Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes Special Vending Approvals for 2023 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.
· 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.
There are 22 special events requesting special vending approvals for 2023 (see attached 2023 Special Event Resolution - table).
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 $8,800 in City revenue from Special Event Vending Licenses and is included in the Parks Division 2023 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
A RESOLUTION granting Special Vending Approvals under MGO 9.136(k) for 2023 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 control street vending on the State Street Mall/Capitol Concourse licenses and T, E, and M permits issued under MGO 9.54 within the perimeter of a special event for up to ten times per year in any one location; and
WHEREAS, Section 9.136(k)1.b, MG...
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