ORDER NO. 31084 2009 KERB COUNTY MARKET DAYS AGREEMENT Came to be heard this the 10th day of November, 2008, with a motion made by Commissioner Baldwin, seconded by Commissioner Oehler, the Court unanimously approved by a vote of 4-0-0 to: Approve the renewal of the Agreement with Kerr County Market Days for 2009, along with the schedule as presented: March 28 April 25 May 23-24 June 27 July 25 August 22 September 26 October 24 November 27-28 December 19 3l v~y COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND TEN (10) COPIES OF THIS REQUEST AND DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT MADE BY: ~'l~ ~r~ @~~~~ ~J MEETING DATE: l (' C~ (O~` OFFICE: ~~r" u^- TIME PREFERRED: ~ : ~ ~P~Y~ SUBJECT: ~~~~ ~ ~~e t~ecw~P.~l ~ C4~~`~ ~e.,c-~r ~ wc.-~ ~~~ ~~ ' /Y~~r~ ~~-~ b EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON) NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: ~„_t,,, ~.~-,_. @wc~-~~- ~s~'~-~ ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: Ifl m~~~5 IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE: Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in accordance with Title 5, Chapter SS l and 552, Government Code, is as follows: Meeting scheduled for Mondays: THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY: THIS RQUEST RECEIVED ON: 5:00 PM previous Tuesday @ .M. All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine if adequate information has been prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action at time of Court Meetings. Your cooperation will be appreciated and contribute towards your request being addressed at the earliest opportunity. See Agenda Request Rules Adopted by Commissioners' Court. Kerr County Market Association PO Box 290163 Kerrville, Texas 78029-0163 830-895-7962 830-895-7524 (fax) KerrMarket~aol.com November 4, 2008 Pat Tinley, County Judge Kerr County Commissioners Court Kerr County Courthouse 700 Main Kerrville, Texas 78028 Dear Judge Tinley, The Market Days Usage License agreement for 2008 will terminate on December 31 and it is our request that a new contract be approved for 2009. The 2008 season has been the most successful in our seven year history and we look forward to 2009 with the expectation that success will continue. The changes implemented in 2007, the March start date and the two-day Memorial Day Market went very well for the second year. Based on this success and the growth of the Market in 2008, we request the 2009 Usage License be approved with one change. We propose to expand the November Market, on Thanksgiving weekend, to include both Friday and Saturday. This will allow broader opportunity for our vendors on the biggest shopping weekend of the year and offer expanded availability of a holiday activity for both local customers and out-of-town visitors. As a brief overview of the 2008 season, despite high fuel prices and an economic downturn, vendor applications to date have remained constant and estimated customer visits have increased. The upcoming fall Markets show indications of being near or at capacity. We also continue to have strong participation from local non-profit organizations including K'Star, Freeman-Fritts Animal Welfare Society, Cailloux Humane Society, Hill Country Master Gardeners, American Red Cross, and several church and school groups. We maintain strict adherence to our original criteria for truly original and unique products and believe this standard continues to enhance the reputation of Market Days. This combined with our expanded advertising has kept our local customer base strong and brought more and more visitors from across the state and beyond. Our commitment remains long term and our goal is to always conduct an event which benefits our community and enhances the image of Kerr County as a tourist destination. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions and I will be available to present our proposal to Commissioners Court at the November 10 meeting. Sin rely, ~~ ~~~~~ L Ann Anderson resident Attachment KerrMarketDays. org n Kerr County Market Association 2009 Schedule MARCH 28 APRIL 25 MAY 23-24 JUNE 27 JULY 25 AUGUST 22 SEPTEMBER 26 OCTOBER 24 NOVEMBER 27-28 DECEMBER 19