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Rental Contract Agreement

The shelter at Dakins Lake features a large charcoal grill, water fountains, modern restrooms, electrical outlets, and a kitchenette/serving area with a sink and counters (no appliances).  The shelter must be cleaned and vacated by 2:00 p.m. for those renting the shelter from 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  The shelter must be cleaned and vacated by 10:00 p.m. for those renting the shelter from 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. All Story County Conservation parks close at 10:30 p.m. 

Inasmuch as your name is recorded on the Shelter Rental Contract, you are responsible for the conduct of and/or damages caused by any member of your group.  If the facility is not left in an orderly fashion, you may be charged extra janitorial services or repairs at a rate established by Story County Conservation. 

It is illegal to consume or dispense hard liquor (any beverage with the alcohol content of more than 17 percent by weight such as whiskey, vodka, etc.) within or about any rental facility within the Story County park system. A deposit is required for consumption of beer/wine at the rental facilities; beer may not be sold in the park. A maximum of two kegs is allowed. Any persons in possession of or consuming any hard liquor or in possession of or consuming beer/wine without the deposit will be subject to a fine, forfeiture of the rental, and/or having the beer/wine confiscated at the ranger’s discretion. The responsible person shall ensure that all persons consuming beer at the event are of a legal age.

Deposits:

A refundable deposit is required for the following activities:

- Beer/wine deposit - $100.00 (cans, bottles, or single keg)

- Keg beer - $150.00 (two kegs) 

Beer/wine deposit fees will be refunded in full or on a prorated basis depending on the condition in which the building and/or area is left.  The refund schedule shall be as follows:  any clean-up taking up to ½ hour - subtract 25% of deposit; any clean-up taking ½ - 1 hour - subtract 50% of deposit; any clean-up taking 1 - 1 ½ hours - subtract 75% of deposit; any clean-up over 1 ½ hours - subtract 100% of deposit.  You may be charged for additional janitorial services or repairs at a rate established by Story County Conservation in addition to forfeiture of your deposit.

Persons or groups meeting either of the following criteria must complete a Special Events Permit: 1) Any event or gathering not sponsored by SCC and numbering two-hundred and fifty (250) people or more, or 2) Any event or gathering charging admission or charging for services regardless of the number of people.  A $75.00 non-refundable filing fee will be assessed for approved special events.

Cancellation Policy

Reservation fees will not be refunded should you decide to cancel; however, an alternate date can be selected within the same calendar year.  You will need to call the office to re-schedule.  Beer/wine and keg deposits will be returned if your reservation is cancelled.

Refund Policy

Reservation fees will not be refunded should you decide to cancel; however, an alternate date can be selected within the same calendar year.  You will need to call the office to re-schedule.  Beer/wine and keg deposits will be returned if your reservation is cancelled.