Simple solution: Pass an ordinance authorizing a lien on commercially zoned properties abutting a street and make pro rata assessments for any city costs due to permitted / unpermitted street fairs on that street.
Once there is some financial risk to the owners/operators, a group will form to manage it and minimize those costs. Right now, all the costs is borne by the taxpayers at large and that needs to shift.
Once there is some financial risk to the owners/operators, a group will form to manage it and minimize those costs. Right now, all the costs is borne by the taxpayers at large and that needs to shift.