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Monday, Mar 22, 2010

Foresthill Leroy Botts Memorial Park Policies

RESERVATION POLICIES AND FEES 

Reservations are available for Foresthill Park by contacting the Placer County Parks Division at (530) 886-4901. Reservation must be made NO LESS THAN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS prior to the anticipated event. Reservation applications are taken for the baseball fields, gazebo, concrete dance pad and BBQ/picnic area. All areas of the park that are not reserved are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The Department of Facility Services must receive a completed application package, including Hold Harmless and Indemnification Form, Applicable Fees, and Certificate of Insurance (if required), WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS OF THE INITIAL RESERVATION REQUEST.When the Reservation is made your last name or the name of your organization will appear on the Placer County Parks Web calendar as well as on the calendar in the kiosk at the park you are reserving.

For each reservation there is a refundable cleaning deposit, which shall be determined by the Director of Facility Service depending on the scope of the event.

There is an Application Fee of $5.00 for each reservation. There will be an additional $5.00 fee for every change to the initial reservation. This Application Fee is not refundable.

PAYMENT of fees and deposits must be in the form of a check or money order payable to Placer County. Two checks/money orders will be required for each reservation. One check is required for Reservation/Application Fee and a seperate check is required for Cleaning/Damage Deposit. The amount of the Cleaning/Damage Deposit shall be determined by the Director of Facility Services depending on the scope of the event.

GENERAL POLICIES

BRINGING DOGS to the park is discouraged. However, if a dog is in the park, it must be on a leash non longer than 6 feet, and it’s owner is responsibe for cleaning up after it.

AMPLIFIED MUSIC is not allowed in the park without a request for amplified sound signed by the Parks Administrator.

CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE

 

Certificates of Insurance (MINIMUM OF $1,000,000 liability) may be required for park reservations depending on the scope of the event.  The certificates can either be obtained through the event holder’s homeowner’s insurance, or through Placer County’s Risk Management Department (530) 886-2603Placer Countymust have a signed original copy of the insurance certificate before the event can be scheduled on the calendar. 

Your insurance carrier may charge an additional fee for the “Additional Insured Endorsement”.  ISO Endorsements that are acceptable to the County are:  Insurance Services Office (ISO) Form No. CG 20 09 11 85 and CG 20 10 11 85.

Each general liability policy shall be endorsed with the following specific language:

“The County of Placer, its officers, agents, and employees, is named as additional insured for all liability arising out of the operations by or on behalf of the named insured in the performance of this Agreement.”

“The insurance provided is primary coverage of the County of Placerwith respect to any insurance or self-insurance programs maintained by the County, and no insurance held or owned by the County shall be called upon to contribute to a loss.”

PLEASE INCLUDE THE LOCATION AND DATE OF EVENT ON THE POLICY CERTIFICATE

FIELD USE

Field use fee is $50.00 per team for non-profit league use, $5.00 per hour for the public, and $15 per hour for school use and $45 per hour for commercial use per field. No refunds are granted for cancellations. 

Fields shall not be used within 24 hours of rain without first checking with the Parks Division at (530) 886-4901. Fields shall not be used when soggy field conditions exist. During any unreserved time period(s), fields shall be available on a first-come first-serve basis. However, if our Parks crew needs to perform maintenance work, you may be asked to leave the grounds.

GAZEBO AND DANCE PAD

There is a $10.00 per hour charge for the Gazebo and Dance Pad rental, in addition to the $5.00 Application Fee.

LARGE EVENTS

Groups wishing to provide additional recreational opportunities for their guests (such as booths, bounce houses, dunk tank, stages, etc.) must provide the County with a written request at least 30 days prior to the date of the event. The request should include the date of the event, size of the group, a map showing the location of booths and activities, along with a list of the types of booths and activities. Utilizing this information, the County may then determine the appropriateness of booth and activity locations, amount of liability insurance, and the deposit required.

ELECTRICITY is available, however, arrangements must be made in advance with the Parks Division (886-4901) to have it turned on.

PORTABLE RESTROOM FACILITIES may be required of groups in excess of 100 at a rate of 1 per 100 people.

ADDITIONAL DUMPSTERS may be required for large event generated refuse. Applicant can make these arrangements by contacting the local disposal service.

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