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Fire Chief Larry B. Anderson
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CITY OF PETALUIVIA CAIJIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
CITY COUNCIL ,PRESENTATION
PETALUMA FIRE DEPARTMENT
JULY 4, 2011 ... FIREWORKS AFTER- ACTION REPORT
SECTION I
BACKGROUND
In accordance with Petaluma Municipal Code, the Petaluma Fire Department is to provide two (2)
annual reports with regard to the Fireworks Season to the City Council. Specifically, according to
Section 3309.1.1 of Petaluma Municipal Code Section 17.20.050 the following reporting procedures are
required:
Historical Perspective Regarding Firework Days of Sales/Use
In August 2008, various members from.. the fireworks industry, local fire agencies, concerned citizens
and non - profits met to discuss reducing the number of sales and discharge days for the July 4, 2009
fireworks season. This was in response to people within the community and others who wanted an
outright ban on fireworks. • Based on a.review of,available, historic information, Rohnert Park, Petaluma,
Sebastopol and Cloverdale agreed to the "4/1" plan: four (4) days of sales and one (1) day of use.
By the time the Petaluma Fireworks Ordinance was carripleted (effective February 5, 2009), Rohnert
Park City Council changed their plan and allowed five (5) days of sales and five (5) days of use.
Sebastopol decided to continue with
p their former schedule,knowing they only were only allowing. three,
(3) groups to sell and, with no new permits being issued, could see their firework program "sunsetting"
in the not too distant future. .
The following chart summarizes the current days of sales and use for cities allowing fireworks:
CITY DATE / TIME INFO
Cloverdale July 4 (1. day ;ONLY) €, 11 a.m. until midnight
Petaluma July 4th (1. day ONLY): 10 afti. until. 11 p.m.
Rohnert Park • June 30 - July 4 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 p.m.
June 28 12:00 p.m., until 10 :00 pun
Sebastopol . June. 29 — July 3 8:00 a.m. uritil 10:00 p.m.
July 4 8 :00 a.m. until midnight
Reports to Council:
a. On an annual basis, before. June 15 of each calendar year, the Fire Department will prepare and
provide to the City Council an Education and Enforcement Plan.
The Plan will include the following:
1. Education and enforcement program to be implemented in a given year;
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' — - - -- -2. Other relevant information deemed necessary-by-the Fire Marshal -to provide -an- overview of - -- -
the City's experience in fireworks enforcement relevant to that year's education and
enforcement program.
By day September, annually, Fire Marshal will provide to the City
b. B. no later than the last da of Se tember , a y, the
Council a Fireworks After-Action Report.' The `Report will include the following:
1. An evaluation of the .success or failure of the Education and Enforcement Plan.
2. Relevant incident statistics for the period June 17t through July 16
A comprehensive, written Education and Enforcement Plan was distributed to all interested parties in
May, 2011 in advance of the '2011 Fireworks Season. This After - Action Report is intended to provide
an overall assessment /evaluation of the success or failure of the Education and Enforcement Plan. All,
relevant incident statistics for the period June 1,7 through July 16 2011 will be provided as per the
above - referenced paragraph.
For the purposes of this Report, the following definition of "fireworks" is relevant in evaluating our
success this year:
m Safe and. Sane:
Fireworks' by the Office of the State Fire Marshal for sales and use
within the State of California and as legally authorized by municipalities. These fireworks
generally remain in a motionless position on the ground and emit showers of sparks.
® Illegal Fireworks;. These are fireworks not, classified as Safe .:and . Sane and are banned. by State '
law. Typically, these devices make very loud explosions and /or fly through the air or across the
ground. It is a misdemeanor or felony to possess or discharge these fireworks anywhere in the
State of California.
This year's Enforcement and Education Plan was similar in format to previous years and was geared
towards targeting illegal fireworks use Education, engineering, and , enforcement options (commonly
referred to as the "3E's ") were utilized. Once again, our theme this year was:
** Don't Get Burned - Steer Clear of Illegal.: Fireworks! **
Highlights of our "3E" approach are as follows:
Education
® Distribution of fireworks safety informational flyers to schools as provided by Distributor TNT;
® Utilization of a movie short "Don't. Get Burned" which aired at the local theater during
the period of May 15, 2011 thru July 15, 2011. It was expected to be viewed by approximately
112,000 people;
® Distribution of a letter by mail to residents in the High Fire Hazard Severity Zone ( "HFHSZ ")
that NO fireworks are allowed (approximately 1,988 Owner /Occupants were notified by this
letter mailed via USPS on June 15, 2011); and,
m Utilization of the Hwy 101 Auto Mall electronic billboard to flash the safety message of "Zero
Tolerance for Illegal Use".
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- Engineering"
® There were four (4) authorized firework sales days this season: July 1st through the 4
• Time of actual fireworks usage was limited to one day: July 4 only from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00
p.m.;
® It was made unlawful for minors under the age of eighteen (18) to use safe and sane fireworks;
• Limits were established regarding the discharge of fireworks 'on.properties other than one's own;
and,
® The HFHSZ map, a!lowable use areas, and messages about not using illegal fireworks were
displayed in various formats at all' eighteen (18) 2011 fireworks booths.
Enforcement
o The administrative citation process was utilized to include $1,000 fines for illegal fireworks use
and graduated penalties of $250 - $1,000 for the misuse` of legal safe and sane fireworks; and,
® Enforcement Teams were fielded: one (1) two-person combined Police and Fire enforcement
team on Saturday, July 2nd from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am ;, one (1) two- person combined Police and
Fire enforcement team on Sunday, July 3rd from 7 :00 pin to 12:00 am; and three (3) two - person
Police and Fire enforcement teams on Monday, July 4th from 6:00 pm to 12:00 am.
Financial, Impacts
® The . cost of our July 4th program was funded by this year's two (2) fireworks
manufacturers/distributors (TNT and Phantom Fireworks) and by fees charged to each of the
booth operators. With eighteen ig ( ) booths this year paying an enforcement fee of $692 each,
hteen 18�
fireworks operators provided approximately $12,456 in funds, which covered the full cost of
educational materials, enforcement team overtime, administration costs, report cost, booth
inspections and regulation efforts.
