Ordinance Committee

ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AGENDA COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM 4243 REMEMBRANCE RD. NW. MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026 6:00 PM Call Meeting to Order - Record Attendance 1. Committee members: Gary Carey, Steven Gilbert, Michael Burde, and Melanie Grooters (Alternate) Discussion Items 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from June 24, 2026 2. International Fire Code Update Discussion Continued 3. Mobile Food Vendor Amendment Discussion Continued Adjournment Page 1 of 17  ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026 5:00 PM Call Meeting to Order - Record Attendance a) Committee members: Gary Carey, Steven Gilbert, Michael Burde, and Melanie Grooters (Alternate) Also in Attendance: Shay Gallagher, Keith Mankel, and Kevin DeGroot Discussion Items a) Approval of Meeting Minutes from April 10, 2023 Motion by Steven Gilbert, seconded by Michael Burde to approve the Meeting Minutes from April 10, 2023. Motion Carried. b) Adopting 2021 International Fire Code Discussion Fire Marshall Kevin DeGroot spoke to the committee on the need to adopt an updated International Fire Code to be in line with current Building Code standards. Discussion followed. The committee decided that more research is necessary and will continue discussion at a future meeting. c) Mobile Food Vendor Amendment Fire Marshall DeGroot reviewed and provided information on proposed Mobile Food Vendor (MFV) ordinance amendment to add verbiage regarding the statewide MFV consortium for inspections. Discussion followed and edits were suggested. K. DeGroot will work with legal on the edits and discussion will continue at a future meeting. Adjourned at 5:49 p.m. Ordinance Committee Minutes 6-24-26 Page Page21ofof17 1 Executive Summary This ordinance updates the City of Walker's Fire Prevention Code by adopting the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), along with selected appendices (B, C, D, E, F, and G), replacing the currently adopted 2015 edition. In addition to adopting the newer code editions, the ordinance includes several local amendments that preserve existing City practices while addressing Walker-specific operational and enforcement needs. These amendments identify the Fire Chief or designee as the Fire Code Official, designate the City's Construction Code Board of Appeals as the appeals authority, establish local enforcement procedures and municipal civil infraction penalties, and clarify stop- work order enforcement. The ordinance also maintains and updates local fire protection requirements, including: • Fire hydrant spacing requirements based on building occupancy and sprinkler protection. • Notification requirements to the Fire Department before testing, repairing, or modifying monitored fire protection systems. • Authority for the Fire Code Official to grant limited modifications where practical difficulties exist while maintaining public safety. • Clarification that, in the event of conflicting City ordinances, the more stringent requirement shall govern. Overall, adoption of this ordinance modernizes the City's fire prevention regulations, aligns Walker with the latest nationally recognized fire safety standards, and preserves local amendments necessary to meet the City's enforcement, development, and public safety objectives. Page 3 of 17  CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WALKER KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN (Ordinance No. ______) At a regular meeting of the City Commission for the City of Walker held on ____, 2026, the following Ordinance was offered for adoption by Commissioner , seconded by Commissioner : AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 38, ARTICLE II, SECTIONS 38- 31 THROUGH 38-35, INCLUSIVE, AND TO ADD A NEW SECTION 38-37 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WALKER, MICHIGAN, TO ADOPT THE 2024 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE THE CITY OF WALKER (the “City”) ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment to Chapter 38, Article II, Section 38-31. That Chapter 38, Article II, Section 38-31, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Walker is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: Sec. 38-31 – Adoption of Fire Code. (a) The International Fire Code, 2024 Edition, including Appendices B, C, D, E, F, and G, published by the International Code Council, Inc., is adopted by reference as the Walker Fire Prevention Code for providing effective and continuing safeguards against the hazards of fire and to protect the public health, safety and welfare. Such code shall be in full force and effect in the city as if set out in full in this section, subject to the modifications and amendments set forth in section 38- 32. (b) Those provisions and standards contained in the National Fire Protection Association 101Life Safety Code (2024 Edition) that are adopted by, referenced in, or incorporated into the International Fire Code (2024 Edition), are hereby adopted by reference and shall be in full force and effect in the city as if fully restated in this article. (c) The purpose of these codes is to establish minimum requirements consistent with nationally recognized good practice for providing a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire, explosion or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures, and premises. Section 2. Amendment to Chapter 38, Article II, Section 38-32. That Chapter 38, Article II, Section 38-32, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Walker is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: 1 Page 4 of 17 Sec. 38-32. - Amendments to the International Fire Code (2024 Edition). The following sections and subsections of the International Fire Code (2024 Edition) (“Fire Code”) are hereby amended or deleted, and additional sections or subsections are added as indicated. The section and subsection numbers shall refer to the like numbered sections and subsections of the fire code. (1) Section 101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Walker, hereafter referred to as "this code." (2) Section 103.