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DRAFT Tenant Requirements for Leasing the Public Market House For Use As A Farmers' Market Orange County Government will have final authority over the Public Market House (PMH) and its grounds. It will lease the shelter to one Farmers' Market organization (tenant) that agrees to the following requirements. A formal agreement between Orange County Government and the tenant will include, but not limited to, the following requirements. A Board of Directors (the board will be made up of market vendors) Develops market rules and is responsible for, but not limited to: market operations, marketing, finances, governance, upkeep, and adherence to Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations that pertain to farmers' markets or any activities the Farmers' Market organization holds at the PMH. A Market Manager (who will work for and report to the Board of Directors) Must not be a vendor unless the size of the market and the revenue it generates is not enough to warrant a manager who is not a vendor. If it is necessary for a vendor to be the market manager, the Board of Directors will still have authority over the manager. Selection of Vendors Vendors must be selected and approved by the Board of Directors based on criteria previously adopted by the board. Criteria cannot be discriminatory or based on race, sex, religion, creed, or sexual orientation. The board must, however, develop criteria that: ^ gives preference to "local" farmers (including artisans and bakers if allowed by the board) ^ requires vendors sell only farm products they produce (there will be no reselling of produce, meat, dairy, poultry, flowers, nursery plants, or any other farm products) ^ provides a good product mix of fresh and value-added agricultural products (and possibly arts and crafts and baked goods) for consumers ^ ensures products sold are of high quality ^ details requirements for participation ^ requires a commitment from vendors to sell at a substantial number of market sessions during the season ^ requires vendors to abide by the market's schedule for arrival, set-up, and disassembly ^ requires vendors to display products within certain guidelines ^ requires vendors to provide signage that identifies the farm and clearly displays product prices ^ sets limits on the size of vehicles used by vendors at the market Provision of Safe, Secure, Healthy, and Non-threatening Shopping Conditions The safety, security, health, prevention of threatening or offensive conditions for patrons and vendors is of utmost importance. Provisions must be made to ensure that these issues are accounted for. Liabili The Board of Directors is responsible for any liability issues that arise as a result of the use of the PMH while it is in use as a Farmers' Market. Insurance coverage, in the amount required by the county, must be in force any time the PMH and its grounds are being used for that purpose. The Board Of Directors must supply the county with current copies of their certificates of insurance.