Performance Measurements
® Implementation of the education campaign began in late May and ran through June;
® Community policing of known:target neighborhoods was conducted during the daylight hours on
July 2 3 and,4 "After Dark" enforcement teams were utilized to respond to calls for
service specifically related to fireworks use at night ;
o The
mber.of calls for service were tracked thru information obtained from, PD dispatch and
complaints through the Fire Marshal's Office;
e The number of administrative citations issued for "safe and sane" fireworks misuse was tracked;
® The number of administrative citations issued for illegal fireworks usage was tracked; and,
® All statistics for the period June 17 through July 16 2011 are hereby reported to City Council
by way of,this After- Action Report. The primary purpose of the Report is to provide commentary
on the 2011 Fireworks Education and Enforcement Program's success and /or failure.
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JULY.4, 201'1 FIREWORKS AFTER - ACTION REPORT
The following is the Fire Department's assessment and/or comments of the relative success or failure of
each of the following categories during "2011:
Education
Y p emphasized
® This ear our De - artrnent, strict enforcement of the $1.,000 fine, included utilization
of the Hwy 101 Auto Mall sign and cinema movie short "Don't Get Burned ", and school
fireworks safety brochures provided by TNT. Fireworks distributor TNT reported that they
delivered fireworks safety, brochures to :all Petaluma 'schools. We believe these efforts continue
to make an impact on children. We also continue to believe that limited days of sales and
allowing only one (1) day of actual use had a significant impact on reducing fire activity before
and after July 4t As mentioned in the previous'section the "Don't Get Burned" cinema ad was
estimated to have reached approximately 112,000 people.
OUTCOME: Good success with the general' population and children.
Engineering
® The Department had signiificantly reduced call volume and fewer fires prior to July 3 and 4
We believe restricted sales days continues to be the difference and having to respond to fewer
fireworks - related calls allowed our Department's limited'resources to deal with other routine
emergency calls more effectively when it would otherwise have been stretched thin. (See the
following Fire Activity Report and Historical Data tables below for detailed information.)
• OUTCOME: Successful.
Firework Booths
® There were eighteen (18) permitted non- profit sales booths in Petaluma this year. Petaluma's
Firework Ordinance allows up to twenty -two (22) booths. Previous years have had between
eighteen (18) and twenty -one (21) sales booths. All booths received inspections and were issued
operating permits. No violations were observed or reported.
OUTCOME: Compliance achieved; similar to previous years.
Pre -July 4 Meetings/Special ' Concerns /Tactical:Objectives'
m As in previous years, meetings were held prior to July 4 which involved Police, Fire, Parks, and
• Failgroundsipersonnel in order to identify areas.of responsibility, clarify overall objectives, and
develop a comprehensive tactical plan. In addition, the Fire Marshal worked cooperatively with
the State Fire Marshal.
OUTCOME: Excellent coordination between agencies (Parks, Fire; Police, State).
High Fire. Severity Hazard "'Zone
m A mass mailing was sent on June 15, 2011 to approximately 1,988 owner /occupants located
within the HFSHZ. The'list was comprised of owners who may or may not reside at an address
located within the HFHSZ, as well as to their tenants /renters should the owners reside at a
different location. This list included about twenty -six (26) City of Petaluma parcels as well.
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— — — While -we received:.a=few calls- for -service, we'did -no t -have -any, incidents of-note,-nor-were-any---- --
citations issued, within the HFHSZ.
OUTCOME: Successful; low to no fireworks activity reported in this area.
Identified Problem Areas From Previous Years
• The Fairgrounds Parking Lot: Our goal again this year was to control fireworks usage in the
Fairgrounds parking lot.' Police provided both motorcycle: and patrol staff in this area.
Enforcement teams were also assigned to this area as their initial assignment and then remained
present as long as they were needed. The Parks Department posted signs indicating that NO
FIREWORKS were allowed, along with the $1,000 penalty amount. The effort to control the
Fairgrounds parking lot was again successful due to a initial police showing and signage
from Parks (with the $1,006 fine signs serving as additional deterrence). We were able to control
and eliminate 99% of fireworks activity early on and this allowed our combined police and fire
teams to be released to patrol other designated neighborhoods. No citations were issued on
Fairgrounds property.
OUTCOME: Very Successful; low fireworks activity in this area.
• Targeting Problem Neighborhoods: In the past, certain neighborhoods have been identified as
having high illegal fireworks activity. This year, there was no one single neighborhood
identified as having a "greater than normal" amount of illegal fireworks activity. However,
usage did occur and it was noted that many aerial -type fireworks were being launched from
random backyards which made it difficult to pin-point exact locations. Enforcement teams
needed to be on the move.
OUTCOME: Generally improved, with overall illegalactivity noted to be slightly down.
Enforcement Effort: Police /FireEnforcementTeams Statistics
There were a total of eighty (80) fireworks calls for service /complaints logged during the three (3)
evenings the enforcement teams patrolled (July 2 3 and 4` 'These service calls were recorded
citizen complaints by Police Dispatch 'in
complaints by which a dispatch for service was sent to an enforcement team..
Ninety -nine percent (99 %) of the complaints were registered for illegal fireworks activity. Enforcement
teams were able to "catch" four (4) individuals with illegal fireworks and four (4) $1,000 citations were
issued. There were no warnings or citations issued for safe and sane fireworks usage.
The following breakdown of statistics was compiled for the July 4, 2011 reporting period and also
includes the statistics from the previous year for comparison:
• June 16 through July 1st: Eleven (11) fireworks calls for service /complaints. No
enforcement 'teams were working, so calls were'h'andled by police officers. No citations were
issued. Last year there were seven (7) recorded calls.
• July 2°": Four (4) calls for service /complaints. One (1) enforcement team was working from
7:00 pm to 12 :00 am. No citations were issued. Last year there were eight (8) recorded calls.
• July 3rd: Fourteen (14) calls for service/complaints. One (1) enforcement team was working
from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am. No citations were issued. While most areas were fairly quiet there
was some illegal activity noted. Last year there were twenty (20) recorded calls.
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- —= 0 .—July 4 : -For nine (49) calls-for service /com lain
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ty- -( ) p ts. Three- (3)- enforcement-teams- were- --
working from 6:00 pm,to 12.00 aril. There -were four (4) $1,000 citations issued for illegal
fireworks (total amount cited equals $4,000). Last year'there were fifty-six (56) recorded calls.
® July 5t July 15th: Six (6) calls for service /complaints. No enforcement teams were
working. No citations were issued. Last year, 'Mere-were liine (9) recorded calls.
The total police /fire overtime cost for staffing the enforcement teams was $8,895.17. This fee was paid
entirely b y fireworks enforcement fees charged to the distributors''and the individual booths.
