McALESTER, Okla. — It is all within the particulars.
Pittsburg County commissioners authorized an up to date price schedule and rental settlement for the Southeast Expo Middle, which incorporates phrases and circumstances for renting the power, throughout their Monday assembly on the Pittsburg County Courthouse.
Commissioners mentioned they wanted updates for a number of causes, together with deposits for renting the power and for renters to wash up after utilizing the Expo Middle.
“It is extra about getting the cash upfront, first, for cleansing,” mentioned District 1 Commissioner Charlie Rogers.
County Fee Chairman/District 2 Commissioner Kevin Smith indicated the rental settlement wanted to be streamlined.
“This enter will make it extra easier,” he mentioned, saying it would make clear some points of the Expo Middle rental settlement. He predicted some customers shall be extra conscientious about cleansing up the house they rented after utilization, with the county having the signed settlement in-hand.
“It is about simplicity in communication,” Smith mentioned of the brand new up to date rental settlement type and schedule.
District 3 Commissioner Ross Selman agreed.
“It makes it easier to fill out,” Selman mentioned of the brand new rental price schedule and rental settlement type.
Smith added that “It has extra clarification and to who has to pay what.” Selman mentioned questions have been designed to “cowl our bases.”
Updates have been additionally designed to provide these working the Expo Middle extra details about renter’s wants upfront of an occasion.
“What number of chairs? What number of tables? Are they spherical or are they sq.?” Smith mentioned, giving some examples. “It sounds loopy,” Smith mentioned, however it could possibly get sophisticated when there are a number of small occasions ongoing on the identical time, resembling ” a child bathe right here and a marriage there.”
Commissioners mentioned the up to date rental settlement and price schedule was not designed to lift the price of renting the Expo Middle, however to make clear issues.
It states “The Rental Settlement shall haven’t any pressure or impact in any respect till it’s signed and returned with each rental and safety deposits and signed by a member of the Expo Middle administration.”
One other paragraph states “Charges will embody utilities wanted for the occasion, except in any other case specified because of the nature of the occasion.”
“Animals won’t be permitted within the banquet rooms, except utilized by bodily impaired people,” the Facility Rental Phrases and Situation states.
“Pittsburg County shall be permitted to {photograph} and videotape any and all actions held a the Southeast Expo Middle completely for the promotion and commercial of the Expo Middle and the tourism efforts of Pittsburg County,” the rental settlement continues. “This media won’t be shared, bought or given to anybody exterior the Pittsburg County Board of commissioners or Expo Middle employees.”
Safety and cleansing deposits are as follows: For the complete constructing, $500; Downstairs, Room 100 — $100; Downstairs Room 103 — $300; Upstairs rooms, $50 per room.
An preliminary rental deposit is required to order a room or date, with 50% of the full rental fee required on the time the contract is signed. The remaining steadiness is to be paid inside 30 days earlier than the primary scheduled occasion.”No occasion shall be paid, or date faraway from availability till the complete deposits are made,” the up to date settlement states.
Concerning safety deposits, the doc specifies what’s required involving cleansing:
“It’s the duty of the lessee to verify the rented space is clear of all trash, particles and decorations, together with streamers and/or confetti. Lessee just isn’t required to wash bogs, take out trash, mop, sweep and vacuum or put approach tables and/or chairs.”
Nevertheless, “Extreme cleansing by Expo employees might lead to forfeiture of safety deposits,” the rental settlement states. “Deposit won’t be returned if extreme cleansing is critical after an occasion,” the settlement continues.
The price schedule for safety deposits is:
• Expo Corridor / Complete Constructing — $500.
• Downstairs Room 100 — $100.
• Downstairs Room 103 — $300.
• Upstairs rooms — $50 per room.
• Alcohol de[posit, all rooms — $200.
A 2.5% surcharge is added to credit card payments.
“If you show up on the day of your event and the rental has not been paid,prior to, you will not be allowed to hold your event,” the agreement states.
Rental agreement rates include:
• Entire building — $2,500 first day, with $2,000 for additional days.
• Expo Hall — $1,500 first day, with $1,000 for additional days.
• Room 101 — $50 per hour or $350 daily rate.
• Room 103 — $100 per hour, or $500 daily rate.
• Room 205 — $40 per hour or $200 daily rate.
• Room 207 — $40 per hour or $200 daily rate.
• Room 209 — $40 per hour or $200 daily rate.
• Mezzanine — $50 per hour or $350 daily rate.
• Kitchen — $100 daily rate.
Most activities also have setup rates of various charges, and some other costs may be included.