2026-009 - Amend Chapter 5, Business Regulations Article 5.05 Solicitors, Vendors and Handbill Distributors, by adding Division 3, Donation Boxes

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to receive a new donation box permit sooner than one year after the date of the order. If reversed, the donation box permit shall be reinstated immediately (in the case of a revocation) or within three (3) business days (in the case of a denial). (7) The determination of the City Appeal Officer shall be final on the date the order is signed and shall be the final decision by the city. (8) An appeal to the City Appeal Officer does not stay the effect of a denial or revocation or the use of any enforcement measure unless specifically ordered by the Administrator or the City Appeal Officer. § 5.05.103 Enforcement and Penalties (a) Offense/Penalty (1) A person who violates any provision of this Division by performing an act prohibited or by failing to perform a required act is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars and No/Cents ($500.00). Each day the violation continues shall be a separate offense. (2) A culpable mental state is not required for the commission of an offense under this Article. (3) Nothing in this Division shall limit the remedies available to the City in seeking to enforce the provisions of this Division. (4) All other legal remedies are reserved by the City if necessary to enforce the provisions of this Division. This shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, the criminal penalties provided for in this Division." Section 3. That Appendix A, "Fee Schedule," Article A1.000, "Miscellaneous Fees," of the Code of Ordinances shall be be amended by adding Section A1.006, "Donation Box Fees" to read as follows: "Section A1.006 Donation Box Fees The following fees relating to the operation of donation boxes in the city are hereby established: (1) Annual permit application fee: $200.00 (2) Impoundment fee: $200.00 (3) Storage fee: $20.00 per day. 0