Resolution 2001-481
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RESOLUTION No. 2001- 481
A RESOLUTION OF COLLIER COUNTY FLORIDA, AMENDING PARTS OF
ARTICE III AND IV OF THE COLLIER COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT FACILITIES AND OUTDOOR AREAS LICENSE AND FEE
POLICY
WHEREAS, the Director of Parks and Recreation has recommended to the Board of
County Commissioners that the following changes be made to the County's Parks and
Recreation License and Fee Policy. That Policy was last amended by Resolution No. 99-375 on
September 26th, 2000. The Director recommends: (a) Adding a "no fee" policy for one meeting
per month for the following associations: East Naples Civic Association, Golden Gate Estates
Civic Association, Golden Gate Civic Association, Immokalee Civic Association and 2nd District
Association; (b) Adding a new boat launch fee for residential and commercial use in addition to
the already existing commercial use permits; (c) Increase lifeguard hourly fee for
lifeguard/instructors for after-hours school use; (d) Amend only the format of the Collier County
Fitness Center Membership; (e) Increase the fees for the Collier County Summer Camps and
After School Programs in Naples and Immokalee and speciry that the per week transportation
cost in Immokalee will be based on the then current transportation Bid Cost in lieu of a fixed fee;
and (f) Establish a fee policy for the Ranger Camps; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners hereby accepts the recommendations
of the Director of Parks and Recreation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY that:
I. Article III of the Collier County's Parks and Recreation License and Fee Policy, as
amended, is hereby further amended only as follows:
a. Article III, Section B, IA entitled "Federal Income Tax Exempt Entities", shall
read:
The following Civic Associations will not be subject to fees for their one
general membership meeting per month. East Naples Civic Association,
Golden Gate Estates Civic Association, Golden Gate Civic Association,
Immokalee Civic Association, and 2nd District Association.
2. Article IV of the Collier County's Park and Recreation License and Fee Policy, as
amended, is hereby further amended only as follows:
b. Article IV, Section D, entitled "Beach Parking Facilities Fees; Boat Launch
Facilities Fees ", which was approved by the Board by Ordinance amendment on
April 12, 2001 and is hereby amended to read:
1. Beach Parkiruz Facilities Fees.
Beach parking facilities, including and not limited to, Barefoot Beach Park,
Barefoot Beach Access, Vanderbilt Beach Park, Clam Pass Park, Gulf Shore
Access, Tigertail Beach. and South Marco Beach Access have a parking fee,
inclusive of sales tax. at a rate of$3.00 per day. Collier County residents with
beach parking permits will be exempt from the $3.00 per day parking fee.
Collier County residents may obtain a beach parking permit at no charge.
Vehicles with permits will not be charged this parking fee.
2. Boat Launch Facilities Fees
Boat Launch Facilities, including and not limited to, Caxambas Park,
Cocohatchee River Park, Collier Boulevard Boat Park (951), and Bayview
Park. shall have a launch fee, inclusive of sales tax, at a rate of$3.00. Boat
Launch permits may be purchased by all residents and visitors for an annual
fee of$60. These permits are available at all Collier County Parks and
Recreation Community Centers. Commercial Permits for launch facilities
may be acquired at Golden Gate Administration Building for a cost of$100.
This permit is good from January I to December 31. There is also a launch
fee 01'$3.00 per launch for commercial use.
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Article IV, Section J,4, "Collier County Aquatic Facilities - Naples and
Immokalee - Everyone pays aquatic facility rates", amended to read:
Schools
Public Schools are fee exempt, however they are required to pay $15.00/hour per
lifeguard or instructor, if not during regular operating hours.
Article IV, Section K, "Collier County Fitness Centers", revising only the
format on page 8 of the Fee Policy for the public to clarify, as follows:
Golden Gate and Max Hasse Fitness Centers - membership includes the
Golden Gate and Immokalee Aquatic Pools and usage of all County Fitness
Centers.
