Yes. A deposit is required to secure your date. First, you must submit an application to the office for approval or you can make your own reservation online by clicking on "Browse Facilities" on the client portal.
If an event is canceled by the Lessee there will be a $100 ($250 wedding package) cancellation fee. This fee will be retained from the reservation deposit. The balance of the reservation deposit will be refunded if the City of Fortuna is able to re-rent the facility for the same date(s). The full deposit will be refunded after your event is held and the facility is left clean and damage free.
Yes, City of Fortuna requires insurance in order to hold events at our facilities.
Insurance Requirements
LESSEE shall procure and maintain for the duration of this Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with LESSEE’s use of the facility. LESSEE shall provide proof of the insurance in accordance with the CITY’s requirements outlined below and on forms provided by the CITY, which shall be approved by the CITY’s Risk Manager prior to execution of this Agreement. Approval of proof of insurance is required no less than (ten) days prior to the scheduled event.
LESSEE shall provide comprehensive general liability coverage, with limits of not less than $1,000,000 for personal injury and property damage. The general liability policy is to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
- The city of Fortuna, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of rental, maintenance or use of that part of the premises leased to the LESSEE;
- The LESSEE’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the city, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall be excess of the LESSEE’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
The City of Fortuna reserves the right to modify insurance limits based upon the scope of the LESSEE’s event, prior to the final execution of the Rental Agreement.
Not sure where to get your insurance certificate?
If you are a homeowner, you can ask your agent for an Additional Insured certificate on your Homeowner’s Policy – please make sure to meet the requirements listed above.
Don’t have Homeowner’s insurance? Some guests choose to pay for an insurance certificate online through www.eventinsure.com .
Your caterer may provide linens for you, or it may be rented through the River Lodge with advanced notice. A final floorplan (and table count) should be submitted 3-4 weeks prior to your event so that the appropriate number of table cloths and/or cloth napkins can be ordered by River Lodge staff, if needed.
Yes. Events involving alcohol may require a larger deposit. If you intend to sell alcohol, a copy of your liquor license/permit must be turned in to River Lodge prior to the start of your event.
No, the kitchen is sold separately from your rental fee. See the facility rate sheet.
Of course! Check out the details of our all-inclusive wedding package.
Yes! Please remember that regardless of whether you (the lessee) hire an outside caterer or you cater your event yourself, you are ultimately the party responsible for the kitchen. You may be fined and/or your deposit may be partially or fully withheld if the kitchen is not left in pre-event condition - the kitchen must be left ready for the next group to use.