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Building Policies
- Rental Rates
- Booking Procedures
- Deposit Requirements and Procedures
- Statement and Payment Policy
- Settlement
- Event Requirement and Staffing
- Marketing Services
- Pyrotechnics
- Cellular phones and pagers
- Police and Security
- Smoking Policy
- Event Management
- Telephone/Internet Service
- Cable Television
- Wireless System
- Food and Beverages
- Restrictions
- Visitors with Service Animals
- Lost and Found
- Cameras
- Guided Tours
Rental Rates
Precise facility rental rates are available upon request. All rental rates refer to the rental of the building and do not include the cost of labor and equipment. Rental structure is based on established rental rates and determined by the type of event and space used. An itemized estimate will be provided for each event. As every event is unique‚ please call for a rental quote.
Booking Procedures
Assignment of Dates: A date is not considered firm until a signed contract and required deposit are returned to the building. If another tenant should request the same date(s)‚ the tenant will be required to execute a contractual agreement and submit the required deposit within 48 hours of notification or within a time as specified. If the contract and deposit are not received within that specified time‚ the date(s) will be released.
Deposit Requirements and Procedures
A deposit is required as consideration in order to secure a date at the UIC Forum. If less than thirty days prior to the event as initial deposit of 100% of the base rent is required upon signing of contract. For events with assigned dates less than one year and more than thirty days prior to the event‚ a 50% deposit is due upon signing the contract and the balance is due 30 days prior. For events with assigned dates one year or more in advance‚ a 25% deposit is due upon the signing of the contract.
Statement and Payment Policy
All charges due to the UIC Forum are payable upon demand. Any balances over thirty days will be charged a two percent monthly finance charge until payment is received. The UIC Forum will pay promoter ticket master receipts in a timely manner after the conclusion of the event.
Settlement
The UIC Forum will produce a Box Office statement and settlement of all monies owed upon closing the Box Office at the end of the event.
Event Requirement and Staffing
The UIC Forum will provide all ushers‚ T-shirt security‚ police services‚ ticket takers and all other event staff employees. The event staffing level will be set after evaluation of the proposed event and anticipation of attendance.
Marketing Services
The UIC Forum can assist you with numerous details involved to successfully market your event. The UIC Forum can provide for the production and placement of print and electronic advertising for a negotiated fee (based on time‚ labor‚ and expenses). The UIC Forum can also assist with public relations.
Pyrotechnics
NO pyro shall be used in any part of the UIC Forum.
Cellular phones and pagers
Cell phones and pagers are permitted‚ provided they do not interfere with the event or other guest’s enjoyment of the event.
Police and Security
For your safety and convenience‚ security personnel consist of UIC Police Officers and off duty Chicago Police Officers. They are stationed throughout the UIC Forum during events. In the case of an emergency‚ please notify the nearest UIC Forum staff member for assistance.
Smoking Policy
The UIC Forum is a smoke free building. Designated smoking areas are located outside the building.
Event Management
From the moment your event becomes contracted‚ an Event Coordinator will be assigned to be your primary contact.
Telephone/Internet Service
The UIC Forum provides telephone and internet services. Please inform your Event Coordinator of any service requirements as soon as possible.
Cable Television
Cable TV can be provided to any location inside the UIC Forum. The UIC Forum is equipped with a state of the art distribution system.
Wireless System
Wireless systems are available throughout the UIC Forum.
Food and Beverages
Guests are not permitted to bring any outside food or beverages into the UIC Forum. Containers including bottles‚ cans‚ thermos bottles‚ and plastic coolers are not permitted for the safety and protection of our guests.
Restrictions
In the interest of guest safety and enjoyment‚ the UIC Forum reserves the right to prevent certain items from being carried into the building. These include‚ but are not limited to‚ weapons or anything else that can be used as dangerous projectiles. Similarly‚ other items that might jeopardize the safety or viewing/listening enjoyment of the guests may be prohibited.
Visitors with Service Animals
Trained guide dogs or service animals assisting visitors with disabilities are permitted inside the Forum.
Lost and Found
All lost items are brought to Guest Services. The item is tagged with the location found‚ along with the date. After an event‚ lost items may be picked up at the Administrative Office.
Cameras
Cameras /recording device policy vary per event. Please contact us for more information.
Guided Tours
Guided tours of the UIC Forum are available upon request. Reservations for tours must be made by calling the UIC Forum at 312-413-9875.
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