(a) 
Rates.
Rates for use of the civic center are as provided in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code.
(b) 
Amount of deposit; payment of deposit and rental fee.
The deposit is as provided in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code. The entire deposit and rental fee is to be paid prior to use, or if use is on a weekend or holiday, to be paid before 5:00 p.m. on the last working day prior to the usage.
(c) 
Stipulations to be added to contract.
(1) 
In the event of damage in excess of the cleaning and damage deposit, the person signing the rental contract will be responsible and agree to pay the additional expenses for cleanup and/or repairs.
(2) 
A liability awareness statement shall be added to the contract pertaining to responsibility for accident, injury or damages occurring at the civic center or en route after the function, resulting from consumption of alcohol served at the civic center.
(1996 Code, sec. 8.202)
There is hereby created a civic center board for the city, which initially shall consist of twenty-two (22) members to be appointed by the mayor on the advice and consent of the city council. The initial board shall hold office until such time as the civic center is completely constructed and put into operation. Thereafter, the civic center board shall consist of nine (9) members to be appointed by the mayor on the advice and consent of the city council. Of the nine (9) appointed members, three (3) shall serve for a period of one (1) year, three (3) for a period of two (2) years, and three (3) for a period of three (3) years. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment for unexpired terms only. The nine-member board shall be eligible for reappointment and shall be residents of the city and qualified voters therein. Such members shall serve without compensation.
(1996 Code, sec. 8.202)
The initial civic center board shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) 
To prepare and recommend to the city council a comprehensive plan for a civic center located in the city, looking to the present and future development and growth of the city.
(2) 
To prepare and recommend to the city council from time to time such changes in the plan or any part thereof as may be deemed necessary by the city council or by the civic center board.
(3) 
To prepare and recommend to the city council from time to time plans and/or recommendations for specific improvements pursuant to such plan.
(4) 
To arrange and conduct any form of publicity relative to its activities for the general purpose of public understanding.
(5) 
To recommend to the city council the employment of necessary help, whose salaries, wages and other necessary expenses shall be provided for by an adequate appropriation made by the city council from public funds. If said civic center board shall deem it advisable to secure technical advice or services, it may be done upon authority from the city council and appropriations by the city council therefor.
(1996 Code, sec. 8.203)
After completion of the construction of the civic center, the nine-member civic center board herein provided for shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) 
To assist the city in the maintenance and operation of the civic center.
(2) 
To recommend the equipment, furnishings, fixtures, furniture and other items needed in such civic center from time to time. Such recommendation shall be made to the city council for its consideration and approval.
(3) 
To recommend one or more employees, who shall be appointed by the mayor subject to the advice and consent of the city council, to operate the day-to-day business of the civic center. It shall also recommend the salary to be paid to such person or persons, and such recommendation shall be made to the city council for its consideration and approval.
(4) 
Such civic center board shall recommend general rules and regulations covering the operation of such civic center, which shall be considered and approved by the city council.
(1996 Code, sec. 8.204)
The civic center shall operate on the same fiscal year as the city. The civic center board shall submit its annual budget to the city council for all anticipated revenues and expenditures. Said budget shall be submitted no less than one (1) month prior to the expiration of the fiscal year for the city council’s consideration and approval.
(1996 Code, sec. 8.205)