HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION NO. 2024-06R�SOLUTION NO. 2024-06
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE
COMMUNITY ROOM POLICY
WHEREAS, The City of Fairfax, Iowa has a coinmunity room tliat is available for rental;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Fairfax has established a Coinmunity Room Policy and developed
a Rental Agreement Form for the rental process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Fairfax,
Fairfax, Iowa, that they adopt the attached Coininunity Room Policy and Rental A�eement Fonn;
and
Passed and approved this 16th day of January 2024.
AYES: Nurre, Daly, Wozniak, Volk, and Wainwright
NAYS: None
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Jo Ann Beer, Mayor
ATTEST:
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thia Stimson, City Clerk/Treasurer
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CITY OF FAIRFAX
COMIVIUNITY ROOM POLICY
January 9, 2024
A reseivation is required to use the City of Fairfax Cominunity Rooin. Interested persons
must contact the Fairfax City Hall staff to checl< availability and pricing. The community
room will not be reserved for anyone until they have completed and signed a rental
agreement foi�rn and made pa}nnent for the non-refundable rental fees. The rental
agreement foi�rn is attached and its provisions are part of this policy.
Time Slots:
8:00 AM to Noon
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
6:00 PM to 10:00 �PM
2. Non-refundable rental rate for each four hour time slot are as follows:
Resident of the City of Fairfax, Iowa $100.00
Non-resident $150.00
Non-pro�t group from the City of Fairlax, Iowa fi�ee
Non-profit group from somewhere else '/z price
Non-profit status paperwork MUST be shown to qualify.
Rescheduling:
The City must receive notice that the renter will be unable to use the room on the
original date and time before the scheduled rental date. Renters have one (1) year
from the original scheduled rental date to reschedule the rental. Rescheduling is
subject to available dates and times. After one year from the original rental date,
the lease agreement terminates with no refund.
3. The key for the facility must be picl<ed up during regular Fairfax City Hall hom�s, the
week of the rental.
4. A deposit of $200.00 will be required at the time the key is picked up, this can be made
by cash or credit card hold only. This deposit is to cover key return, cleaning, and
damage. If the facility is left clean, undamaged, and the lcey is returned; then the deposit
will be refunded within seven (7) days. If the key is not returned, the facility is not left
clean, or is damaged, part or all of the $200.00 deposit will not be refunded. If the
facility is damaged beyond the deposit amount, the person who signed the rental
agreement and the grou� using the building shall be responsible for� any additional
reasonable cost of repair.
5. In case of any Public Health Emergency, the City of Fairfax will follow any current,
relevant recommendations fi-om the CDC. The City of Fairfax asks that all persons in the
building follow these recommendations.
Book Calendar
Submit Laserfiche Form
Ck Staws in Laserfiche
Enter on Web Page
Enter in R/M
Scan to R/M
This Agreement is made this day
and (Renter's Name)
(Renter's Address)
City
Email
City of Fairfax
Hold Harmless / Indemnification Agreement
20 , between the City of Fairfax
State , Zip code Phone
You have rented the Community Room for the following date(s) and time(s):
( j 5:00 am to Noon
Date:
Fairfax Residents $100.00
Non-Fairfax Residents $150.00
( )1:OOpmto5:00pm
( )6:OOpmto10:00pm
Fee:
Fee:
Fee:
( ) Electronic Sign $20.00 Fee:
Total Due Today: $_
Pavment for the Room Rental can be done bv cash, credit card, or check
The term "City" means the City of Fairfax, lowa, an lowa Municipal Corporation.
In consideration for the use of the Community Room on the date listed above, as permitted by the City
of FairfaX, the undersigned is hereby agreeing with the following:
1. Renter will not serve alcoholic beverages to any minor in violation of lowa Law. Alcoholic
beverages will not be served in conjunction with the use ofthe Community Room unless,
and until, the Renter has provided the City with proof of liability insurance in the amount of
no less than $300,000. No kegs will be allowed.
2. The Renter agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City, their agents, and employees
from any and all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees
arising from, during or in conjunction with its use of the Community Room.
3. The Renter agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City, their agents, and employees
from any and all claims, damages, losses, judgements, and expenses, including attorney
fees, arising from the Renters' service of alcoholic beverages on the Community Room
premises during, or in conjunction with its use of the said Community Room.
4. The Renter agrees that their use of the Community Room property as contemplated in this
Agreement will be in compliance with all applicable City Ordinances, and State and Federal
laws and regulations. Pursuant to the lowa Smoke-Free Air Act, this is a Non-Smokin�
Facilit .
5. Should it become necessary for the City, or someone on their behalf to incur costs and
expenses to retain the services of an attorney to enforce this Agreement or any portion
hereof, or to present a defense to claims arising from the situations identified above, the
undersigned agrees to pay the City all costs and attorney fees hereby expended or for which
liability is incurred.
6. Room rental fees are non-refundable, but all renters have the right to reschedule. The City
must receive notice that the renter will be unable to use the room on the original date and
time before the scheduled rental date. Renters have one (1) year from the original
scheduled rental date to reschedule the rental. Rescheduling is subject to available dates.
After one year from the original rental date, the lease agreement terminates with no
refund.
7. The City reserves, and the Renter recognizes and accepts, the City's absolute right to
terminate usage of the Community Room at any time if any violation of this Agreement or
rules and / or procedures for such use are violated.
8. The Renter further agrees to indemnify and reimburse the City for any and all damages
resulting to the Community Room Facilities from the Renter's use of the property, with the
exception of normal wear and tear.
9. I understand that I am not to tape or hang any items on the walls, ceilings, alter or damage
the sprinklers, sprinkler system, or building in any way. The City has provided six (6) panel
boards to be used to post items using thumb tacks.
10. I understand that I am renting only the time blocks designated on the front of this form and
may only occupy the building during the authorized 4-hour block(s). .
11. I understand that I need to pick up the key and pay a$200 deposit by cash or credit card
hold during regular City Hall business hours the week of the event. If someone must come to
the facility to let me in, an additional fee of $50 will be applied, plus call-in pay for the
employee.
12. I understand if a staff inember has to be called in for any reason, I will be responsible for
call-in pay for the employee; ex: elevator alarm going off, adjust room temperature, etc.
13. The City of Fairfax has security cameras on its premises. Please be aware that, pursuant to a
public records request for such videos, the activity in the videos of such cameras is subject
to review and publication by the public.
14. If rented by an Organization, the undersigned, is empowered by said entity and by the
authority of its Board of Directors, if applicable, to bind said Renter to the terms and
conditions of the Agreement.
15. Emergency #'s: Lynn Miller 319-310-6080 Cynthia Stimson 319-310-1978
I have read, understood, and hereby agree with terms 1 through 13 listed above.
Signature of Renter / Responsible Party
Date
➢ Date Rental Paid:
Amount Paid: $ _
by CASH, CREDIT CARD (FEE ), CHECK #
➢ Date $200.00 Deposit Paid / Key Picked Up:
Key #
➢ Date Key Returned: _
Amount Returned: $
Amount Held: $
Payment for Deposit: CASH OR CREDIT CARD HOLD
Date Deposit Returned / Held:
and how
and why
Renter Signature for Cash Deposit Returned:
Initials
Electronic Sign: