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Thank you for your interest in renting Chrysler Hall.  The following information is a guideline of expenses you will incur during the use of this facility. Other expenses may apply depending on the needs of the event.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
 

RENTAL RATES:  $1,700.00 (rental includes 8 hour rental period, Facility Manager, Security and Clean-up) Please note that additional charges may be incurred if event exceeds 8 hour rental period.  Furthermore, additional charges may be incurred from catering as well as equipment rental (i.e. tables, dance floor) and staffing (i.e. bartender)

CAPACITY: Chrysler’s grand lobby can accommodate up to 450 for a standing cocktails and 250 for a seated dinner.

CATERING:  We have a well established list of approved caterers from which to choose from.  We highly recommend these caterers and ask that you choose one of them to cater your event.  (see attached) Should you choose not to use someone from this catering list there is a $750.00 catering buyout.  The caterer of your choosing will also be responsible for submitting a $250.00 kitchen use facility fee.

CLEAN UP:  Standard clean up is included.

CONTRACTS:  All dates for rental are considered to be tentative until a Department of Cultural Facilities, Arts and Entertainment contract has been fully executed and a deposit check is received. A copy of the contract will be sent prior to the event. It must be signed and returned (an executed copy will be returned for the Lessee’s files), with deposit and certificate of insurance within 14 days of the mailing date.

DEPOSITS:  Deposits are non-refundable and due within 14 days of the contract mailing date. 50% of the rental fee is due at the time of the contract and the remaining 50% balance is due 14 days prior to the date of your event or we can invoice for the remaining balance upon completion of your event.

INSURANCE:  The Lessee hereby waives any claim against and promised to defend, indemnify, save and hold harmless, The City of Norfolk, its Officers, Employees, Agents and Representatives from and against any liability or loss, of any nature whatsoever, arising out of or relating to Lessee in connection with the lease of facilities under this Agreement; including without limiting the generality of any of the foregoing, any act of omission of Lessee, its agents, servants, employees, patrons or invitees.

Lessee shall, at all times during the term of this Agreement, carry comprehensive public liability insurance with a company authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the amount of not less than:

One Million and 00/100($1,000,000.00) Dollars for any one occurrence, and property damage insurance in the amount of not less than Five Hundred Thousand and 00/100 ($500,000.00) Dollars.

Written evidence of such insurance must be furnished by delivering a policy endorsement or a certificate of insurance to the Department of Cultural Facilities, not less than thirty (30) days prior to the event.

Such policy or certificate shall clearly state and show that said liability and property damage insurance is primary over any other existing coverage, and that The City of Norfolk, its Officers, Employees, Agents and Representatives are all additional named insured under said liability and property damage insurance. 

Such policy shall contain a rider requiring thirty (30) days written notice to the Department of Cultural Facilities prior to cancellation or material alteration of the policy for any reason whatsoever. In the event written evidence of said insurance is not furnished pursuant to the requirements set forth above, this shall operate as a cancellation by Lessee. 

CANCELLATION: You may cancel at any time, however, the deposit is non-refundable and the remaining balance is due two weeks prior to the event and is also non-refundable once it has been paid. 

PARKING:   A common misconception made by clients is the assumption that parking is part of the building’s rental.  This is not the case for Chrysler Hall.  Parking is handled by the Department of Parking. Your guests will be charged $5 per car.  You have a couple options of buying a determined number of spaces outright, or having an attendant on hand that will get an actual count for which you will be charged. These options can be discussed with Linda Davis of Parking. (757- 664-6229) 

REHEARSALS:  Rehearsal arrangements may be made based on availability.  Please speak with one of our Event Coordinators for further details.

STAFFING: Numbers and locations will be determined based on the details of the event.

SECURITY: Numbers and locations will be determined based on the details of the event.

DECORATIONS:  Signs may be displayed only if approved by the Norfolk Department of Cultural Facilities, Arts & Entertainment.  Banners tied to columns, railings, or any part of a building or structure must be pre-approved as well. No open flame is permitted inside the facility.  All candles must be enclosed in glass. No Helium balloons permitted. No decorations can be taped to walls or windows. Decorations should be approved prior to event. 

SOUND:  Limited sound systems are available in Chrysler Hall.  Rental fees for equipment, such as microphones, will apply.

STAGING:  Risers in varying heights are available for a rental fee.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

The City Of Norfolk
Department of Cultural Facilities, Arts and Entertainment
201 E. Brambleton Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23510
757-664-6464

Event Manager: 
Scott Warren  
757-664-6973
scott.warren@norfolk.gov

Director: 
John Rhamstine         
757-664-6464
john.rhamstine@norfolk.gov