It is mutually agreed between the parties as follows:

1.  FACILITY USE: The City agrees to use of the Michael J. Colligan Lodge, by the Lessee for purposes of: _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

WILL LIQUOR BE SERVED?___________DATE_______  INCLUSIVE TIMES______________
Need Copy of Insurance ________
TOTAL RENT________________
Copy of Liquor License _________
EQUIPMENT NEEDS _____________________________
DEPOSIT PAID_________________

SECURITY DEPOSIT____________

AMOUNT RECEIVED____________

AGREED PAYMENT DUE DATE _______________
AMOUNT DUE__________________
(60 DAYS BEFORE RENTAL DATE)
(Such payment is to be made by check payable to the City of Hamilton) 

2.  FINAL PAYMENTS: Complete rental fee settlement shall be made at least one week prior to the rental date, unless otherwise arranged.  If complete rental fee is not made prior to the agreed date, space reserved will be released and rental deposit will be forfeited.

3.  CANCELLATION BY LESSEE: Should lessee desire to cancel this Agreement and if notification is given in writing to the City at least 60 days prior to the date reserved, the City will fully refund any previous payments made by Lessee for this rental.  Cancellations by Lessee made within 60 days of the reserved date can cause the City to require 30% of the contract rent as liquidated damages, plus additional expenses incurred, and the Lessee and the City shall be relieved of any further obligations under this Agreement.

4.  CANCELLATION BY THE CITY: Should the City desire to cancel or be unable to perform this Agreement, reasonable notice shall be given in writing to the Lessee and the City shall return any rent payments.  The Lessee and the City shall be relieved of any further obligation under this Agreement.

5.  REASONS FOR TERMINATION OF LEASE: The City may terminate this Lease if Lessee fails to perform any of its obligations hereinafter set forth or appears to the City to be financially insecure, in violation of the law, or about to default under the terms of the Lease or the Usage Policy.  Upon termination of the Lease Agreement for whatever reason.  Lessee agrees to promptly remove, at Lessee’s expense, all its property from the Michael J. Colligan Lodge premises within 24 hour and to forfeit all advance payments made to the City.

6.  USAGE POLICY: LESSEE AGREES TO OBSERVE AND ABIDE BY THE USAGE POLICY, WHICH INCLUDES THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF THE MICHAEL J. COLLIGAN LODGE A COPY OF SAID USAGE POLICY PLUS RELATED ATTACHMENTS MAY BE APPENDED HERETO AND IS MADE A PART HEREOF.  LESSEE ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT AND REVIEW OF THE USAGE POLICY.

7.  The Lessee assumes complete and total liability for any damage to the premises or fixtures thereto caused by the Lessee or by his/her guests.   It is agreed that the failure to immediately report defects or needed repairs to the City or its authorized representative shall be considered negligence on the part of the Lessee, and the Lessee shall be liable for any damage caused by such delay.

8.  The Lessee will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, including, but not limited to its public officials, employees, departments and divisions against any and all damages, claims, liabilities and expenses of any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to personal injury, death and or property damage arising out of or in connection with the lease of the premises by the Lessee.

FOR LESSEE (AFTER SIGNING PLEASE RETURN TO THE CITY)

ORGANIZATION_________________________________________

SIGNATURE_________________________________

DATE _________________(TEL)______________________

ADDRESS__________________________________________

__________________________________(ZIP)_____________

FOR CITY OF HAMILTON
PARKS & RECREATION DEPT.
ONE RENAISSANCE CENTER
345 HIGH STREET
HAMILTON, OHIO 45011
(513) 785.7060   

BY:____________________________________________________

DATE:_________________________________