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: 103.2 Appointment. The City's Fire Chief or their designee are hereby designated as the "fire code official" under the code. (3) Section 103.3 is hereby deleted. (4) Section 112.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 112.1 Board of appeals. The board of appeals shall be the Construction Code Board of Appeals of the City of Walker. All appeals shall be governed by the procedures for appeals to the Construction Code Board of Appeals. (5) Section 113.3 is hereby amended to read as follows: 113.3. Notice of violation. Whenever the fire code official observes an apparent violation of this code, the fire code official shall prepare a written notice of violation describing the condition and specifying time limitations for the required repairs or improvements to be made to render the structure or premises safe, secure and in compliance, if any. (6) Section 113.3.3 is hereby amended to read as follows: 113.3.3 Violations. If the notice of violation is not complied with within the time prescribed by the fire code official, the fire code official may proceed as follows: (a) He may issue municipal civil infractions (directing alleged violators to appear in court) or municipal civil infraction notices (directing alleged violators to appear at the municipal ordinance violations bureau); or (b) He may request that legal counsel for the city institute appropriate proceedings at law or equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful use of a building or structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of the order of direction made pursuant thereto. (7) Section 113.4 is hereby amended to read as follows: 113.4 Municipal civil infractions. 2 Page 5 of 17  (a) A person who violates any provision of this code is responsible for a municipal civil infraction, subject to payment of a civil fine of not less than $100.00, plus costs and other sanctions, for each infraction. (b) Repeat offenses shall be subject to increased fines as provided by section1- 11(c)(2) of the City Code. (8) Section 114.4 is amended to read as follows: 114.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be responsible for a civil infraction, and subject to payment of a civil fine of not less than $100.00 and such other relief set out in Section 109.4. (9) Section 507.5.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 507.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter reconstructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 300 feet (92 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official. Exceptions: 1. For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 400 feet (122 m). 2. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, the distance requirement shall be 400 feet (122 m). (10) Section 901.6.4 is hereby added to read as follows: 901.6.4 Alarm and supervisory service. When providing testing, repairs or modifications to any suppression system, standpipe or fire alarm system connected to a supervisory service, the provider shall notify the fire department and the supervisory service before initiating the tests, repairs or modifications and upon completion of the tests, repairs, or modifications. (11) Section 5504.3.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 5504.3.1.1 Stationary Containers. Stationary containers shall be separated from exposure hazards in accordance with the provisions applicable to the type of fluid contained and the minimum separation distances indicated in Table 5504.3.1.1. Containers of cryogenic fluids shall not be located within diked areas containing other hazardous materials. Storage of flammable cryogenic 3 Page 6 of 17  fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited within residential zoning districts in the City. (12) Section 5704.2.9.6.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 5704.2.9.6.1 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks is prohibited within residential zoning districts in the City. (13) Section 5706.2.4.4 is hereby amended to read as follows: 5706.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I and II liquids in stationary containers is prohibited within residential zoning districts in the City. (14) Section 5806.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: 5806.2 Limitations. The storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited within residential zoning districts in the City. (15) Section 6104.