RULES FOR USE OF THE DALLAS CIVIC CENTER
In accordance with Dallas City Resolution 3259, Exhibit A
1. Application: A civic or nonprofit organization desiring to use the Civic Center must submit the
application and receive approval prior to use.
2. Hours: The Civic Center is available for use only during business hours on business days. An
exception to this provision to allow use on evenings or weekends may be allowed for good
reason, subject to any imposed special conditions, fees, or limitations.
3. Fees: The fees for single-use events must be paid in advance; the fees for recurring-use events
will be billed quarterly.
4. Deposits/Refunds: The refundable deposit is $100 and must be paid prior to use. The deposit for
single-use events will be refunded if these rules have been complied with and there is no
damage to the Civic Center or damage to or loss of any equipment or supplies. For recurring-
use events, the $100 deposit must be maintained; if a portion or all of the deposit is used to
recover costs associated with loss or damage, the user must restore the deposit to the full
amount of $100.
5. Kitchen Use: Use of the kitchen and dining facilities and equipment will require prior approval.
Please bring disposable paper plates, cups, and flatware, dishcloths and dishtowels.
6. Equipment Use: Prior approval and instruction is required for use of the projector and public
address system. Under no circumstances may any of the equipment, supplies, tables or chairs,
or any City property be removed from the facility.
7. Piano: The piano is on loan to the people of Dallas for their use and enjoyment. Please do not
allow abusive use or set items or beverages on the piano.
8. Signs/Notices: Signs or notices may be pinned or stapled to the outside bulletin boards on either
side of the Jefferson Street door. A small A-frame sign is allowed next to the sidewalk on
Jefferson Street.
9. Cleaning/Damages: The facility is public property and there are no janitorial services available.
Any staff time associated with cleaning and/or repair of damages will be charged against the
deposit.
Upon vacating:
a. Remove garbage, spills, and debris from the premises; garbage cans must be emptied
and trash placed in the dumpster outside of the building.
b. Tables, chairs, and equipment must be returned to the original location and/or
arrangement. Please note that tables need to be picked up to prevent scrapes and
scratches to the floor.
c. Remove all decorations, signs, notices, and handouts from the premises.
d. All kitchen items used must be washed and put away; counters and appliances left
clean.
e. Restrooms must be left clean and in order.
f. All private property removed from the premises.
10. Alcohol: No alcohol is permitted to be served or consumed in the Civic Center.
11. No Smoking: No person shall smoke or carry a lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe in the Civic
Center, and smoking within 10 feet of the external boundaries of the entrances and exits is
prohibited.
