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Consideration of and action on an ordinance to amend Section 22-48(b) and 22-48 Schedule B-Fees of the Code of Ordinance regulating Mobile Food Service Units.
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Summary:
City staff is proposing to amend Section 22-48(b) and 22-48 Appendix B - Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges of the Code of Ordinances.
The changes will assist applicable departments with obtaining vendors for events by allowing other adjacent public health department’s permits to be provided instead of just Harris County Public Health permit. The changes further elaborate on the 12 hours allowed and the ability for the city to waive the $25 fee if the vendor is working a City sponsored event.
Ordinance changes:
Section 22-48(b) is hereby amended to read as follows:
(2) Must have a valid one-year or temporary health permit from Harris County Public Health department or from one of the adjacent counties’ public health department or an adjacent municipality public health department for food establishment.
(7) Cannot operate for more than twelve (12) consecutive hours.
- Longer than 12 consecutive hours timeframe can be extended with City Manager’s authorization for City sponsored/approved events.
- Time period to operate is between: 6:30 am and not later than 12:00 pm unless the location has different posted hours.
(14) That there be a $25.00 fee paid to the City Secretary’s office for the Mobile Food Service Unit Permit as listed under Appendix B, Section 22-48 with the exception that the fee only is waived if vendor is operating at a City sponsored event with confirmation from the associated City department. The vendor is still required to complete a permit application for the event.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
Limited loss of revenue ($25 each) for City sponsored event vendors.
Recommended action
Adopt the proposed ordinance to amend Section 22-48(b) and 22-48 Schedule B-Fees of the Code of Ordinance related to Mobile Food Service Units.