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: 6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. Within residential zoning districts in the City, the aggregate capacity of any one installation of liquefied petroleum gas shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons (7,570 L). Exception: In particular installations, this capacity limit shall be determined by the fire code official, after consideration of special features such as topographical conditions, nature of occupancy, and proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed containers, degree of fire protection to be provided, and capabilities of the fire department. Section 3. Amendment to Chapter 38, Article II, Section 38-33. That Chapter 38, Article II, Section 38-33, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Walker is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: Sec. 38-33. - Adoption by reference. The City hereby adopts by reference chapter 32 of the NFPA 1, Fire Code, 2024 Edition, in its entirety, including, without limitation, all amendments, supplements, standards, rules, regulations and appendixes cited therein, as adopted and promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing fire and explosion conditions relative to motion picture and television production studio soundstages and approved production facilities. Section 4. Amendment to Chapter 38, Article II, Section 38-34. That Chapter 38, Article II, Section 38-34, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Walker is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: 4 Page 7 of 17  Sec. 38-34. - Codes available for public use and inspection. A complete copy of the International Fire Code (2021 Edition) and the NFPA 1, Fire Code, 2021 Edition, are available for public use and inspection at the office of the city clerk. Section 5. Amendment to Chapter 38, Article II, Section 38-35. That Chapter 38, Article II, Section 38-35, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Walker is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: Sec. 38-35. - References in NFPA 1, Fire Code, 2024 Edition. Any references in the NFPA 1, Fire Code, 2024 Edition, and amendments and supplements, to "state" and "name of state" shall mean the State of Michigan; references to "municipal charter" shall mean the Charter of the City of Walker; reference to "municipality" shall mean the City of Walker; and reference to "local ordinances" shall mean the ordinances of the City of Walker. Section 6. Addition of Chapter 38, Article II, Section 38-37. That Chapter 38, Article II, Section 38-37, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Walker is hereby added to the Code of Ordinances, to read in its entirety as follows: Sec. 38-37. – Conflicts & Appeals Involving the Walker Fire Prevention Code Should any ordinances, or portions thereof, of the City be in conflict with the Walker Fire Prevention Code the more stringent ordinance, or portion thereof, shall prevail. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the fire code official (with the written approval of the Fire Chief, if the fire code official is not the Fire Chief) shall have the power to modify any of the provisions of the fire prevention code upon application, in writing, by the owner or lessee of the affected property, or a duly authorized agent of the same, when there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the strict letter of this code, provided that the spirit of this code shall be observed, public safety secured, and substantial justice done. The particulars of any such variance, when granted or allowed, and the decision of the fire code official, shall be entered upon the record of the fire department, and a signed copy shall be furnished to the applicant. Section 7. Repealer. All ordinances and resolutions or parts of ordinances and resolutions in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 8. Savings Clause. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable. If any part of this Ordinance is declared void or inoperable for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration does not void any or render inoperable other part or portion of this Ordinance. Section 9. No Effect on Pre-Existing Proceedings. Nothing in this Ordinance or in the code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court or any rights 5 Page 8 of 17 acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by the adoption of this Ordinance. Section 10. Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective upon its publication in a newspaper in general circulation within the City of Walker as provided by law. YEAS: _________________________________________________________ NAYS: _________________________________________________________ ABSENT/ABSTAIN: ______________________________________________ ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED. ______________________________ Gary Carey, Jr. City of Walker Mayor ________________________________ Deborah Goudy City of Walker Clerk CERTIFICATION I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the amendment to the Code of Ordinances for the City of Walker, Kent County, Michigan, adopted by the City Commission for the City of Walker at the time, date and place as specified above, pursuant to the required statutory procedures. Public Hearing: Adopted: Published: Effective: Respectfully submitted, ________________________________ Deborah Goudy City of Walker Clerk 6 Page 9 of 17 Executive Summary This ordinance amends Chapter 22, Article VIII of the City of Walker Code of Ordinances to modernize the City's Mobile Food Vendor licensing and inspection program. The amendments establish a comprehensive framework for licensing, fire safety inspections, insurance requirements, enforcement, and appeals, while incorporating nationally recognized fire safety standards for mobile food vendors. A primary component