Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes Special Vending Approvals for 2026 special events that occur anywhere in the City where an ordinance restricts vending to certain types of food or articles, or only from assigned sites. There are 5 special events requesting special vending approvals with this resolution. For previously approved 2026 Special Vending Approvals, refer to RES-26-00228 (Legistar #92362), adopted on April 24, 2026.
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 & TEM permits - licensees with assigned sites and TEM permit holders inside the event perimeter cannot operate from the assigned site during the event, unless specifically exempted.
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 $1,600 in City revenue from Special Event Vending Licenses and is included in the 2026 Adopted Parks Division Operating Budget. Other actions authorized in this resolution do not result in a fiscal impact. No additional appropriation is required.
Title
Granting additional Special Vending Approvals under MGO 9.136(1)(k) for additional 2026 Special Events as detailed on the accompanying special event resolution table.
Body
WHEREAS, Section 9.136 of the Madison General Ordinances (“MGO”) and the regulations adopted therein regulate street vending on the State Street Mall/Capitol Concourse, which includes food carts, arts and crafts vendors, sidewalk cafes and merchant vendors (“Street vending”); and Section 9.54 creates permits and sites for the use of tables, expressive vending and mobile vending for certain pr...
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