Authority: The Town Council has the responsibility and authority to determine use of Town facilities by non-Town persons and organizations. The term "facilities" shall be defined as any part of the Library, Parks, Swimming Pool, or the Fire Department's Main Fire Station DeBriae training room. 

I. Application required: Persons or groups desiring to use Town facilities must apply in advance for and be granted permission for such use. An Application form may be obtained from the Town Hall. Reservations and questions may be discussed by calling or visiting the Town Hall office during regular business hours: (360) 795-3203. Note: For reservations of the Swimming Pool, contact the Pool Manager at (360); and for reservations of the Library, contact the Librarian at (360) 795-3254.

II. Needs of the Town prevail: Permission to use Town facilities will be conditioned on the needs of the Town for Town use. Applicants should plan their events far enough in advance to afford the Town time to determine the availability of the requested space. Note: The Town reserves the right to cancel a permit to use a Town facility, without notice and without liability, if the needs of the Town so require due to a declared emergency.

III. 禁止される使用: (a) 申請された使用には、連邦、州、または地域の法律、規則、規制によって禁止されている活動は含まれません。 (b) 使用には、党派的または無党派的な選挙活動、政治活動、または宗教行事は含まれません。 (c) 使用には、町を法的責任にさらしたり町の信用を傷つけたりする行動につながることが合理的に予想される活動は含まれません。これには、騒々しい、虐待的な、または脅迫的な行動、暴力または暴力の脅迫、または差別的な行動、武器の展示または振りかざし、悪ふざけ、危険な行動などが含まれますが、これらに限定されません。 (d) 使用には、営利または非営利企業の勧誘、販売、資金調達、または宣伝は含まれません。町が後援する非営利イベントについては例外が認められる場合があります。 (e) 町の施設では、アルコール、違法薬物、およびタバコの使用は禁止されています。 (f) 町の消防署長が事前に書面で明示的に承認しない限り、裸火、ろうそく、ランタンなどは禁止されています。 (g) 施設に跡を残したり、施設を損傷したりする標識、ポスター、展示物、文章、その他の物の使用は禁止されています。

IV. Use is limited: Authorized use shall be limited to those facilities, dates, times and purposes specified in the Application. Applicants may not sublet or include other users without prior permission from Town.

V. Fees & Deposits: (if any), will be set by the Town Council in the Town's fee schedule. Fees or deposits for events cancelled will be refunded. Applicant will be responsible for any damages to furniture and/or electronics.

VI. Responsible contact person required: Each user of any Town facility shall designate an assigned a contact person, who will be responsible for: opening and locking a meeting room; ensuring that the furniture and equipment are returned to their original locations; and leaving the facility in a clean condition. Use of the Town's technical equipment is prohibited unless authorized on the application.

VII. Insurance: All groups using any Town facility must agree to hold the Town of Cathlamet harmless from, and indemnify the Town against, any and all claims by any person arising from use of the facility. Unless waived by the Mayor, proof of an insurance policy with the Town as beneficiary will be required covering bodily injury and property damage liability insurance in the minimum amount of $1,000,000.00 for each occurrence. Greater liability coverage may be required depending upon the activity.

VIII. Public Safety: The applicant shall identify any potential needs for the provision of public safety personnel and equipment related to the facility's use, and request safety provisions from the Mayor or designee. Responsibility for reimbursing the Town for any costs related to fire, law enforcement, traffic, or parking control, etc. shall rest with the applicant.