[Ord. No. 928, 9-23-2020]
A. Bruer
Park is open to the general public from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Restrooms
will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., April to October and
will close at 7:00 p.m., November to March.
B. No
Exclusive Use Of The Park. Reservation permit is for the pavilion
and/or kitchen only. There may be other events within the park at
the same time.
C. No
alcoholic beverages shall be sold in Bruer Park without written approval
of the City by issuing a Special Event Permit and proof of all required
City, County, and State licenses.
D. No
fireworks in the park without a special event permit.
E. No
smoking in children area, under the pavilion, restrooms, or in kitchen
area.
F. No
vehicles including motorcycles are allowed on grass area. Vehicles
cannot be driven into picnic area to load or unload supplies, except
on gravel driveway on east side of building. After loading or unloading,
vehicle should be moved to parking lot.
G. Park
equipment shall not be removed from City property.
H. All
dogs at the park must always be on a leash. It is the owner's responsibility
to clean up after their animal. Only service animals will be allowed
in the kitchen area.
I. It
is unlawful for any person to cut, injure, deface, or damage any tree
or plant within the park. No signs or related hardware are to be attached
to any tree. Climbing on trees is prohibited within the park.
J. No
climbing, jumping or damaging tables, benches, train, playground equipment
or any other item within the park.
K. Wheelchair
platform swing is for wheelchair use or special need use only. It
shall be prohibited to use the platform for any other reason.
L. It
is unlawful to have an open fire except in designated grills. Park
users must completely extinguish all fires prior to leaving the park.
M. Climbing
on the park pavilion is prohibited.
N. Pavilions
are free for public use on a first come-first serve basis. Reservation
requires a fee and a permit. Reservation permit holders have priority
on the use of the pavilion.
O. All
activities conducted in the City park will be in accordance with the
law and policies of the City of Truesdale. No meeting or entertainment
may be held for the purpose of advancing any doctrine or theory that
advocated the overthrow of the government of the United States or
the State of Missouri by force or violence or other unlawful means.
P. All
persons, groups, association, or organizations shall be bound by all
park rules and regulations, as well as all applicable City ordinances,
County and State laws.
Q. The
Truesdale Board of Aldermen or its authorized representative may make
exception to any of the park rules or regulations including rental
rates. The City reserves the right to refuse service to anyone.
[Ord. No. 928, 9-23-2020]
A. Reservation
Fees.
Fees
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City Resident/Business
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Non-City
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Pavilion
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$25.00
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$50.00
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Pavilion with kitchen area
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$50.00
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$75.00
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(Kitchen area has refrigerator, microwave, sink, table, and
a rolling cart).
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Not-for-profit organizations can reserve the pavilion twice
a year free of charge depending on availability. A security deposit
of $100.00 will be required and will be refunded within 7-10 business
days if the area is cleaned up and no damage has occurred.
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B. Rental
Of Entire Park Including Pavilion. To rent the entire park including
pavilion:
1. Bruer Park is a public park and the City cannot restrict admission
to the park. The pavilion can be reserved and access to the pavilion
would be restricted for the use of the renter only.
The cost to rent the entire park would be two hundred dollars
($200.00) with a two hundred dollar ($200.00) security deposit required.
More details can be found on the special event reservation permit
policy sheet.
C. Important
Telephone Numbers.
In case of an emergency, call 9-1-1.
For non-emergency contact with Police: Call 636-456-7088.
Truesdale City Hall: 636-456-3166.
D. Security
deposit of one hundred dollars ($100.00) is required at the time of
reservation. Deposit will be refunded within 7-10 business days after
inspection and return of key.
E. Key
must be picked up during City hall office hours. Key must be returned
within forty-eight (48) hours of the reservation date or the next
day City hall is open.
F. Cancellation
of the reservation must be received two (2) weeks prior to the event,
or the applicant will forfeit the fee amount. The balance of the deposit
will be refunded.
G. Users
can rent the pavilion or the pavilion with kitchen privilege. Restrooms
will be available for the event. The utility room off the kitchen
area is restricted for City employees only.
H. User
is responsible for the following:
1. Cleaning the facility at completion of scheduled event.
2. Removing all trash from kitchen (if used) and the pavilion. Toters
are provided for the trash.
