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Request approval of a memorandum of understanding between the Optimist Club of Greater Vienna and Town of Vienna regarding use of the Vienna Community Center parking lot for the 2020 Vienna Farmers Market
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EXPLANATION AND SUMMARY:
In fall 2017, the Optimist Club of Greater Vienna approached the Town about moving the Vienna Farmers Market to the Vienna Community Center parking lot. The market, held Saturdays from May through October, had struggled over the years to find a permanent location that provided both high visibility and adequate parking. The Town agreed to allow the market to move to this location in May 2018.
Permission for use of the parking lot was provided with the understanding that impact of the market on the center's parking needs would be evaluated throughout the season and an assessment completed at the end of each market season to determine if this location continues to be feasible for the farmers market as well as the Town and specifically the Parks and Recreation Department. In order to strike a balance for parking needs among community center users, W&OD Trail users, and the farmers market, an arrangement for signage in designated areas has been agreed upon by NOVA Parks, the Optimists, and the Town of Vienna.
The Parks and Recreation Department is committed to helping make the Vienna Farmers Market a success and a key feature of what makes Vienna a special place to live.
Strategic Plan Initiative: Vienna as a complete community.
Departmental Recommendation: The Parks and Recreation Director recommends approving the memorandum of understanding and authorizing the mayor or vice mayor to sign it.
Finance Recommendation:
Purchasing Recommendation:
Town Attorney Recommendation: The proposed MOU has essentially the same provisions as last year’s MOU with the exception of some terms added by the Town related to the new irrigation system and a need for precautions to be taken by vendors. Town Council may approve the proposed MOU with the Optimist Club in its discretion.
Town Manager's Recommendation: I recommend the Town Council approve the 2020 memorandum of understanding between the Optimist Club of Greater Vienna and the Town of Vienna for use of the Vienna Community Center for the 2020 Vienna Farmers Market, as presented.
Cost and Financing: N/A
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Decision Needed by This date: April 27, 2020
PROPOSED/SUGGESTED MOTION
Recommended Action
"I move to approve the 2020 memorandum of understanding between the Optimist Club of Greater Vienna and the Town of Vienna for use of the Vienna Community Center for the 2020 Vienna Farmers Market. I further move that the mayor or vice mayor be authorized to execute this agreement."
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Other action deemed necessary by Council.