1977R21- COMMUNITY CENTER POLICIES
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RESOLUTION NO. '1? ~ p.,j. /
A RESOLUTION
OUTLINING COMMUNITY CENTER POLICIES, RULES,
RENTAL RATES AND LEASE AND RESERVATION AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Schertz has a Community Center
available for use by interested persons; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to control the use of said
Community Center; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the citizens
that such controls be defined, NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, that
All persons, groups and organizations wishing to reserve
the Community Center must obtain a lease application and agreement,
and must comply with all rental rates and terms as shown in such agree-
ments. Rental rates, terms and rules are those shown in attachments
labelled Exhibit I, II, III and IV.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this the 4- day of (J I'ti~J-U
19 '77.
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CITY OF SCHERTZ LEASE
OF COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITIES
This agreement, made and entered into by and between the City of Schertz, a nmnicipal
corporation of the State of Texas, acting by and through its Coordinator of Community De-
velopment, hereinafter called "City" and
herein'after called "Lessee", witnesseth:
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I. That the City agrees to furnish the following described space and premises
located in the City of Schertz Guadalupe County, Texas:
Community Center
to be used for the purpose of
and for no other
purpose without the writ,ten consent of the City for a term commencing at
0' clock
.m., on the
day of
, 19_, and terminating at
o'clock
.m., on the
day of
, 19_, pursuant and
subject to the provisions of City Ordinances
and
as amended, the terms
thereof being incorporated herein for all purposes.
II. The Lessee agrees to pay to City as and for rental of said space and premises,
and Lessee further agrees to pay to City on demand a:n:y and all swns which may be due City
for additional services, accommodations and materials, to the office of the Coordinator
of Community Development, Schertz, Texas.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: This agreement is made and entered into upon the following
express covenants and conditions, all and every one of which the Lessee, hereby covenants
and agrees to and with City to keep and perform.
1. EXTRA HELP. In case it is necessary to employ outside assistance in the handling
of the baggage, scenery, or other property of Lessee, such employment shall be at the ex-
pense of Lessee.
2. FIRE. In case the said building or any part thereof, shall be destroyed or damaged
by fire or by a:n:y other cause, or if any other casualty or unforeseen occurrence shall, render
the fulfillment of this contract by City impossible, City shall not be liable or responsible
to Lessee for any damages caused thereby, provided that Lessee shall be refUnded the unused
portion of payments made by it.
3. IXlNTROL OF BUILDING. In renting said building, City does not relinquish the right
to control the management thereof, and to enforce all necessary and proper rules for the
management and operation of the same, and the Coordinator of Community Development, his
deputy, and employees of said building may enter the same, and all of the demised premises,
at any time and on a:n:y occasion.
4. EXHIBITORS. All e:xhibits shall be removed from said building on or before
,19_. In the event that the several portions of the said building
are not vacated by the Lessee on the date above named as the end of the term for which said
portions of said building are respective~ leased, then City is hereby authorized to remove
from said building and to store at the expense of Lessee, all goods, wares, merchandise and
property of a:n:y and all kinds and description which may be then occupying the portion of
said building on which the term of lease has expired, and City shall not be liable for a:n:y
damages or loss to such goods, wares, merchandise or other property which may be sustained,
either by reason of such removal or the place to which it may be removed, and the City is
hereby express~ released from a:n:y and all claims for damages of whatever kind or nature.
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5. Iill10VAL OF INSTALLATIONS. In the event platfonns, stagings 'or otner structures
are erected by lessee or any of the exhibitors in any portion of the building, the expense
of such erection and removal shall be paid by lessee, and all damage to said building or
furnishings, caused by the erection or removal of such platfonn or stagings shall be paid
by lessee.
6.1AW OBSERVANCE. The lessee agrees that every employer or agent connected with the
purpose for which said building is rented shall abide by confonn to and comply with all of
the laws of the United States and the State of Texas, and all the ordinances of the City
and rules and regulations of the City for the government and management of said building,
together with all rules and requirements of the police and fire departments of the City
and will not do, nor suffer to be done, anything on the said premises, during the tenn of
this lease, in violation of any such rules, laws or ordinances, and if the attention of
said lessee is called to such violation, lessee will immediately desi13t from and correct
such violations.
7. SEATING CAPACITY. That in no event shall tickets to a meeting, dinner, concert,
entertainment, exhibition or other event be sold or disposed of in excess of the seating
capacity.
8, NO DEFACEMENT OF BUILDING. That lessee shall not injure nor mar in any manner de-
face, said premises, and shall not cause nor permit anything to be done whereby the said
premises shall be in any manner injured, marred or defaced, nor shall he drive, or
permit to be driven, any nails, hooks, tacks or screws, in any part of the said building,
nor shall he make, or allow to be made. any alterations 'of any tind therein.