OVERALL OUTCOME: Low to uiedium `illegal fireworks activity; four (4) $1,000 citations.
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FIRE INCIDENTS IN TIDE 'CITE' OF PETALUMA
JUNE 16 THROUGH JULY 17, 2011
The following small fires were'e attributed to safe and sane fireworks this year. By comparison, there was
one (1) fire last year attributed to illegal fireworks.
Date Inciden t # Location Type ,of fire Cause
7/04/11 11 -2448 30 Lakeville Street Grass/Debris Confirmed safe & sane
(Dairyrnen's Feed) Size: 20 ft by 40 ft
NOTE: Juveniles seen leaving the scene; one (1) "smoke bomb" found by engine crew.
7/04/11 11 -2558 1900 Rainer Circle Garbage can Confirmed safe & sane
(SonomaMountain Debris/outside hall
School)
NOTE: Juveniles are suspected;.one (1),: "ground bloom flower- type" firework found by crew. This fire
was within an outside corridor next offices: It is suspected the following two (2) fires may have been
caused by improper disposal of fireworks but also could be due to juveniles with ignition materials
based on circumstances and time :o ' day, The-official cause for each, however, is listed as undetermined:
Date Incident # Location Type of fire Cause
7/02/11 11 -2531 135 . Keller Garbage can Undetermined; fireworks are
(Time 21:39) suspected
7/04/11 11 =2559: 1000 PBN Debris fire Undetermined; fireworks are
(Time 23 :10) suspected
During this reporting period there, were also two (2) bark/median fires reported along Sonoma Mountain
Parkway, one (1)'sinall fire within a fireworks stand which was attributed to improperly discarded .
smoking materials , (on 6(23/11), one (1) dumpster /rubbish fire, and one (1) spontaneous combustion fire.
The exact cause ofthese fires has been ruled as "undetermined "' and likely not caused by fireworks but
have been included for ` comparative rpurposes.
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Fireworks T 2009 2010 2011
.2005' 2006 � 2007 2008 20
Activity
the 4 the 4' . ) N/A 88 98 80
Calls for Service 171 (94 on 151 (112 on 172 (1 I5
4th) )
Citations Issued 10,(2 11 (1 8 (no N/A 14.(no 5 (no 4 (no
juveniles) juvenile) juveniles) juveniles) juveniles) juveniles)
Warnings Issued 18 11 14 N/A N/A 17 0 .
Total Overtime 52. 78 84 N/A 72 N/A 66
Hours
Weight 40 Ibs 45 lbs. 40 Ibs N/A 60 Ibs 20 lbs 401bs
Confiscated
Response to 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Fire Incidents
Grass Fires 5 11 10 N/A 6
0 4
Dumpster /Trash 3 3 4 N/A 3 0 4
Fires
Structure Fires 0 0 0 N/A 0 0 0
Other 1 5 0 N/A • 0 1 1
Fire Loss <$100 <$100 <$100 N/A ' <$100 <$250 <$100
incident incident incident incident incident incident
Special Concerns /Illegal Fireworks Usage:
We continue to have individuals from within Petaluma, as well as non- residents, who use illegal
fireworks on both public and private property. While there were no citations issued on July 2'' or 3
there were four' (4) citations issued on July 4, 2011. No warnings were issued for illegal fireworks
usage. The four (4) people cited were males between the ages of 29 and 33 (two reside in Petaluma; two
from outside Petaluma). This citation volume was fairly similar to 2010's total in which five (5)
citations were issued.
Since the inception of our enforcement ^program, it has been observed that individuals who choose to use
illegal fireworks are now more elusive and either fire mortar -type aerial rockets from the privacy of their
backyards or duck back.: and forth from the driveway to a garage after illegal usage, thereby making
access, enforcement, and issuance of citations more difficult and challenging. There are also .situations
where safe and sane -type fireworks activity will mask the intermittent use of illegal fireworks. This
behavior is typically displayed during larger block parties. All four (4) citations issued this year were
from open- viewed illegal use at McNear Park. In summary, the enforcement teams have found it much
more difficult to observe, and cite people using illegal fireworks and it is this reason there continues to be
a decrease in the number of citations issued. The fact that July 4 fell on a Monday this year may also
have contributed to reduced illegal fireworks activity.
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— OUTCOME:-Similar-to last year- ; - illegal use of=fi reworks -in- Petaluma - and -other areas continues to
be a problem.'
Non- Profit Overview
There were eighteen (18) non- profit fireworks booths operating, in Petaluma in 2011. Three (3) of the
non- profit organizations ran two (2) booths each. Petaluma's Fireworks specifies that the
money earned from non- profit booth sales. shall "provide' direct and regular community services and
benefits to the residents of Petaluma ".
To this end, the Department .sent out letters to all of the non -profit •booth operators on July 25, 2011
requesting information on their gross and net sales for this season and requesting them to verify the
elements of their program to the current Fireworks Ordinance. The deadline for submittal of this
information was August 16, 2011. As of this time, the following .twelve. (12) groups have responded:
Athletic Edge, 579 Engineering ,Battalion, Casa Grande Boosters, Eastside Free Will Church, Lokahi
Outrigger Canoe Club, McDowell Drug Task Force, North Bay Christian Academy, Pacific Empire '
Chorus, Petaluma School of Ballet, Petaluma Panthers, Petaluma Valley Baptist Church, & Petaluma
Youth Lacrosse League. Reporises`ranged from the very detailed to minimal at best, and all are
attached hereto under Appendix A. The four (4) remaining non - profit groups that have failed to respond
to our request for information, in time to be made part of this Report to the City Council will be re-
contacted. Those who fail to respond' will not be issued permits in 2012.
2010 Fireworks Distributor Figures
(included for comparison only)
GROSS NET
TNT: $288,334
$144,167
Phantom: $78,329.92 $39,1.64.96
TOTAL: $366,663.92 $183,331.96
2011 Fireworks Distributorfigures
GROSS NET
TNT: $304,322 $1.52,161
Phantom: $67,893.28 $33,946.64
• TOTAL: $372,215.28 $186,107.64
Summary Report on the Success or, Failure of the Education!an Enforcement Plan
y Activity" spreadsheet the third year ear of our "reduced
sales and, use" days. Please' to our " Firreworks Act vit " and
adsheet on a
This is the third y y program
e'6. It is evident that .
the call volume for the past three years is `about half of what it used to be before reduced days and use
were in effect. In general, our educational. efforts have been successful in reaching children and
Petaluma residents. Both TNT and Phantom Fireworks each contributed $600 to fund the movie short
"Don't Get Burned" which aired at the local. cinema. Our program also receives enforcement fee
funding in the amount of $692 per booth which essentially pays for enforcement team overtime and
administration costs.
