HomeMy Public PortalAbout1986_08_13_R163RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION:
PRESENTED August 13 ~ 1986
86-163 ADOPTED Ausust 13~ 1987
APPROVING REVISED TERMS OF AGREEMENT FOR THE OPERATION OF A
LEESBURG FARMERS' MARKET
WHEREAS, this Council authorized an agreement with Market Square
Associates, Inc., to manage the Leesburg farmers' market and adopted, rules and
regulations for the operation of the market by Resolution No. 86-23; and
WHEREAS, this Council adopted revised farmers' market regulations and a
revised management agreement by Resolution No. 86-42; and
WHEREAS, certain farmers' market producers requested revisions to the
farmers' market regulations for the current season; and
WHEREAS, these revisions have been endorsed by Market Square Associates,
Inc., and the farmers' market representatives:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as
follows:
SECTION I. The revised terms of agreement, dated August 8, 198.6, are
approved and shall represent the terms and producers' agreement for the rental
of stalls at the Leesburg farmers' market for the producers' season.
PASSED this 13th day of
Clerk of ~/ncil
August , 1986.
Robert E. Sevila, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
August 8, 1986
REVISED
TERMS OF AGREEMF/~
1. ~.~i~ lu a pr=luaaru-znlymarhat~ For the 1986 season only,
qualified producers may supplement their home-grown produce with
produce that_they have purchased. All producers must have their
applications signed by their local County Extension Agents verifying
production capability of the products listed by the applicant.
Previous participants who qualify under the Terms of Agreement will be
given first priority for stall space. Products to be sold include
vegetables, fruits, plants, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey, cider,
preserves, eggs, and wool. No crafts will be sold.
2. The Market will operate on Fridays from 12 noo.. ~%til S p.m .... d
a ..... a--~ -- 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Saturdays
from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Sundays from 12 noon until 6 p.m. No
mandatory participation is required.
3. Producers should be set up each day 15 minutes before Market
opening time and should have their stalls and adjoining area completely
cleaned up within 30 minutes after Market closing. Producers must keep
their stalls filled by replenishing their supplies from trucks, etc.
Any stall not occupied within 30 minutes after Market opening may be
assigned to another registered producer.
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Products must comply with Virginia Food Laws and must be fresh and
attractive as determined by the Market Manager.
5. Each producer will pay a seasonal fee of $25.00 for one interior
stall or $15.00 for a small end stall. The fee for additional stalls
is $10 each up to a maximum of three stalls. If the Market Manager
determines that any stalls are vacant due to the lack of qualified
producers, he may assign more than three stalls to a single qualified
producer.
(a) The general objective of the Market is to provide stalls for
as many different qualified producers as possible. Up to three
producers may share a stall for a single fee, but each must submit an
application and one of the three shall be assigned responsibility for
the rules and regulations of the Market. If the permit of the
responsible producer is terminated, participation of producers sharing
the stall may also be terminated.
(b) No refund will be made if a producer's permit is revoked for
noncompliance with Market Terms of Agreement or if the producer chooses
to withdraw from participating in the Market. Fees for stalls rented
in mid-season will be prorated. The fee shall entitle the liscensee to
the stall area and that area extending east and west of the stall to
the drip line of the Market structure. The use of the area on the
sidewalk side of the stall shall allow for pedestrian circulation under
cover.
6. Market Square Associates is the designated Market Manager and agent
for the Town of Leesburg and has the responsibility and authority to
approve or deny applications, to manage daily Market operations, and to
revoke any producer's permit for violation of the Market Terms of
Agreement. The Market Manager may impose additional regulations for
efficient operation of the Market so long as they do not conflict with
these Terms of Agreement.
7. No personal equipment may be used at the Market, including
counters, refrigerators, radios, etc., unless approved by the Market
Manager.
8. Signs may be attached to the Market structure when approved by the
Market Manager.
9. The Market Manager has the authority to certify the accuracy of
weighing and measuring devices.
10. Producers are responsible for keeping their stalls neat and clean.
Trash must be placed in designated receptacles. No perishables may be
stored under counters. Stalls, adjacent area and storage below stalls
must be empty and clean within 30 minutes after closing on each Market
day.
11. Proper dress including shoes and shirts is required for producers
and their representatives at the Market.
12. Each producer must have available her or his signed permit each
day of Market participation.
13. Each producer must adhere to the State Code as it applies to the
collection of sales tax.