Title
A Resolution to Approve the Amendment to the Contract for Services, City of Foley, Farmers & Fishermen’s Market Operator Contract
Summary
Leisure Services recommends a 10% increase in compensation for the Farmers & Fishermen’s Market Operator beginning in FY26. The monthly fee beginning October 2025 of $2,406.25. This recommendation reflects rising costs of living, the continued expansion of vendor participation, and the exceptional management demonstrated at the market. The market’s success is underscored by numerous accolades, including USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in 2021 and 2022, 10 consecutive years as “Best Farmers Market” in Best of Baldwin, and Newsweek’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Farmers Market.
The previously executed contract on February 6, 2023, Resolution 23-1029, between City of Foley and Alescia Forland , acting Agent and Operations Manager of the Farmers & Fishermen’s Market included the "Term" (Section 5) of the contract was revised to renew annually so long as the Council appropriates funding in the annual budget. Section 9 (Termination) remained intact and allows the City to terminate the contract at any time. These have not been revised.
Amendment of Section 6: Compensation: “The City will pay the Agent a monthly fee of $2,406.25 for the term of this agreement, payable by the 10th of each month beginning in October, 2025. The Agent will be paid an additional of $15/hr for any wedding or event rentals held at the market. The Agent may not accept gifts, gratuities, or donations of any kind from vendors. The City may, at its discretion, contribute additional funds beyond the stated amount.
Budgetary Impact:
Non-Capital Item:
_X_ Budgeted under account #100-5001-6020 Contracted Market Manager
____ Not budgeted, requesting transfer of $__________ from Account #______________ to Account #_____________.**Request to Transfer Departmental Budget Dollars form must be attached**
____ Not budgeted requiring increase to account #___________ in the amount of $____________.**Request to Increase Departmental Budget Dollars form must be attached**
Body
WHEREAS, Leisure Services recommends a 10% increase in compensation for the Farmers & Fishermen’s Market Operator beginning FY26, and
WHEREAS, the contract for the operation of the Farmers Market has been amended and Leisure Services is asking for approval of the amended contract, and
WHEREAS, the “Compensation” (Section 6) of the contract was revised to a monthly fee of $2,406.25 every budget year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, as follows:
SECTION 1: Approves the Amendment to the CAFFM Operations Manager Contract authorizes the Mayor to sign Amendment
SECTION 2: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as required by law.