' It should also be noted there'was a;large multi - building apartment fire in neighboring Rohnert Park (6930 Commerce)
which was attributed to illegal aerial type fireworks. Rohnert Park also allows safe and,sane fireworks. Petaluma's Truck
9351 responded and assisted with Sthe 'fire attack. Numerous families were displaced and the fire loss was estimated to be one'
million dollars. In all, eight (8) units were affected.
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Some of-- the - highlights- ofthis year-'' s "efforts are -as follows: — — — —
® We had an aggressive enforcement effort with teams working each night from July 2" through
July 4 Fire activity was higher (four (4) small fires) than last year (which had only one (1)
recorded fire), but there was no significant fire loss this, year.
® One of the successes again this year was controlling fireworks activity in the Fairgrounds
parking lot. Pre - planning, signage and a strong'enfercement effort in this area contributed to this
success.
® Illegal fireworks activity in Petaluma continues to pose a significant fire risk to the community.
Some Petaluma residents and non-residents continueto use dangerous and illegal fireworks
within the City limits. The combination of one (1) day of use, four (4) days of sales and the fact
that July 4 occurred on a Monday contributed to fewer fires prior to July 4 which allowed the
police & fire enforcement teams an opportunity to curb some of the illegal activity.
® This year, it, should be noted that there were two (2) small fires attributed to safe and sane
fireworks. It's likely two (2) additional small fires were caused by the .improper disposal of safe
and sane fireworks. It is.suspected juveniles were involved and some of these fires occurred on
days where only the sale of fireworks was legal.
® Finally, almost all the small fires mentioned in this Report occurred near a structure, but were
kept minimal by PFD suppression crews who responded quickly and aggressively. Year after
year, we depend on suppression crews to keep these ine'vitable yearly fires small. All fireworks
have the potential to start fires. We should count our community as lucky to have avoided any
significant fire loss again this year.
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' POST OFFICE BOX 61
18 5 8 PETALUMA, CA 94953 -0061
David Glass
Major July 25, 2011
Chris' Albertson
Teresa Barrett
Mike Harris
Mike irealy
Gabe Kearney «Contact Name»
Tiffany Reu e. I «Organization»
Counctlinenrbers •
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«City, State» «Zip»
Subject: Non -Profit Fireworks Fundraising Request for Information
Organization: «Organization»
Pursuant to the •City of Petaluma's Fireworks Ordinance (Section
17.20.3310, et seq.), and to assist with oiir Department's upcoming
reporting to-the City Council of this year's fireworks season, we are
requesting .that your group provide the following °' information. Your
response will be used as a tool. to evaluate and modify 'our program.
1.) Is your group's principle and permanent meeting place
within the City of Petaluma? If 'es,•piease provide details.
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If no, please provide an explanation. Also, does your
organization have at least 20 members who, when combined,
• (1) reside
City, o (3) City Petaluma, are employed by the
Ci (3 the owners/o pe rators of a business or other
establishment located within the City of Petaluma?
2). Does your organization provide direct and regular
'community services and benefits to the residents of the City
of Petaluma? Provide a detailed account of your FY
201 expenditures. An example of an expenditure
would' be "We provided six (6) $1,000 scholarships to
graduating seniors of Petaluma High School".
3) For ,the 2011 fireworks season, please indicate the total gross
Firer Depamnenr and net for. each,firework booth your group operated and
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"D" Street an account of how the funds were/will be: spent.
Pembina, G 94952
P n@7),778_4390 4) Does your ' organization quabfy: as a "non- profit •
Frr (707) 262-4547 organization"? Please s whether, your group its a non
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profit . association, a charity or corporation organized primarily
for veterans, patriotic, welfare, civic betterment, educational,
Fire Preveniion'Bareon
116ngg11tshStreet
• Pekrlemo.CA94952
' t FY 2010/2011 refers to July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011
Phone (707) 770 -4389
Fax. (707) 776-3642
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Y outh development or an organization for charitable purposes
as per:. Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)3, 4 6, 7 8, 10,
19, 23 or 26, Section 501 (d), Section 501(e); or which has
been issued , a tax - exempt certificate as required under the
Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California; or as
outlined in Petaluma City Ordinance No. 2320 N.C.S..
We would appreciate your response no later ,than Tuesday, August
1 6 2011 so that this informationma Cbe includ d in ur Department's
Se tember 19 re ort to Petal ast year several
groups were late or did not respond. Please be advised; due to limited
staffing „no reminder letters will be sent Groups that do not respond
as requested will not be issued booth permits next (2012).
Thank you for your cooperation. Please contact me should you have
anyquestions.
Sincerely,
Cary '. D. Fergus
Fire Marshal
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cc: Larry Anderson, Petaluma Fire Chief
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To whom it` May 'Concern:
Subject: Non - Profit fireworks fundraising information
Organization: 579 Engineer Battalion
The California Army National Guard as a facility located on Vallejo Street in the
city of Petaluma. Approximately sixty people from our organization reside or work
within the city °limits.
The CANG is always on call, to help the city during times of crisis situation i.e.
flooding, and other disasters.
Our group sales for the 2011 fireworks season were approximately $15,000. Our
net sales were approximately $4,100: The money was used by the 579 morale and
welfare group,` soldiers` and families in need , as well as, throwing our annual holiday
party for our soldiers. and their families. We are a non -profit organization; our tax id
number is:68- 0373303.
ThankVyou`for allowing our group the opportunity to fundraise in your city.
Sincerely
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Ssg Bliss R Roberts
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POST OFFICE Box 61
PETALUMA, CA 94953-0061 •
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David Glass, N s —
Ata July 25, 2011
Chris Albertson "
Teresa Buret Olkf
Mike Harris
Mike Healy
Gabe Kearney Bill .McSweeney
Tiffany Dente Casa Grande Boosters Club
Counedmemhen
1653 San Marino Drive
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Petaluma, CA 94954
Subject:, Non-Profit Fireworks Fundraising Request for Information '
Organization: Casa Grande Boosters Club
Pursuant to the City of Petaluma's fireworks Ordinance (Section
17.20.3310, et seq.), and to assist with our Department's upcoming
reporting to the City Council of this year's fireworks season, we are
requesting that your group provide th e following information. Your
response will be used as a tool to evaluate and modify our program.
