday Preparation $32,864 Management Costs $8,214 Public Service Announcement $3,788 Flyers (4,n of July Laws and Safety) $8,916 Other Costs $7,520 Disposal of Illegal Fireworks $75,000 Total Estimated Costs $198,590 Option 3: Ban the sale and use of safe and sane fireworks within the city limits effective 2017 The Council can choose to ban fireworks completely in 2017. This choice would afford community organizations time to extricate themselves from fireworks vendor contracts and establish new funding streams to continue their important programs. It would also provide additional time to prepare public service announcements, flyers and to conduct other public outreach. In 2017, the City would project to spend $198,950 plus an additional $20,000 in police enforcement related costs bringing the projected total to $218,950 (see Table C). Moving forward from 2017, the costs associated with fireworks should decrease, as a majority of Santa Ana residents should abide with the ban and less enforcement will be necessary. Table C Ban on Fireworks to take Effect in 2017 Estimated Costs Associated with Fireworks Fireworks Enforcement $82,288 Pre - Holiday Preparation $32,864 Management Costs $8,214 Public Service Announcement $3,788 Flyers (4,n of July Laws and Safety ) $8,916 Other Costs $7,520 Disposal of Illegal Fireworks $75,000 Total Estimated Costs 1 $218,590 65A -4