Daily Monthly 3 Month
5.00 25.00 70.00
Spouse or additional family member
Student (ages 15-18)
Veterans and Immokalee Fitness
Annual
200.00
100.00
75.00
Centers - membership includes the
Immokalee and Golden Gate Pools and usage of the Veterans and Immokalee
Fitness Centers only.
Daily Monthly 3 Month Annual
4.00 20.00 50.00 160.00
Spouse or additional family member
Student (ages 15-18)
80.00
75.00
f. Article IV, Section M, entitled "Collier County Summer Camps, After School
Programs, and Ranger Camps", establish fee policy for Ranger Camps.
Ranger Camps
2 Week Session 175.00
1 Week Session 90.00
A copy of the Fee Rules, as hereby amended and adopted, is attached.
This Resolution repeals Collier County Resolution No. 99-375.
Summer Camps
First child
Additional child
(same household)
3 week session only
After School Camps
Entire school year cost
Transportation cost per week
Naples Immokalee
495.00 395.00
450.00 350.00
250.00 200.00
Naples Immokalee
858.00 585.00
Based on current
Transportation Bid costs
Article IV, Section M, entitled "Collier County Summer Camps, After School
Programs, and Ranger Camps", increasing fee for Summer Camps and After
School Programs and to hereafter calculate the applicable transportation cost
based on current transportation bid costs rather than fixed fees.
** Daily walk in and membership fees are subject to 6% sales tax.
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5. This revised policy shall be effective on the day following adoption of this
Resolution.
This Resolution adopted this //~ day of December 2001 after motion, second and
majority vote in favor of passage.
ATTEST: ..............
DWIGH'T ~ BR~,~,I~,~ lerk
Approved ~s m (d~' ~d legal su~cienc7:
Tho~s C. Pa~er,
Assist~t Co~ty Attorney
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
James .~Cm~r Ph.D., Chai~lan~'
COLLIER COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT FACILITIES AND OUTDOOR AREAS
LICENSE AND FEE POLICY
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PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to ensure maximum use of facilities, outdoor areas and programs in
Collier County and provide equitable fees and charges collected from users of such facilities,
outdoor areas or programs.
II. LIMITATIONS
The Parks and Recreation Director, or designee, may waive enforcement or application of any
of these regulations or restrictions with respect to any facility, outdoor areas, or program
provided such waiver does not interfere with public safety or enjoyment. No fees may be
waived. No non-government entity shall charge an admission fee to any out of doors event,
including aquatic facilities. The Board of County Commissioners shall set fees and charges for
all facilities and programs.
Consistent with Collier County's policy of ensuring all citizens equal opportunity to participate
in programs, any resident requesting special consideration must substantiate to the Parks and
Recreation Director proof of financial need. All information provided is not confidemial but will
be used only for the purpose of establishing reduced or waived program fees. Rates and charges
can be modified on a case by case basis if approved by the Director of Parks and Recreation for
special promotional sales and advertisements.
III. CLASSIFICATIONS
A. Facility License Definitions and Uses
Outdoor Areas: Open space or land owned or leased by the Parks and Recreation
Department. Such outdoor areas shall include, but not limited to, sports fields,
playgrounds, swimming pools and/or other park and recreation land areas, excluding
Golden Gate Community Center. (As to Golden Gate Community Center, refer to
Section O, herein). Outdoor areas shall be used for those purposes designated or implick
in their character. Any deviation from normal appropriate use shall require express prior
permission from the Parks and Recreation Director or designee.
Facilities: Buildings and dwellings owned or leased by the Parks and Recreation
Department. Such facilities include, but are not restricted to, community center areas and
rooms, gymnasiums, pavilions, shelters, and other areas located in the Parks and
Recreation structures, excluding the Golden Gate Community Center. (As to Golden
Gate Community Center, refer to Section O, herein). Facilities shall be used for those
purposes designated or implicit in their character. Any deviation from these intended
normal uses shall require express prior permission from the Parks and Recreation
Director, or Designee.
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Programs: Recreation activities conducted on land or in facilities owned or leased by
Collier County..- Such activities include, but are not restricted to, athletic, clinics,
instructional, interpretative, seminars - preschool, youth, adult, senior and special
populations. Any deviation from these intended normal uses shall require express
permission from the Parks and Recreation Director; or designee.
