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Facility Use Guidelines
 Northville
Community Senior Center, Northville Art House and Recreation Center at
Hillside Facility Use Guidelines, 2007-2008
Facilities managed by the Northville Parks and Recreation Department
are made available for use in accordance with the guidelines established
by the Northville Parks and Recreation Commission.
APPLICATIONS
- Rental Agreements must be completed prior to confirmation and
submitted to the Northville Parks and Recreation Department. The
renter must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and will be
responsible for any damages incurred during the time designated on
this agreement. Payment deposit is due at time of booking.
- The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to demand
sufficient time for full investigation of applications, to cancel or
deny permits with or without due notice, and to limit the frequency of
building use by one group or organization at its discretion.
- Renter agrees not to assign or in any manner transfer this
agreement without the prior written consent of the department.
 PRIORITY OF SCHEDULING
Rentals shall be on a first come, first served basis. Priority of use
for scheduling is in the following order:
- Programs sponsored by the Northville Parks and Recreation
Department and Northville Arts Commission.
- Residents (defined as owning a business or residing in Northville,
Northville Township, or Northville school district) and resident
organizations (defined as those organizations that are Northville
based or whose participants are at least 80% Northville residents).
Proof of residency may be requested by the department.
CONDITIONS OF USE
- Alcoholic beverages may be allowed by permission of the Department
and shall be confined to designated areas only at the Northville
Community Senior Center and the Northville Art House. A special
liquor permit from the State of Michigan is required if liquor is
sold, or if there is an admission charge to the activity.
- Smoking is not permitted within any building or within 25 feet of
any building entrance by City of Northville ordinance.
- All groups involving minors must provide their own responsible,
adult chaperone(s).
- Applicants must guarantee:
Orderly behavior.
Financial responsibility for any damages due to their use of the
premises.
Responsiveness to directives of department personnel.
That the activity is of a nature suitable for presentation in a
public building.
That the activity is lawful and conforms to the regulations of
state and federal laws, community of Northville, and the Northville
Parks and Recreation Department.
That no tape, staples, glue or any other adhesive materials will
be used to decorate the facilities without permission of the Parks
and Recreation Department. Tape approved for use on floor surfaces
is available for purchase from the Recreation Department for $10.00
per roll.
That they will not remove, change, or revise anything in the
building without specific approval from the Parks and Recreation
Department.
That upon completion of the activity, the room, tables and chairs
will be cleaned of all decorations, supplies, and items brought in
by the renter.
Electrical extension cords are not allowed on any floor surfaces.
- Public events held in the Community Senior Center gym and in the
Recreation Center at Hillside gym must use a floor covering. The
Community Senior Center gym has a vinyl covering that will be provided
by the Recreation Department for a per day rental fee.
- The Parks and Recreation Department assumes no responsibility,
financial or otherwise, for accidents, injuries, or losses sustained
by individuals while using the facilities.
- Renters selling food must comply with current Wayne County Health
Department regulations. Applications for a temporary food permit can
be obtained by calling the Wayne County Health Department
(734-727-7400).
INSURANCE
Insurance will be required for the following rentals:
- Events open to the public: Weekend shows or special events
rented by any person or any group will require a special comprehensive
general liability policy in the amount of one million dollars
($1,000,000), combined single limit, with Northville Parks and
Recreation and the City of Northville named as "Additional Insured:
from set-up to take down".
- Private Events: Weddings, showers, parties, practices,
etc., rented by any person or group will require a copy of the
renter’s "homeowners" or "renter’s insurance" policy in the amount of
five hundred thousand dollars ($ 500,000) combined single limit.
- Rentals for the purpose of providing instruction to the public:
Individual(s) or group(s) renting space in the Northville Community
Center for the purpose of providing instruction to the public, must
provide a certificate of insurance for general liability in the amount
of one million dollars ($ 1,000,000), with Northville Parks and
Recreation and the City of Northville named "Additional Insured: from
set-up to take down."
- If alcohol is to be sold or if tickets are sold to an event
that is serving alcohol: A State of Michigan Liquor License is
required and a separate Liquor Liability Policy is required in the
amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000), combined single limit with
Northville Parks and Recreation and the City of Northville named
"Additional Insured: from set-up to take down".
PAYMENT OF FEES
- All renters must place a 50% or $500 deposit, whichever is less,
when reserving a building. Balance of rent is due thirty (30) days
prior to the event.
- A damage deposit check of $150.00 is due one week prior to the
scheduled event. If no damage occurs, the deposit will be returned
within one week after the event.
REFUNDS
The Northville Parks and Recreation Department will retain 50% of the
deposit in the event a renter cancels prior to 45 days before the
scheduled event. Refund requests received less than 45 days before the
scheduled event will not be returned. NO EXCEPTIONS.
© 2010, City of Northville
Parks and Recreation
Northville Parks & Recreation,
700 W. Baseline Rd.,
Northville, MI 48167
Phone: 248-349-0203,
Fax: 248-380-8611
Hotline (after 4:00pm): 248-449-9951
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