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A Resolution Approving A Lease Agreement Between The Village Of Oak Park And Pilgrim Church Of Oak Park And Authorizing Its Execution
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Introduction
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The Village leases the parking lot at Pilgrim Congressional Church of Oak Park for the Farmers Market. This is a 5-year lease agreement and shall automatically renew for five (5) successive one-year periods
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Recommended Action
Approve the Resolution
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior action(s):
* Approved a previous lease agreement with Pilgrim Church to use the parking lot space for the Farmers Market as outlined in Attachment 2, RES 15-257_K_042015.
Background
The previous lease agreement was a five (5) year term that expired December 31, 2019. The agreement was automatically renewed for five (5) successive one-year periods.
The Health Department manages the operations of the Farmers Market along with a full-time Market Manager and Assistants under contract with the Village, as well as coordination with the Farmers Market Citizen Commission.
The Oak Park Farmers' Market is a community event that attracts thousands of residents and visitors to the Pilgrim Church parking lot at 460 Lake Street, just one block west of Ridgeland Avenue. Market hours are 7:00 am to 1:00 pm every Saturday from the second to the last Saturday in May through the end of October. The Oak Park Farmers' Market offers high-quality, locally grown produce, farm-raised meats, artisanal cheeses, and naturally baked breads.
The Oak Park Farmers' Market opened for its first season in the summer of 1976 on North Boulevard between East and Euclid Avenues. In 1978, the Oak Park Farmers Market moved to the parking lot of Pilgrim Congregational Church and began a long partnership providing patrons with fresh fruits and vegetables, coffee and donuts, and bluegrass music. The Farmers' Market will be celebrating its 50th season in 2025.
Timing Considerations
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