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More food varieties make their move to York by food-cart

The sole mobile food vendor in the City of York may soon have company from other cart businesses. York council members passed an ordinance to allow up to 26 foo...

The sole mobile food vendor in the City of York may soon have company from other cart businesses. York council members passed an ordinance to allow up to 26 food-carts in and around downtown.

Darren Borodin makes a living by selling hot dogs. He says, "It gives me an opportunity with the hours that I work to be there for my children. I'm a single dad raising 3 kids."

Darren's the only licensed York City vendor. But come January, he'll share Continental Square with other vendors. This week, York City Council members passed an ordinance which could bring as many as 25 more carts.

Darren says, "I think it could bring more diversity, bring people who wouldn't normally be here downtown."

Darren will continue to serve customers, but he's concerned. Under the new ordinance, he's not guaranteed a spot.

He says, "You have to renew your process and if someone wants the spot you have, you go into this lottery. A businessman could lose its spot."

Council Member, Henry Nixon says, "Bidding provision is real simple. It's the value of real estate, that's the American Way. If you've got this piece of real estate and 2 people want it, let's give it to the highest bidder."

Nixon says vendors can begin applying for a spot with the city next month. They'll pay a $325 license fee.

Nixon says, "It's revenue generating, not a huge amount but it's more an atmosphere-this a happening place."

Vendors would be guaranteed a spot for two years. For Darren, a permanent place is how he wants to run business.

He says, "You should be able to operate as long as you're not violating procedures, stay in business."

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