\ 4 1 '1) Is your group's principle and permanent meeting place
we- iv \e\ orat.e. within the City of Petaluma? If ye.s, please provide details.
0, l' CNN . If no, please provide an explanation. Also, does your
t-v° tvecw."-c• ' organization have at least 20 t members who, when combined,
• (1) reside in the City of Petaluma, (2) are employed by the
City, or (3) are ownersioperators of a business or other
establishment located within the City of Petaluma?
-- 2) Does your organization provide direct and regular
Vc 41/4t* '‘ f ,'"' community services Mitt benefitstrothe residents of the City
CMA of Petaluma' 2 Provide a &toile' d accolint of your FY
2010/2011 expenditures. An example of an expenditure
would be "We provided six (6) $ 1,000 scholarships to
graduatin' g seniors of Petaluma High School".
• 3) For the2011 fireworks season,. please indicate the total Ir • • iis,,5 r
Fire Department I and net sales for eaeh firework booth. your group operated and
1.4et '``D Soren an account ofhow the funds werelwill be spent
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4) Does your organization qualifi' as a "non-profit \j.0-5
Phone POD 77S-43942
Fire poi 7624447i orga 'nization"? Please specif y whether your group is a non-
profit association., a charity or corporation organized primarily
• for veterans, patriot; Welfare, civic hetternient, educational,
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as per Internal Revenue Code Section" 501(c)3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10,
19 23 or 26, Section 501 (d),• Section 501(e); or which has
been issued a tax-exempt certificate as required under the
Revenue and Taxation Code of the. State of California; or as
• outlined in Petaluma City Ordinance-No. 2320 N.C.S..
We would appreciate your response no later than Tuesday, August
16 2011 so that this information may included' in our Department's
'September 19 report to Petaluma City Council. Last year, several
groups were late or did not respond. Please be advised, due to limited
staffing, no reminder letters will be sent Groups that do not respond
as requested will not be issued booth permits next year (2012).
Thank you for your cooperation. Please contact me should you have
any questions.
Sincerely,
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cc: Larry Anderson, Petaluma Fire Chief
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City of Petaluma
P.O. Box 61
Petaluma, CA 94953 -0061
To whom it may concern:
This letter is in response to the questionnaire we received from you
concerningthe fireworks stand.
1) Yes, the address of the church is 200 Fly I
y vd. So., and yes, we have over
20 members who live in and work within the city of Petaluma.
2) Our church has participated in the city clean up, had volunteers go to
the'soup,kitchen and we have a weekly meeting at one of the local
nursinghomes. We have helped °someIow - income families with food
baskets, and have helped many of the youth be able to go on youth
activitieslike white water rafting, bowling, ice- skating, camping, etc., by
helpingwith half the expense or more.
3) Our gross sales were $13,400:00, our net;after paying Phantom
Fireworks, city fees, and taxes' will lbe around $4,300.00. The proceeds
urchase,e ui m nt to ecordg those events and as put e together
as
will be used to help the youth , go on different
activities,
p q r�p nd put together
skits /dramas:
4) Our church. is a non- profit organization.
Sincerely,
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Eastsideirree Will Baptist Church
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Petaluma, CA 94954
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August 15, 2011,
City of Petal l ?ire Department and Fire Prevention Bureau,
1) Is your ro iu's principle and permanent i neetiae place wit the City of.Petalam
Yes, we meet at the Petaluma Marina, located at 781 Baywood' Drive, Petaluma, CA 94954.
2) Does your organization' provide direct and regular community services and benefits to the
residents the City of Petaluma? Provide a detailed account of your FY 2010/2011
expenditures.
Our purpose is to organize encourage and promote! Hawaiian ways through cultural
interaction with - :community awareness built around health, fitness, sportsmanship,
recreation and to perpetuate the Hawaiian "Aloha Spirit ".
3) For the 2011 fireworks sin:
Gross: $9,60000 (approximate)
Net: $4,300.00 (approximate) i
4) 1?oes yoy ur or tnnkzation qualify as a non profit ,orean lion?
l okahi!Outngger Club. of Sonoma County "is a,Califomia non- proftpublic benefit
corporation. We have been recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)nan- pmtit, social activities !!
organization. The Club's employer identification number is 68- 0282052.
Thank you,
Corinne Kelly, Secretary to the
Lokahi Outrigger Canoe Club
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1712:Orinda Court:
Petaluma CA 94954 '
McDowell Drug Task 'Force (70'7) 762-7702
I „ "High on Cafe" FAX (707) 762 -3454
AUGUST 10, 2011
TAX ID# 68- 0051382
CHARITABLE .TRUST #CT76557
SUBJECT: INFORMATION REQUESTED
TO: CARY D. FERGUS
INTERM ;FIRE MARSHALL
ENCLOSED YOU WILL FIND THE INFORMATION REQUESTED IN YOUR LETTER,DTD JULY 25,2011
WITH ATTACHMENTS AS VERIFICATION PLEASE BE ADVISED, THAT THE SALE OF FIREWORKS IS
NOT THE ONLY FUNDRAISER THAT WE ARE PART OE AS WE PARTICIPATE IN THE HUMAN RACE
AND WE HOLD A MAGIC SHOW EACH YEAR'.
1. OUR ,GROUP MEETS AT THE MC DOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOLL ON THE ST TUESDAY OF EACH
MONTH AT 7PM.. EXCEPT DURING THE MONTHS OF JULY, AUGUST AND 'DECEMBER .
2. YES (SEE ATTACHMENT "A ") •
3. GROSS SALES =$43,121:74 WASHINGTON SQUARE= $30,459.34
7 -11 STORE AREA
=$12,662.40
RETURN OF SET UP FUNDS= $865.00 TOTAL FUNDS = $42,256.74
EXPENDITURES FOR ;FIREWORKS, CITY FEES, SALES TAX,
TRUCK AND CONTAINER AND CASA GRANDE PROJECT GRAD = $33,256.74
MC DOWELL DRUG TASK EORCE RECEIVED $9,000 $3,000.00 HAS ALREADY BEEN GIVEN TO
THE CITY OFPETALUMA POLICE ,DEPARTMENT FOR THE 2011 DARE PROGRAM. FUNDS WILL ALSO
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PROVIDING PROGRAMS FOR.
4. YES (SEE ATTACHMENT "B "),
IF ANY OTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME.
