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4. Alcohol may only be served and consumed by adults 21 years of age or older. If evidence is found
that alcohol is being served without prior authorization by the City of Sherwood, or to a minor, the
Police will be notified and the event will be terminated and all fees and deposits will be forfeited.
5. Alcohol is not allowed when an event is designated for minors, such as school age award programs,
birthday parties, and/or receptions.
6. The City shall require the applicant to carry general liability insurance of $2,000,000 when alcohol is
available, but not sold and name the City of Sherwood as an additional named insured. The City shall
require a full liquor liability premium policy, in addition to general liability insurance of $2,000,000
and name the City of Sherwood as an additional named insured, when alcohol is sold in exchange for
money. The facility renter is responsible for the full cost of the required liability insurance and will
be required to show proof of coverage.
LIABILITY
1. The renter agrees to assume all liability for losses, expenses, damages, demands, or claims in
connection with, or arising out of, any injury or damage sustained, or alleged to have been
sustained, by any person, corporation, firm, or company; or any damage, or alleged damage, to
property in connection with the occupancy, maintenance, or use of all, or any part of, the rented
facility by the City of Sherwood’s agents, officers, employees, associates, friends, or acquaintances.
Renters shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of Sherwood, including agents, employees, and
volunteers from any and all such losses, expenses, damages, demands, and claims; shall defend any
suits or actions brought against any of them, based on any such alleged injury or damage; and shall
pay all damages, costs, and demands, including attorney fees, in connection therewith, or resulting
there from.
2. Applicants acknowledge that the City of Sherwood does not assume any liability for any injury, loss,
or damage of personal property. The City of Sherwood requires the renter to furnish a Certificate of
Insurance, naming the City of Sherwood as additionally insured. The amount of the insurance shall
not be less than $2,000,000 per occurrence of general liability insurance.
3. Private events or activities with less than 50 participants, and no alcohol involved, will not be
required to furnish a Certificate of Insurance.
FEES, DEPOSITS, AND CANCELLATIONS
1. A fully refundable security deposit in the amount of $200 is required for all rentals. In order to
secure a facility rental, 10% of the rental fee, in addition to the security deposit, must be submitted.
The City of Sherwood will charge against this deposit if the facility use time exceeds the contracted
rental period, if the facility is not adequately cleaned by the end of the rental period, or if damages
occur during the rental period. The renter will be responsible for all additional charges that exceed
the deposit amount. For rentals under $200 in total fees, the security deposit will be $50. For rentals
under $50 in total fees, full payment must be submitted to secure the facility rental.
2. The remaining balance of the facility rental fee is due no later than 30 days prior to the rental date.
If the booking occurs less than 30 days prior to the event date, full payment will be required at the
time of booking.
3. Setup, breakdown, and cleaning must be done within the contracted rental period. If facility use
time exceeds the rental period stated on the contract, additional fees will be charged in one-hour