[Adopted 8-31-1994 by Ord. No. 60-1994]
[Amended 12-12-2007 by Ord. No. 94-2007; 2-11-2010 by Ord. No. 10-2010]
The Director of the Department of Health and Human Services or his designee(s) is hereby authorized to provide for the rentals of the areas at the associated costs as set forth in § 209A-6 of this article for the use of community, social and private gatherings, meetings and parties in accordance with the other provisions of this article. Such costs may be classified as to the nature of the user, i.e., not-for-profit corporations, private individuals or commercial or corporate users. The Director shall have the discretion to deny any rental at any time for any reason except solely on the basis of race, creed, gender or national origin, and no rental shall be inconsistent with the purposes of the City of Atlantic City or create or tend to create any negative image of the City to the public. The Director shall also have the discretion to reduce the fees upon the showing of an extraordinary or special circumstance.
[Amended 12-12-2007 by Ord. No. 94-2007]
Each user must execute a written rental agreement with the City of Atlantic City for the use of the area. Such rental agreement will include all the conditions of this article and such other provisions not inconsistent with this article that the Director of Health and Human Services shall determine and shall further be required to be approved by the City Solicitor as to form and execution prior to execution of the agreement by the Director of Health and Human Services or his designee(s), who shall execute such agreements in the name of the City of Atlantic City.
Each user must pay and assume responsibility for the following:
A. 
The costs of all utilities which will be incurred by the City.
B. 
Costs of personnel for City custodial, maintenance and security staff, who shall be required to be present at all times during the use, to safekeep all City property. Not fewer than one City employee shall be present at all times. The Director or his designee shall determine the need for any such persons during the period of the rental.
C. 
Providing insurance to the City for its property and the use of its property, including any liability which may occur during the period of the rental, in an amount satisfactory to the Director or upon guidelines the Director may establish.
D. 
Indemnifying and holding harmless the City of Atlantic City, its officers, agents and employees from and against any claims, demands or liability, including attorney's fees, costs, fees, interest or penalties. For purposes of this article of the City Code, the word "city" shall include the City of Atlantic City and its officers, agents and employees unless the context of the provision is clearly inapplicable.
E. 
Any cleanup costs arising out of said use.
F. 
Obtaining any needed permits from federal, state, City or other governmental entities prior to the rental. The rental agreement shall not be deemed to include the grant of any permit by the City by virtue of the fact of its execution.
G. 
No rental of any equipment, furniture or other item is included in any rental unless explicitly provided for in the agreement. If any equipment, furniture or other item is included, then all the terms of this article concerning rental of areas shall apply to said equipment or furniture and an additional cost may be set by the Director or his designee.
H. 
A deposit of $100 shall be required for the use of any cooking, food preparation or kitchen areas.
The responsibility of the City shall not include any of the following:
A. 
Liability to the renter in an amount greater than the cost of the rental of the area in any circumstance or event, including the unavailability of the area after rental for any reason.
B. 
Liability of any kind for any property of the user, its guests, licensees or invitees for any reason, including negligence of the City.
All rentals shall be subject to the following conditions:
A. 
No rental shall begin before 7:00 a.m. nor extend beyond 2:00 a.m.
[Amended 12-30-2009 by Ord. No. 72-2009]
B. 
The use of alcoholic beverages must be explicitly provided for in the rental and is limited to beer or wine. If not permitted in the agreement, then no alcoholic beverages may be used in the rented areas.
C. 
No rental or use shall exceed the stated occupancy of the area.
D. 
(Reserved)[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection D, regarding admission fees for guests, was repealed 6-11-2008 by Ord. No. 44-2008.
E. 
No renter may make any alterations to the premises.
F. 
No rental of any equipment or furniture is included in any agreement.
G. 
No renter may discriminate in the provisioning of any service at the rental areas on the basis of race, creed, gender or national origin.
The following areas may be rented at the costs as provided. Users are responsible for verifying the exact dimensions and space(s) to be rented.
A. 
Atlantic City Aquarium.
[Amended 12-30-2009 by Ord. No. 72-2009; 9-26-2012 by Ord. No. 63-2012; 3-2-2016 by Ord. No. 6-2016; 7-9-2019 by Ord. No. 25-2019]
(1) 
Facility rental fees: parties.
(a) 
For two hours (between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.): $225.
(b) 
For day rental (four hours between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.): $450.
(c) 
Evening rental (Sunday through Thursday) ($500 security deposit): $1,250.
(d) 
Evening rental (Friday/Saturday) ($500 security deposit): $1,400.
(2) 
General admission fees:
(a) 
Adults: $10.
(b) 
Seniors: $7.
(c) 
Children (4 to 12): $6.
(3) 
Gift shop fees: $0.25 to $25.
(4) 
Membership fees.
(a) 
Annual.
[1] 
Individual: $30 (18 and up).
[a] 
Unlimited admission for one year.
