2025 Lorraine Hansberry Coalition April 26
resolution
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Meeting: portal event 1038 (no meeting page on file)
Agenda item: 7:00 PM: Return to Public Session & Consider Resolutions — Consider authorizing the Village Manager to execute a rental agreement with St. Augustine Episcopal Church for April 26, 2025, related to an event hosted by the Lorraine Hansberry Coalition in the amount of $200.
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Resolution 78-2025 St Augustine
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St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church
6 Old Post Road North
Croton on Hudson, NY 10520
Phone: 914-271-3501; Email: office@stacroton.org; www.stacroton.org
Parish Hall Rental Agreement
This Rental Agreement by and between Village of Croton-on-Hudson (Lessee) and the St.
Augustine’s Episcopal Church (St. A’s), Lessor is entered into this 10th day of April, 2025 at
Croton-on-Hudson, New York. Checks should be made payable to Church of St. Augustine.
LESSEE INFORMATION
Lessee Village of Croton-on-Hudson
City/State/ Zip. Croton on Hudson, NY 10520
Telephone: 914-271-4848
Email: bhealy@crotononhudson-ny.gov
EVENT INFORMATION
Event: Lorraine Hansberry Coalition Open Forum on Pauli Murray
Date: April 26, 2025
Event: Hours (including set up and cleanup). Start 1:00 pm, end 5:00 pm
TOTAL RENTAL FEES
Fees are payable by cash or check made payable to St. Augustine’s Church. Please indicate on
the envelope or memo section on the check: “Parish Hall” and the date of the Event. The balance
of the Total Rental Fees is due on or before the date of the Event.
SCHEDULED RENTAL FEES
$200.00 (4 hours at $50/hour)
INCLUDED IN THE SCHEDULED FEES
Also included is the temporary use of the Kitchen counters and refrigerators on the day of the
event.
Also included is use of St. A's driveway. The Lessee agrees not to block, or permit its guests to
block, entrances to the Church, nor the driveway itself.
Also included is use of St. A's lawn. Lessees and the general public are welcome to use areas of
the lawn on a first come/first serve basis.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE SCHEDULED RENTAL FEES
Use of the Kitchen stove, ovens, pots and pans and cooking utensils. The Lessee may use these
items for an Additional Fee of $100.00.
Dishes, Glassware and Flatware from the Kitchen and Pantry shelves. The Lessee may use these
items for an Additional Fee of $2.50 per capita.
OTHER PAYMENT CONDITIONS:
The above fees do not include the cost of any personnel required to support the Event in any
way(s) not contemplated by this Agreement. A service charge of $25 will be imposed on checks
returned for insufficient funds.
The Lessee’s failure to pay on the agreed dates will constitute a breach of this Agreement, the
Event may be cancelled at St. A’s sole discretion.
Any changes to the Event details set forth herein may increase the costs set forth in this
Agreement, to be paid by Lessee.
DATE/TIMES OF PERMITTED USE
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, St. A's hereby grants to Lessee license to
use St. A's Parish Hall (the "Facility") for the dates and times as agreed above.
INSURANCE
St. A's may, at its sole discretion, require the Lessee to furnish a Certificate of Liability Insurance
in an amount up to and including $1,000,000 per Occurrence, naming Church of St. Augustine as
an additional Insured under the Policy.
INDEMNIFICATION
Lessee shall indemnify, defend and save harmless Lessor, its officers, agents and employees from
and against any and all loss, cost (including attorneys' fees), damage, expense and liability
(including statutory liability and liability under workers' compensation laws) in connection with
claims, judgments, damages, penalties, fines, liabilities, losses, suits, administrative proceedings,
arising out of any act or neglect by Lessee, its agents, employees, contractors, sub-lessees,
invitees, representatives, in, on or about the Facility. This indemnity shall survive the termination
of this Agreement. Lessee hereby releases St. A's from any and all liability or responsibility to
Lessee or anyone claiming through or under Lessee by way of subrogation or otherwise for any
loss or damage to equipment or property of Lessee covered by any insurance then in force.
COVID-19
COVID-19 is a serious and highly communicable disease. According to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, senior citizens and individuals with underlying medical conditions are
especially vulnerable. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where
people are present. Although St. A’s asks all attendees to observe certain precautions, there is
no assurance of protection from exposure to COVID-19 at events held on St. A’s campus. The risk
of exposure to COVID-19 is voluntarily assumed by all attendees.
"AS-IS" CONDITION
Lessee agrees to accept the Facility in its "as-is" condition "with all existing faults". The Lessee
agrees to vacate the Facility in the same condition as it found it, including but not limited to
sweeping the floor, mopping any spillage of food or drink, and the entire floor if necessary; and
returning the tables and surrounding chairs to their "standard configuration".
