PA system including 200 watt powered speaker, stand, microphone and cord, mic stand, 5 disc cd/dvd changer $100 (+additional $100 refundable damage deposit)
linens: square $4 (white) $5 (colors)
Except as stated above, no property belonging to the Owner or on the premises of Simpson House may be used by the User.
5)Vendors: Simpson House Manager must approve all vendors of rental equipment bringing rental equipment into the house. The Simpson House reserves the right to refuse use of or access to its property by any vendor not properly authorized.
6)Caterers: The User may contract with any caterer. The User will notify the Simpson House manager of the caterer selected. Users are responsible for instructing the caterer regarding all aspects of any planned Event. The Owner reserves the right to refuse access to the property for any caterer which is not properly authorized. ALL DELIVERIES MUST BE COORDINATED WITH THE SIMPSON HOUSE MANAGER. Caterers will not have access to Simpson House until the time designated as the opening time in the User Agreement. Extra time required by the User's vendors will be billed from the User's Damage Deposit.
7)Set-up and Removal of Equipment: Personnel for setting up, taking down, and storage of rental equipment will be furnished by the User. All rental equipment must be set up, taken down, and removed from the premises within the time frame required by the User Agreement. FAILURE TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT BY THE DEADLINE PROVIDED IN THE USER AGREEMENT WILL RESULT IN THE FORFEITURE OF THE USER'S DAMAGE DEPOSIT IN FULL. NO SIMPSON HOUSE STAFF IS AVAILABLE TO ASSIST WITH SET-UP OR REMOVAL OF EQUIPMENT.
8)Clean-up: In addition to equipment, within the time provided in the User Agreement, the User and/or the User's caterer or contracted vendors must remove everything that was brought into Simpson House for the Event (including, but not limited to, trash, flowers, and decorations). Any time beyond the time specified in the User Agreement which is required to complete the clean-up following the Event will be billed to the User's Damage Deposit. It is the User's responsibility to ensure that caterer's, rental equipment companies and other agents, employees and contractors of the User abide by rules relating to set-up, clean-up and tear-down. The User is also responsible for ensuring that the kitchen is left in a clean condition.
9)Confirmation of the User's Reservation: In order to reserve a date, the User must pay one half of the Total Payment and sign a User Agreement. Total Payment must be received no later than 60 days prior to the event date. NO VERBAL ARRANGEMENT OR OTHERWISE IS CONSIDERED A CONFIRMATION.
10)Cancellation: Cancellation of the Event by the User at least 60 days prior to the Event will result in forfeiture of the Damage Deposit. Cancellation is less than 60 days will result in forfeiture of the Total Payment. A CHANGE OF DATE IS CONSIDERED A CANCELLATION.
11)Alcoholic Beverages: No beer kegs may be brought into Simpson House or onto its property. No alcoholic beverages may be sold in Simpson House. No alcohol may be served to minors. Users are solely responsible for obtaining, complying with, and understanding all liquor laws. Users are responsible for the sobriety of their guests.
12)Piano: The piano is kept locked during Events and will not be available without prior arrangements being made with the Simpson House manager, including the payment of a $100 piano fee. THE PIANO MAY NOT BE MOVED.
13)Dressing Room and Rehearsals: A second-floor dressing room is available for an additional fee of $35. One-hour rehearsal times may be arranged for Events for an additional fee of $50. One weeks notice is required to arrange for rehearsal times, which are dependent upon availability of Simpson House during the period requested. Rehearsals may not be booked prior to 3 weeks from the Event.
14)Rice Confetti and Candles: Throwing or using rice, confetti, birdseed, or glitter anywhere in Simpson House or on Simpson House grounds is strictly prohibited. Bubbles or potpourri is allowable OUTSIDE OF THE HOUSE ONLY. Candles must be behind glass and in water (in other words, floating candles only).
15)Noise: All Users are responsible for abiding by the Kansas City Noise Control Ordinance which states that "between the hours of 10:00pm and 7:00am the sound level will not exceed 55 decibels and at other times not exceed 60 decibels." MUSIC MUST BE STOPPED BY 11:30 PM.Failure to abide by requirements relating to noise control my result in the forfeiture of the User's Damage Deposit. The Simpson House manager or staff may require the User to reduce noise to an appropriate level. Amplified music and bands will not be allowed outside of Simpson House, all sound must be contained within the house.
16)Private Property: The Owner is not responsible for property of the caterers, guests, or other vendors of the User which is lost, damaged, or stolen during an event or while on Simpson House property.
17)Smoking: Smoking is not permitted within Simpson House. Smoking is allowed on the grounds of Simpson House, so long as cigarette butts are properly removed and disposed of.
18)Parking: The parking lot which is adjacent to Simpson House accommodates approximately 62 cars and is shared with the Owner. If a church activity is scheduled during the time for which Simpson House is reserved for and Event, only one-half of the parking lot may be used by guests at the Event. The User is responsible for ensuring that this policy is followed by guests, caterers, and other contractors.