SINCERELY,
RI ARD W. SHARKS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MC DOWELL DRUG TASK FORCE
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Petaluma CA 94954'
1V1 cDoweil Dru g Task Force (707) 762 -7702
"High on Life" FAX (707) 762 -3454
\v,1 TAX ID# 68- 0051382 iiA
JANUARY 27, 2010
LISTED BELOW ARE THE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT THE MCDOWELL DRUG TASK FORCE FUNDED
DURING THE YEAR 2009, THE TASK FORCE IS A NON 501 (C) 3 HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES ORGANIZATION MADE UP OF ALL VOLUNTEERS THAT RECEIVES NO GOVERNMENT FUNDING.
RED RIBBON WEEK PROGRAMS AND SUPPLIES --- ------------ - - - - -- $18,024.34
SCHOLARSHIPS (22 +) HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS -- . -- --=---- - - -$13,225.00
R DRIBBON WEEK SCHOOL DECORATING CONTEST (17 SCHOOLS) =------ - - -=-- $6,500.00
XMAS FOR KIDS TOYS & CASH PROGRAM-------- = - - - =- ------ - - - -$3,500.00
NAEIR PRODUCTS���FOR SCHOOLS &,COMMUNITY -- ` - - - -- -- $2,860.11
EVERY 15 MINUTES PROGRAM, HIGH SCHOOLS — - - -- $2,476.33
SONOMA STATE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
L & RC) -- -- - - $2,000000
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PROJECT UN (TNON DOG) S( IOOLS(CG,PHS - --
-- _ - - - -- $2,000.00 -
VVA CHAPTER #563 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS $1,600.00
UNITED ANGLERS OF CG HIGH SCHOOL FISH HATCHERY -- $1,200.00
4TH DISTRICT�AG.,.ASSOC KIDS CORNERSONOMA/MARIN COUNTY FAIR $1,000.00
PETALUMA_POLICE DEPT 'K, -9 TRIALS SPONSORSHIP -- — - $700.00
ROHNERT PARK CHILDRENS FISHING DERBY SPONSORSHIP— -- $500.00
MCDOWELL PTA GELD. ,PARAMEDIC PROGRAIM:SPONSORSHIP -- - - -- $500.00
MCDOWELL POLICE COUNTRY TRIP(4TH GRADE STUDENTS)' - - - -- — $500.00
E -2 ENRICHMENT. PROGRAM OLD ADOBE SCHOOL DISTRICT, ARTS & MUSIC $350.00
BERNARD ELDRIDGE'ELEM`"SCHOOL CIVIL WAR PROGRAM — $350.00
MENDOCINO SHERFNS'ACTIVITY LEAGUE $350.00
OADS — $350.00
LINCOLN ELEM SCHOOL .EADERSHIP PROGRAM $200.00
THE KITCHEN (CHRISTMAS. - PROGRAM) — — -- $250.00
MENDOCINO SHERIFFS ASSOC. — $200.00 •
PROS & CONS.FOR.KIDS $200.00
LAKE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS ASSOC. $200.00
PETALUMA PEACE OFFICERS(HERB LOUDEN FUND) $200.00
VACAVILLE' POLICE ; .OFFICERS ASSOC. $200.00
COTS CHILDRENS HAVEN $200.00
YWCA(BATTERED WOMENS.& CHILDRENS PROGRAM) $200.00
CHRISTMAS::CIMEER' $200.00'
FACE TO 'FACE(HIV & AIDS; PROGRAM). $200.00
FAMILY LIFE CENTER(CH LDREN SUPPORT PROGRAM) $200.00' `
GRAND TOTAL $62,635.78
THIS ONLY REPRESENTS THE MONETARY GIFTS THATrWE PRESENTED AND DOES NOT INCLUDE THE
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN MATERIAL GIFTS NOR DOES IT INCLUDE THE THUDREDS OF MAN HOURS
DONATED BY'OUR BOARD MEMBERS AND OUR VOLUNTEER STAFF WHO CARE SO MUCH .ABOUT .OUR '
YOUTH AND ' mimicry, WE "GIVE FROM THE HEART ".
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Cincinnati, OH 45201
Date: January' 25
, 2003 ;Person to Contact:
Andrea Switser 31. -00972
-. ' Customer Service Specialist
McDowell Drug, Task Force Toll Free'Teleptione Number:
1712 Orinda Ct. . 8;00 am. to 6:30 p.m. EST
Petaluma, CA 94954 877 -829 -5500
Fax Number:
513- 263 -3756
Federal Identification Number:
68- 0051382
Dear Sir or Madam:
This is in response to 'your request 21, 2003
p y q ry , regarding your organization's tax exempt status.
Our records indicate that a determination letter issuediin May yourorganization exemption from
federal' income tax'under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal :Revenue Code. That letter is still in effect
fo au e uentl submitted„ we dassrfied our o an iv ndation'w thin the meaning,of section 509(a) of the Code becau a it isaan organization de cn ed drinate
sections 509(a)(1) and -170(b)(1)(A)(vi)-
This se appJ Donn ` If your was.bas e o anon s sources o th t ear organization 's operations would continue as stated
or9 support, or its'character,, method of operations, or $.
purposes have changed, please your organ a consider the effect of the change on the exempt
status and foundation status
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Your or g i q
is required' ired'to fife Form.990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, only if its
arnzahon
gross ip reinormally more than $25,000. ' @f`a is required, it must be filed by the 15th
penalty of $ 0 a day; Month after endof the organ annual accounting period. The law'imposes a
up to a maximum of $10,000, when a retum is•feled late, unless there is reasonable
cause for the delay.
All exempt or Act a ti On (un s sp d a tY excluded) are liable ter taxes under the Federal insurance
f security ) rem of $100 or more;paid to each employee during a
calendar year. Your organization is not liable for the:tax imposed under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act
(FUTA).
Organizations.that are not private foundations are not sublet to the excise taxes under Chapter 42 of the
Code. However, these organizations are not otautomatically'exempt from other 'fedeiralexcise taxes.
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Donors • vided in se
g yo organize'. ,n oar for its use are dedu ibl the Cede:. Bequests,
Hors ma deduct'contributions to your organization as • section 17
legatees, de�sesi transfers „'or rfts lour . ctible for federal estate and
gift tax purposes if they meet the applicable provisions of sections 2055„ 2106,, and 2522 of the Code.
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68-0051382
Your organization is not required to file federal income tax returns unless it is subject to the tax on unrelated
business income under section 511 of'the Code. If your Organization is subject tolhis tax, it must file an
income tax return on the Form 996-T, Exempt Organization Business Incorne Tax Return. In this letter, we
are not determining whether any of your organization's present or proposed activities are unrelated trade or
business as defined insection 513 of the Code.