9. RESPONSIBILITY FOR INJURY. If said premises. or any portion of said building.
during the tenn of this lease. shall be damaged by the act. default or negligence of lessee.
or of lessee's agent, or employees. patrons. guests. or any person admitted to the said
premises by lessee. lessee will pay to the City. upon demand. such sum as shall be necessary
to restore said premises to their present condition. lessee hereby assumes full responsibility
for the character. acts and conduct of all persons admitted to said premises. or to any
portion of said building with the consent of lessee. or by or with the consent of lessee's
employees or any person acting for and on behalf of lessee. and lessee agrees to have on
hand at all time sufficient police force to maintain order and protect persons and property.
10. AISLES CLEAR. lessee will permit no chairs. movable seats or other obstructions to
be or remain in the entrances. exits or passageways. and will keep same clear at all times.
ll. NO OBSTRIrCTIONS TO SIDEWAIKS. ETC. That no portion of the sidewalks. entries.
passages, vestibules. halls. elevators, or ways of access to public utilities of said
building shall be obstructed by lessee or used for any purpose other than for ingress and
egress, to and from the demised premises. The doors. skylights. stairways or openings that
reflect or admit light into any place in the building. including hallways, corridors and
passageways, shall not be obstructed by Lessee.
12. TAXES. Lessee shall pay all taxes. if any. on tickets or admissions to the
premises during the term hereof. and any license fees and taxes lawfully levied against it
during the term hereof.
13. LESSEE'S REPRESENTATIVE. A representative .of Lessee approved by the Coordinator
shall remain on the premises during the tenn hereof and until performers and the public have
left the premises.
14. INDEMNITY. Lessee will provide the defense for, indemnity and hold hann1ess from
all cost. the City from any and all claims. suits. causes of action. and liability resulting
from the presentation of any copyrighted work or material or violation of any other pro-
prietory rights. for damages for injuries to any person (s) or damage to property occasioned
by or in connection with lessee's use of the premises.
15. LESSEE'S RESPONSIBILITY. Lessee hereby assumes full responsibility for the character,
acts and conduct of all persons admitted to said premises or to any portion of said building
by the consent of the said lessee. or by or with the consent of said lessee's employees.
or any person acting for and on behalf of the said lessee. and lessee agrees at its eJqlense
to have on hand at all times sufficient police force to maintain order and protect the
persons and property. the sufficiency of and type of police force to meet the approval of
the Coordinator.
16. DEPOSIT OR roNDo Lessee shall deposit with the Coordinator the sum of
$ in the, form of a {)ashier's Check payable to City.
or a bond in such amount issued by a company licensed to do business in TeXas. to guarantee
payment for any damages to the premises. failure of performer to appear. or the exhibition
of entertainment which is illegal, indecent. obscene or immoral during their term hereof.
The amount shown shall not l::iJnit the Ci-ty's claim if actual damages exceed such amount,
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17. ATTORNEY'S FEES. If City is required to file suit to collect any "amount owed it
under this contract for Lessee's use of the premises, City shall be entitled to collect
reasonable attorney's fees which it is agreed to be at least 10% of the principal amount.
18. ANTI-DISCRlllINATION. It is understood that the premises are owned by the City of
Schertz, and that any discrimination by lessee, its agents or employees, on account of race,
color, religion or national origin, in the use of or admission to the premises is prohibited,
19. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. lessee shall not sell or serve any alcoholic beverages or
permit them to be sold, served or consumed without prior written consent from the Coordinator.
20. PERFORMANCE QUALITY, lessee hereby agrees that no activity, performance, exhibition
or entertainment shall be given or held or take place in the premises herein described
which is ,illegal, indecent, obscene, or :immoral and should any e:xhibition or performance
or any part thereof be deemed by the Coordinator to be illegal, or indecent, obscene,
lewd, :immoral or in any manner offensive to persons of ordinary sensibilities then the said
portions or to rewrite or have changed the said attractions so that it will not be publicly
offensive, and the lessee agrees :immediately upon receipt by it of such notice to make
such changes.
21.
articles
tainment
ABANIDNED ITEMS. City shall have the sole right to collect and have custody of
left in the building by persons attending any performance, exhibition, or enter-
given or held on the premises.
22. TERMS USED. It is understood that whenever this contract authorizes or requires
the City to take any action, it may be done by the Coordinator of Community Development or
his designated representatives or by other persons designated by the City Manager. The
term "Coordinator" when used herein refers to the Coordinator of Community Development.
23. CANCELlATION BY CITY. Violation by lessee of any covenant, agreement or condition
contained herein shall be cause for termination hereof by City, in which case Lessee shall
be entitled only to refund of the unused portion of any payment made by it. In addition,
the City may likewise cancel this agreement if the lessee should, prior to the date of
occupancy hereunder, violate any covenant agreement or condition in any other agreement
which the 'Lessee might have for lease of Community Center facilities. Written notice of
such cancellation will be given the lessee by the City's Coordinator of Community Development.