of the ordinance is the formal adoption of the Michigan Mobile Food Consortium (MMFC) Food Truck Safety Requirements, which are based on National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. As a condition of obtaining a City license, all mobile food vendors must successfully complete an annual fire safety inspection using the MMFC inspection program. The ordinance also authorizes the Walker Fire Department to conduct inspections, accept qualifying inspections performed by other participating agencies, perform re- inspections when necessary, and issue annual certificates of approval. The ordinance updates licensing procedures by clearly defining application requirements, license terms, renewal deadlines, and documentation needed for approval, including proof of fire inspection, applicable health department approvals, insurance coverage, vehicle information, and ownership documentation. Overall, the proposed amendments strengthen public safety by adopting a standardized statewide inspection process for mobile food vendors, improving consistency in licensing and enforcement, and ensuring that food trucks operating within the City meet current fire safety and operational standards while providing clear administrative procedures for both vendors and City staff. Page 10 of 17  CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WALKER KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN (Ordinance No. ______) At a regular meeting of the City Commission for the City of Walker held on , 2026, the following Ordinance was offered for adoption by Commissioner , seconded by Commissioner : AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE VIII, SECTIONS 22-220 THROUGH 22-226 (INCLUSIVE), OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WALKER, MICHIGAN. THE CITY OF WALKER (the “City”) ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment of Chapter 22, Article VIII, Section 22-220. Chapter 22, Article VIII, Section 22-220, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Walker is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: ARTICLE VIII. MOBILE FOOD VENDORS Sec. 22-220. Mobile food vendor license requirements. No person shall engage in the business or enterprise of "mobile food vending" or otherwise operate as a mobile food vendor in the city without first obtaining a license from the city clerk as set forth in this article. For purposes of this article, the terms "mobile food vendor" and “mobile food vending” shall be as they are defined in Section 94-5 of this Code. Commencing on April 26, 2021, all such licenses shall authorize the operation as a mobile food vendor in the city from the date of issuance or the following January 1, whichever is later, until the following December 31. Thereafter, annual licenses shall be issued for the period of January 1 until December 31 (calendar year) and applicants for renewal of a license must submit applications by the preceding December 1. It shall be an express condition of any license issued that the mobile food vendor shall comply with all provisions of this Code. A license issued under the provisions of this article shall not waive the obligation of the mobile food vendor and/or any associated property owner to obtain any zoning, health code, or other approvals required by law. Section 2. Amendment of Chapter 22, Article VIII, Section 22-221. Chapter 22, Article VIII, Section 22-221, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Walker is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: Sec. 22-221. Adoption of Mobile Food Service Unit Inspection Consortium Standards. 1 4909-2462-9401, v. 1 Page 11 of 17  The Michigan Fire Inspectors Society Michigan Mobile Food Consortium (hereinafter “MMFC”) food truck safety requirements, as promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association, are hereby adopted by reference as the official inspection and compliance program for all mobile food vendors operating within the City. A copy of the current application and inspection form, which may be updated from time to time, shall be available for public use and inspection at the office of the city clerk and on the City’s website. Section 3. Amendment of Chapter 22, Article VIII, Section 22-222. Chapter 22, Article VIII, Section 22-222, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Walker is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: Sec. 22-222. Applicability and Enforcement of Mobile Food Vendor Safety Requirements. (1) All mobile food vendors operating within the City pursuant to this Article shall satisfy the inspection requirements of the MMFC as a condition of licensing. (2) Prior to requesting an inspection, the license applicant shall register its mobile food vehicle or vehicles with the MMFC’s database provider and pay any fees charged by the database provider and/or software developer. (3) The City fire department shall administer the mobile food vendor safety requirements, including conducting all inspections, enforcement actions, or other necessary actions. Each mobile food vendor vehicle shall be subject to an annual inspection, which the mobile food vendor shall schedule with the City fire department. Upon the satisfactory completion of the inspection, the fire department shall issue the mobile food vendor a certificate of approval, which shall be valid for one year unless revoked due to the failure of a re-inspection. The City fire department does have the authority to accept a current inspection performed by another