[RP TownTalk] code and vendors discussion

[bruce.wernek at mindspring.com]

Alice, Roldand,

What are the fines for throwing trash all over town and defecating along the North East Branch of the Anacostia (seriously)?

Some enforcement here would be greatly appreciated.

Bruce

-----Original Message-----
>From: Roland Walker <walker at pobox.com>
>Sent: Nov 1, 2007 9:36 AM
>To: TownTalk <TownTalk at riverdale-park.org>
>Subject: Re: [RP TownTalk] code and vendors discussion
>
>[alice writes]
>> In the case of flower vendors, unlicensed food vendors, and the like,
>> the Town is also able to impound property.
>
>I have a kooky, zany, out-of-left field suggestion:  If they have that
>power, they should try actually using it.
>
>R
>
>On 10/31/07, Alice Ewen Walker <alice at ewenwalker.com> wrote:
>> All,
>>
>> I had opportunity to chat w/ our Code Enforcement staff today. An
>> update on the earlier thread:
>>
>> Lou noted that the town staff had reported at Monday's work session
>> that the fine for unlicensed ice cream vendors was something in the
>> range of $25 or $50, but that is apparently outdated info.
>>
>> Code Staff reports that the fine for unlicensed business activity is
>> the cost of a business license - $150.  The fine for a municipal
>> infraction for a mobile vendor is $75.
>>
>> In the case of flower vendors, unlicensed food vendors, and the like,
>> the Town is also able to impound property. The Town will confiscate
>> food, flowers, or other items for sale and can impound vehicles and
>> push carts. A vendor must prove ownership to retrieve property from
>> the town.
>>
>> Code Staff encourages you to call whenever you see this activity - it
>> springs up constantly. Call 240-508-8460 for Code or 301-927-4343 for
>> the Police.
>>
>> Thanks to all for sharing in this concern,
>>
>> - Alice
>>
>> --
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Alice Ewen Walker
>> Councilwoman, Ward 1
>> Town of Riverdale Park
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