Vehicle Parking Fees: Parking lots at Collier County beach parks and access. To include,
but not limited to, the following: Tigertail Beach, Barefoot Beach Access, Barefoot
Beach Park, Clam Pass Park, Vanderbilt Beach, Gulfshore Access, and South Marco
Beach Access.
Boat Vehicle Parking Fees: Parking lots at Collier County owned and operated boat
launch facilities to include, but not limited to, Bayview Park, Cocohatchee River Park,
Caxambas Park 951 Boat Ramp.
B. USER CATEGORIES - APPLICABLE TO ALL INDOOR AND OUTDOOR AREAS
· Governmental entities are not subject to fees. All other facility users shall have their fees
determined by the category of the entity. The two categories are:
1. CATEGORY I - Federal Income Tax Exempt Entities, Registered Charities, Not-For-Profit
Groups.
A. Federal Income Tax Exempt EntRies.
$5.00 per hour license fee
Groups, which are exempt from taxation under any subsection of Section 501(c) of the
internal revenue code. The following Civic Associations will not be subject to fees for
their one general membership meeting per month. East Naples Civic Association, Golden
Gate Estates Civic Association, Golden Gate Civic Association, Immokalee Civic
Association, and 2nd District Association.
B. Specified Sales Tax Exempt Entities.
$5.00 per hour license fee
Those entities which are exempt from Florida sales taxes pursuant to Subsection 212.08
(7), Florida Statutes as a home for the aged, nursing home, hospice, or as an organization
whose primary purpose is to provide special educational, cultural, recreational, or social
benefits to m/nors, or is a religious, charitable, scientific, educational, or veteran's
organization.
C. Local Not-For-Profit Groups.
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$5.00 per hour license fee
Entities, irrespective of tax exempt status,., which are not-for-profit corporations,
organizations or other not-for-profit entities that are of Collier County origin, have their
principal location in Collier County, at least fffiy percent (50%) of the group's
membership are residents of Collier County with a primary purpose to provide social
services to others or to protect interests outside of the group, such as the environment,
endangered animals, disadvantaged persons, or some other similar external interest. The
primary focus of these groups is outward looking and away fxom the personal interests of
the group's members.
D. Other Local Not-For-Profit Groups -
$5.00 per hour license fee
Those entities, irrespective of tax exempt status, which are not-for-profit corporations,
organizations or other not for profit entities that are of Collier County origin, have their
principal location in Collier County, at least fi~y per cent (50%) of the groups
membership are residents of Collier County, but the group's pr/mary purpose is not to
provide social services to individuals who are not bona fide members of the group or is
not to protect interests outside of the group. This category includes property owners'
associations, political groups, and all other special interest oriented clubs such as
hobbyists' clubs, chess clubs, radio clubs, hunters and fishermen clubs, stamp, coin, and
other collectors' clubs; garden clubs, car clubs, and all other similar clubs, groups or
organizations. The primary focus of these groups is inward toward the group's members.
E. Fund Raising Activities:
Each Category I individual, group, organization or entity involved in any fund raising
activity must pay full fees. Fund raising activities include:
1. Charging in advance for an admission ticket or requiring any tangible thing of
value for admission to, or to participate in, any activity at any County parks
facility, or,
2. Requiring any donation of money or any other tangible thing of monetary value,
or,
3. Selling or bartering any tangible thing of monetary value
Fund raising activities do not include:
1. Season sign up fees for persons to join league as a team member or team
participant.
2. The sale of educational materials for use as study n~terials for students attending
class conducted at the park facility. Such sales must be at or below the seller's
actual costs.
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A. Each individual, group, organization or entity that is not within Category I.
IV. FEE STRUCTURE
- (All fees are exclusive of sales taxes).
A. Category I User Fees
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Facility Rates (excluding league, practice & special facilities i.e. swimming pool etc.)
Facility Type
AH Indoor Facilities per Room
Gymnasium - any size
Outdoor Facilities & Pavilions
Amphitheater -
Sugden Regional Park
Athletic
Lights
Type of Usage Rate Per Hour
General $ 5.00
$30.00
General $ 5.00
$30.00
General $30.00
$10.00
FUND RAISING RATES $20.00 ADDED TO HOURLY RATE ABOVE
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Category II - User Fees
1. Facility Rates (excluding special facilities i.e. swimming pools etc.)
Facility Type Area in Sq. Ft.
Indoor Under 1500
Indoor 1500 - 3000
Indoor 3000 & Over
Gymnasium
Amphitheater- Sugden Regional Park
Outdoor Small area
Outdoor Large area
Football/Soccer/Softball/Baseball/
Little League/Sports Pavilion/
Roller Hockey
Basketball/Racquetball/Volley Ball
Tennis Courts
Base Hourly Fee
$25.00
45.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
10.00
20.00
45.00
12.00
12.00
Deposit Required
$ 3O.OO
50.00
70.00
100.00
60.0O
25.00
35.00
50.00
Lights 10.00/hour
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FUND RAISING RATES $20.00 ADDED TO HOURLY RATE ABOVE
C. Additional Fees: Categories I and II
Description
Rental during non-business hours (hours
that are not normal departmental operation)
Additional non-security staff members
Light fees (where not specified)
Additional security staff members
Special requests or additional clean up
required
Additional Fee Per Hour
$20.00
15.00 per staff member
10.00/hour
20.00 per hour fee determined by
department, based on cost
Per hour fee determined by
department, based on cost
D. ~ Beach Parking Facilities Fees; Boat Launch Facilities Fees
Beach Parking Facilities Fees
Beach emd bo-~ parking facilities, including and not limited to, Barefoot Beach Park,
Barefoot Beach Access, Vanderbilt Beach Park, Clam Pass Park, Gulf Shore
Access, Tigertail Beach, and South Marco Beach Access, t~.~.~r.~.~.,,.,~.~.~.,..,,,,, ~,~-~° ...., ~,.; .... ..
~.~. o~ r, ..... r.~o o~.v have a parking fee, inclusive of sales tax, at a rate of
$3.00 per day. Collier County residents with beach parking permits will be exempt
from the $3.00 per day parking fee. Collier County residents may obtain a beach
parking permit at no charge. Vehicles with permits will not be charged this
parking fee. r~.,
Boat Launch Facilities Fees
Boat launch facilities, including and not limited to, Caxambas Park, Cocohatchee
River Park, Collier Boulevard Boat Park (951), and Bayview Park, shall have a
launch fee, inclusive of sales tax, at a rate of $3.00. Boat Launch permits may be
purchased by all residents and visitors for an annual fee of $60. These permits are
available at all Collier County Parks and Recreation Community Centers.
Commercial Permits for launch facilities may be acquired at Golden Gate
Administration Building for a cost of $100. This permit is good from January. 1 to
December 31. There is also a launch fee'Ol'$3.00 per launch for commercial use.
E. Concession Fees
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Concession Booth/Location in conjunction with Rental
A $25.00 fee per day or 20% of gross revenues per day, whichever is greater, for
each concession booth or location.
2. Concessionaires contracted by the County to serve the general public will pay a
negotiated fee in lieu of the general facility use fee schedule.
3. Organizations operating concessions for leagues will be charged $3.00 per hour of
operation.
Marketing Fees - Reserved
Instructional Fees
1. Programs Fee Assessment: per hour or per participant basis.
Non-Stafflnstructor(s): Any costs for supplies and equipment will be subtracted
from the class fee and the balance of the funds will be split between the non-staff
instructor(s) and the County as follows: 65% to the non- staffinstructor(s) and 35%
to the County for all such Instructional Programs conducted on Collier County
Facilities. After subtraction, the pro-ration for Instructional Programs conducted
on non-county facilities shall be 70% to the non-staffinstmctor(s) and 30% to the
County.
