Question & AnswerQ&A (MANILA CITY ORDICE NO. 7627 *)
The ordinance grants a franchise to Paradise Heights United Vendors Association, Inc. to operate a public market located at Barangay 128, Zone 10, Smokey Mountain, Balut, Tondo, Manila.
The ordinance was principally authored by Hon. Erick Ian O. Nieva and Hon. Marlon M. Lacson.
The franchisee must pay the franchise fee prescribed under Ordinance No. 8331, the Omnibus Tax Code of Manila, as amended.
The city retains the power to impose all applicable permits, license fees, and other service charges, and has the authority to regulate, inspect, and supervise the operation of the market.
The franchisee has the authority to adopt measures, impose charges and penalties, and file collection from stallholders.
Preferential rights shall be accorded to qualified residents of the City of Manila for the awarding of stalls.
The franchisee must post a continuing bond in favor of the city, forfeitable as liquidated damages for failure to comply with the terms and conditions.
The franchisee shall bear all operational expenses including maintenance, cleanliness, and sanitation.
The franchise is granted for a period of ten (10) years from the date of approval, subject to renewal.
Any violation or breach by the franchisee shall be sufficient ground for outright cancellation of the authority, revocation of the permit, and closure of the market premises.
The ordinance takes effect upon its approval by the Mayor.
The ordinance was published pursuant to Section 17, Article III of R.A. 409, as amended, also known as the Revised Charter of the City of Manila.