Organizations applying for use permits shall be classified into categories for purposes of use priority and charges for facilities.  Beginning in November, Category I activities will begin to be scheduled for the following season (that is, the season beginning the next November).  Beginning in March, Category II activities will begin to be scheduled for the following season.  Category III and IV activities will only be scheduled 6 months in advance of the event.  The categories listed in descending order of priority use are as follows:

Category I: No Hourly Charge

Activities sponsored by The Island School; activities sponsored by Community Center Leaseholders; Wakes and Remembrances of Life for Island residents; and recreational activities directly sponsored and governed by the division of Parks & Recreation, or other activities sponsored and governed by other Lee County Government departments.

Category II: $20 per hour

Any nonprofit group showing proof of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status; or any group or club showing proof of bylaws and who furthers the educational, recreational, and cultural programs of the Center.

Category III: $40 per hour

Any private group, organization and/or individual using the facilities for meetings, parties, dinners, and receptions, during which alcoholic beverages will NOT be served.

Category IV: $70 per hour (min. 4 hrs)

Private and nonprofit groups using facilities for the purpose of fundraising, seminars/educational classes, and special events open to the public. Events where alcohol is present are permitted under this category; however ANY function where alcoholic beverages are present must have approved alcohol permit and show liability insurance.

Additional Charges may be assessed based on requestor’s proposed use of the Community Center facilities

AV Technician: Auditorium & Crowninshield: $125/hour (min. 3 hrs)

AV Technician: Multi-purpose Rooms: $125/hour                   

Crowninshield – A refundable damage/clean-up deposit of $500 is required. If damages exceed $500, user will be billed for amount. This fee will be forfeited by the user for:

• Failure to clean to the satisfaction of the supervisor
• Any stolen or broken equipment
• Any damage to property

Staff Fees for Facility Rentals after hours: $25 per hour per employee

No use permit will be issued before 6:00am or beyond 9:00pm. 

A Request for Fee Waiver can be submitted by approved nonprofit organizations for any of the fees described above.