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Council extends farmers market season, adds composting commitment and plastics guidance
Summary
The council approved an amendment expanding the Southwest Ranches Community Farmers Market to include an additional seasonal market day, added a monthly $500 contribution for restroom/porta-potty costs, required measures to keep the exit/fire lane clear, and asked market operators to work to the greatest extent possible to eliminate single-use plastics and implement a composting pilot.
Council approved a first amendment to the town's use agreement with the Cioli Group to expand the Southwest Ranches Community Farmers Market to include an additional seasonal market day and to increase responsibilities for site operations and waste handling.
Under the amended agreement the market operator will pay an increased fee per market day, provide a monthly contribution of $500 to cover portable toilet or restroom facility costs (or pay an amount equal to town expenditures), and take actions to ensure the market's exit lane/fire…
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