department using the MMFC inspection process. (4) Following issuance of a certificate of approval, the fire department may order the mobile food vendor to submit to a re-inspection during the same year. A re- inspection may be ordered based upon complaints received by the City or based upon observations made by City officials, employees, or agents. Failure to submit to or satisfactorily complete a re-inspection shall result in the revocation of the mobile food vendor license pursuant to Section 22-226. (5) The mobile food vendor shall pay any applicable inspection or re-inspection fee as set from time to time by resolution of the City Commission. Fees must be paid in the office of the city clerk prior to the inspection being conducted. Section 4. Amendment of Chapter 22, Article VIII, Section 22-223. Chapter 22, Article VIII, Section 22-223, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Walker is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: Sec. 22-223. Mobile food vendor license application requirements. 2 4909-2462-9401, v. 1 Page 12 of 17  Every person required to obtain a mobile food vendor license shall make application to the city clerk on forms provided by the city clerk. The application shall contain all pertinent information required under this article as well as such other information as shall be reasonably required by the city from time to time. At a minimum, the information to be submitted shall include the following: (1) A description of the nature of the mobile food vending operation. (2) Where the mobile food vendor vehicles will be parked at night. (3) A copy of a certificate of insurance or other comparable documentation acceptable to the city which complies with the coverage requirements specified in this article. (4) Identification of the ownership of the applicant, if not a natural person, including the names and addresses and other primary business affiliations of all persons with 25 percent or more ownership interest. (5) Copy of drivers' licenses of any individuals who will be operating a vehicle on public or private streets, drives, alleys or other ways. (6) A certificate of approval from the fire department as well as, to the extent required by law, certificates, approvals or other documentation issued to the mobile food vendor by the Kent County Health Department or State of Michigan. (7) An affidavit of the applicant or its duly authorized officer, certifying, in a form acceptable to the city, the truth and accuracy of the information contained in the application and acknowledging the enforceability of application commitments. (8) In the case of a mobile food vendor with an existing license seeking a renewal, documentation as set forth in this article along with a demonstration that the mobile food vendor has substantially complied with the material terms of the existing license. Section 5. Amendment of Chapter 22, Article VIII, Section 22-224. Chapter 22, Article VIII, Section 22-224, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Walker is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: Sec. 22-224. Regulatory requirements. In addition to any zoning, fire code, or other legal requirements, a mobile food vendor operating within the city shall comply with the following requirements at all times: (1) The mobile food vendor shall be responsible to contain and properly dispose of all waste generated from the operation of the business. Where associated with the product offered, grease and oils shall be contained and disposed of in the manner provided by law. (2) No flashing, blinking, strobe, or similar lights shall be permitted as part of any mobile food vendor operation. (3) Loud music, amplification devices or "crying/hollering out" or use of other audible methods in excess of the city's applicable noise regulations is prohibited. 3 4909-2462-9401, v. 1 Page 13 of 17  (4) Signage associated with the mobile food vendor operation shall be only as permitted in accordance with the city's applicable ordinance provisions. (5) Odors associated with a mobile food vendor operation shall be limited so as to not unreasonably disturb the use of adjacent properties. (6) Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and county regulations. (7) No vehicle shall be left unattended for a period in excess of one hour. Section 6. Addition of Chapter 22, Article VIII, Section 22-225. Chapter 22, Article VIII, Section 22-225, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Walker is hereby added to read in its entirety as follows: Sec. 22-225. - Insurance requirements. No license shall be issued in accordance with this article unless the mobile food vendor demonstrates its ability to comply with the following requirements: (1) Each applicant for a mobile food vendor license shall obtain and maintain during the term of the license: a. Motor vehicle insurance in the minimum amounts of $100,000.00 per person and $300,000.00 per accident for bodily injury, and $100,000.00 for property damage, or a combined single limit coverage of at least $300,000.00; b. General comprehensive public liability insurance indemnifying, defending and saving harmless the city, its officers and employees, from any claims by any person or entity for any injury or death caused or alleged to have been caused by the mobile food vendor. The minimum liability coverage shall be $1,000,000.00 per occurrence, and $2,000,000.00 in the aggregate; and, c. Property damage insurance indemnifying, defending, and saving harmless the city, its