[b] 
Free or discounted admissions to events or lectures.
[c] 
Half price stingray food during the baby stingray feeding at 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m.
[d] 
10% discount on gift shop purchases.
[e] 
One guest pass for Aquarium.
[2] 
Couple: $60 (one adult and one child age four to twelve; or two adults).
[a] 
Unlimited admission for one year.
[b] 
Free or discounted admissions to events or lectures.
[c] 
Half price sting ray food during the baby stingray feeding at 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m.
[d] 
10% discount on gift shop purchases.
[e] 
One guest pass for Aquarium.
[3] 
Family $90 (two adults and two children/grandchildren).
[a] 
Unlimited admission for one year.
[b] 
Free or discounted admissions to events or lectures.
[c] 
Half price stingray food during the baby stingray feeding at 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m.
[d] 
15% discount on gift shop purchases.
[e] 
Two guest pass for Aquarium.
[f] 
Four Lighthouse climb passes.
[4] 
Family plus $130 (two adults and up to four children/grandchildren)
[a] 
Unlimited admission for one year.
[b] 
Free or discounted admissions to events or lectures.
[c] 
Half price stingray food during the baby stingray feeding at 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m.
[d] 
15% discount on gift shop purchases.
[e] 
Four guest pass for Aquarium.
[f] 
Six Lighthouse climb passes.
[5] 
Ensign $175 (two adults and up to four children/grandchildren)
[a] 
Unlimited admission for one year.
[b] 
Free or discounted admissions to events or lectures.
[c] 
Half price stingray food during the baby stingray feeding at 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m.
[d] 
15% discount on gift shop purchases.
[e] 
Four guest passes for Aquarium.
[f] 
Six Lighthouse climb passes.
[g] 
Name engraved on our Ship's Log located at the entrance of the Aquarium.
(b) 
Three- to five-year memberships.
[1] 
Captain: $500 — three-year membership.
[a] 
Unlimited admission for three years.
[b] 
Free or discounted admissions to events or lectures.
[c] 
Half price stingray food during the baby stingray feeding at 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m.
[d] 
20% discount on gift shop purchases.
[e] 
Four guest passes for Aquarium.
[f] 
Four Lighthouse climb passes.
[g] 
Name engraved on the Ship's Log located at the entrance of the Aquarium.
[2] 
Admiral: $1,000 — five-year membership.
[a] 
Unlimited admission for five years.
[b] 
Free or discounted admissions to events or lectures.
[c] 
Half price stingray food during the baby stingray feeding at 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m.
[d] 
25% discount on gift shop purchases.
[e] 
Four guest passes for Aquarium.
[f] 
Four Lighthouse climb passes.
[g] 
Four Atlantic City Aquarium t-shirts of your choice.
[h] 
Four Atlantic City Aquarium hats of your choice.
[i] 
Free cruise aboard Atlantic City Cruises "Cruisn 1" for four people.
[j] 
Name engraved on the Ship's Log located at the entrance of the Aquarium
[3] 
Admiral of the Fleet $2,500 — five-year membership.
[a] 
Unlimited admission for five years.
[b] 
Free or discounted admissions to events or lectures.
[c] 
Half price stingray food during the baby stingray feeding at 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m.
[d] 
25% discount on gift shop purchases.
[e] 
Four guest passes for Aquarium.
[f] 
Four Lighthouse climb passes.
[g] 
Four Atlantic City Aquarium t-shirts of your choice.
[h] 
Four Atlantic City Aquarium hats of your choice.
[i] 
Free cruise aboard Atlantic City Cruises "Cruisn 1" for four people.
[j] 
25% off one time building rental (maximum 200 guests).
[k] 
Name engraved on the Ship's Log located at the entrance of the Aquarium.
(5) 
School group tours.
(a) 
Live Diver Feeding Show.
[1] 
$6 each (under 20 students).
[2] 
$5.50 each (greater than 20 students).
[3] 
One adult free for every 10 students/$9.
(b) 
Exotic animal show.
[1] 
$6 each (under 20 students).
[2] 
$5.50 each (greater than 20 students).
[3] 
One adult free for every 10 students/$9.
(c) 
Beach ecology lesson.
[1] 
$10.50 each (under 20 students).
[2] 
$10 each (greater than 20 students).
[3] 
One adult free for every 10 students/$12.50.
(d) 
Salt Marsh Ecosystem Lesson.
[1] 
$10.50 each (under 20 students).
[2] 
$10 each (greater than 20 students).
[3] 
One adult free for every 10 students/$12.50.
(e) 
Ecology cruise.
[1] 
$14.50 each (under 20 students).
[2] 
$14.00 each (greater than 20 students).
[3] 
One adult free for every 10 students/$18.50.
(f) 
Aquarium and Absecon Lighthouse Tour.
[1] 
$9.50 each (under 20 students).
[2] 
$9 each (greater than 20 students).
