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Revised 07/01/2007
City of Saratoga
Facility Use Policy
RESERVATIONS
· All Saratoga facility reservations are made on a first come, first serve basis. The Facility
Reservation form must be completed and delivered to the office of the Community
Center. The completed Facility Reservation form must be accompanied by the Processing
Fee and Security Deposit.
City of Saratoga initiated and/or sponsored activities, programs or meetings will be given
priority use of Saratoga facilities.
· Reservations may not be made more than one year in advance of date of use. If one year
before the date requested falls on a Saturday, the reservation may be made on the
preceding Friday. If one year before the date requested falls on a Sunday, the reservation
may be made on the following Monday.
· Rental groups must vacate the facility by 1:00 A.M. on Friday and Saturday and 12:00
A.M. on Sunday.
· The City of Saratoga reserves the right to refuse rental of the facility.
PROCESSING FEE & SECURITY DEPOSIT
· The non-refundable Processing Fee is to be paid at the time the Facility Reservation form
is completed.
· The Security Deposit is to be paid at the time the Facility Reservation form is completed
and it is to be in the form of check or cash. Security Deposits are refunded within one
month after the date of the event. If there are additional charges, damage to the building
or contents, overtime, or maintenance charges, then a deduction will be made from the
Deposit and the balance refunded. If the Deposit does not cover the charges, the
applicant will be responsible for additional fees. If the clean-up is not completed the
entire Deposit shall be forfeited.
· All checks are to be made payable to the City of Saratoga.
· There are no refunds for hourly Rental Fees that have been contracted and have not been
used.
· Applicants may only exceed their reservation time limit if facility schedules and staff
availability permit it.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
· If the event is cancelled between 6 and 12 months in advance one third of the Deposit
will be forfeited. Between 3 and 6 months cancellation notice will result in forfeiture of
two thirds of the Deposit. The City will retain 100% of the Deposit if the cancellation is
less than 3 months from the event.
· If notification of cancellation is made less than thirty days in advance of the event, the
entire Rental Fee will be forfeited.
NON-PROFIT GROUPS
For non-profit rental fee it is necessary to meet the following criteria:
· Be non-profit and show evidence thereof.
· At least 51 % of persons in membership or attending the function are Saratoga residents.
· Event is open to the public, advertised as such and is for public benefit.
· Non-profit groups requesting use of Saratoga facilities for the purpose of fund-raising or
when an admission fee is charged pay regular rental fees.
SET UP & CLEAN UP
· The applicant is responsible for the set up and clean up of the event.
· Set up and clean up time must be included in the use time and appropriate fees will be
charged.
· Clean up responsibilities include:
*Cleaning and returning tables and chairs to proper storage areas.
*Removing all decorations.
*Emptying trash and garbage cans into the outdoor dumpster.
*Excess debris on floors must be swept.
*Brooms and mops will be provided.
*Cleaning supplies are not provided.
• Kitchen use and clean up responsibilities include:
*The garbage disposal is to be used for food wastes only - exception of coffee grounds.
*The stove, sinks and counters are to be wiped clean.
USE OF ALCOHOL
· At private events held at Saratoga facilities, alcoholic beverages may be served only
after the Permission to Serve Alcohol form is completed.
· A non-profit group or organization wishing to sell alcoholic beverages, or charging an
admission
price which includes alcoholic beverages will be required to obtain, at their own expense,
the appropriate license from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Dept.
· A 24 hour liquor license can be acquired at the:
Alcoholic Beverage Control Dept.
100 Paseo de San Antonio, Suite 119
San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 277-1200
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ROOM CAPACITIES
The numbers listed below are room capacities determined by the Fire Marshall.
Standing Sitting
Multipurpose Room 400 190
Senior Center 275 130
Dance Studio 45 30
Patio Room 50 40
Arts & Craft Room 50 40
Warner Hutton House 60 40
North Campus Main Room 80 50
North Campus Meeting Room 20 12
Fellowship Hall 346 150
GENERAL REGULATIONS
· An employee of the City of Saratoga shall be present during all hours of use of the
facility. The employee on duty will be responsible for control of lights, equipment and
the opening and closing of the facility. The Facility Attendant will usually be in the
main office and will be available to answer any question regarding use of the building.
The staff person is not responsible for set up or clean up.
· Groups composed of minors must be supervised by one (1) adult for each ten (10)
minors at all times while they are using the facility.
· The use of nails, staples, screws, etc. on walls, table or other equipment is not permitted.
Tape, if used must be carefully removed immediately following the event.
· Applicant will be responsible for any damage to facilities and must leave facilities in the
same condition received, including areas outside of building.
· The City of Saratoga is not liable for accidents, injuries or loss of individual property in
connection with use of Saratoga facilities. The City may require proof of insurance
coverage.
· Users shall observe, obey and comply with all applicable City, County, State and
Federal laws.
· Approval for use will not be granted to persons under 21 years of age.
· The lobby areas are not available for use during functions without advanced approval.
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Saratoga Facility Rental Fees
Processing Fee
The non-refundable Processing Fee of $35.00 is to be paid at the time the Reservation
form is completed.
Security Deposit
The refundable Security Deposit of $300.00 (refundable Security Deposit for North Campus
Fellowship Hall is $500.00) is to be paid at the time the Reservation form is completed.
Rental Fees
The Rental Fees are to be paid 30 days in advance of event.
COMMUNITY CENTER
Multipurpose Room w/kitchen $120/Hour
Senior Center Room w/kitchen $110/Hour
Patio Room $55/Hour
Dance Studio $50/Hour
Arts & Craft Room $50/Hour
Garden Patio $225/Day*
*Available only when renting a room w/kitchen.
WARNER HUTTON HOUSE
House & Garden $115/Hour
NORTH CAMPUS
Main Room $100/Hour
Conference/Meeting Room $ 40/Hour
AVAILABLE DISCOUNTS
Saratoga Residents 10% of Rental Fee
Non-Profit Organizations 50% of Rental Fee
Only one discount will be applied
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