Buford Community Center Banquet Space Rental Agreement Form (Page 3 of 4) in pdf

balloons, confetti, thrown rice/birdseed, and glitter are prohibited in the center. Birdseed shall be the only item allowed to

be thrown in the driveway or parking lot. Sparklers and bubbles may be used outdoors at these events but shall be properly

disposed of following the event.

Decorations – No decorations or temporary fixtures may be affixed to the building or any architectural feature with nails,

tacks, staples, or any application that will cause irreversible damage. Tape is not permitted on any walls, glass, or fixture.

Helium balloons are not permitted in the Community Center. No signs or banners may be affixed in the entry way of the

Community Center without prior approval from City personnel.

Alcoholic Beverages – Alcohol may be served to persons over the age of 21 under the terms and

conditions consistent with the applicable laws of the State of Georgia as long as the rental applicant

abides by the following rules: (1) Alcoholic beverages must be obtained through and served by the BCC

Preferred Caterer. (2) Approved caterers, other than the BCC Preferred Cater, may supply their own

alcohol if the approved caterer is also the rental applicant. (3) If alcohol is being served, a Gwinnett

County Police Officer must be present from the time guests begin arriving to the end of the event. City

personnel will engage and schedule Gwinnett County Police Officer(s) as well as payment for the

services of the officer(s). The number of police officers needed for an event serving alcohol is listed

below. The fee for obtaining police officer(s) is determined by the Gwinnett County Police Department.

The total fee for security shall be paid to the City in advance and City personnel shall secure police for

the event. (4) Events in which alcohol is being served shall not serve alcohol beyond four (4) hours. The

alcohol serving period may be extended longer than four (4) hours at the discretion of the City

Manager. Extension of the serving period will be on a case by case basis and may be subject to other

stipulations as designated by the City Manager. Request shall be made by application as determined by

the Director. Approval must be received prior to the event. If the extension is not approved, parties will

be notified as soon as practical.

The rental applicant shall take responsibility for and hold the City of Buford harmless and indemnify the City and its officials

and employees from all liabilities arising from the serving and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Number of Guests

Required Number of Police Officers

0-150

151-350

350+

Caterers – All food and beverage is to be arranged through a Buford Community Center approved caterer. The Buford

Community Center will select a preferred catering company that will provide all alcoholic beverages as well as concert and

theatre concessions. Approved caterers that rent their own space will be allowed to furnish their own alcoholic beverages

in compliance with city and state alcohol ordinances.

Parking – Parking is available at Buford Community Center, Town Park & Theatre on a first come, first serve basis. Parking

permits are not required. The City does not provide personnel to direct traffic or parking. Buford City Hall and other City

owned parking facilities may be used for additional parking.

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