Rentals
Facilities Rental Fees and Charges
As of January 1, 2010The following is a fee schedule for reservations of facilities. The units of time will be charged as whole units and not pro-rated for fractions of time unless otherwise noted.
One Day = 1-8 hours of utilization. Use exceeding 8 hours may incur additional fees.
NOTES:
1. Rental of a pavilion or other facility does not include the automatic right to exclusively use any other facility amenities or areas. Should such facilities be available, they may be used in common with the general public.
2. Rentals are done on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Permit applications will be accepted no earlier than one year prior to the rental date.
Full payment is required upon submission of Application.
| Facility | Group #1 & #2 | Group #3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pavilion | $50/day | **$60/day |
| Athletic Fields: Softball/Baseball Soccer/Football | $10 / 2 hours $5/hr after that Up to a max of $25/day | ** $100/day |
|
Tennis Court Basketball Court Volleyball Court | $10/day | ** $50/day |
**Fees depend upon the amount of the park that will be unavailable to the general public. A security deposit equal to the cost of the rental is required prior to issuance of a Permit.
Facilities Rental Fees and Charges
As of January 1, 2010
Group Definitions:
GROUP #1 – All activities organized and/or operated by Township personnel, including Township sponsored sports leagues operated on a not-for-profit basis, church, civic, service and scout groups, and all Big Spring School District activities.
GROUP #2 – Non-Township individuals, not for profit organizations, sports leagues, church, civic, service, and scout groups. Note: In approving applications, priority will be given to Group #1 applicants.
GROUP #3 – Any organization (Township or non-Township) sponsoring any event (ie, tournament, thons, etc.) where the purpose of the event is to raise funds.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES - All individuals or groups desiring to reserve and use township recreational facilities are required to comply with the following regulations:
1. A completed “Facility Reservation Request” must be submitted to the Township Secretary along with the appropriate rental fee or rental deposit to confirm the reservation(s).
2. Cancellations should be reported to the Township as soon as possible.
a. Cancellations occurring 30 days or more before the rental date - rental fees and deposits will be returned minus a 25% administrative fee.
b. Cancellations occurring less than 30 days before the rental date will be subject to a 50% administrative fee or one full day rental, whichever is less.
3. The Applicant listed on the “Facility Reservation Request” is responsible for maintaining the condition of the facility/area and all equipment and supplies contained therein. All damage to Township property will be the Applicant’s responsibility.
4. All requests will be reviewed by Township staff and upon approval; the staff will issue a “Facility Use Permit”. Use of the facility/area shall be restricted to the uses and terms stated in the Application and Permit. The Township reserves the right to assign facilities. It is the Applicant’s responsibility to post the ‘Facility Use Permit’ on the reserved facility. If keys to facilities are needed, arrangements must be made with the Township office. A deposit will be required. Key return is required the following business day.
5. The “Permit” issued hereunder may not be transferred to another party without prior written approval of the Township.
6. No fundraising shall be done on the premises, which is in violation of any State or Township regulation.
7. Applicant hereby indemnifies and holds the Township harmless from and against any and all claims and liability for personal and property damage or death asserted by or on behalf of anyone, in any manner, either directly or indirectly, arising out of Applicant’s activities or use of the subject fields and facilities.
