THEREFORE, THE PARTIES AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:
1. Hall Use Guidelines and Reservations
HALL rentals are accepted on a first come, first served basis.
- 1.1. Any HALL rental may be superseded by the PVCC Executive priorities.
- 1.2. PVCC has the right to revoke or refuse permission to use the HALL at any time or for any reason.
- 1.3. PVCC will not rent the HALL to anyone under the age of 25 years.
- 1.4. PVCC will not rent the HALL for bachelor/bachelorette parties or after grad parties.
- 1.5. PVCC cannot provide exclusive use of the surrounding premises and playground during the rental.
2. RENTER Responsibilities
- 2.1. The RENTER must abide by the access and vacate times (See section 4.4) or overage charges will apply.
- 2.2. If liquor will be served at the RENTER’s function, the RENTER MUST obtain a valid liquor license. A copy of this license MUST be provided to the PVCC Rental Coordinator before the rental date. This may be delivered via email or in person. Failure to do so will result in termination of the Rental Agreement.
- 2.3. If liquor will be served at the RENTER’s function or the use of high risk for injury like a Bouncy Castles or Sports event, the RENTER MUST obtain Host Liquor Liability Insurance, or Special Events Liability Insurance against claims for death, personal injury, and property damage on the premises, in an amount not less than $5,000,000. (PAL Party Alcohol Liability https://www.palcanada.com). The RENTER MUST list Parkland Village Community Centre (#60 53222 RR 272, Spruce Grove, Alberta T7Y 3N5) and Parkland County as additionally insured. A copy of this MUST be provided to the PVCC Rental Coordinator before the rental date. This may be delivered via email. Failure to do so will result in termination of the Rental Agreement.
- 2.4. To comply with the Fire Marshall’s regulations, the RENTER MUST NOT have more than the maximum capacity (150) in the HALL at one time. The RENTER will be responsible for any fines incurred should an official inspection occur during the rental.
- 2.5. The RENTER will comply with all safety, fire, health, liquor, and Parkland County regulations. This includes the noise bylaws which state that between 10 pm and 9 am the noise level, including music, should not exceed 55 decibels.
- 2.6. The RENTER will not sublet, assign, or re-rent the HALL or Properties without the written consent of the PVCC Executive.
- 2.7. Inappropriate behavior on the part of the RENTER and/or event participants may result in the cancellation or cessation of the rental event at the discretion of the PVCC Executive, or Hall Rental Coordinator, without refund of all or any rental fees. Inappropriate behavior includes, but is not limited to, the following: The destruction of exits, doorways, stairways, or passageways. Willful destruction of or damage to the PVCC facilities, properties and/or equipment. Perceived danger to the participants, guests, volunteers and/or staff.
- 2.8. The RENTER is responsible for the removal of all equipment and material prior to the completion of rental.
- 2.9. The RENTER shall make ALL attempts to take responsibility for the HALL from the time they enter the building until the time they leave. This includes dates used to set up for their function(s) and for the dates used to clean up after their function(s). The RENTER MUST ensure that the HALL is left in the same condition in which they found it upon the very first date of entry. Failure to do so WILL result in deductions from the Damage Deposit paid to the PVCC by the RENTER. A copy of Cleaning Rules and Responsibilities are attached to the end of this document.
- 2.10. The RENTER WILL be liable for the actions of any and all individuals attending the function being held at the HALL for the duration in which the RENTER occupies the HALL. This includes setting up the HALL for the function as well as cleaning up the HALL at the completion of the function. PVCC assumes NO liability whatsoever for any and all injuries or damages to persons or their properties in the HALL during this time.
- 2.11. The access codes are the responsibility of the person whose name appears on the rental booking. Please keep codes private
- 2.12. ANY ABUSE OF PRIVILEGES WILL RESULT IN THE FORFEITURE OF THE DAMAGE DEPOSIT. ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES OVER AND ABOVE THE DAMAGE DEPOSIT WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RENTER.
- 2.13. Fireworks are NOT PERMITTED.
- 2.14. Proper use and care must always be exercised while in the HALL and while utilizing the HALL property.
- 2.15. The renter is responsible for their own paper supplies such as napkins, paper plates, disposable cups, plastic cutlery, etc.
- 2.16. Use of HALL fire extinguishers are strictly prohibited for any non-emergent purposes including, but not limited to, extinguishing fire pit fires. If fire extinguishers are used, any and all costs to refill or replace them will be deducted from the Damage Deposit.
- 2.17. NO Confetti, rice etc. is to be thrown inside or outside of the HALL.
- 2.18. The appliances including the automatic coffee machine shall NOT be moved from their original position as this increases the chance of damage or breakage.
3. Damage Deposit
- 3.1. Damage Deposit MUST be paid at the time of booking.
- 3.2. If there is no damage to the HALL or properties, or any additional charges, the Damage Deposit will be refunded within 10 business days upon the satisfactory inspection of the HALL.
- 3.3. Deductions from the Damage Deposit will be incurred if any damage whatsoever (except for natural forces) occurs to PVCC Property including the HALL, equipment and/or contents while the RENTER occupies it. This includes dates for setting up for and cleaning up from the RENTER’s function.
- 3.4. Deductions will be made from the Damage Deposit AT COST for repairs and/or replacement of any damaged property. The remaining balance of the Damage Deposit will be returned as soon as possible upon completion of repairs or replacement.
