The city community center will be made available for a fee and
cleaning deposit to the following:
(1)
Individuals,
for parties, family reunions, wedding-related events, wedding anniversary
parties, etc.
(2)
Nonprofit
and community organizations for meetings or events.
(Ordinance 050728-9, sec. 1, adopted 7/28/05)
The city community center can only be used by any individual,
related groups of individuals, or organizations no more than two (2)
times a month without express permission of the city council. No for-profit
events such as garage sales, photo sales, or sales-related parties
will be allowed without express permission of the city council. The
community club will be allowed to hold their annual rummage sale in
the community center.
(Ordinance 050728-9, sec. 2, adopted 7/28/05)
The following rules apply to all users of the community center:
(1)
The
community center is a drug free, alcohol free, and tobacco free building.
(2)
Nothing
is to be nailed, glued, or taped to the walls.
(3)
No
items may be removed from the center.
(4)
Do
not use items belonging to other individuals or organizations.
(5)
Bag
all trash (trash bags are made available by the city).
(6)
Clean
all floors and vacuum carpets.
(7)
Clean
the kitchen and bathrooms.
(8)
The
party renting the center will pay for repairs of any damage to the
community center, its tables, chairs, or any other furniture or items
that are a part of the facility.
(9)
Lights
will be turned off and thermostats set to 76 degrees in the summer
and 66 degrees in the winter after use.
(10)
All doors will be locked after use.
(11)
No food is to be left in the refrigerator.
(12)
No DJ's or bands are allowed at parties.
(13)
Renter may, upon request, use the four tables and chairs belonging
to the city. Renter may bring their own tables and chairs.
(14)
Closets should be empty after use. The city is not responsible for
the return of any items left in the closet or community center.
(15)
No items are to be removed from the community center without express
permission of an authorized city official.
(Ordinance 2014-02-24-01 adopted 2/24/14)
The city community center can be reserved by calling the city
secretary during normal city business hours. The city secretary will
have a calendar with all scheduled city and city organizations events
listed. All reservations will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Any non-city organization that wants to use the community center on
a regularly scheduled night each month must have permission from the
city council.
(Ordinance 050728-9, sec. 4, adopted 7/28/05)
(a)
The
city will charge a deposit for city residents and nonresidents for
use of the community center in the amount set forth in the master
fee schedule of this code. Refunds on deposits after cancellation
will only he allowed if the city is notified in writing of the cancellation
of the reservation more than seven (7) days in advance. The city has
the right to retain any deposit as liquidated damages from any renter
who does not adhere to the cancellation policy and to use the deposit
to repair damage or clean the facility.
(b)
The
city will charge city residents and nonresidents a rental fee for
usage of the community center as set forth in the master fee schedule
of this code. Electricity turned on prior to standard two (2) hours
prior to the reservation time will be regarded as time used and the
renter will be charged accordingly.
(c)
The
deposit and rental fee will be required to obtain the key to the community
center. The city will refund the deposit within two (2) business days
when the key is returned and the community center is inspected by
an authorized city representative. If the city secretary or his/her
designee determines that damages have occurred or the building was
not cleaned properly, the city secretary will retain the deposit and
report the damage to the city council where the council will determine
if all or part of the deposit is to be returned or if additional payments
for damages will he required.
(Ordinance 2015-12-10-02, sec. 4,
adopted 12/10/15)
(a)
The
following organizations may use the community center without paying
the rental fee and deposit:
(b)
However,
such organizations will still be held responsible for the cost of
any damage caused to the community center or for charges for failing
to clean the community center after use. Any organization that refuses
to pay for such damage or cleaning will be required to pay the rental
fee and deposit prior to any further uses of the community center.
(Ordinance 2014-02-24-01 adopted 2/24/14)
