ORDINANCE NUMBER 2024-109  ANORDINANCEOFTHECITYCOUNCILFORTHECITYOF GRANDSALINE, TEXAS ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR MOBILE FOOD UNITS AND MOBILE FOOD PARKS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING Al PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Grand Saline, Texas is a Type-A general law municipality organized and WHEREAS, the City is authorized by state law to pass ordinances that further the health, safety WHEREAS, the City has determined that Mobile Food Units and Mobile Food Parks, when properly regulated, can provide its citizenry with another retail food option; and WHEREAS, the City hereby passes this Ordinance regulating Mobile Food Units and Mobile NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF  existing pursuant to the laws of the State ofTexas; and  and general welfare ofi its citizenry; and  Food Parks.  GRAND SALINE, TEXAS, AS FOLLOWS:  SECTIONIDEFINITIONS  A. Mobile Food Unit shall mean vehicle(s) that is designed to be readily movable from which food is sold or served. The term includes, but isi not limited to, a commercial and manufactured vehicle that was originally manufactured for use as a food  preparation vehicle. Mobile Food Units.  B. Mobile Food. Park: shall mean locations designated fort the operation oftwo or more  SECTION II REGULATIONS  A. Any and all individual(s) and/or entity(ies) wishing to operate a Mobile Food Unit shall first obtain a permit issued by the City of Grand Saline. A permit may be obtained through the Grand Saline City Secretary's office. The amount for said Permits shall not be required for Mobile Food units operating at the following  permit shall be $250.00/per occurrence. locations or as part ofthe following events:  B.  1. Churches  2. Property of Grand Saline Independent School District  ORDINANCE  Page 1    3. Grand Saline City Park when providing services as part of an event operated and managed by the Grand Saline Youth Foundation 4. Festivals and events sponsored by the City of Grand Saline  C. Any and all Mobile Food Units shall be located on a site approved by the City. D. Any and all Mobile Food Units operating within the city limits must adhere to the  following health and safety requirements:  (i) Aself-closing trash receptacle must be next to each unit ofsufficient size to accommodate trash and refuse that may be reasonably expected to be produced by the sale oft the food product(s) produced by each Mobile Food  Unit.  (ii) The area in and around each Mobile Food Unit must be kept clean and free of all debris, food, drinks, and any and all trash and/or refuse which may  produce an unsightly and/or unsanitary condition.  (iii) Afi fire extinguisher shall be located inside each Mobile Food Unit, with said extinguisher being approved by the City of Grand Saline Fire Marshal. (iv) Permanent restroom facilities shall be located within a distance of 300 feet from each Mobile Food Unit or Mobile Food Park. The owner(s) and/or entity(ies) must provide documentation to the City of Grand Saline concerning the availability of such restroom facilities prior to the issuance  ofa permit.  (v) All Mobile Food Unit(s) must be at least 300 feet from the door ofa restaurant. Mobile Food Parks shall be measured from the park's closest property line. Should the distance be closer than 300 feet, the Mobile Food Unit or Mobile Food Park  must have written permission from the affected restaurant.  E.  Hours of operation for any Mobile Food Unit(s) shall be from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Any and all Mobile Food Unit(s) must be removed from their location daily. F. Any and all Mobile Food Units must be located on private property or a Mobile Food Park. Under no circumstance will a Mobile Food Unit be allowed on any  public street or public right-of-way.  G. Any unauthorized connection to the City of Grand Saline's public water system and/or the dumping or release of grease into the City of Grand Saline's sanitary sewer system shall be prohibited. Any such act shall be a violation of this Ordinance, and shall be subject to the issuance of a citation and/or injunctive relief  by a court of competent jurisdiction.  ORDINANCE  Page 2    H. All Mobile Food Units shall be provided electricity. No portable generators shall  be allowed.  I.  Any and all individual(s) and/or entity(ies) operating al Mobile Food Unit on private property or any city park must have a written agreement authorizing such operation with the landowner or city. Each individual and/or entity operating a Mobile Food Unit shall maintain a copy of the written agreement at their location and produce Any and alll Mobile Food Units operating within the City ofGrand Saline city limits shall have a State Food Handler permit, State Mobile Unit Food Establishment  said agreement to any city official upon request.  J.  permit, State Food Manager's license and a sales tax permit. limits shall be subject to inspections by city officials at any time.  K. The operation of any Mobile Food Unit located in the City of Grand Saline city L. Any individual(s) and/or entity(ies) obtaining a permit to operate a Mobile Food Unit within the city limits of Grand Saline is prohibited from transferring any such  permit received.  M. One advertising sign shall be allowed for each Mobile Food Unit.  N. Any individual(g)andore entity(ies)operating al Mobile Food Unit must have passed all Texas Department of State Health Services Inspections prior to the issuance of any city permit. Evidence of up-to-date and valid inspections must be maintained and produced should the renewal of a Mobile Food Unit city permit be requested  and/or desired.  O. A Certificate of Occupancy issued by the City of Grand Saline must be obtained P. Any Mobile Food Park operating inside the city limits shall, at all times, have a manager and/or an individual with authority to speak and make decisions on behalf of the Mobile Food Park and any and all vendors operating within said park. Al Mobile Food Park shall be allowed one advertising sign for the Mobile Food  prior to operating any Mobile Food Unit Park.  Park.  R. A Mobile Food Park shall provide a shaded eating area for patrons.  S.  Mobile Food Units shall collect and remit all sales tax applicable to sales of any  food or good sold as required by law.  ORDINANCE  Page 3    SECTION. III PENALTY  Any individual(s) and/or entity(ies) that violates any regulation, term or condition oft this Ordinance may receive a citation, which shall be a Class CI Misdemeanor. Should the individual(s) and/or entity(ies) receiving such citation be found guilty of said violation, a fine not  to exceed $2,000 may bei imposed.  SECTION IV SEVERABILITY  Should any sentence, clause, section or regulation of this Ordinance be found invalid and/or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, said findings shall not affect the  remaining sentences, clauses, sections or regulations oft this Ordinance.  SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE  This Ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and approval by the City of Grand PASSEDAND/ APPROVED by the City Council, City of Grand Saline, Texas, this 21 day  Saline City Council, and its publication as required by law.  of_ May  2024.  APPROVED BY:  dakBwu Leah Erwin, Mayor Pro-Te,  GRAND R  ATTEST:  TEXAS  Buly Pearan Beverley Pearson, City Secretary  ORDINANCE  Page 4