Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes an additional Special Vending Approval for a 2024 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 #82224), adopted on April 16, 2024. 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. This event is not requesting invalidation of vending 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 2023 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.
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Granting Special Vending Approvals under MGO 9.13(6)(k) for a 2024 Special Event as detailed on the accompanying special event resolution table. Also attached is the Special Event resolution table that was approved previously for 2024 Special Events at the April 16, 2024 Common Council meeting
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WHEREAS, Section 9.13(6)...
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