officers and employees, from any claims by any person or entity for property damage. The minimum liability coverage shall be $1,000,000.00 per occurrence, and $2,000,000.00 in the aggregate. (2) The policy or policies described in subsections (1)b. and c. shall list the city as an additional named insured and shall prohibit cancellation or revocation without a minimum 30 day advance written notice to the city. Certificates of the policy or policies shall extend through the full license period (through December 31) or be immediately renewed so as to avoid any lapse in coverage during the license period. Proof of renewal shall be furnished to the city at least ten days prior to the insurance expiration date. Section 7. Addition of Chapter 22, Article VIII, Section 22-226. Chapter 22, Article VIII, Section 22-226, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Walker is hereby added to read in its entirety as follows: Sec. 22-226. - License processing and revocation. 4 4909-2462-9401, v. 1 Page 14 of 17  (a) Upon receipt of an application for a mobile food vendor license and payment of a nonrefundable application fee established by resolution of the city commission, the city clerk shall grant or deny the license based upon the standards set forth in this article. If approved, the city clerk shall issue the mobile food vendor license upon payment of an annual fee established by resolution of the city commission. The city clerk may deny the issuance of a mobile food vendor license for any of the following reasons: (1) Failure of the applicant to comply with this article or any other provision of this Code. (2) Violations of this article or any other provision of this Code. (3) Prior criminal convictions, other than minor traffic offenses, or prior license revocation, when such criminal conviction or license revocation bears on the ability of the applicant to serve the public as a mobile food vendor in a fair, honest, safe and lawful manner. (4) Misrepresentation of any material fact in the application for the license. (b) If the mobile food vendor license is denied, the city clerk shall make written findings of fact in support of the denial based on the standards described in subsection (a). The applicant may appeal such denial to the city commission by filing a written request for an appeal with the city clerk within five business days following receipt of notification of denial. In the event of an appeal, the city commission shall hold a public hearing on such denial and shall have the power to reverse, affirm or modify the decision of the city clerk. The city commission shall, in its determination, make written findings of fact supporting its decision and such reasons shall be based upon the standards described in this section. The determination of the city commission shall be final. (c) A mobile food vendor license granted pursuant to this article may be revoked by the city clerk for any of the reasons for denial of such license in section 22- 224(a). The city clerk shall make written findings of fact in support of any license revocation. (d) A person shall have the right to a hearing before the city commission on any license revocation by the city clerk provided that a written request therefore is filed with the city clerk within five business days after receipt of notice of such revocation. If such written request is filed with the city clerk, the commission shall hold a public hearing on such revocation and shall have the power to reverse, affirm or modify the decision of the city clerk including, without limitation, the application of conditions or operation. The city commission shall, in its determination, make written findings of fact supporting its decision based on the same reasons required to be applied by the city clerk. The determination of the city commission shall be final. Section 8. Repealer. All ordinances and resolutions or parts of ordinances and resolutions in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed to the extent of such conflict. 5 4909-2462-9401, v. 1 Page 15 of 17 Section 9. Savings Clause. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable. If any part of this Ordinance is declared void or inoperable for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration does not void any or render inoperable other part or portion of this Ordinance. Section 10. No Effect on Pre-Existing Proceedings. Nothing in this Ordinance or in the code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by the adoption of this Ordinance. Section 11. Effective Date. This Ordinance is effective upon its publication in the manner permitted by law. YEAS: _____________________________________________________ NAYS: _____________________________________________________ ABSENT/ABSTAIN: __________________________________________ ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED. ______________________________ Gary Carey, Jr. City of Walker Mayor ________________________________ Deborah Goudy City of Walker Clerk CERTIFICATION I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the amendment to the Code of Ordinances for the City of Walker, Kent County, Michigan, adopted by the City Commission for the City of Walker at the time, date and place as specified above, pursuant to the required statutory procedures. Public Hearing: Adopted: Published: Effective: Respectfully submitted, 6 4909-2462-9401, v. 1 Page 16 of 17  ________________________________ Deborah Goudy City of Walker Clerk 7 4909-2462-9401, v. 1 Page 17 of 17