Wil-O-Way Facility Rental

RULES AND POLICIES

Your occupancy is subject to all local municipal and county ordinances in addition to all rules and regulations governing parks and parkways. Your occupancy can be terminated immediately at the discretion of local law enforcement authorities and/or the Office for Persons with Disabilities if you misrepresent or violate the terms of the application, or when public safety is threatened. Cancellation of occupancy for cause will result in your forfeiture of all fees. Charging admission at the facility for your event is not allowed. Please refer to the Wil-O-Way Facility Guidelines for more details.

RESERVATION DEPOSIT & SECURITY DEPOSIT

Your date is reserved after we receive your $50 reservation deposit (non-refundable). To complete the reservation deposit, you will receive an electronic invoice within 7 days of submitting the Rental Application Form below.

Once your date is reserved, you must pay the remaining amount due 60 days before the event (your $50 will be credited). In addition, you must send a separate check of $200 (or $300 for teen parties) as a security deposit. Send this in the same envelope, if possible. The security deposit will be returned, unless the cost of damages and cleaning exceeds this amount, then you will be billed. If you fail to pay the amount due by the deadline, you will lose the date and your reservation deposit. It is strongly advised that you do not print or send out invitations until you have received confirmation of rental.

Send checks, money orders and cash to: Office for Persons with Disabilities, Facility Rental, 1220 W. Vliet Street, Suite 302L, Milwaukee, WI 53205

Make checks payable to: Milwaukee County Treasurer

FOOD & ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Have food prepared before delivery to the facility. Food preparation in the facility is prohibited. There is a refrigerator and oven available to keep food refrigerated or warm. You must bring your own pots, pans, serving dishes, utensils, etc. At the end of your event, all food items & garbage must be taken out of building. Beer, wine & champagne are permitted however, if alcoholic beverages are being sold, you are subject to all municipal codes and permits. Check with the appropriate municipality.

DECORATIONS

Use decorations that will not cause damage to the facility (you will be assessed additional charges for any damages). Decorations need to be fireproof whenever possible. You are responsible to remove all decorations. Prohibited Materials include: tacks, tape, nails, fog/mist machines, and confetti-type materials. Please refer to the Wil-O-Way Facility Guidelines for more details.

*** SET-UP/TAKE DOWN/CLEANUP

All needed set-up and cleanup time must be included in your rental time. Renters are responsible for setting up tables & chairs and returning them to original location. Remove all decorations, clear tables and counters of all perishables. You are expected to clean all surfaces used, check bathrooms for trash and remove garbage from building. Please refer to the Wil-O-Way Facility Guidelines for more details. You will be assessed additional clean up fee of $150 per hour if this is not done.

TEEN PARTIES

For teen parties (events where most guests are under 21), appropriate level of adult supervision is required. The Sheriff’s Department is notified of all teen parties taking place in the parks. Curfew laws must be followed. Advertising / sharing your event on social media is not allowed.