Subject:
Title
Request approval of memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Optimist Club of Greater Vienna and Town of Vienna for use of the Vienna Community Center parking lot for the 2023 Vienna Farmers Market
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DATE(S) OF PRIOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THIS ISSUE:
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EXPLANATION AND SUMMARY:
Since 2018, the Optimist Club of Greater Vienna has hosted the Vienna Farmers Market in the Vienna Community Center parking lot. The market, held on Saturday mornings from May through October, is a weekly destination for residents to access fresh, nutritious food at an open-air market. The Farmers Market supports healthy communities and promotes sustainability.
Each year an MOU is required between the Town and Optimist Club of Greater Vienna to define roles and expectations of each organization with the Farmers Market.
The Parks and Recreation Department is committed to helping make the Vienna Farmers Market a success and a key feature in what makes Vienna a special place to live.
Strategic Plan Initiative: Vienna is a complete community.
Board or Commission of Interest: N/A
Departmental Recommendation: The parks and recreation director recommends approving the MOU between the Town of Vienna and the Optimist Club of Greater Vienna.
Finance Recommendation: N/A
Purchasing Recommendation: N/A
Town Attorney Recommendation: The Town Council may approve the proposed (MOU) between the Optimist Club of Greater Vienna and Town of Vienna for use of the Vienna Community Center parking lot for the 2023 Vienna Farmers Market in the discretion of the Town Council.
Town Manager's Recommendation: I recommend the Town Council authorize the Mayor to execute an MOU between the Town and Optimist Club of Greater Vienna for the 2023 Vienna Farmers Market, as presented.
Cost and Financing: N/A
Account Number: N/A
Prior Funding Approval: Annual General Budget (Year), Amendments, CIP Budget (Year), or ARPA. N/A
Decision Needed by This date: March 6, 2023
PROPOSED/SUGGESTED MOTION
Recommended Action
"I move to authorize the mayor to execute an MOU between the Town and Optimist Club of Greater Vienna for the 2023 Vienna Farmers Market."
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Other action deemed necessary by Council.