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Amendment to Ordinance No. 1018-07 (Business License Ordinance) relating to Special Events Vendors
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Request amendment to the business license ordinance relating to the licensing of vendors at special events.
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Code of Alabama, 1975, Section 11-51-90 to 11-51-185, the City of Foley adopted Ordinance No. 1018-07 levying and assessing business license fees for doing any kind of business, trade or profession or other activity in the municipality or its police jurisdiction, and
WHEREAS, in an effort to promote the City's festivals and special events, which are of great benefit to the citizens and create a positive economic impact for the City and the region, the City exempts the requirement for a municipal business license for vendors participating in limited duration special events organized by the City of Foley or a non-profit organization (i.e., South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, Peforming Arts Association) whose business activity is limited ONLY to participation in these limited-duration events, and
WHEREAS, in an effort to promote and support the success of the Foley Sports Tourism events (which would include such events at any of the City's parks or facilities), the City wishes to expand this municipal license exemption to include retail vendors participating in the Sports Tourism events. This exemption shall apply only to vendors whose presence is limited to participation in these limited-duration e...
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