In addition to the weekly summer band concerts, the band shell is available for many kinds of use such as school and youth programs, Sturgis Falls Celebration programs, jazz bands, dancers and thespians, meetings, assemblies, weddings, and so on. Arrangements for renting the band shell can be made by contacting Dennis Downs, booking agent, 266-2922, or by writing to Cedar Falls Band Shell, P.O. Box 144, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, phone (319) 266-1253. Details and technicians can then be arranged.
BAND SHELL RENTAL cost is normally $100 for a two-hour program. This
includes technicians costs and booking fee. It allows use of the facility
including the front and domed areas of the stage, back stage, restrooms, full
colored and flood lighting, and sound system operation.
Cedar Falls Municipal Band
* BAND SHELL RENTAL AGREEMENT *
THIS RENTAL AGREEMENT, executed in duplicate, is made on
(date)__________________________, by and between Cedar Falls Municipal Band
(hereinafter "Lessor"), whose address is P.O. Box 144, 211 Washington Street,
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613, and ____________________________________________
(hereinafter "Lessee"), whose address is
___________________________________________________,
WITNESS THAT
1. Premises, Terms, and Rental. Lessee intended use for the Band Shell in
Overman Park, Cedar Falls: (event)__________________________________ on
(date/time)________________________________ (total rental cost) $___________
(security deposit) $__________ (payable to "Cedar Falls Band Shell")
2. Indemnity. Except as to any negligence of the Lessor, arising out of roof and
structural parts of the building, Lessee will protect, indemnify, and save
harmless the Lessor from and against any and all loss, costs, damage and
expenses occasioned by, or arising out of, any accident or other occurrence
causing or afflicting injury and/or damage to any person or property, happening
or done, in, upon or about the leased premises during the term of the lease, or
due directly or indirectly to the
tenancy, use of occupancy thereof, or any part thereof, by the Lessee or any
person claiming through or under the Lessee.
3. Requirement to Comply with Ordinance and Laws. Lessee agrees to make no
unlawful use of the leased premises, and agrees to comply with all valid
regulations, city ordinances, and laws of the State of Iowa and the federal
government, including, but not limited, fire regulations, zoning regulations,
and any other laws of any governmental agency.
4. Lessee to Insure Its Own Property. Lessee agrees to keep its personal
property, including any machinery, equipment, paraphernalia, costumes, clothing,
scenery, trunks, exhibit materials, musical instruments and cases, and any other
personal property brought and/or used on the premises by Lessee or any person
acting under Lessee's direction reasonably insured against hazards and
casualties, this is, fire and those items usually covered by extended coverage.
Lessor shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to any of such property
for any cause of whatever nature or of any kind.
5. Lessee Duty of Care and Maintenance. Lessee shall, after taking possession of
said premises and until the termination of this lease and the actual removal
from the premises, at its own expense, keep said premises in a reasonably clean
and serviceable condition. Lessee will not allow trash of any kind to accumulate
on the lease premises or on the surrounding walkways and stairways, and will
place said items in the trash receptacles provided therefore. Lessee agrees that
upon the termination of this lease, it will surrender, yield up and deliver the
premises in good and clean condition. No adhesive tape, screws, nails, or any
attachment devices will be used on any part of the structure including inner and
outer walls, stage apron, rails, steps, and doors. Appropriate and acceptable
displays may, with permission of Lessor, be attached by rope or cord in an an
agreed upon manner.
6. Termination of Lease and Defaults of Lessee. This lease shall terminate upon
the expiration of the leased term as describe in this agreement. Upon default in
payment of rental herein or upon any other default by Lessee in accordance with
the terms and provisions of this lease, this lease may, at the option of Lessor,
be canceled and forfeited. In case suit is instituted by Lessor to enforce
compliance with any term of this agreement, Lessor shall be entitled to
reasonable attorney fees and court costs incurred in the enforcement of this
agreement, in addition to any damages provided for by this agreement or in
accordance with law.
7. Misrepresentation as Grounds for Termination of Lease. Any misrepresentation
made by Lessee, its agents or employees, in obtaining this lease agreement shall
be grounds for immediate cancellation and termination of the lease by Lessor
without any recourse on the part of Lessee or liability on the part of Lessor to
Lessee.
8. Lessor's Agent on Premises. Lessee acknowledges that a Cedar Falls Band Shell
staff person must be in attendance at all times when the building is in use by
Lessee or any person acting by or under Lessee. Lessee agrees to pay a charge
for the attendance of said Cedar Falls Band Shell staff person as specified in
the written description of charges which as been submitted to Lessee as
described in paragraph 1.
9. Miscellaneous. Each and every term and condition of this agreement shall
extend to and be binding upon the respective successors and assigns of the
parties. None of the terms and conditions of this lease shall in any manner be
modified, waived or abandoned, except by a written instrument duly signed by
Lessor and Lessee. This lease contains the entire agreement of the parties, and
there are no other promises, understandings or agreements except as
specifically set forth in this agreement.
10. Costs and Cancellations. There will be a standard charge of $100 for a
two-hour program which includes the technician's cost and facility usage cost.
There will a $40 charge for each additional hour. A $100 security deposit is
required, and can be applied toward final payment. If cancellation by the Lessee
is necessary, a full refund will be made up to 24 hours preceding the event.
Half the deposit will be refundable one to 24 hours preceding the event. No
refund will be given within one hour preceding event start time.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed this lease in duplicate on
the date stated above.
(LESSOR) CEDAR FALLS MUNICIPAL BAND
By Dennis A. Downs, Band Shell Agent
Mailing address: 1722 Crescent Drive, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone 319-266-2922
(LESSEE)
By ___________________________________ Title ____________________
Phone_____________
- MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT -
DATE: _________________________________
TO: ____________________________________
FROM: Dennis Downs, CF Band Shell Agent.
SUBJECT: Rental and Use of the Band Shell
This is to confirm our communication regarding your scheduled leasing of the
Cedar Falls Band Shell in Overman Park for (event, date,
times)_____________________________________________________
As agreed, There will be a standard charge of $100 for a two-hour program which
includes the technician's cost and facility usage cost. There will a $40 charge
for each additional hour. A $100 security deposit is required, and can be
applied toward final payment. If cancellation by the Lessee is necessary, a full
refund will be made up to 24 hours preceding the event. Half the deposit will be
refundable one to 24 hours preceding the event. No refund will be given within
one hour preceding event start time. The balance will be due within 30 days
following the event. Please make check(s) payable to: Cedar Falls Band Shell,
and return with lease agreement to: Dennis Downs, 1722 Crescent Drive, Cedar
Falls, IA 50613. Please review the terms of the Band Shell Rental Agreement and
contact me if you have questions.
In addition to the use of the domed stage area and front stage apron, we will
make available:
_____ microphones to be operated through the P.A. sound system (1 to 6)
_____ Clavinova electric piano amplified
_____ Audio compact disk or cassette player through sound system
_____ monitor speaker(s) on stage (1 to 4)
_____ folding chairs (up to 50)
_____ stage lighting (colored, flood, spots)
_____ restrooms (handicapped accessible)
_____ music stands (up to 30)
_____ other _____________________________________
Band Shell Technicians (checked assigned)
__Perry Wright 233-5887 (cell 231-9533)
__Dennis Downs 266-2922
__Mark Welty 266-9736
__Don Rasmusson 277-3802 (cell 240-4998)
__Justin Nelson 266-4308
__other___________________________