An application in writing shall be filed with the City Clerk for a license under this chapter. The application shall provide the following information upon a form to be provided by the City Clerk. An application and the required license fee shall be paid at the time of filing of such application to cover the costs of investigating the facts and issuance of the license:
(A) Applicant’s full name, age, permanent and local address, phone number, and e-mail address.
(B) A description of the applicant including date of birth, race, height, color of hair and eyes, place of birth, and driver’s license number.
(C) A description of the food products to be sold.
(D) The business name, address, telephone number and e-mail address and location of any “home base” location as may be required by Iowa Code Chapter 137F.
(E) The starting date and duration of the proposed food sale(s), and the specific hours for the sale in compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
(F) The period of time the applicant has been engaged in the same or similar business, and the jurisdictions in which the applicant has previously conducted business in the last year.
(G) Whether the applicant has ever had a license or similar license from the city or any other jurisdiction suspended or revoked.
(H) A list of all felony and misdemeanor convictions including traffic violations for the last ten years. Further, the applicant shall sign a release to authorize the city, Chief of Police or his or her designee, to obtain the applicant’s driving record, criminal history, fingerprints and to photograph applicant.
(I) The application must be accompanied by a copy of all required permits and licenses, including but not limited to retail sales tax permit issued by the Iowa Department of Revenue.
(J) If the mobile vendor sells food or beverages other than prepackaged items that do not require hot or cold handling procedures, then the application shall also contain the following:
(1) A copy of the mobile food unit license issued by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals for the mobile vendor vehicle.
(2) A copy of the appropriate food establishment license issued by the Iowa Department of Inspection and Appeals for any commissary kitchen or other premises where food is prepared for sale from the mobile vendor vehicle, and the name and contact information for the individual or business responsible for the operation of such kitchen or premises.
(3) The addresses of the businesses or facilities at which any fat, oil or grease generated in the operation of the mobile vendor business are disposed of, including the contact information for the individual or business responsible for the operation of each such business or facility. Any change in the businesses or facilities used for the disposal of such fat, oil and grease shall be reported to the city clerk in writing by the mobile vendor within three business days of the first use of the new business or facility.
(K) Before a license under this chapter is issued, the applicant shall provide to the Clerk evidence that the applicant has filed a bond with the Secretary of State in accordance with the Iowa Code Chapter 9C. Satisfactory evidence of coverage by bond or insurance shall be filed with the City Clerk before the license is issued. Action on such bond may be brought by the person aggrieved and for whose benefit, among others, the bond is given.
(L) Each mobile food vendor shall provide proof of general liability insurance, including products liability coverage, in the amount of $1,000,000 or more per occurrence and $1,000,000 for property damage. A certificate of insurance shall be delivered to the City Clerk prior to the issuance of a mobile food vendor license. The city and its employees shall be named as additional insureds against any liabilities that may arise in connection with the operations of the licensees.
(M) Payment of the required fee for the desired license in accordance with the fee schedule below:
One Day | Six Months | One Year | |
Mobile food vendors | $15 | $100 | $200 |
(Ord. 2613, passed 5-14-2019)