§ 110-190. Permit and franchise fees.

(a)

There shall be an initial permit application fee of $50.00, which shall be submitted to the department of finance along with the permit application to defray the cost of processing. Upon permit issuance, there shall be an additional $400.00 permit fee, which shall be renewed annually to reasonably compensate the city for the cost of the restricted use of the public right-of-way. Payment shall be by check or money order payable to the city.

(b)

There shall be an initial franchise application fee of $175.00, which shall be submitted to the department of public works along with the franchise application to defray the cost of processing and evaluating the application. Upon franchise issuance, there shall be an additional franchise fee, which shall be renewed annually to reasonably compensate the city for the cost of the restricted use of the public right-of-way. The cost of the franchise fee shall be recommended by the department of public works and ordained by the council, based on the following criteria:

(1)

The location of the franchise;

(2)

The length, in feet, that the food truck will occupy on the street, including the space required for placement of a trash receptacle;

(3)

The times, duration and days of operation;

(4)

Parking availability and costs in the area;

(5)

Cost of franchise signage and street marking; and

(6)

Any other factor deemed to be a potential cost factor as determined by the department of public works or the Council of the City of New Orleans.

In no event shall the annual franchise fee exceed $28,200.00. Payment shall be by check or money order payable to the city. Annual franchise fees are due by January 31, to the department of public works.

(M.C.S., Ord. No. 25407, § 2, 7-25-13)