CITY OF EL MONTE

PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

RULES GOVERNING USE OF FACILITIES

1. A Use Permit will become valid when payment is made to the El Monte Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, 3130 North Tyler Avenue, El Monte. No permit will be granted to minors. Facility bookings will not be confirmed until payment is received, unless prior arrangements have been made.

2. Cancellation of any facility booking is subject to forfeit of deposit. Cancellation of any facility reservation without prior notification is subject to the forfeit of fees and deposit. Reservations may be cancelled by applicant and fees returned, (less a $30 processing fee) up to 60 calendar days prior to event. Deposits are non-refundable.

3. When Liability Insurance is required, it must be presented to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department by said due date.

4. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director has the right to set time, place and manner of activities in said facilities under jurisdiction of the City of El Monte. The City reserves the right to require security whenever it is deemed appropriate.

5. No intoxicating beverages or controlled substances shall be permitted on any City property, with the exception of El Monte Municipal Code Ordinance No. 9.12.010.

6. Illegal Activities shall not be permitted. All groups or individuals using the facility shall comply with City, County, State and Federal laws. Fighting, gambling and lewd conduct are prohibited.

7. City staff shall be responsible for enforcement of all policies, rules, and regulations. Staff shall have the authority to deny or terminate the use of the facility, if staff determines that the use does not conform to the requirements of the facility use policies and regulations and/or may cause damage to the facility. Under such circumstances, no deposits and/or fee(s) previously paid by the applicant shall be returned.

8. No advertisements, circulation of petitions, solicitations, nor charges will be allowed without written approval from the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department.

9. Activities for minors must be supervised by responsible adults on the ratio of one adult for every eight minors. Additional staffing/security is required for events where children will be present.

10. A Kitchen Supervisor is required anytime kitchen equipment or supplies are being utilized. Kitchen supervisor fees will be included in the facility use confirmation. Outside grilling/BBQ requires a $200 cleaning deposit which is refundable if area is left clean without grease spillage etc.

11. Use of outside equipment and/or decorations requires prior approval. No signs or decorations are to be taped, nailed or otherwise attached to walls, windows, ceilings, or drapes. No crepe paper. Decorations must be fireproof. No rice, birdseed, silly string, or other similar items shall be thrown in or around the facility.

12. City furnishings and equipment may not be removed from City facilities.

13. Pianos may not be moved from assigned areas.

14. Basic clean up is the user?s responsibility. Clean up includes the clearing off of tabletops, removing all trash from floors, disposing of all trash into proper receptacles and clean up of all spillage in refrigerators/freezers.

15. No storage of private property is permitted on City grounds or facilities.

16. In the event of damage, destruction or defacement, the applicant shall be liable for all expenses required to repair, restore, or replace the facility, its furnishings, or equipment to its original condition.

17. No smoking allowed in city facilities.

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