[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Township
of Berlin 12-15-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-13; amended in its entirety 6-13-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-11. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
It is the intent of this chapter to establish uniform policies
and procedures by which municipally owned buildings, also known as
public buildings or municipal facilities, may be utilized by residents
of the Township of Berlin and, on an as-available basis, by groups
and/or organizations that are nonresidents.
A.
The Township of Berlin hereby establishes certain policies and procedures
regulating the private use of public buildings, entitled "Policy and
Procedures for Rental of Municipal Facilities" and "Rules Governing
Use of Municipal Facilities."
B.
A copy of the "Policy and Procedures Regulating Rental of Municipal
Facilities," "Rules Governing Use of Municipal Facilities," and any
other forms to be maintained by the Township Clerk as required therein,
shall be maintained on file in the office of the Township Clerk and
shall be delivered to any individual, group or organization applying
for permission to use a public building as set forth therein. Said
documents also shall be available for inspection during regular business
hours upon written request submitted to the Township Clerk.
C.
The form and content of the "Policy and Procedures Regulating Rental
of Municipal Facilities" and "Rules Governing Use of Municipal Facilities,"
and any and all other forms required to be maintained by the Township
Clerk as required therein, may be amended and supplemented from time
to time by resolution of the Mayor and Township Council.
Smoking is prohibited on all property owned by the Township
of Berlin.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
All buildings or structures, public works, facilities, parking
lots, open space, parks, recreation areas, and any other real property
owned by Berlin Township.
Any person who violates this article of the code of the Township
of Berlin shall be subject to a fine of not more than $100.
