Rental Application and Agreement

• Person applying for use must be a Burtchville Township resident
• The Sale and/or Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages is PROHIBITED
• All trash must be removed from the Pavilion and may be placed in the Township Park dumpster.

INDEMNITY BY APPLICANT
The Applicant acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Policies and Rules and agrees to comply.
Applicant shall indemnify the Township and save it harmless from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, liability and expense in connection with loss of life, personal injury and/or damage to property arising from or out of the occupancy or use by Applicant of the premises or any part of the Township property occasional, wholly or in part, by any act or omission of Applicant, its agent, contractors or employees.

II.  APPLICATION PROCESS:

1. In order to reserve the pavilion, the applicant must submit an application form along with the rental fee. The fee may be paid by check, money order, or cash. If the reservation for use of the pavilion is canceled by the applicant at least 15 days prior to the rental date, Burtchville Township will refund the rental fee on the next regular accounts payable day.
2. If the applicant is denied or if the reservation is cancelled by Burtchville Township due to unforeseen circumstances, Burtchville Township shall only be responsible or liable to the extent of the rental fee paid by the applicant.
3. All applicants shall agree to a “Hold Harmless” clause indemnifying Burtchvjlle Township from all liability. Failure to complete this form shall result in denial to use the facilities.
4. The key to the electrical outlet and dumpster must be picked up during business hours which are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Burtchville Township will not be responsible for anyone forgetting to pick up the key. The key must be returned to the Township Hall by the next business day after the event. It may be dropped into the drop box at front of the building.

III. PROHIBITED TYPES OF ACTIVITIES

A. The following types of activities shall be prohibited:

1. The sale and/or consumption of Alcoholic Beverages. B. The sale and/or consumption of any type(s) of illegal drugs.
2. Violation of any Township, County, State, or Federal Law, Stature or Ordinance. D. Any form of gambling, contrary to the laws of the Municipality, State, or Federal Government.
3. Any activity, when the purpose of such use is to promote activities subversive to the Constitution or the laws of the United States or any subdivision thereof or to overthrow the government of the United States by any state of force, violence or other unlawful means.

IV. USE RESTRICTIONS AND CONDITIONS

A. There must be adequate adult supervision for all usage.

1.  Groups comprised of individuals under the age of eighteen (18) years must have one of their parents, twenty one (21) years or older, in attendance for each ten persons under eighteen (18) years.

B. The application form must be signed by an individual, a member of the organization, group or business requesting the use of the Burtchville Township Park Pavilion who is twenty one (21) years of age or older and is able to provide proof of additional insurance coverage should the Township feel their activity requires such.

C. The applicant must be in attendance the entire designated time of the event and make sure the guests understand and follow the rules and policies. The applicant will be held responsible to pay for any damages done by any member of the group.

D. The pavilion MUST be cleaned and restored to its original condition. The applicant is responsible for the removal and disposal of all trash

E. NOTHING is to be adhered to any surface. Weighted helium balloons and table top decorations are allowed.

F. If damages should occur, the applicant is liable for the actual cost of repairs to Township property and future use may be denied to this applicant and/or group.

G. No personal property shall be on the premises, other than during the rental period.

H. All events, including clean-up time, must end by 10 p.m.

I. The applicant agrees to indemnify Burtchville Township and its Members or agents against all liability to persons or property on the premises.