[Adopted 10-6-2016 by Ord. No.2016-007]
The rules and regulations outlined herein shall apply to everyone
reserving or making use of the John R. Fisher Pavilion. The term "pavilion,"
as used herein, shall include the use of all areas owned by the Township
of Liberty within a circumference of 100 yards of the pavilion structure
itself.
Anyone who desires to reserve the pavilion for exclusive use
of themselves and their guests must first make application by completing
in full a request for use of pavilion application form. The said form
will be made available by the Liberty Township Clerk.
A.
The pavilion may be reserved for use in four hour blocks. A resident
of Liberty shall pay $35 for such use and a nonresident of Liberty
Township shall pay $50 for such use.
B.
No fee will be charged to a federally approved 501(c)3, not-for-profit
organization.
C.
In addition, each applicant shall be required to make a deposit payment
of $200. The aforesaid deposit shall be held by the Township to reimburse
the Township for any losses or damages incurred by the Township as
a result of the applicant's use of the pavilion. The aforesaid
monies however, shall be refunded to the applicant on confirmation
that no loss or damages were incurred by the Township as a result
of the applicant's use of the Pavilion.
D.
An applicant for the use and reservation of the pavilion must be
at least 21 years of age and provide proof of the same at the time
of application by presentation of a driver's license or other
similar identification.
E.
All applications for the reserved use of the pavilion will be reviewed and approved subject to § 77-15A of the Liberty Township Code.
F.
Applications to reserve the pavilion shall be made at least sixty
days in advance of the proposed reservation date.
G.
Should there be damage or injury to the pavilion as a result of an
applicant or its guest's misuse of the pavilion and the deposit
made by the applicant not fully reimburse the Township for its losses,
the applicant shall be fully responsible and liable for any and all
additional costs to the Township. The applicant at the time of applying
for a reserved use of the pavilion shall also execute a hold harmless
and indemnification agreement.
H.
The Township reserves to itself the right to cancel the reservation
at any time for any reason.
I.
The reservation/application fee is nonrefundable, unless for good
cause shown, the Township agrees to a refund. It shall be presumed
that good cause exists if an applicant cancels a reservation 30 days
or more before the reserved date.
A.
The pavilion shall be open for use from 10:00 a.m. to one half hour
after sunset.
B.
The possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages are prohibited
while making use of the pavilion.
C.
No open fires of any sort shall be allowed, except for the use of
propane gas grills, (charcoal grills, fire pits and chimineas are
therefore absolutely prohibited).
D.
The use of fireworks is prohibited.
E.
Pets must be leashed. Any excrement shall be picked up and removed
from the premises.
F.
Loud music or noise is prohibited.
G.
No littering is allowed. Permit holders are required to provide trash
receptacles for the deposit of all trash created by themselves, guests
and invitees. In addition, the permit holder must immediately remove
all collected trash and containers at the termination of their reservation
period.
H.
Permit holders must provide a portable toilet for the use of all
of the invitees and guests. Guests and invitees are not to make use
of the public restroom owned and maintained by Liberty Township on
site. This requirement applies to any group of 15 or more persons.
Applicant must provide proof of rental and prearrangement for removal
of the portable unit no later than 24 hours after the termination
of the reservation period.
I.
No electric generators shall be allowed to be used.
J.
The operation of what is commonly known as a drone (unmanned aerial
vehicle) is prohibited.
K.
No staples, nails or fasteners shall be attached to the pavilion,
nor shall the pavilion be damaged in any way.
L.
Parking of motor vehicles shall only take place in designated areas.
No parking shall occur in such a way as to block access to the boat
ramp or ingress or egress to the beach and beach parking. Parking
on any grass areas are prohibited.
M.
All minors shall be accompanied by an adult of 21 years of age or
more.
N.
No swimming shall be allowed except at the designated beach area
during normal allowed swimming hours under the direct supervision
of Liberty Township Lifeguards.
O.
Smoking at the pavilion and surrounding lands owned by Liberty Township
is prohibited.
P.
Permit applicants must remain on premises at all times during the
period of reservation. In addition, the permit applicant shall make
known to all guests the rules and regulations applicable to the use
of the pavilion and the applicant shall be responsible for ensuring
that all guests comply with the rules and regulations contained herein.
Q.
All of the other ordinances of Liberty Township shall apply to the use of the pavilion, including, but not limited to, Code Chapter 77, which applies to all Parks and Recreation Areas owned by Liberty Township, except should there be any inconsistency between the rules recited herein as applying to the use of the John R. Fisher Pavilion and any of the other ordinances of Liberty Township then in that event, the rules governing the use of the pavilion shall override and supersede any inconsistent ordinance as to those making use of the pavilion.
R.
The use of the pavilion shall be limited to no more than 60 persons.
Any person who shall be found guilty of a violation of the rules and regulations contained in § 77-25 herein shall be fined not more than $1,000 and/or imprisoned for not more than 90 days.
