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Commission approves higher late fee and vendor-rate changes; permits, noise and signage also discussed
Summary
The Fair Commission voted to raise the on-site late application fee to $200 and approved a motion to raise vendor permit rates discussed at the meeting; members also reviewed successful permit checks, loudspeaker complaints from a nearby church and safety concerns over sandwich boards in the street.
The Fair Commission on Sept. 17 approved changes to on-site late fees and voted to increase vendor permit prices, and members discussed enforcement, signage and noise concerns after this year’s fair.
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Commissioners voted at the meeting to set the on-site late permit fee at the fair to $200. They also approved higher vendor permit rates for booth spaces and a background-check fee, following a motion that included the specific figures discussed during the meeting.
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Why it matters: Permit fees and late fees help cover administration and enforcement costs for the fair; increases affect vendors’ costs and the commission’s revenues. Commissioners also addressed operational issues raised by vendors and neighborhood stakeholders, including loud music and placement of…
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