Rental Contract Agreement
Allan and Fayette Meyer Nature Center Classroom Rental Agreement and Rules:
1. I agree to leave the classroom in the same condition as found
2. I agree to clean up what debris and litter may be deposited in and around the classroom by my group.
3. I understand the park has a carry in – carry out trash policy, and that renters are required to take their trash with them.
4. I agree to be responsible for any damage done to the property and within the park by myself or my guests.
5. I agree to abide by the rules and regulations set by the Butler County Conservation Board and all laws of the State of Iowa.
6. Rental hours are 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM, and all unregistered guests must vacate the park by 10:30 PM
7. Fireworks are prohibited in all Butler CCB Parks
8. Beer in a keg or any alcoholic container over 1 Liter in size will require a separate keg/alcohol permit and associated fee. Call the Butler CCB office to get more information (319-346-6551).
9. I agree that my guests and I will park only in designated parking areas.
10. I agree to NOT have red drinks in the classroom.
11. I understand that smoking is prohibited in all Butler County Conservation buildings, shelters and lodges.
12. I understand that pets are not allowed in the Nature Center or Meeting Room.
13. Persons shall not remove, destroy or injure any animal, plant, or fugus in the park.
By your agreement with these terms and conditions, you represent that you are 21 years or older, you will be present during your rental, and you are authorized to make the reservation on behalf of the group you have listed. You further agree to assume full responsibility for the acts, negligence, or omission of your group members while utilizing said facilities.
You will be given a key box code upon reserving the classroom. You can use this code to unlock the key at the nature center any time after 8:00 AM, and all guests must leave no later than 10:30 PM – at which time the doors should be locked, and key will be placed back in the key box.
Fees
Online reservations can be made up to one year in advance. NO REFUNDS for cancellations will be given.
On-line reservations are $150 per day (Saturday and Sunday) plus a $4.00 processing fee added at checkout and $100 per day (Monday through Friday) plus a $4.00 processing fee added at checkout. Reservations must be made at least 7 days in advance.
Non-profit organizations, school, scout and other youth groups can rent free, please contact the Butler CCB office at 319-346-6551.
CLOSURES
- The Nature Center Classroom is available year-round, but Conservation Board meetings and events will supersede all other rentals.
Cancellation Policy
Nature Center Meeting Room Cancellation Policy
Meeting Room reservations are non-refundable.
If cancellation occurs, reservation will be considered a donation to the Butler County Conservation Board. Please call the Butler CCB office at 319-346-6551 Monday through Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM to cancel. Should you decide to CANCEL your reservation, there are NO REFUNDS. However, if you contact the Butler CCB office at least 15 days before your reservation, you will be provided with a promotional code to use for a future online reservation within the season of the original reservation (limited to one time). If you contact us less than 15 days before your reservation, you will forfeit 100% of your reservation and will not be allowed to reschedule.
NO REFUND:
Please understand that at the time of booking your reservation, you immediately prohibit other people from reserving and utilizing this facility – they therefore go elsewhere to locate a meeting space for that date.
Refund Policy
NO REFUNDS for cancellations will be given.
However, if you contact the Butler CCB office at least 15 days before your reservation, you will be provided a promotional code to use for a future online reservation within the same season of the original reservation (limited to one time). If you contact us less than 15 days before your reservation, you will forfeit 100% of your reservation and will not be allowed to reschedule.
At this time, the only situations that may allow for a refund are as follows:
1. The National Weather Service has issued severe weather conditions and advised against travel
2. Butler CCB is unable to provide this facility in operable condition for the date(s) of your
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