The law requires you,to make your organization's annual retum available public inspection without charge
for three years after the due date of the return. You are also required io make available for public inspection
a copy of your organization's exemption,application, any supporting document's and the exemption letter to
any individual who requestssuchldocuments in personor in writing. You can charge only a reasonable fee
for reproduction and actual postage costs for the copied materials. The law does not require you to provide
copies of public inspection docufnents that are widely available, such as by posting them on the Internet
(World Wide Web). You mayteliable for a penalty of $20 a day•for each dayyou do not make these
documents available for.public (up to a maximum of.$10,000 in'the case of an annual return).
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Because this letter could help resolve any questions about'your organization's exempt status and foundation
• status, you should keep it with the organization's permanent records.
If you have any questions, please call us at the telephone number shown in the heading of this letter.
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This letter affirms your organization's exempt status.
Sincerely,
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John E. Ricketts,, Director, TE/GE
Customer Account:Services
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Mr. Cary D. Fergus
Fire . Marshal
Subject: Non -Profit Fireworks Fundraising
Organization: North Bay Christian Academy
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This letter is in:response :to your letter dated July 25,2011, regarding the North Bay Christian Academy
Fireworks booth for 201'1.
1. North Bay Christian Academy is located in:Novato California and serves/ served students from is
currently Sonoma, Petaluma and Marin counties. However, NBCA is a ministry of Christ Church
North Bay'that serves many families from Petaluma.,,
2. North'Bay''- Christian Academy and. Christ CliiirchrNorth Bay has in the past employed, and
currently employees. Petaluma residents as our teachers /pastors 'and has in the pass and is currently
offering scholarships to three students who are residents '6f Petaluma
3. North Bay'Christian Academy made'totalgross sales of $46 ;000 from the 2011 fireworks booth
and total net sales,of $14 ;000. The net proceeds were used to assist 4 students with financial aid
scholarships.
Bay an,Academ is a non-profit 501 c 3 organization specializing 4. North Ba Chnsti Y is p � )� g � g in the education
of K -12 students.
5. North Bay Christian currently has 4 o le associated with our organization who inside
in Petaluma. However North Bay Christian Academy is a very small organization with only 86
students and an approximate total of 100 members.
Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in educating' children.
Sii ly
Pamela Cacraher
Principal
-North Bay. Christian Academy
6%5 Ru)wt oo Biti Novo°, CAL I( O O A 949
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Attorneys at .
394 Bel Marin -Keys Boulevard, Suite 3
Novato, California 94949 -5655
Telephone:
(415) 883 -0166
C. MARTIN GIBSON Facsimile:
• WENDY MARIE,GIBSON (415) 883 -5081
• August 1, 2011
City of Petaluma •
P.O. Box 61
Petaluma,' CA 94953- 0061
Re: Fireworks'Reauest for Information
Pacific Empire Chorus
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Dear Sir /Madam:
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I am answering your request on behalf of the Pacific Empire
Chorus.
1. Yes, we rehearse each week at the 'First Presbyterian Church j!
on 10 and 13-Street. And yes, at least_ 20 of our members
reside, employed or operate a business in Petaluma:
2. Yes we do. We perform free for various different community
associations. We also. provide free singing valentines to
businesses who cannot afford it. 'We do not keep track of the
time donated, in monetary terms,. Our new location, the First
Presbyterian Church has asked us to do a free concert for their
members, and we have agreed.
3. Our gross was $12,078.98. Our' net profit was $2,800. It
will be used for coaching expenses and operating expenses for our
Chorus to continue-to operate..
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4. Yes, we are a non profit educational entity. P ;
Thank you for your assistance. 1
Very truly yours a j) ��
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David Glass
Mayor July 25, 2011
Chris Albertson '
Teresa Barrett
Mike Rallis
Mike Heniy Sh Evau A (/
Gabe Kearney 4V1 9 oti
Tiffany Renee Petaluma Panthers. Football & =Cheer
Councilmember$ 52 Zayda Lane FIRE MARSH OFF,
Petaluma, CA 94952
Subject: Non -Profit Fireworks Fundraising J equest:for Information
Organization: Petaluma Panthers Football & Cheer
Pursuant to the City of Petaluma's Fireworks Ordinance (Section
17.20:3310,,,et ; and to assist with our Department s upcoming
reporting to the City.. Council of this year's fieworks season, we are
requesting that your group provide the ^following information. Your
response will' be used as a tool to evaluate and modify our program:
1) �_ your � gr�p yes, 1 's principle' and permanent meeting ,place � ��/�
of Petaluma? If es, ,please provide details. CS I (.^�" "' v l
If no, please provide : an explanation. Also, does your �
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organization have at least 20. members who, when combined, J
(1) reside in the City of Petaluma, (2) are employed by the Wahl—
City, or (3) are owners /operators of a business or other J
establishment located within the City of Petaluma?
2) Does your organization provide direct and regular
community services and benefits to theiresidents of the City [ V
of Petaluma? e a detailed account of your FY I "
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10/ 011 io„, expenditures. An example of an expenditure
be "We provided six '(6) $1,000 scholarships to
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our ou operated and
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Frre uywrtm¢nr and net sales for each firework,b 1
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phone any i7a -a3so 4) .Does your 'organization qualify: as a "non-profit ,
Fax (✓07) 7624547 organization"? fleas e.,specify - whether your group is a non
profit association, a charity or corporation organized primarily V
for veterans; patriotic, welfare, civic betterment, educational,
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FY 2010/2011 refers to July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
Phone (707)778- 4399.. [.
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580 Sonoma Mounta(mParkway
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 763-2277
Email: info @petalumabaptist.org
www.peta l u maba ptist.org
City of Petaluma
Concerning the questions about fireworks.
1. Yes, we are a local church located at 580 Sonoma Mountain Parkway, we
are a 500 member church.
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2. We have given 25 scholarships to the youth of our church to help them to
be -able to,attend different events that we provide. Totaling $2500. Some of
these are service projects in the city of Petaluma and other are for Service
projects outside of the city. We spend $2050 in supplies for these events.
3. Totahgross was $17,816.36 - Net was $6,408.64. This money will be spent
on scholarships and to help offset the cost of supplies for service projects.
