Title
A resolution authorizing the sale of 1.37 acres of land to Craine Creek Farms
Summary
Description of Topic: (who, what, where, when, why and how much)
A resolution authorizing the sale of 1.37 acres of land to Craine Creek Farms
Body
WHEREAS, in an effort to expand the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market, the City would like to include a hydroponics facility in order to have locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes and lettuce, and
WHEREAS, Craine Creek Farms would like to construct a hydroponics greenhouse at the Northwest corner of the property where the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market is located on approximately 1.37 +/- acres, and
WHEREAS, they plan to have a bay for teaching Foley High School students as part of Foley High School's Agriculture Program that includes 700 +/- students, and
WHEREAS, Craine Creek Farms will also use a bay to educate tourists and citizens on how hydroponic gardening works.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, approves the sale of 1.37 +/- acres of land located at the Northwest corner of the Wilson Pecan property to Craine Creek Farms in the amount of $35,000 for the use of a hydroponics production facility. If Craine Creek Farms defaults on the financing, the property shall be restricted to the use of hydroponics/aquaponics, retail or restaurant.