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CITY OF LOWELL
SHOWBOAT RENTAL POLICY
Calendar and Booking
The Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce (the "Chamber") shall keep the calendar
for the Showboat and be responsible for booking events at the Showboat. In
connection therewith the Chamber will show the Showboat to prospective lessees,
obtain signed lease agreements, collect rental payments and deposits and forward to
the City Treasurer, review with lessees the instructions and requirements for use of the
Showboat and inspect the Showboat one business day after use and report the results
of inspection to the City.
Rental Fees and Deposits
The following rental fees and deposits shall apply to the use of the Showboat:
User
Fee
Deposit
Private individuals and businesses
$25
$50
Non-profit organizations
$15
$30
Chamber members
$15
$30
Chamber
No fee
No deposit
All fees and deposits shall be collected by the Chamber and forwarded to the
City Treasurer. The City shall retain the rental fees and return deposits to lessees
within two weeks after receiving notice of a satisfactory post event inspection by the
Chamber.
Large events such as wedding receptions and birthday and anniversary parties
should be booked through caterers or restaurants that are able to cater such events and
who would book and pay the applicable fee and deposit.
Requirements of Lessee
In connection with the lease of the Showboat, the lessee shall be responsible for:
1.
Preparing the Showboat for event including general cleaning,
cobweb removal and sweeping;
2.
Furnishing all amenities including table, chairs, bathroom facilities,
etc..
3.
Returning the Showboat to its condition before use including
general cleaning, tearing down and removing of tables and chairs, bagging and
removal of garbage and trash, and securing and locking the Showboat;
4.
Returning keys to lock box at Chamber building.