City of Fort Lauderdale - War Memorial Auditorium - Service Charges
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Service Charges

Services required by the War Memorial Auditorium shall be limited to those considered essential and as being beneficial to the Lessee during their occupancy of the Auditorium.  The Management shall supply these services whether it be manpower or materials.  Management shall act as the contractor and bill the Lessee for required time.  The nature of the event determines the use of any personnel listed below.  A 18% Payroll Administration Fee will be charged to cover the cost of social security, workman's compensation, pension and health.

Stage Technicians / I.A.T.S.E Local 500

A minimum of two persons for all events including rehearsals, set-ups and strikes is required.  Minimum set-up and takedown for all performances is four hours per person.  A performance/rehearsal shall be considered a period of 3 hours. All rehearsals shall be scheduled at the discretion of the Management.  Rehearsals are considered to be a “stage only” use of the building.  Any audience will incur charges as second performance.  All expenses incurred on behalf of the Lessee’s rehearsal are an obligation of the Lessee, including manpower and all overtime.  Management will order security when considered necessary for the safety of occupants and building during rehearsals.

Hourly Rate, per person

$ 24

Saturday & Sunday Rate, per person

36

Midnight to 8:00 a.m. and after eight consecutive hours

36

Performance Rate, per person

100

Electricians / I.A.T.S.E. Local 500

The same pay rates as above apply for those persons laying down portable power distribution and the striking of the same system.  During trade shows, a minimum of one person will be on duty for all hours when the building is occupied by exhibitors or show attendees.  Management will decide if the show required more than one person.

Event Employees

Box Office Cashier, per hour

$ 15

Custodial Services, per hour*

18

Custodial Services Overtime Rate, per hour*

27

Fire Marshall, per hour

60

House Supervisor, per hour

21

Nightwatchman, per hour

18

Parking Lot Attendant, per hour

12

Police, per hour

32

Registration/Phones per hour

15

Restroom Attendant, per hour

12

Ticket Takers, per hour

14

(*Services shall be assessed to the Lessee for above normal duties or excess  cleaning after a performance if it becomes necessary because of Lessee's  occupancy.)

Service Equipment

CD Player per day

$ 35

Chairs (portable), per day

1

Clean up fee (as needed)

400

Dumpster Fee

300

Pallet Jack per day

25

Electric 20 AMP per day

25

Load In Kit

15

Tables, 8' X 30"

8

Water Hookups per day

30

Wireless Mike per day

40

WIFI per day

75

This list shall serve as your notice of service charges.  We encourage you to plan ahead and estimate your costs in order to avoid any surprises.  Charges are subject to change without notice.