Building Rental Agreement

RENTAL AGREEMENT

I agree to be responsible for any loss or damage which may occur to the facilities and/or equipment of the First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee during my/our use. I also agree to the guidelines listed below.

I also agree to abide by the FUSM alcohol use policy found at www.uumilwaukee.org/content/alcohol-policy.

  1. Please note that the building use fee includes such duties as opening and closing the building, placement and removal of tables and chairs, vacuuming, etc., but DOES NOT include laying and clearing tables, washing dishes, bagging trash, etc., so please plan to have adequate clean-up help available. There is a $15.00 additional fee for dishwashing.
  2. The Astor Street door is the entrance. It must be monitored and locked up again after the expected participants have arrived. The exterior Ogden Street door must not be used.
  3. Children may be present at some events held at the First Unitarian Church. It is imperative, for their own safety and for the smooth operation of the First Unitarian Society’s own children’s pro-grams, that all children be supervised by an adult or a responsible teenaged babysitter at all times while in the church. If you anticipate children at your event, please make arrangements for adequate childcare and inform the church administrator. If unexpected children arrive, please ensure that they are not left unattended. All furniture and equipment that is moved must be returned to its original location. 4.
  4. Smoking is not permitted in any area of the First Unitarian Church.
  5. Beverages and food are not to be served or consumed in the sanctuary. Beer kegs may not be used anywhere in the building.
  6. Church dishes and silverware may be rented with prior arrangements, but not the tablecloths. Please put dishes and silverware in their proper places when finished.
  7. Coffee pots may be used, but please provide your own coffee, sugar, etc,.
  8. Renters may use the kitchen stove. Please be extremely careful when using the stove and be certain that the pilot lights have not been extinguished. Ask for facilities assistant’s help if you have any difficulty.
  9. The sanctuary microphones may be used under the direct supervision of the facilities assistant. If pre-recorded music is desired, the renting party will have to supply their own system (including speakers and amplifier).
  10. Please clean up spills promptly and thoroughly. Ask for facilities assistant’s help, as needed.
  11. Sorry, but the pulpit may not be moved. It is an old pulpit that has delicate wiring extending directly underneath the steps upon which it sits.
  12. The “Guest Table” in the Leenhouts Common Room must remain set up as is at all times.
  13. Trash must be bagged and placed in the trash room (off the Service Entrance hallway)