HomeMy WebLinkAbout798-22 Train Depot Rental PolicyRESOLUTION NO. 798-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA, SETS FORTH A BUILDING RENTAL
POLICY FOR THE TRAIN DEPOT.
WHEREAS, the Train Depot is provided and maintained by the City of Zephyrhills for the
public's use and for the public's benefit; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City ofZephyrhills, Florida, has determined that it is in the
best interest of the citizens of the City of Zephyrhills to create a Building Rental Policy to insure
efficient and effective management of the facility; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Zephyrhills,
Florida, that the following rules shall apply to the rental of the Train Depot as follows;
1. The building shall not be used for denominational or congregational religious services.
2. Reservations for annual, semi-annual, quarterly or monthly events will be accepted up to one
year in advance.
3. Use of the building for direct sales, the display of merchandise, or any commercial activity is
prohibited. Fimdraising events by non-profit entities are allowed.
4. The consumption of, or possession of tobacco products/alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
5. Loud music and/or bands is prohibited after 10:00 p.m.
6. Govemment/public entities may use the facility at no charge if deemed for a community
function. No discounts will be given for any other use.
7. The following is the adopted fee schedule:
- Per hour charge $20.00, plus sales tax.
- Minimum of two (2) hours required for rentals Monday tb-ough Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00
p.m.
- Minimum of four (4) hours required for rentals Friday and Saturday or Sunday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00
p.m., plus a $100.00 non-refundable fee.
- $250.00 refundable cleaning deposit. The deposit will be returned if the facility is left in a pre-
rental condition and undamaged with all decorations removed and all trash bagged and placed in
provided containers.
- All reservations must be paid in full.
- A $25.00 fee will be charged for all returned checks.
8. Municipal buildings shall not be available on Sundays following a Saturday rental;
Municipal buildings shall not be available on Saturdays if Sunday has been reserved;
If rented on Friday afternoon or evening, Saturday rental shall not be before 11:00 a.m.;
Monday rentals shall not be before 11:00 a.m. following a weekend rental;
Municipal buildings shall not be available for rental on City observed holidays;
Exceptions to this policy shall be approved by the City Manager.
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any organization or person violates any
of these mles or refuses to compensate the City for any damages arising out of the use of the
building, sufficient reason exists for denying that organization or person use of the building in the
future.
This Resolutionwill become effective September 13,2022.
Resalution No. 798':2^. was read and passed in an open and regular meeting of the City Council of
the^City of Zephyrhiti^lorida, on this 13th day of temb ^ 2022.
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