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All requests must be made at least 30 days in advance of event date.
All events require a Certificate of Liability Insurance and a recycling plan for group sizes over 200 people.
All events require a Certificate of Liability Insurance for group sizes over 200 people.
If required, organization shall provide the City with Commercial liability insurance in an amount no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) aggregate liability. The certificate shall be provided to the City on an annual basis and must name the City as Additional Insured and include the appropriate Additional Insured Endorsement(s).
The approved rental area shall be used only for the purposes specified in this agreement. The licensee agrees to use the area in such a manner so as to comply with all state, county, and municipal orders and regulations; and not to use the area or permit the same to be used for any disorderly or unlawful purposes. Failure to use the approved rental area in conformity with the purposes specified in this agreement will be considered a violation of this agreement. The City may terminate this agreement and immediately re-take possession of the area for any agreement violation. Additionally: Under no circumstances should the licensee and/or group make any alterations, install equipment, or make attempts to maintain areas except for trash cleanup. All trash must be properly disposed of in receptacles provided for the purpose. The area should be returned to its normal condition except for normal wear.
The City reserves the right to refuse or cancel this agreement for any reasonable cause. Every attempt will be given to provide the organization adequate notice of cancellation. Licensee shall not assign this license or any interest thereto to any other person or persons without the prior written consent of the City. Should the rental area be damage or equipment damaged or stolen, the licensee and/or group will be assessed a repair or replacement fee. This fee must be paid within thirty (30) days or the City will begin collection proceedings and the licensee/group will be precluded from future rentals within the City until the past due amount is resolved. The City reserves the right to restrict groups from providing alcoholic beverages on its premises. In all cases, when such requests are approved, it is the responsibility of the organization to adhere to the rules and regulations of the Wicomico County Liquor Board.
Once this application is submitted, City staff will review. If approved, payment will be enacted.
Additional charges may be applied following the review process by City staff.
Additional charges may be incurred and the Licensee billed following the event if terms of the rental agreement change after initial payment is received by the City. A refund of event fees will be issued for any cancellation by the Licensee, provided notice of such cancellation is given not less than two weeks prior to the scheduled date of event. Overpayments will be refunded to the Licensee within 30 days of request.
Refunds in case of cancellation will be granted, if requested 14 days prior to the desired date. All refunds are subject to a 10% service charge. Refunds may not be granted when a rental is cancelled due to inclement weather. In this case, another date may be scheduled based on availability.