- 3.5. Deductions from the Damage Deposit will be incurred if, upon inspection by a PVCC representative, the PVCC Property including the HALL and equipment is not deemed to be cleaned satisfactorily (Cleaning Rules and Responsibilities). Cleaning charges will be deducted from the Damage Deposit at a rate of $150 per hour of required cleaning. Any remaining balance of the Damage Deposit will be returned as soon as possible upon completion of cleaning.
- 3.6. ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES OVER AND ABOVE THE DAMAGE DEPOSIT WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RENTER. Any remaining balance of the Damage Deposit will be returned as soon as possible.
4. Termination of Agreement
- 4.1. PVCC reserves the right to terminate this agreement if the RENTER is not complying or does not comply with the Liquor Control Act, the regulations under said Act, as well as the policies of the Alberta Liquor Control board and/or the RCMP.
- 4.2. The RENTER shall be deemed in sole occupation, control, and management of all PVCC premises and shall be liable for any and all loss, damage or personal injury, however occurring in said premises. PVCC shall not be liable for any loss, damage, theft, or personal injury to persons in said building or surrounding properties and the RENTER shall indemnify and hold harmless the PVCC against any such claims and costs related thereto.
- 4.3. In the event that the RENTER must cancel this agreement, money shall be refunded minus an administrative fee of $25 per rental day booked. If the RENTER must cancel a booking within one month (30 days) of the Rental Date, the PVCC reserves the right to retain the entire damage deposit.
- 4.4. The PVCC agrees to provide the RENTER access to and use of the PVCC and properties pursuant to these Terms of Booking:
- a. For a weekend rental access is granted by 5:00 pm Friday and RENTER must vacate the HALL and surrounding premises by Sunday at 2:00 pm.
- b. For daily rentals access is granted by 8:00 am and the RENTER is to vacate the HALL and surrounding premises by midnight. The exception to this is for Sunday only rentals when the RENTER is to vacate the HALL and premises by 2:00 pm.
- c. PVCC access for special hourly rentals are to be agreed upon between the RENTER and HALL Rental Coordinator and the RENTER must comply to the Rental Terms and Conditions.
5. Cleaning Rules and Responsibilities
- 5.1. Deductions from the Damage Deposit will be incurred if, upon inspection by a PVCC representative, the PVCC Property including the HALL and equipment is not deemed to be cleaned satisfactorily. Cleaning charges will be deducted from the Damage Deposit at a rate of $150 per hour of required cleaning. Any remaining balance of the Damage Deposit will be returned as soon as possible upon completion of cleaning.
- 5.2. ALL DECORATIONS MUST be removed from walls and doorways and disposed of properly. The RENTER shall not attach or hang any materials or items from the ceiling and floors. Duct tape, tacks, nails and/or staples are not permitted. Hooks are provided for decorating use. Painter’s tape is acceptable.
- 5.3. NO Confetti, rice etc. is to be thrown inside or outside of the HALL.
- 5.4. ALL bottles and cans are to be removed from the HALL and HALL grounds (unless otherwise noted). A Damage Deposit deduction will be charged to remove bottles or cans from the HALL and Properties.
- 5.5. Smoking is NOT permitted inside the HALL as per the Alberta Tobacco Reduction Act. Cannabis consumption - whether smoked, vaped or otherwise is not permitted inside the HALL.
- a. The RENTER shall be deemed responsible for anyone smoking or vaping tobacco or cannabis in the HALL and WILL be responsible for any fines, damages or cleaning expenses arising from such. Smoking is permitted outside the HALL so long as proper disposal of butts is enforced.
- b. Cigarette butt disposal units are located out the front doors of the HALL. A Damage Deposit deduction will be charged to remove cigarette/cigar butts from the immediate vicinity of the HALL entranceways, the east patio, and/or the playground.
- 5.6. Tables and chairs are to be free of tape and/or paper and cleaned. Tables and chairs MUST remain inside the HALL. Tables and chairs MUST be stacked neatly in the storage room.
- 5.7. ALL floors are to be swept and mopped. DO NOT use bleach. Use the cleaner provided to you by PVCC.
- 5.8. All carpeted areas are to be vacuumed and any stains incurred during rental MUST be removed.
- 5.9. The bathroom garbage containers are to be emptied.
- 5.10. Kitchen countertops, sinks, appliances, coffee pots, cooler and refrigerator are to be cleaned.
- 5.11. The kitchen dishwasher must be drained. After a wash cycle finishes, there will be a small amount of water remaining at the bottom of the dishwasher. To drain the remaining water, open the dishwasher, remove the trays, and pull out the cylindrical plug located at the bottom left of the dishwasher. Allow the water to drain completely. Be sure to replace the plug and trays. If the plug is not replaced and is lost, the RENTER will be responsible for replacement of the plug at cost.
- 5.12. NO food or beverages are to be left in the cooler or refrigerator.
- 5.13. All garbage including outside playground garbage are to be emptied.
- 5.14. Garbage is to be disposed of in the PVCC garbage bin located in the parking lot. ALL recyclables are to be taken (unless otherwise noted).
- 5.15. All doors are to be locked and secured and ALL lights are to be turned off before leaving the HALL.
- 5.16. Outside grounds must be cleaned up and free of debris.
- 5.17. ALL damage MUST be reported immediately to the Rental Coordinator
- 5.18. The HALL and HALL grounds must be cleaned according to the Cleaning Checklist. Upon completion of the rental, an PVCC Representative will conduct an inspection of the HALL and HALL grounds using said Checklist. If there are 3 or more infractions noted on the inspection, a deduction from the Damage Deposit will be held back according to Clause 7.1. Failure to comply with the Terms and Conditions listed above WILL result in the RENTER forfeiting a portion of or ALL of the Damage Deposit.