SEND COMPLETED APPLICATION, PRIOR TO EVENT DATE, TO:
Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI 53130 Tel: 414-525-5601 Fax: 414-525-5610
OR Shirley.Walczak@milwaukeecountywi.gov
Milwaukee County Parks
Boerner Botanical Gardens
Revised Nov. 6, 2019
2020 ALCOHOL PERMIT APPLICATION
SEND COMPLETED APPLICATION PRIOR TO EVENT DATE
The Alcohol Permit is subject to all applicable laws and regulations and may be terminated immediately with forfeiture
of any fees, at the discretion of local law enforcement or Milwaukee County Parks. If alcohol is present at your site and
you do not have an Alcohol Permit, you may receive a $200 fine and/or a 90-day jail sentence, per chapter 47.17 of
Milwaukee County Ordinances. Any applicant seeking an Alcohol Permit must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
THE APPROVED PERMIT MUST BE PRODUCED IMMEDIATELY UPON REQUEST. IT IS NOT TRANSFERABLE
AND IS NOT REFUNDABLE.
ALCOHOL PERMIT RULES AND PROCESS:
The following conditions shall apply to permits regarding alcohol in the Botanical Gardens:
1.
The Permit is issued only in conjunction with an outdoor or Garden House rental at the Botanical Gardens and shall
automatically expire when the permitted rental period ends.
2.
The Permit Holder shall be responsible for ensuring that all members of his or her party are legally permitted to
c
onsume alcohol pursuant to Wisconsin state law.
3.
The Permit Holder will be responsible for any damages, injuries, and/or costs which result from the consumption of
alcohol in the Botanical Gardens. The Permit Holder shall indemnify and defend Milwaukee County from any action
brought to recover for such damages, injuries and/or costs. The County shall have a cause of action and may seek
recovery for such damages, injuries and/or costs incurred from such permittee.
4.
The Permit Holder shall bring alcohol into the Botanical Gardens only for consumption, not for sale or to solicit
donations, contributions, or any form of payment.
5.
The Permit Holder shall be responsible for all members of his or her party. Such persons may be ejected from the
park or cited for violations associated with alcohol use, and the Permit may be revoked, the alcohol confiscated, or
the event disbanded. Should the Permit Holder leave the event for any purpose, the Permit shall be revoked.
6.
The Permit Holder shall deposit litter in receptacles and restore the park site to its original condition at the end of the
event. The Permit Holder shall be assessed a minimum of $50 clean-up fee for any failure to comply with this provision.
2020 PERMIT FEE (subject to change): $90
APPLICANT INFORMATION: Please complete and return.
Name
Phone Alternate Phone
Email
Address
\Date of Event Rental Period
Site Name
If the application is approved, we will call you for payment by cash, check (payable to Milwaukee County Treasurer),
or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express).
I hereby acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the general rules, regulations, and considerations
above if a permit is issued to me. In addition, I acknowledge and understand that I am responsible for any damage
that may result from my actions or those of my guests or invitees.
ONLINE APPLICATION: ENTRY OF MY FULL NAME BELOW CONSTITUTES AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE.
Signature: Date:
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Amount __________________
Cash Check Credit Card
Transaction # _____________
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