Downtown Vendors Rent Could Triple
Downtown Vendors Rent Could Triple Vendors on the Downtown Mall could see their rent triple if City Council approves a new proposal. Andrew Luck – Stanford Cardinal However, thumb some vendors and shoppers aren’t too happy with the idea. nike air max pas cher Three years ago if you wanted to sell your own merchandise as a vendor on the Downtown Mall it would have been free. Now, the city charges $400 a year, but by next year the rate could increase to $1,200 a year. “If you compare it to what other places charge it’s very cheap still,” said Jim Tolbert. Terry Mills has been selling jewelry on the mall for 6 years and she said as long as that price comes with incentives, she’s willing to pay it. adidas scarpe bianche “If we get something for the $1,200 a year such as a guaranteed space I wouldn’t have a problem with that,” said Terry Mills. just to reserve her spot at Central Place. She said she’d easily pay $100 a month for an assigned space. Canotte Basket “There are a lot of vendors that operate year round and they establish a clientele and a business and for somebody to show up and move them out it really is frustrating. Brett Favre Packers Jerseys It helps them in that way,” said Tolbert. Other vendors are upset that the $800 a year increase is such a huge jump. They said that will hurt their business significantly. New Balance 998 męskie “It’s incredible. Greyson Lambert Jerseys It’s from $400 to $1200,” said another vendor.
Now customers are afraid their favorite shops won’t be able to afford to come back next year. “It would be a shame if they’re driven off because of their pricing. I think they encourage people to come to the mall,” said John D’Earth, a vendor shopper. The proposal also suggests that vendors who set up on side streets rather than on Central Place only pay $400 a year. Spots on the east end of the mall would be $600 a year. The ordinance will be brought before City Council in October.