H. Athletics
1. Collier County Parks and Recreation Leagues
Program
Adult
Minimum Registration
Fee per Participant per
League Play
$28.00 Naples
15.00 Immokalee
Youth 28.00 Naples
5.0 Immokalee
League will be charged light fees for practices, but not for scheduled league games.
Immokalee leagues will not be charged light fees for practices.
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Collier County Parks and Recreation Co-sponsored Leagues
Fees applicable to Category I users only
League Type Fee Per Participant
Per League Play
Adult $28.00
Youth .70 per registered youth per week of league play
(includes play-offs or all-star play.)
League will be charged light fees, but not for scheduled league games.
2. Outdoor Toumamems
Description
Non-Refundable Deposit OR
Cancellation Fee
Fee
All Category I groups will be charged
With lights
$25.00
All Category II groups will be charged
With lights
10.00 per hour per field
15.00 per hour per field
4. Clinics: Pro-rations
15.00 per hour per field
20.00 per hour per field
1. 65% of the fees to the group or individual(s) and 35% of the fees to the County
for Clinics conducted on any County facility.
2. 70% of the fees to the group or individual(s) and 30% of the fees to the County
for Clinics conducted on any non-County facility.
3. Hourly rate for facility fund raising.
Collier County Racquet Cemers (Reserved):
Collier County Aquatic Facilities - Naples and Immokalee - Everyone pays aquatic
facility rates.
1. Entrance Fees (inclusive sales tax)
Under 3 yrs Youth (3-17 yrs) Adult Senior (60+yrs)
Naples Free $2.00 $2.50 $2.00
Immokalee Free 1.00 1.50 1
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Pass Fees (exclusive of sales tax)
Type Youth
Naples 3 momh $40.00
Immokalee 35.00
Adult
$60.O0
55'.00
Senior
$40.00
35.00
Family
100.00
90.00
Naples Annual 60.00 80.00 60.00 225.00
Immokalee 50.00 75.00 50.00 210.00
3. Swimming Instructional Fees Naples
Immokalee
Children's ½ hour classes
Children's ~A hour classes
Adult 3/~ hour classes
$35.00/participant
40.00/participant
40.00/participant
10.00/participant
15.00/participant
15.00/participant
Pool Rentals (exclusive of sales tax) Naples & Immokalee
Each pool includes one staff member. Additional staff.' $10.00/hour per
lifeguard.
½ Main Pool Emire Main Pool Slide
$30.00/hour $60.00/hour $30.00/hour
Activity Pool
$30.00/hour
Schools
Public Schools are fee exempt, however they are required to pay $19.09
$15.00/hour per lifeguard or instructor, if not during regular operating hours.
Collier County Fitness Centers Naples and !~mc?dee
1. Golden Gate and Max Hasse Fitness Centers - membership includes the Golden Gate
and lmmokalee Aquatic Pools and usage of all County_ Fitness Centers.
Daily Monthly 3 Momh Annual
5.00 25.00 70.00 200.00
Spouse or additional family member 100.00
Student (ages 15-18)
75.00
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Veterans and lmmokalee Fitness Centers - membership includes the Immokalee and
Golden Gate Pools and usage of the Veterans and Immokalee Fitness Centers only.
Daily Monthly 3 month Annual
4.00 20.00 50.00 160.00
Spouse or additional family member 80.00
Student (ages 15-18) 75.00
***Daily walk in and membership fees are subject to 6% sales tax
3~ Baby-sitting Service (Naples)
$2.00 per child per use
$15.00 per 10 visit card
Corporate Discount on Annual Passes
Discount does not apply to additional family members
Based on employee participation.
