Bar Services Policies and Procedures

LIQUOR CONCESSIONS at Riverdale Regional Park can be reached at 303.637.8000, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton, CO 80601.

BEER, LIQUOR AND BAR SERVICES:
All mixed drinks will consist of 1.5oz liquor of choice and be served in a 10 oz clear plastic glass.
Price for pre-paid domestic and select import canned beer is $350; this will be sold in quantities of 165 12 oz cans if available or 124 16 oz cans if available. Size of beverage must be specified by agreement holder.

The amount of staffing (bartenders and bar backs) for each event will be determined by Adams County Event Services based on the type of event and number of guests attending the event. A cost of $15 per hour/per bartender will be charged to the liquor agreement holder and is to be paid no later than 30 calendar days prior to event. Payments can be made in the form of cash, check, and cashier’s check. Payments made within 30 days of event must be made in cash or cashier’s check; no personal checks will be accepted.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
If cancellation is at least sixty (60) days prior to the event, all rental fees paid in advance will be refunded. If cancellation is fifty-nine to thirty (59-30) days prior to the event, one-half of rental fees paid in advance will be refunded. If cancellation is less than thirty (30) days prior to the event, all rental fees will be retained by the County. All cancellations are deemed effective upon receipt by the County.

FACILITY CLOSURE:
Adams County may choose to close any or all of the Regional Park facilities due to weather conditions, fire, an Act of God, or any reason that may result in unsafe or unusable conditions for use of the facilities. Adams County Event Services will make their best effort to contact the customer. It is the responsibility of the tenant to provide Adams County with the name and number of the contact person for notification purposes in the event of a facility closure. A full refund will be given to the customer if a cancellation is due to a facility closure. Adams County will refund all damage deposits and rentals fees paid.

BAR SERVICES AGREEMENT:
The Bar Service agreement MUST be signed and returned to Adams County Event Services no later than 30 days prior to event. Adams County Event Services WILL NOT provide any liquor/bar service without a signed agreement from the customer.

OPERATIONAL STANDARDS:
Adams County Event Services shall provide qualified bartending staff for all events. The bartending staff shall be dressed in appropriate attire depending upon the type of event. Adams County Event Services shall be responsible for the cleanliness of the immediate bar service area, any tables and chairs used for service, floor area, and any trash accumulated in the service area.

SECURITY:
All events requiring security at the Riverdale Regional Park will be required to use the current contracted security services. Rates are available through Adams County Event Services, and these rates are subject to change. The number of guards will be estimated at the time of signing the agreement; however Adams County Event Services will confirm final number and cost of security guards 30 days prior to the event. In addition, any final adjustments, overtime, or unpaid security fees will be charged following the event.

For functions that do not serve alcohol, the total number of guards will be determined by the group history, size, and type and length of the event upon signing the agreement. Security will have authority to close bar services if in their determination there is justifiable cause. Reasons for justifiable cause may include but are not limited to underage drinking, intoxicated guests, and unacceptable behavior of guests. This also includes consumption of alcohol outside the designated event location, i.e. parking lots, personal vehicles, etc.

CUSTOMER SERVICE POLICY:
It is the intention of the Adams County Board of Commissioners to provide the highest level of customer service and facilities to the customer. If you have any comments, suggestions or special requests, please contact the Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts Department, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton, CO 80601, 303.637.8000, fax 303.637.8015.

REFUNDS:
Refunds on any service or pre-paid alcohol will not be given. All beer, wine, and liquor presales are final.

BUILDING MAINTENANCE:
The Parks department shall be responsible for general maintenance and janitorial services associated with the Regional Park events. Adams County Event Services is responsible for all maintenance and janitorial service within their immediate service area. Adams County Event Services is responsible for maintaining all health standards as required by the state and/or county codes.