December 6
Proposed Ordinance No. 1137
New Rules & Regulations & Applications for the Use of the City's Community Center
City Clerk Gwen led the discussion regarding the new ordinance (the draft was written by Assistant Clerk Nan, Gwen and City Treasurer Marianne Ennett). She mentioned the intention of the ordinance would "make it (CC) more of a business venture" New to the rental contract is a requirement that the renter provide proof of "General Liability Insurance in a sum no less than One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000). Said letter to be deposited with the City no later than (2) months prior to rental date". Gwen mentioned they had checked other cities "Gladstone and other places" and this requirement was quite common.
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Discussion focused on the ease of obtaining said insurance. City Attorney John believed that most can obtain statement/coverage through their homeowners policy at no extra cost. Question came up...what if the individual is not a homeowner, but rents an apartment? How costly would it be to buy insurance for an event? Not asked during the meeting, but just a thought...what about community organizations/clubs like Womens's, Yacht, and others who might rent, does one of the members have to obtain the insurance on behalf of the club? Will this additional requirement discourage potential renters?
Alderman Finn moved to table the ordinance for further study. Motion passed. Look for it to reappear at the next BOA meeting in January.
4 comments:
It's about time they make the facility pay for itself. Even fundraisers can't compensate for the continued deficit spending on it.
Bah humbug!
Demanding insurance proof is not the answer.
If the center is lacking rentals to pay for itself, I'd like to see the formal marketing plan that the facility uses. My guess there is none. Proof of insurance? That's gonna be a pain for clubs as you, Mike mention. How about a larger deposit if that's what REALLY precipitated this latest move.
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