24. NOTICES. Any notices required or appropriate under this contract shall be given
in writing to lessee at the address shown below, and to City, c/o Coordinator of
Community Development, 1400 Live Oak Rd., Schertz, Texas 78154.
25. HEADINGS. The paragraph headings contained herein are for convenience in reference
and are not intended to define, extend, or limit anY provisions in this contract.
26. ASSIGNMENTS. lessee shall not assign this lease, nor suffer any use of said
premises other than herein specified, nor sublet the premises or any part thereof, without
the prior written consent of the City.
27. NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROPERTY IN BUILDING. The City assumes no responsibil:ity
whatever for any property placed in said building and City is hereby e:x;pressly released
and discharged .from any and all liability for any loss, injury, or damage to persons or
property that may be sustained by reason of the occupancy under this lease, and all watchmen
or other protective service desired by Lessee must be arranged for by Lessee.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have affixed our signatures, this
, 19_.
day of
LESSEE
LESSEE'S MAILING ADDRESS
BY:
LESSEE'S PHONE NUMBER
CITY OF SCHERTZ
CITY MANAGER
BY: COMMUNITY DEVEIDlliENT COORDINATOR
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COMMUNITY CENTER RENTAL RATES
Commercial Rental Rates - Applied to any person. group. or
organization in which goods or services are sold.
Convention Rental Rates - Applied to all Business meetings
and associated Business entertainment,
ex. Conventions. Banquets. Sales Meetings. Seminars
Social Rantal Rates - Applied to General Public use.
ex. Private Parties. Wedding Receptions. General Public
Dances (admission not charged),
Local Organization Rates- Local (Randolph Area) non-profit clubs.
organizations or area groups.
Preference will be given to local organizations and Schertz
General public in contractual agreements.
Rental Rates
Commercial minimum rate $25.00 or (over 5 hI'S) $50.00 ea. day
Convention minimum rate $20.00 or (over 5 hI'S) $35.00 ea. day
Social minimum rate $15.00 or (over 5 hI'S) $30,00 ea. day
Local Organization
(Large Room) minimum rate $15.00 or (over 5 hI'S) $20,00 ea, day
(Small Room) minimum rate $ 7.50 or (over 5 hI'S) $10.00 ea. day
Contractual Rental Rates for Local Organization Catergory
6 mos. contract
~ weekly use) 20% off Standard Rental Rate
(monthly use) 10% off Standard Rental Rate
6 mos. contract
Contractual Rental Rates for Commercial Catergory
Each contract would require separate approval from City Council.
A deposit of $25.00 will be charged for large Meeting Room.
A deposit of $10.00 will be charged for Small Meeting Room.
Cancellation of Reservation will forfeit deposit fee.
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Contract Number:
Date:
Rent Deposit:
CITY OF SCHERTZ
COMMUNITY CENTER RESERVATION APPLICATION
Name of organization or group
Address
Phone
Name of person filing for reservation:
Describe proposed use of activity building:
Dates Requested:
Time of use:
FRDM:
TO:
Estimated Attendance:
Will table and chairs be needed:
YES:
NO:
If Yes, how many and what arrangement:
Will alcoholic beverages be consumed? YES:
Beer will be the only alcoholic beverage permitted to be sold.
regulations must be observed.
Are you planning on selling beer. YES:
If Yes, a temporary license will be required by state law.
NO:
State
NO:
Rental charge:
Reservation deposit and rental charges are due five working days before
reservation 0
Person named below will be responsible for damages to the building. All
permits must be filled out and turned in to the COllllTIllllity Development
Office at least 5 days prior to reservation date.
NAME (please print)
ADDRESS
PHONE
SIGNATURE
Reason for rejection:
COMMUNITY DEVEIDFMENT COORDINATOR
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COMMUNITY CENTER
RULES & REGULATIONS
1. All lessees of Community Center will be required to pick up key
at the start of reserved time and return key to Police Department
at the end of reserved time.
2. The City Police Department will be required to inspect building
at the time of key return or at the end of reserved time.
3. A reservation and or lease agreement will be required by all
persons, groups, or organizations wishing to lease the Community
Center.
4. The Community Center hours shall be 8:30 A.M. to 2:00 A.M., 7 days
a week.
5. Beer shall be the only alcoholic beverage permitted to be sold,
other alcoholic beverages may be dispensed at lessee's discretion.
6. If beer is sold or any alcoholic beverages consumed on the
premises, an off-duty Schertz Police Officer, or Schertz Reserve
Police Officer or any other Police Officer as approved by Chief
of Police must be present and paid by the lessee.
7. That all persons, groups, and organizations must comply with
established rental rates, lease agreement and reservation
application.
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