4. Yes, we are a church
If you have any questions please feel free to call me at 707- 763 -2277 p'
Thank you
Steve Moulyn 3
Associate Pastor
Petaluma Valley Baptist Church
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Gisele Rue, Retakirna Youth LacrossefUndraising Director
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PetalumaCA'94952 '
707-658-3887
August 16, 2011
Please see below for the answers to the Non-Profits fundraising request for information regarding the 2011
fireworks season.
Thank you for allowing this great, irreplaceable, fundraiser: for our Petaluma Youth Lacrosse players. The
fireworks fundraiser has made about two times more than our other fundraisers. The other fundraisers, a
fundraising dinner raffle, had donations from of local busiiieiSes. Ithaa been very difficult for businesses
to donate to allthe fundraisers in our community especially in Lhisoconomy. The fireworks booth has been a
great way to get Money toour r dub from everyone in the community, not iust,the businesses. We were not 1 i
going to the loce(buSinesses and asking them.to donate, therefore roducingthe pressure to help the non
profits in the cornrnUnity$:Tofireworks booth:has also allowed'usAo showcase the local business that have
supported our cluband dnvecustomers back to them. There is NO way we could have made our fundraising
goals without the fireworks booth Mils year or in any future years to.corne.
1) Yes, United Church of:Christ
825 Middlefield Dr CA 94952
1. Yes over 225.membees,(parents of children) reside in:the City of Petaluma,
2. at least 1 is„ernployed by the city
3. Yes: many'areowner/operators ore businesswithin the City Of Petaluma
2) Yes we provide for Petaluma children, and:2011 financial assistance was for 11
players totaling appro*$1;500, the 50% scholarships whichgolo Petaluma families who have a
hardship to pay:their Child's annual registration fee.
3)
PYLL Fireworks Beath -'2011
Income $ 21,789.12
Cash $ 12,490.97
Credit Cards $ .9,298.15
Expense $ 16,344.62
Fireworks $ 13685.18
Merchant Fee 27894
TNT Fee $ 74.00
Starter Cash . 327.50
Storage $ 409:00 •
Fire Permit $ 256.00
Sales Tax ESTIMATE $1,614.00
Net Income $ 5,444.50
The funds will help offset the cost of: fields, insurance, coaches, clinics„ equipment, and referees
4) Yes 501 (c) 7
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To: City of Petaluma, Fire Marshall =tEfr � .ff oFf s
From: Ann Derby, :Owner Petaluma School of Ballet & Artistic Director of Petaluma City Ballet
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Re: Annual Fireworks Booth
Following are the.answersto your questions regarding our annual fireworks, booth.
1. Yes, our group's principle and permanent meeting place is within the city of Petaluma. Our offices
and studios are at 110 Howard St ' We have : been in business since 1959 in Petaluma and at our
current location since 1982. We also hold performances in . ..Petaluma and in Rohnert Park. We
currently have 30 dancers in Petaluma City Ballet who'reside in Petaluma. As the owner of Petaluma
School of Ballet I 'have 'resided in Petaluma since 1959. In addition Petaluma School of Ballet has
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200 students
other fadents milies 85 Of attend both the Nu m panic pate in the annual.Nutcracker performances and approximately 100
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throughout the year. Nutcracker performances as well as Petaluma City Ballet performances
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2. Yes, our biannual Chl_dren's Performing Arts program provides performances to all Sonoma
County schoOl children, g p ool children and our Nutcracker school shows reach
2000 - 2200 children.
We alsonprovi erformances to many. of our - retirement homes and some of
our older dancers actually teach, dance for enrichment programs in our elementary schools. Our
funding `is not used for cash scholarships but rather to ;provide the' facilities, costumes, sets for our
performances' Many of our senior dancers' are given in -kindy scholarships that allow them to
continue training and performing "and the fireworks funding helps offset those gifts.
3: Our gross sales were'$16,750 "00 and, after'expenses we had approximately $5,750.00. We were
moved to the fairgrounds location in 2009 and unfortunately at the new site we have to close at
5 :00pm which hurts income by about$2,500:00)
Funds will be'spent for payments and deposits on:
Petaluma City:Ballet hours at booth - $300.00
Dancers over 18 work the booth to eam monies for their training - $630.00
Dancer "scholarships" - $750.00
Grosh Theatrical Drops;(rental for Nutcracker sets) $2,250:00
Facility rental for Nutcracker - Sonoma State. University- $10,500:00
4. Yes, Petaluma City' Ballet.* a 501(c)(3) non -profit organization (incorporated in 1981). We have
been,issued a tax - exemptcertificate. Petaluma School of °Ballet,is a for -profit business owned by Ann
and Michael Derby.
5;, Gross,sales for 2011 were approximately $15 and net of approximately $7;100.00
We are Planning ''on using ourfundstt is'year in much.thelsame way butto drop our ticket prices. for
s Performing performances Arts perfoances from $4.00 to $3.00; to up our scholarships to our
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and plans are still in the works'to build a portable stage that'would allow us more
Performing opportunities in outside venues in,Petaluma, Since the Toss of our TOT funding We know
use our and malt to a t ion for Our iwOrksi
t• ra t Was den ar re r a n fa performances fi reworks monies I
. ,h veto cover even more- ofocrr expenses....:.. - .. .
Without the funding from the fireworks booth we would still be in dire straits. Our company budget .
was formerly $100,000 °:a.year'and is now at $ 65;000 and we're hard pressed to meet that Our
Nutcracker budget is approximately $50,000 and ticket. sales only generate about 25% of funding
quality the training and' roductions high for our. patrons we really still and i u order to keep the
needed. The non rofit has lost so many grants oyerthe past
,�y a g � p 'g p Bally still need this funding.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at :707 -765 -2660
Sincerely,
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Owner, Petaluma, School; of Ballet & Artistic Director, PetalumaCity Ballet
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City of Petaluma
RE: Athletic Edge Booths #1 & #2
To Whom It May Concern,:
Here are the answers to your questions.
1. Our groups tneeting,place is it Athletic Edge Batting Cages here in Petaluma.
Our group does not have 20 members in it There is only 3 Chair People for our
organization.
2. Our organiza' tion provided 12 scholarships of $195 to OUr Fali asbI u ifi
2010r2011
3. Gross sales for Athletic Edge I .was S19,000, net sales was SS000. Gross sales for
Athletic Edge 2 was $14,000, net sales was $5000. The money will be used for
camps and clinics for Petaluma ba:seball and,softball players
4. We,are anon-profit organization
Sincerely,
Eric Rea
Athletic Edge
707-763-5905
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