22-DELIBERATE/PROVIDE DIRECTION TO CITY STAFF ON AMENDING CH 3 OF CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR SALE OF TX WINE AT MARKET SQUARESubmittal Date:
03/20/2012
Council Date:
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING SHEET
Originating Department: Presented By: Agenda Item No.:
Cheri Bedford,
Main Street Main Street Director 22•
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Deliberate and provide direction to City Staff on amending Chapter 3 Section 3-5 (c) of the Code of
Ordinances allowing the sale of Texas Wine at Market Square, Farmers Market, 401 S.W. ls` Street
during the market season.
POLICY ISSUE(S):
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BACKGROUND:
In an effort to develop interest, variety of selection, and new vendors at the 32 covered stalls, the Mar et
Square, Farmers Market- Cheri Bedford, Market Manager/Main Street Coordinator is requesting the consumption
Market Square Farmers Market be added to the vendorslat he Farme~s Market durang he mark t
of Texas wine by permitting Texas wineries to become
season (May 1 - October 31).
Texas Wine/Wineries are considered by the 'Texas Department of Agriculture to be an agricultural
product, and there are many wineries in NE Texas. Go Texan, is promoting grape growing and wineries
across the State, and Farmers Markets across the state are allowing wineries to sell at their markets.
Wineries must obtain a special permit from the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission, which allows
them to sell four times a month at markets or festivals. At this time, Market Square vendors are
committed to selling on Saturday mornings from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Wineries may be requested to give a sample to patrons but prior to doing so, must first be provided with
proper identification. The samples are (1/2 oz) .5 oz in size and have to be contained to the booth spaces
at the market only. Samples are essential to the sale of the wines.
BOARD/ COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
EXHIBITS:
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❑ Financial Report ❑ Minute Order
~ Department Report ❑ Resolution
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~ Presentation ❑ Ordinance
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~ Public Hearing ❑ Other
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FISCAL NOTES:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance ❑ Fire
Administration E City Clerk XX Community Development ❑ EMS/IT ❑
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❑ Municipal Court ❑ Legal ❑ Library ❑ Police ❑ Eng./Public Works ❑ Utilities
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