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. This resolution allows for three exceptions to vending ordinances restrictions. There are 21 special events requesting special vending approvals for 2026.
· 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 $9,200 in City revenue from Special Event Vending Licenses and is included in the Parks Division's 2026 Adopted Operating Budget. Four event sponsors requesting special vending approvals do not sell food or goods and, therefore, are not required to purchase a license. Other actions authorized in this resolution do not result in a fiscal impact.
In general, city licensed vendors pay an annual fee for their licenses, which comes with the caveat that their license may be invalidated up to 10 times per year per location. The invalidation of licenses due to special events does not impact revenue.
Number of Vendors Fee # Licenses Revenue
1-25 vendors $400 12 $4,800
26-100 vendors $675 |99|$2,700
101-300 vendors $975 |9 9|$0
301 or more vendors $1,700 |99|$1,700
Total Revenue $9,200
Title
Granting Special Vending Approvals under MGO 9.136(1)(k) for 2026 Special Events as detailed on the accompanying special event resolution table...
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