Request for Municipal Property or Facility Use

NKCC Multi-Purpose Room

Accommodates up to 15 people
Tables
Chairs
Mobile A/V cart includes 50" flat screen television with laptop hookups and DVD/Blu-ray player
Climate-controlled

Duration	Cost
Friday to Sunday (for a maximum of 4 hours)	$25.00/hr + HST
Daily Flat Rate	$100.00 + HST

Council Chambers/Boardroom

North Kawartha Council Chambers/Boardroom:

It shall be the policy of the Township of North Kawartha to reserve use of the Council Chambers/Boardroom for activities such as meetings, hearings, workshops, open houses, award ceremonies and luncheons carried out by government agencies and organizations.
Municipal Meetings of Council and Committees have priority status and shall pre-empt all other scheduled activities.

Policy for Use of the North Kawartha Council Chambers/Boardroom and the North Kawartha Multi-Purpose Room

Request for Use of Council Chambers/Boardroom

Municipal Property and/or Facility Use Request Information

Public Request for Municipal Service(s), Facilities, Property and/or Resources without a charge or at a reduced rate.

Application Process: Eligible community members, non-profit organizations, charitable groups, and government agencies must submit a formal application.
Municipal Service(s): support or assistance authorized by the Municipality upon public request that involves use of municipal owned facilities, property, equipment or staff time.
Requests from local non-profit or charitable organizations for North Kawartha Community Centre gift certificates to be used for their fundraising activities may be considered on an individual basis. These gift certificates may include fitness centre memberships, ice-time and public skating.

Policy Statement:
The Township of North Kawartha through the Strategic Plan makes a commitment to provide accessible cultural/recreation programs and services to all residents and support local community efforts to retain cultural heritage, promote pride of place and enhance community spirit.
It shall therefore be the policy of the Township of North Kawartha to consider granting to the public use of Municipal facilities, property and/or resources without charge or at a reduced rate for the purpose of holding events or functions that benefit the Community as a whole or groups, families or individuals within the North Kawartha Community.
The Council of the Township of North Kawartha hereby delegates authority to oversee the implementation of this policy and approve applications made under this policy to the Clerk of the Municipality. The Clerk is responsible for ensuring that the policy is applied in a fair and consistent manner, in line with the overall goals and objectives of this policy. The Clerk is also delegated authority to make minor amendments to this policy, and the application forms. Notwithstanding the above, the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Waste is delegated authority to grant free or at a reduced rate usage of any of the (3) Township Community Centers or Parks in compliance with this policy. For greater certainty, free use includes the gifting of free ice time, fitness memberships, or the use of banquet facilities.

Application Requirements:

It is recommended that requests be submitted at least sixty (60) day(s) in advance to allow sufficient time for approval. Late applications may not be approved.
No advertising on Township property or in Township Facilities is permitted until approval has been granted and conditions have been complied with. In special circumstances advance advertising may be permitted upon Council approval.
Proof of all required licences and permits must be provided 30 days prior to the event to the Municipality.
An “Authorization for Representation Form” is required for Service Clubs, Organizations, Groups with Common Interest, Agencies etc....to ensure the individual(s) representing the organization are supported by the organization as a whole.
The Municipality reserves the right to cancel any request, without notice, in circumstances where requirements or conditions are not adhered to. Municipal purposes shall pre-empt all requests.

By-Law 2024-0018 Being a by-law to amend By-Law 2020-0004 and to repeal By-law 2014-0007

POLICY: Use of Municipal Facilities and Resources for a Reduced Rate or Free of Charge Policy

Municipal Property and/or Facility Use Request Forms

Request for Use of Municipal Resources at No Charge Request for Use of Municipal Property and/or Facility at No Charge Public Service Request for Municipal Service(s) Authorization for Representation Form Temporary Closure/Road Occupancy for Special Events on Township Roads

Township of North Kawartha
280 Burleigh Street
PO Box 550
Apsley, ON K0L 1A0

Tel: 705-656-4445
Toll free: 1-800-755-6931
Fax: 705-656-4446
Roads After Hours: 705-740-6158
Call 911 for Emergencies