3. Turning off all lights and securing facility at completion of event.
4. Supervision at the event.
I. No
alcohol allowed without special permit.
J. The
responsive party assumes responsibility for damage done to the facility
or equipment and will be billed for the repair/clean-up cost, if incurred.
The applicant making the reservation must be on site at all times
throughout the length of the reservation or designate another person
to share the responsibility on the application.
K. Decoration.
The facility may be decorated; however, no duct tape, screws, nails,
or tacks can be attached to the pavilion. All decoration must be removed
at completion of event.
L. Failure
to abide by these policies can result in:
2. Payment of additional cleaning and maintenance costs.
3. Loss of future pavilion rental privileges.
4. Referral to local law enforcement agencies for criminal and/or civil
actions.
M. The
City of Truesdale will not be responsible for any personal items that
are lost, damaged, or stolen.
N. The
responsible party must notify the City of any maintenance or cleaning
issues in the facility.
O. The
reservation receipt and other appropriate permit shall be carried
to the pavilion.
P. Reservation
must be made in person at Truesdale City Hall.
Q. Reservation
must be made by someone twenty-one (21) years or older.
R. Be
respectful of the neighbors in the area if music is being provided.
If creating a problem, peace disturbance citation could be issued.
S. No
glass containers allowed in the park.
T. No
sales of any goods, food, or beverages within the City's park without
special event permit be issued or at a City-sponsored event.
U. If
any litigation or breaches of the rental agreement occurs, the case
shall be filed in Warren County, and if meritorious, the City shall
recover its attorney fees and costs.
[Ord. No. 928, 9-23-2020]
A. Any
non-City event that meets any of the following criteria will be considered
a "special event" and will be subject to all requirements regarding
special events. The Truesdale Board of Aldermen will approve the issuance
of special event permits. The Board meets the second and fourth Wednesday
of the month, 5:30 p.m., at the Truesdale City Hall. Please call the
Friday before the meeting to be added to the Board's agenda.
1. Any Event Requiring A Noise Permit. The use of amplified music, musical
instruments, radios or public address system testing or used would
require a noise permit.
2. Any event likely to attract more than one hundred (100) people
3. Any event requiring the use of temporary structures/facilities such
as tents, canopies, portable toilets, etc.
4. Any event to which the general public is invited or notified by media.
5. Any event where a monetary donation by event participants is requested.
6. Any event that is not a City-sponsored event where goods, food, or
beverages will be sold.
7. Any event where liquor of any kind will be sold.
B. The
pavilion can be rented and reserved for exclusive use of the applicant.
Bruer Park is a public park and renting it will not restrict use by
the public in general.
C. The
applicant shall provide detailed, written description of the event,
along with a "map" detailing how the event will be laid out in the
park.
D. The
applicant must be present during the entire event.
E. Events
that will be selling or giving away food should check with the Warren
County Health Department to inquire what inspections (if any) will
be required.
F. If
retail sales are being made, vendors are required to collect and report
sales tax to the Missouri Department of Revenue. The responsibility
of notifying the vendors of this requirement will be the responsibility
of the applicant as listed on the application for the event.
G. Valid
Certificate of Insurance listing the City of Truesdale as an additionally
insured party and meeting the minimum liability insurance requirements
of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00). Insurance endorsement must
be received at least five (5) working days before the reservation
date and before the final confirmation will be given.
H. Applicants
selling alcohol shall provide a Certificate of insurance listing the
City of Truesdale as an additional insured, general liability, liquor
liability, workers compensation, and coverage shall be one million
dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. This information shall be
received at least five (5) working days before the reservation date
and before the final confirmation will be given. The applicant should
also apply for an alcohol permit from the City and obtain the necessary
permits/license from the State of Missouri.
I. Payment
of all reservation fees, special use fees, and deposits are required
before a permit is issued.
J. Posters,
fliers, and all forms of publicity or advertising for the special
event must be reviewed and approved by the City prior to distribution.
K. If
any litigation or breaches of the rental agreement, the case shall
be filed in Warren County and if meritorious, the City shall recover
its attorney fees and costs.