A Resolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizing formulation of policies governing the permitting of vendors conducting sales on the Roberto Clemente Bridge or any such other County-owned bridge suitable for such activity.
WHEREAS, some of the greatest and most recognizable assets of Allegheny County and this region are the many bridges that span the rivers and smaller waterways of the area; and
WHEREAS, these bridges are nationally recognizable emblems of the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County and, in the case of the Roberto Clemente Bridge, have become inextricably intertwined with the Pittsburgh Pirates and PNC Park to the point that the bridge is closed to vehicle traffic when the Pirates play home games in order to allow for pedestrian traffic, vendors’ sales activities, and other activities and events; and
WHEREAS, the Clemente Bridge is owned by the County and, as a result, the County should carefully consider and have established policies for the activities that may be undertaken on the bridge when it is closed to vehicle traffic; and
WHEREAS, Council also recognizes that an opportunity exists to create a new revenue stream through permitting the activities of vendors on the Clemente Bridge as well as additional similar County-owned bridges; and
WHEREAS, currently vendors do utilize the Roberto Clemente bridge and possibly other bridges to conduct business and have not been subject to any County license fees or regulation; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the County to monitor and set policies guiding vending on County-owned property such as its bridges so as to sure that labor laws, and safety measures are adhered to for the benefit of our citizens;
The Council of the County of Allegheny hereby enacts as follows:
SECTION 1. Incorporation of Preamble.
The provisions set forth in the Preamble to this Ordinance are incorporated by reference in their entirety herein.
SECTION 2. Amendment...
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