City Council Approves Vendor Fee

What is the best, most equitable tax and accountability system for food vendors, specifically for those who don't anticipate significant presence or revenue in town?

That is a question the Sidney city council has been debating since it was first approached by a man who wanted to start a hot dog cart, but was frustrated by the daily fee requirement.

On April 12, the Sidney City Council met over an agenda including a proposed annual fee schedule for food vendors.

City Manager David Scott proposed the fee schedule for vendors to an annual option. Vendors can pay $30 per day, or $350 per year.

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