Maynes Grove Lodge

Rental Contract Agreement

MAYNES GROVE LODGE RENTAL AGREEMENT

You must be 18 years of age to rent the shelter and 21 or older to be the Group Representative if serving alcohol.

By agreeing to the terms and conditions, you agree to make application to use the lodge at Maynes Grove at the specified date and times and hereby make payment of a NON-REFUNDABLE rental fee of $150.00/day Monday-Thursday, $300.00/day Friday-Sunday. *If necessary, staff will work with you to reschedule your event for a different date

A $400 deposit check payable to: Franklin County Conservation, PO Box 164, Hampton, IA 50441 must be received a minimum of 10 days before your event or your reservation will be cancelled and your rental fee forfeited. If there are no damages and the lodge is thoroughly cleaned according to the cleaning checklist, your $400 check will be shredded.

Franklin County Conservation reserves the right to suspend renting privileges of customers who have demonstrated significant lack of compliance with cleaning or rules described below.

I agree to clean up all decorations, litter and debris in the building, on the grounds and parking lot which may have been deposited during our stay and agree to return all tables, chairs, and equipment to their original locations.

I agree to be responsible for any damages done to property during our stay by us, or by our guests. I agree to ensure compliance of Sec. 123.47 of the Iowa Code respecting possession of alcohol by minors and agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the Conservation Board and the State of Iowa. Hard liquor is not allowed.

I understand that failure to clean up the facility and the surrounding area as described in the cleaning checklist at the lodge may result in additional charges to be paid to Franklin County Conservation. Cleaning includes: Sweeping/mopping floors, cleaning tables and counter tops, cleaning sinks and toilets, cleaning windows and mirrors, removing all trash

I understand that the provided tables and chairs must remain inside the lodge and may not be used in the yard/grounds. There are 17 benches outside the lodge that may be used in the yard.

I agree to the following policies regarding decorations: animal mounts cannot be moved, confetti/glitter is not allowed, nails cannot be used in the walls/ceiling, tape cannot be used on the floor, tables and chairs may not be used outside.

HOLD HARMLESS & INDEMNIFICATION CLAUSE Undersigned hereby releases, waives, discharges and covenants not to sue Franklin County its employees, officers, directors, supervisors, elected officials, agents and assigns (“Releasees”) from any and all liability to the undersigned, its/their personal representatives, assigns, heirs and next of kin, for any and all loss, damage, demand or cost, including but not limited to injury to property, person or death of the undersigned, arising out of or related to the loss, damage, claim, demand or cost arising out of or related to the rights conferred, the benefits provided or the subject of this Agreement, whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise.   Undersigned further agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Releasees and each of them from any and all loss, damage, claim or demand by any other person or party, including but not limited to injury to property, person or death, arising out of or related to the use of the property or premises licensed for use pursuant to this agreement, or for any loss, damage, claim, demand or cost arising out of or related to the rights conferred, the benefits provided or the subject of this Agreement, whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise.

I understand that my rental is valid from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM on the day of the rental. I agree to have the facility cleaned up and vacated by 10:00 PM on the day of the rental.

Maynes Grove Key Box Code: 4 digit code you entered for your reservation. Enter the code on the key box, press down on the lever, and remove the key from the box. Please place the key back in the box after final cleaning inspection is complete and all doors are locked.

Cancellation Policy

All reservations are NON-REFUNDABLE. If you are unable to hold your event on your reserved date, contact the conservation office. If possible, staff with work with you to reschedule your event for a different date.

Refund Policy

No refunds