Lifestyle Section Facility Booking
 
Facility Booking Procedures & Payment
 
We are pleased that you are considering a City of Pickering facility to hold your gathering. City of Pickering facilities maintain the highest level of customer care and satisfaction. We hope to be able to assist you in making your gathering a pleasant and successful experience. Please take the time to review this package as it contains important information pertaining to the City of Pickering regulations regarding your event or function.
 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

 
  1. Complete the Application Form included in this package.
  2. Once competed the form may be faxed 905.831.9370 or dropped off to the Pickering Recreation Complex to the attention of facility bookings.
  3. Upon receipt of your application form, facility bookings will tentatively reserve the date and time for you if available for a period of ten business days from the receipt of your application. Please note: All sections must be completed on application form for us to complete this transaction.
  4. Upon receipt of your Payment and once availability is confirmed, facility bookings will issue a Permit.

To check the availability of a facility, call 905.420.4623

  

PAYMENT


If the date of your event is greater than 3 months away, a deposit of 50% is required upon issuance of permit.
If the date of your event is less than 3 months away, FULL payment is required upon issuance of permit.

Note: Payment for all City of Pickering facilities must be made at the Pickering Recreation Complex.
 

SECURITY DEPOSIT

 
For any Social Function (for example parties, banquets, showers), the above applies and a Security Deposit of $200 is required. This Security Deposit is required at least 3 weeks prior to the event and is cashed to ensure sufficient funds are available. It will be refunded on the first business day following your event.
 

Additional Licenses, Insurance, Tariffs & Certification

 
Liquor Licenses 
 
For any Social Function where alcohol will be served, a Liquor License is required 3 weeks prior to the event. Visit the LCBO website at http://www.lcbo.com/products/permits.shtml or call 1.800.668.5226 for information on how to obtain a Liquor License.
Note: A copy of your Liquor License must be dropped off at the Pickering Recreation Complex, attention: Facility Bookings at least 3 weeks prior to your event.
Liability Insurance  The City of Pickering requires any event serving alcohol to have a minimum of $1,000,000 third party general liability insurance coverage naming the "Corporation of the City of Pickering" as co-insured. A copy of the certificate is required 3 weeks prior to the event.
 
For Closed Private Licensed functions, i.e., not open to the general public and of a private nature, this certificate can usually be obtained via the applicant's home insurance. For Public Licensed functions, this certificate can be obtained via PAL Insurance call 1.800.265.8098 or visit their website at www.palcanada.com (click on 'Ontario Only'- Party Alcohol Liability).
 
The use of special apparatus such as smoke machines, inflatables, scissor lifts, sky jacks etc. must be approved 3 weeks prior to the event by the facility supervisor. Any additional requirements for the use of such apparatus (insurance, CSA approval) must be agreed upon and followed by the Licensee.

 

Content Insurance  The City of Pickering shall not be liable for any damage to or loss of any property brought into the facility. The City of Pickering does not provide content insurance for any rental / user groups. Rental / user groups are encouraged to purchase adequate content insurance coverage.
 
SmartServe  For Public Licensed functions the City of Pickering requires a SmartServe Certificate (program designed to promote responsible alcohol beverage service). For information about this program call toll free at 1.877.620.6082. This certificate can be obtained online at www.smartserve.ca (look for the FAQ on the top menu, then Online Training for more information). A copy of this certificate is required 3 weeks prior to the event.
 
Socan Fees  When any type of music or dancing occurs within a city facility during a rental or otherwise The City of Pickering is required to pay a Socan fee. This tariff is added to your final fees. For more information regarding Socan and their role visit www.socan.ca.
 
It is the responsibility of the Licensee to provide all outstanding special event permits (i.e. Special Occasion Permit, Insurance, SmartServe License etc.) within the designated time. It is also the responsibility of the Licensee to obtain copies of the proper certification for the qualified bartender(s) and to submit a copy of these to the facility booking section, at least 3 weeks prior to your event.

Note: failure to provide all necessary documentation as outlined above, will VOID your rental.

 

     
 

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