Res 057-2017 4/18/2017Resolution No. _57-2017_
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Lease
Agreement with North Texas Vision of Wichita Falls, Inc. (Downtown
Wichita Falls Development) for management and operation of the
Farmers Market
WHEREAS, the City owns a Municipal Produce Market located at 713 Ohio
Avenue, commonly referred to as the Farmers Market; and ,
WHEREAS, the City and North Texas Vision of Wichita Falls, Inc. agree that
management and operation of the Farmers Market by Downtown Wichita Falls
Development (DWFD) will serve to better market, promote and enhance the operation
of the Farmers Market; and,
WHEREAS, the City and North Texas Vision of Wichita Falls also believe that a
vibrant Farmers Market will also serve to bring more visitors to down town and thereby
help to reinvigorate the downtown Wichita Falls area; and,
WHEREAS, the City has leased the Farmers Market to the North Texas Vision of
Wichita Falls for the past five years and found that relationship to be successful; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of Wichita Falls and the North Texas Vision of
Wichita Falls desire to enter into an additional five -year lease agreement for operations
and management of the Farmers Market.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Manager is authorized to execute a Lease Agreement with North Texas
Vision of Wichita Falls, Inc. for the management, operations and minor maintenance of
the Farmers Market, a copy of the lease is attached to this resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 18th day of April, 2017.
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City Clerk