Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes an additional Special Vending Approval for a 2025 special event that is requesting to use public space in the City where an ordinance restricts vending to certain types of food or articles, or only from assigned sites. For previously approved 2024 Special Vending Approvals, refer to RES-24-00276 (Legistar #87155), adopted on March 11, 2025. This resolution allows for three exceptions to vending ordinances restrictions:
• Suspension of rules - event sponsor requests suspension of the “homemade/handcrafted” vending rules in the Mall/Concourse area.
• Selection of vendors - authorizes event sponsors to select vendors for the event and requires they obtain a Special Event Vending License.
• Invalidation of vending licenses - licensees with assigned sites inside the event perimeter cannot operate from the assigned site during the event, unless specifically exempted.
This resolution has 1 special event requesting selection of vendors and suspension of rules and invalidation of licenses.
Under MGO 9.13(2)(c), Special Event Vending Licenses are issued for event vendors in the name of the event sponsor. Approval of this resolution will result in $400 in City revenue from Special Event Vending Licenses and is included in the 2025 Adopted Parks Division Operating Budget.
In general, City licensed vendors pay an annual fee for their licenses, which come with the caveat that their license may be invalidated up to 10 times per year per location. The invalidation of licenses due to the special events does not impact revenue. No additional appropriation is required.
Title
Granting additional Special Vending Approvals under MGO 9.13(6)(k) for a 2025 Special Event as detailed on the accompanying special event resolution table. Also attached is the Special Event resolution table that was approved previously for 2025 Special Events at the March 11, 2025 Common Council me...
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