HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance # 1901ORDINANCE NO. 1901
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 2 (LICENSES) OF THE CANTON
MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the inhabitants of the City of Canton ("City") are concerned about the
continuation of the Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive ("Scenic Drive") as an historic event which
promotes tourism within the City of Canton and the County of Fulton; and
WHEREAS, registration fees charged to participating vendors are used for advertising,
promotion, toilet facilities and necessary administrative costs to help ensure that the Scenic Drive
continues to be one of the major motor tour festivals in the City of Canton, County of Fulton and
the State of Illinois, as well as the surrounding states; and
WHEREAS, vendors and exhibitors who sell or exhibit their wares without entering into
a Registration Contract with the Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive Associates, Inc., an Illinois
not-for-profit corporation organized and authorized to do business within the State of Illinois,
unfairly take advantage of the services offered by the Scenic Drive without sharing in a portion
of the costs.
WHEREAS, the Public Works Committee has determined that it is necessary and in the
best interests of the citizens of Canton, Illinois to amend Title 3, Chapter 2 (Licenses) of the
Canton Municipal Code to prohibit any unregistered vendors from offering to sell, attempting to
sell or selling their wares, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has made a similar determination.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CANTON, Fulton County, Illinois, as follows:
1. That Title 3, Chapter 2 (Licenses) of the Canton Municipal Code be amended
to read as follows:
3-2-9 Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive
(A) Registration Contract Required: It shall be unlawful within the City of Canton to offer
for sale or to sell wares that are normal and customary on the Scenic Drive including, but
not limited to handmade crafts, antiques, Native American items, clothing and/or food
without a current Registration Contract duly entered into with the Spoon River Valley
Scenic Drive Associates, Inc.
(B) Proof of Registration: Vendors shall exhibit their annual Registration Contract at a
prominent location within their tent/booth/selling area. Vendors shall have their annual
Registration Contract available for inspection upon demand by local law enforcement
officials.
(C) Violation: It shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this section if vendors who
cannot product a current, valid Registration Contract with the Spoon River Valley Scenic
Drive Associates, Inc. upon demand.
(D) Penalty: Violations of this section shall be punishable by a fine of one hundred
($100.00) to five hundred ($500.00) dollars for each violation. Each day of violation is a
new offense. Local law enforcement officials are authorized to seize all wares offered
for sale by an unregistered vendor or any illegal items offered for sale by any vendor.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois at a regular meeting
this 20th day of March , 2007 upon a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Aldermen Lewis, Schenck, Carl, 'Meade, Sarff, West, Hartford, Berardi.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
. Heinze, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Whi es, City Clerk