[3] 
One adult free for every 10 students/$14.
B. 
All Wars Memorial Building.
[Added 2-27-2008 by Ord. No. 13-2008; amended 2-11-2010 by Ord. No. 10-2010; 3-2-2016 by Ord. No. 6-2016; 9-18-2019 by Ord. No. 35-2019]
Fee Schedule
Residents Only
Nonresidents Only
Ballrooms 1 and 2
$250 per hour
Ballrooms 1 and 2
$500 per hour
Ballroom 1
$125 per hour
Ballroom 1
$250 per hour
Ballroom 2
$125 per hour
Ballroom 2
$250 per hour
Ballroom 3
$125 per hour
Ballroom 3
$250 per hour
Courtyard
$125 per hour
Courtyard
$250 per hour
Atrium and Deck
$62.50 per hour
Atrium and Deck
$125 per hour
TV/VCR (combo)
$31.25 per hour
TV/VCR (combo)
$62.50 per hour
Tennis courts (other than tennis)
$62.50 (4 hours)
Tennis courts (other than tennis)
$125 (4 hours)
Setup (1 hour N/C)
$62.50 per hour
Setup (1 hour N/C)
$125 per hour
NOTES:
Residents and nonprofits will adhere to the same fee schedule.
Minimum of four hours' rental for all ballrooms, courtyards and the Atrium and Deck.
C. 
Outdoor athletic venues.
[Added 12-30-2009 by Ord. No. 72-2009]
Fee Schedule
Residents Only
(4 hours)
Nonresidents Only
(4 hours)
Baseball
$100
Baseball
$200
Softball
$100
Softball
$200
Soccer
$100
Soccer
$200
Basketball courts
$50
Basketball courts
$50
Tennis courts
$50
Tennis courts
$50
NOTES:
School, day-care and kiddie parties: $35 (four hours).
Tennis court fees do not apply for regular use. Fees apply for tournaments and special use.
D. 
Groups/individuals renting athletic venues, the Garden Pier, the Museum or the Art Center shall be required to obtain $1,000,000 of liability insurance and shall name the City of Atlantic City as an additional insured.
[Added 12-30-2009 by Ord. No. 72-2009]
E. 
Fee schedule.
(1) 
Schools and day cares with 501(c)(3) status will be granted a special rate of $25 per hour with a four-hour minimum.
(2) 
Atlantic City community organizations with documented 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status will be charged $50 per hour for a minimum of four hours. Out-of-town community organizations with documented 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status will be charged $100 per hour for a minimum of four hours.
F. 
Fees for equipment for residents, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3), and nonresidents.
[Added 3-2-2016 by Ord. No. 6-2016]
Item
Fee
Trash toter
$31.25
30 yard dumpster
$250
40 yard dumpster
$312.50
30 yard bulk fee
$1,875 to $2,500
40 yard bulk fee
$1,875 to $2,500
Roll-off trucks 25 yard TT
$1,000
Payloader
$58.75
Backhoe
$35
Dump truck
$53.75
Pickup truck
$37.50
Grass tractor
$125
Motorbroom
$106.25
Weed whacker/blower
$10
Skid roller
$32.50
Roll off
$143.75
Staff
After Hours
Saturday
Sunday
Tow Truck Driver
$82.09
$82.09
$109.45
Roll-off Driver
$82.09
$82.09
$109.45
Equipment Operator
$84.58
$84.58
$112.78
Payloader Operator
$82.09
$82.09
$109.45
G. 
Gardner's Basin noncommercial slip fees.
[Added 3-16-2022 by Ord. No. 03-2022]
(1) 
Season rates (April 1 through December 31) based upon slip size:
Slip Size
(feet)
Rate
20 and under
$2,025
25
$2,525
30
$3,025
35
$3,525
36
$3,625
37
$3,725
38
$3,825
39
$3,925
40
$4,025
41
$4,125
42
$4,225
(2) 
Transient rates:
Time Period
Rate
(per foot)
Daily
$1.75
Weekly
$9.25
Monthly (August 1 through December 31)
$32.55
H. 
Skate Zone.
[Added 4-20-2022 by Ord. No. 14-2022]
(1) 
Exclusive ice rental parties: $425 per hour.
[Amended 9-21-2022 by Ord. No. 60-2022]
(2) 
Admission fees for public skate:
(a) 
General admission: $12.
[Amended 9-21-2022 by Ord. No. 60-2022]
(b) 
Freestyle: $20.
[Amended 9-21-2022 by Ord. No. 60-2022]
(c) 
Open hockey: $20.
[Amended 9-21-2022 by Ord. No. 60-2022]
(d) 
Skate rental: $4.
(3) 
Free admission, including skate rental, for Atlantic City residents during designated free skate times.
[Amended 9-21-2022 by Ord. No. 60-2022]
(4) 
Fees for leagues, including practice and game ice, referee and tournament fees, and clinics will be determined on an annual basis.