Fiscal Note
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Title
Authorizing amendments to the “Regulations Governing Vending on the State Street Mall/Capitol Concourse” to require Mall/Concourse Food Vendors to offer the full selection of approved menu items whenever open for business, to clarify the rules for menu signs on the cart, to prohibit changes in signage, and prohibit signs from being displayed above or to the side of the food vending carts.
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WHEREAS, Under sec. 9.13(6) of the Madison General Ordinances, the Vending Oversight Committee (VOC) is empowered to promulgate regulations not inconsistent with Sec. 9.13, governing the sale of goods and personally prepared food on the State Street Mall and Capitol Concourse; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sec. 9.13 the Common Council must approve the regulations promulgated by the VOC; and
WHEREAS, the regulations are currently published in documents entitled “Regulations Governing Vending on the State Street Mall/Capitol Concourse;” and
WHEREAS, at its meetings on July 28, and October 5, 2010, the VOC promulgated amendments to the Regulations regarding changes in menu by licensed Mall/Concourse Food Vendors; and
WHEREAS, said amendments are set forth in this Resolution using underlines and strike-outs to show changes as appropriate;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council approve the following amendments to the “Regulations Governing Vending on the State Street Mall/Capitol Concourse” recommended by the Vending Oversight Committee:
1. Amending the REGULATIONS GOVERNING VENDING ON THE STATE STREET MALL/CAPITOL CONCOURSE, Section VIII, REGULATION OF FOOD AND NON-FOOD VENDING CARTS, section B.5, as follows:
B. Physical Specifications - Vending carts shall conform to the following specifications:
5. Signage: The vending cart must have a sign prominently displayed which that identifies the cart by its business name, and a sign that lists all of the food and beverage menu items approve...
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