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Council approves six‑month license for Texas Markets at 1209 Main Street with reduced rental fee
Summary
Council approved a six‑month license allowing Texas Markets to use city property next to Merlion at 1209 Main Street every other week, with the operator responsible for insurance, restrooms and trash pickup and a reduced rental rate.
Seabrook City Council approved a six‑month license agreement allowing Texas Markets to use city property at 1209 Main Street (adjacent to Merlion) for a twice‑monthly market, with a reduced rental rate staff said will help the event succeed.
Staff said they negotiated a lower per‑day rental fee to make the market viable for the proposed operator and that the license requires the operator to provide insurance, restroom facilities and trash pickup. The agreement covers use of the city‑owned property for once every two weeks over a six‑month period.
Nut graf: The council approved the permit after confirming the operator would accept responsibility for on‑site services and that staff had negotiated terms to better align the fee with the event’s viability.
Ending: The motion to approve passed and staff will finalize the license and coordinate event logistics with the operator.
