To: Aaron Rector, City Manager
From: Cody Maberry, Director of Community Services
Subject:
Title
Consider a resolution approving a contract with the Keller Farmers Market to conduct a recurring farmers market at Bear Creek Park; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents related thereto on behalf of the City of Keller.
Action Requested:
Consider approval of a contract with the Keller Farmers Market in an amount of $5,000 for the 2026 market season at Bear Creek Park.
Background:
The Keller Farmers Market began operating in 2010 under a License Agreement between the City of Keller and Amstar/Southern Arthouse, LP. In 2013 the city signed a new agreement with the non-profit organization Keller Farmers Market to operate a market in front of Keller Town Hall; in 2018 both parties agreed to an updated agreement that allowed the market to relocate to Bear Creek Park.
The Keller Farmers Market has requested to have the market run on various dates from January 17, 2026 to December 19, 2026.
Financial Impact:
The license agreement includes an annual contribution of $5,000 from the city to the market. Funding is available in the FY 2025-26 Community Services budget.
Alternatives:
City Council has the following alternatives:
- Approve as submitted
- Approve with changes
- Denial