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Home My Public Portal About1988_05_25_R099PRESENTED May 25, 19188 ADOPTED May 25, 19188 Deputy Clerk of Council ATTEST: PASSED this 25th day of Robert E. Sevila, Mayor Town of Leesburg RESOLUTION NO. 88-99 A RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING A REVISED TERMS OF AGREEMENT FOR UTILIZATION OF THE FARMERS' MARKET WHEREAS, Town Council Resolution number 88-63 cancelled the agreement with Market Square Associates to manage the town's farmers' market; and WHEREAS, the Loudoun County Economic Development Department surveyed local producers to generate interest in participating the market; and WHEREAS, several producers have responded; and WHEREAS, a generic terms of agreement form should be signed by each producer and the town prior to authorization of participation in the market: THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows: The town manager is authorized to use the attached terms of agreement to contract with producers utilizing the town's farmers' market. TOt~ OF LEESBUR6 F~S' HARKET TERHSOFA~E~ 1. The Town of Leesburg Farmers' Market is available for producers to market their own produce. Farmers selling goods that they have purchased must obtain a business license from the town finance department. 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, wool or or'her goods specifically approved by the town. 2. The Market will operate on Fridays from 9 a.m. ,,-til 8 p.m. and on Satuxdays from 9 a.m. 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. 4. Products must comply with Virginia Food Laws and must be fresh and attractive. 5. 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, 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. Authorization for use of the market shall entitle the producer to the stall area and that area extending east and west of the stall to -the drip lille of the Market structure. The use of the area on the sidewalk side of the stall shall allow for pedestrian circulation under cover. 6. The Town of Leesburg 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 Town 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 Town. 8. Signs may be attached to the Market structure when approved by the Town. -2- 9. 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% 10. Proper dress including shoes and shirts is required for producers and their representatives at the Market. 11. Each producer must have available her or his signed permit each day of Market participation. 12. Each producer must adhere to the State Code as it applies to the collection of sales tax. · --3-- NAME ADDRESS. APPLICATION TOI/N OF LERSBURG FARHERS' 8ARKET 1988 APPLICATION #. TOW~ STATE ZIP PHONE FARM Please indicate the kinds of produce or other items you will bring to the market. Produce: Baked Goods: The Leesburg Farmers' Market is scheduled for operation from June 1 to September 15. Because of special events, the Market will not operate on up to five (5) weekend days. You will be advised of specific dates three weeks in advance. -4- I have read the above Terms of Agreement. I understand that if I fail to abide by the above rules and regulations, permission for me to participate in the Leesburg Farmers' Market can and will be withdrawn. I understand that these policies are subject to change by the Town of Leesburg and that I am required to comply with all rules in order to continue my participation in the Market. I certify that I or my family will produce or make all products being sold. Signature of producer Date APPROVAX, Signature Agent for the Town of Leesburg Date Comments: