Chapter 10.02
Community Center and Civic Center
Sections:
10.02.020 Reservations, fees, charges, and deposits.
10.02.030 Priority of scheduling.
10.02.010 Policies.
The City of DuPont may permit persons and groups to use the City of DuPont facilities located at 303 Barksdale Avenue (Community Center) and 1700 Civic Drive (Civic Center) for public and private functions, subject to the provisions of this chapter and the following guidelines:
(a) No smoking, use of alcohol (unless prior authorization has been obtained from the City in accordance with the facility use policies pertaining to serving of alcohol at City facilities as adopted by the City Council), or unlawful activity will be permitted;
(b) Building occupancy is limited to the number posted by the Building Official;
(c) Scheduling of dates for the use of the Community Center and Civic Center facilities shall be the responsibility of the City Administrator or designee;
(d) The City may reject any application for use of the Community Center and Civic Center if the anticipated use would, in the judgment of the City Administrator or designee, violate the provisions or intent of this chapter;
(e) Reasonable policies and procedures for use of the Community Center and Civic Center facilities shall be posted from time to time by the City Administrator. (Ord. 524 § 1, Nov. 28th, 1995; Ord. 02-705 § 1; Ord. 08-865 § 1; Ord. 11-921 § 1; Ord. 15-986 § 1).
10.02.020 Reservations, fees, charges, and deposits.
A group or private individual seeking to use the Community Center and Civic Center facilities must apply to reserve the facilities at least five days prior to the planned date of use, and at the time of application for reservation must pay the applicable rental fees and deposits as established in the then-applicable City Fee Schedule for Services.
Damage and cleanup deposits are refundable after inspection of the premises following use, but all or any part of such deposits may be withheld by the City at the discretion of the City Administrator or designee to cover the cost of cleaning or repair of damage to the premises. If damage occurs that exceeds the amount of the damage deposit, then renter is responsible for any and all additional costs. (Ord. 524 § 2, Nov. 28th, 1995; Ord. 02-705 § 1; Ord. 08-865 § 1; Ord. 11-921 § 1; Ord. 15-986 § 1).
10.02.030 Priority of scheduling.
Priority of scheduling shall be in the following order:
(a) Official government meetings, City sponsored or co-sponsored trainings or meetings, activities and programs;
(b) All other City-approved functions. (Ord. 524 § 3, Nov. 28th, 1995; Ord. 99-663 § 1; Ord. 02-705 § 1; Ord. 08-865 § 1; Ord. 11-921 § 1).
10.02.040 Indemnification.
By using or occupying the Community Center, Civic Center, or any part of either facility, under the authority of this chapter, the user agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the City, its agents and employees against any claims of any nature arising from the use or occupation of the Community Center or Civic Center. If the City Administrator or designee deems it reasonably necessary, the user may be required to post a bond or provide insurance naming the City as an additional insured, in order to give effect to the undertaking required herein. (Ord. 524 § 4, Nov. 28th, 1995; Ord. 02-705 § 1; Ord. 08-865 § 1; Ord. 11-921 § 1; Ord. 15-986 § 1).