Employees Discount
5 -9 10%
10-24 20%
25 and above 40%
M. Collier County Summer Camps, After School Programs, and Ranger Camps
Summer Camps
First child
Additional child (same household
3 Week session only
Naples Immokalee
4-51XO0 495 359.09 395
4nr~ nn 450 ~.~,.~,~,'~cn an 350
200.90 250, ~ ~
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After School Camps
Entire school year cost
Transportation cost per week
1 Day Camp
Easter Camp - per week
Christmas Camp - per week
Naples
~ an 858
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Immokalee
n,~ an -585
Based on then current 30.00 per session
transportation Bid Cost
15.00 15.00
55.00 40.00
55.00 40.00
Ranger Camps
2 Week Session
1 Week Session
175.00
90.00
N. Golden Gate Community Center
1. Golden Gate Taxing District Boundaries:
West Boundary: Santa Barbara Blvd. To Logan Blvd. To 1st Ave. SS
East Boundary: Canal 1 mile east of County Road 951
North Boundary: 1st Ave. SW over 951 Blvd and White Blvd to the canal located
1 mile east of County Road 951
South Boundary: Palm Springs subdivision and Radio Road to Santa Barbara
· Organizations in classes I, II, III, or IV declaring themselves as district must
show proof of at least 50% membership within the taxing district.
User Categories
Class h Charitable, Not-For-Profit organizations
Class Ih Not-For-Profit organizations
Class III: Civic or Governmental organizations
Class IV: Commercial or For-Profit organizations and any other group or
individual.
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Deposits Fees
Auditorium: $200.00
All Other Rooms: 50.00
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Rental Fees
A. Rooms A, B, C, D; Annex 1, 2 and 3
Category
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
Golden Gate Taxing District
No charge
No charge
No charge
$6.00/hour
Outside of Taxing District
No charge
Fee approved by Community
Center Advisory Board
No charge
25.00/hour
B. Auditorium
Category Golden Gate Taxing District
Outside of Taxing District t
Classes 1 & 3 No charge
Class 2 Fee approved by Community
Center Advisory Board
Class 4 $20.00/hour until 10:00 pm
$40.00/hour after 10:00 pm
No charge
Fee approved by Community
Center Advisory Board
$60.00/hour until 10:00 pm
$80.00/hour after 10:00 pm
C. Gymnasium - Fees governed by the Parks and Recreation License Policy
Category General Fee
Class 1
$30.00 per hour any size
Fund Raising
$ 20.00 added to hourly rate above
Class 2
$60.00/hour any size
Fund Raising
$ 20.00 added to hourly rate above
· Classes III, IV will be required to pay sales tax.
5. Service and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages
A. Serving of Alcoholic Beverages.
These provisions apply for any evem where alcoholic beverages will be available. No
alcohol may be made available without a valid Certificate of Insurance on file at the
Golden Gate Community Center.
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User categories Class I and Class II, as previously defined in O (2), above, the
user must present a General Liability Policy for the date of use which specifically
includes contractual liability and host liquor liability in an amount not less than
five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) at least four (4) weeks prior to the
evem. As determined by the County Risk Management Director, in the event of
above average exposure five hundred thousand ($500,000) liability coverage shall
be required. In the event of unusual or high exposure one million dollar
($1,000,000) liability shall be required.
B. Sale of Alcoholic Beverages.
In the event any user intends to sell alcoholic beverages, they will be required to meet
all State requirements regarding the sale of alcohol and obtain all required permits.
Copies of said permits shall be filed with the Center Supervisor. The Center
Supervisor shall contact Collier County Department of Risk Management for
insurance requirements.
C. Rules and Regulations for Users Serving Alcoholic Beverages
1. It is the responsibility of the user that no alcoholic beverage shall be allowed
outside assigned meeting room(s) auditorium.
2. The user is responsible to ascertain that no alcoholic beverage shall be served to
any person under the age of 21.
3. The user shall be responsible for the behavior of any parties with the user's group.
4. The user shall be respons~le to assure that no alcoholic beverages are served
during the last thirty (30) minutes of user's scheduled event.
5. The user will be responsible for supplying a Certificate of Insurance at least four
(4) weeks prior to scheduled event (see insurance provisions).
6. The user will be responsible to comply with Chapter 562, Florida Statues.
7. The user must abide by all other operational policies and procedures of the
Golden Gate Community Center. Any violation of any of these roles can result in
termination of the event.
8. The user must pay the cost of security provided by the Collier County Sheriff's
Office. The fee is payable to Collier County Parks and Recreation at the time of
payment for facility use.
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