ADDITIONAL CLEAN-UP AND DAMAGE PROVISIONS
Lessee agrees:
- To leave the Facility in broom-clean condition within the time allocated in this Agreement.
- To remove all rubbish and debris, including food and beverage remains, to the trash containers
outside the Facility next to the driveway on Van Wyck.
- To preserve the floor, by not dragging tables and chairs across it, and by wiping up spills
promptly.
- Not to tack, tape or otherwise adhere anything to the walls, woodwork, or floors, including nails,
screws, hooks, picture hangers, glue, and tape, nor hang anything from the ceilings.
- Not to discard paper towels, diapers, and other trash in the toilets - Use waste bins provided.
- If any damage occurs to the Facility, or if any repairs or replacements need to be made to the
Facility as a result of Lessee's exercise of its rights under this Agreement, Lessee shall pay St. A’s
for any such damage, repairs, or replacements upon demand by St. A's.
TERMINATION
St. A's may terminate this Agreement based upon any one or more of the following events:
A. Failure of Lessee to pay the Rental Fees or any other charges due under this Agreement when
the same are due.
B. Lessee fails to perform any of its covenants under this Agreement.
In any of the aforesaid events, and in addition to any and all rights and remedies available to St.
A's by law or in equity, St. A's may, without further notice, forthwith terminate this Agreement
and expel and remove Lessee, or any other person or persons in occupancy from the Facility,
together with their goods and chattels, using such force as may be necessary in the judgment of
Lessor or its agents in so doing, without evidence of notice or resort to legal process or becoming
liable for any loss of damage which may be occasioned thereby, and repossess and enjoy said
Facility, and in addition to any other remedy it may have, Lessor may recover from Lessee all
damages it may incur by reason of such breach by Lessee.
INTERFERENCE
Lessee shall use the Facility in a manner which shall not in any way cause interference with the
use or occupancy of the other portions of St. A's Property, whether by St. A's or others.
Lessee's use of the Facility shall be in such a manner so as not to interfere with or impose any
additional expense upon St. A's in maintaining the Property.
USAGE HOURS & COOPERATION WITH OTHERS
St. A's may require use of the premises before and after the Event hours set forth in this
Agreement. The Lessee agrees to occupy the premises only during those hours. St. A's may make
available for use by others at the same time portions of the grounds and buildings not subject to
this Agreement. The Lessee agrees to cooperate in good faith with St. A's and those using other
areas of the premises.
SECURITY
At its discretion, St. A's may require the Lessee to hire security personnel to support the event,
at the Lessee's expense.
SMOKING
By law, smoking is not permitted inside the Facility.
ALCOHOL
The sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited, except if the seller is in possession of a valid Permit
from the relevant municipalities. Alcohol may be furnished by the Lessee, free of charge, to adult
guests at the Event.
NOISE LEVELS
Please remember this is Church property and that there may be visitors to the Church or the
Office during your Event. As part of the village community, St. A's has surrounding neighbors.
Additionally, events held on the Lawn may be subject to early closure if the noise levels violate
local ordinances.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Damage or equipment malfunction should be reported immediately to the signatory listed below
for St. A's. Call 911 for fire or smoke conditions, or health emergencies.
CANCELLATION
Lessee may cancel this Agreement at any time up to 30 days prior to the Event date by providing
written notice of such Cancellation to St. A's, to ensure the return of Rental Fees and/or Security
Deposit already paid, less any related Event fees incurred by St. A’s. If the Lessee fails to comply
with this provision, the Lessee will be liable for Full Rental Fees. St. A's will return any Security
Deposit, less any damages to the Facility caused by the Lessee.
St. A’s, in its sole discretion, may cancel the Event if a reasonable basis exists, including, but not
limited to, default, non-performance or breach of any of the warranties, terms or
conditions of this Agreement by the Lessee. In that event, St. A’s reserves the right to retain
Scheduled Fee Deposit. The Lessee also agrees to pay on demand any out-of-pocket expenses
incurred by St. A’s in connection with the cancelled Event.
GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
New York. Any legal actions, claims, or demands shall be handled in a court of competent
jurisdiction within the State of New York.
The Lessee acknowledges that he/she has read and understands the contents of this Agreement,
and in signing this Agreement, agrees to compliance with all of its terms and conditions.
Lessee
_______________________________ Name of Person or Organization
_______________________________ by (Signature)
_______________________________ (date)
_______________________________ (Telephone)
_______________________________ (email)
Lessor/Church of St. Augustine
Jennifer Owen, Rector
_______________________________ by (Signature)
_______________________________ (date)
914-271-3501. (Telephone)
_______________________________ (email)
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