Rules and Regulations for Pavilion Rental
Responsibility of Somers Public Work Department - Limitaions:
- Right of Denial: The Village of Somers reserves the right to deny the use of any facility to a person and/or group for good reason. Examples: a conflict with planned or ongoing facility use; lack of personnel to prepare facilities; a known history of disruptive or undesirable conduct by the person and/or group.
- By entering into this agreement, the Village of Somers merely allows use of the designated area of the Pavillion for the recreational purpose requested.
- The Somers Public Works Department will not inspect the requested area immediately prior to use to determine the suitability or safety of the use by applicant or others under this agreement.
- The Somers Public Works Department will not supervise such use.
- If the Village of Somers permits applicant's use, such permission shall not be constructed as a guarantee of safety or as a determination that the area is suitable for such activity.
Responsibility of User:
- Inspect the pavilion area immediately prior to park use to determin whether or not the area is suitable and safe for the recreational use intended. If such inspection reveals that such area is not suitable and safe for the intended use, the area shall not be used until it is made and safe for such use.
- Refrain from playing excessivley amplified or live music.
- Report unsafe conditions in the area to the Somers Public Works Department as soon as practical.
- Refrain from erecting any structure, i.e., bouncy house, shade tent, etc.
- Have at least one person present at the pavilion area used at all times who is designated as "in charge" of the event taking place. That person shall be familiar with the terms of this agreement and the rules of the park.
- Warn all persons using the area under the authority of this agreement of unsafe condition which may exist or portions of the area which are not suitable for use, i.e., no skateboarding or rollerblading.
- Supervise and control all persons using area under authority of this agreement. Require all persons under applicant's control to use area in accordance with Somers Parks all persons under applicant's control to use in accordance with Somers Parks Oridinance Chapter 4, a copy of which is hereby acknowledged by the applicant and can be found on our webpage www.somers.org. OBEY ALL COUNTY, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS. Obey all orders and instructions from Public Works employees and/or Sherfiff's Deputies.
- Be financially responsible for any damage to the Park, Pavilions, walkway or buildings which are cause by negligent or intentional acts of persons using area under authority of this agreement.
- Absolve the Village of Somers of any liability that might occur while using this area under authority of this agreement.
- Clean area immediately following use.
- Stop the event and clear the area of persons using the area, in an orderly manner, under this agreement immediately, upon personal notification to the person in charge of the event that the Village of Somers employees or Sheriff's Department revokes permission under this agreement due to injury to person or property, imminent danger of such injury, or violation of park rules.
- Other Village of Somers Requirements may be included.
REVOCATION:
The public Works Superintendent, or his/her authorized representative, shall have the authority to immediately revoke this agreement, without refund, upon finding a violation of any rule or ordinance or upon good cause shown. The Village of Somers personnel have the authority to expel any person found in violation of park rules and/or Ordinance Chapter 4.