LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
                             QUAD CITIES MEXICAN AMERICAN ORGANIZATION / COL BALLROOM
                                                                                    AND
(Renter)_________________________________________________________________
On the date of _________________for the purpose of conducting a_________________                                                                                                                                 
             This contracts must be signed and returned BEFORE the doors will be opened on the
                                                                       day of the event.
All of the following rules and regulations must be followed for your function to be a success. 
If rules are not followed, it will be up to the discretion of Management  as to what actions need
to be taken. Actions may include but are not limited to, not refunding deposit, cancellation of
the function or ending the function early.
PROVISIONS:
1.
The rental fee for the above named date shall be $1,000.00. A NON REFUNDABLE
deposit of $500.00 must be paid to confirm the date, and will be applied towards the
rental fee. The remaining rent balance of $500.00, plus any extras such as  keg beer,
pop, champagne etc., and the security fee, must be paid in full,  NO LATER  than 14
days prior to the above date. Providing that all rules are followed, and no damage has
occurred to the ballroom, $200.00 will be refunded the first work day following the event.
2.
The rental rate is based on an eight  hour operation schedule, with full service liquor
bar.  The hours for decorating are 9am to 12 noon the day of. After that, we will open
the doors at your convenience which will begin your 8 consecutive hour schedule.
REGARDLESS of opening time, you are not allowed to exceed midnight. At midnight,
the music MUST STOP, so the band and/or DJ can start tear down. The entertainment
must be out no later than 1am.
A.
 Votive candles and floating candles are permissible.
B.
NO balloons with HELIUM.
C.
No small grainy substances can be used in decorations (sand, sugar, rice etc.)
D.
All beverages are provided by the Col Ballroom with the exception of coffee, tea
or non alcoholic punch. These are the only 3 beverages you are allowed to bring in
or take out.
E.
NO SMOKING
F.
The kitchen area must be left CLEAN and in the same condition  prior to use.
3.
Once the ballroom is set up to your specifications, on the day of the event if changes
       need to be made, labor must be provided by the renter.
4.
The renter agrees to pay, above and beyond the rental fee,  adequate house security .
       This amount is based on the type of event, and number of guests expected.
5.
ENTERTAINMENT
A.
All equipment must be moved on rollers or by a floor protector device.
       B.    All stage props, including piano, must have Col Ballroom authorization to be used or
              moved.
C.
Entertainment must stop at 12:00 midnight or before. Load-out time cannot
       exceed 1:00am.
D.
Entertainment IS NOT ALLOWED to use fog or smoke machines.
6.
TWO KEG LIMIT  Keg beer is optional, and must be ordered and paid for 14 days in
advance. $230.00 per keg.  If two kegs are ordered, the Col Ballroom management has
the option of holding back the second keg depending on crowd behavior. Everyone
consuming or purchasing alcohol must be 21 years of age, and have a valid ID, drivers
license or proof of age. Col Ballroom Management has the right to refuse anyone service.
7.
Renter assumes responsibility for all real and personal property owned by the QCMAO
and hereby agrees to reimburse the QCMAO for all damages or theft to the Col
Ballroom resulting on the above contract date, during hours of operation.
8.
Renter shall indemnify and save harmless QCMAO from and against any and all loss,
cost (including statutory liability and liability under workmen’s compensations laws) in
connection with claims for damages as a result of injury or death of any person or
property damage to any property, sustained by the renter, and all other persons,
which arise from or in any manner grow out of any act or neglect on or about the
premises by QCMAO, QCMAO’s partners, agents, employees, customers, invitees,
contractors and sub contractors.
9.
QCMAO shall not be liable to the renter, renter’s agents, employees, servants,
customers, patrons, visitors, or guests for loss of any personal property due to theft or
other cause.
10.
Renter may assign this lease to a purchaser of the real estate comprising the Col
Ballroom. Upon such assignment, renter agrees that the QCMAO shall be discharged
for all responsibilities under the Agreement so long as such purchaser agrees in
writing, to assume the obligations under this agreement.
$500.00 Deposit Received on ____________ CASH        CHECK (            )
$500.00 Balance Received on____________ CASH        CHECK (            )
$______Security Fee received on________    CASH       CHECK (            )
$200.00  Returned  on                    check # ___________
RENTERS
SIGNATURE_________________________________DATE_______________________
ADDRESS______________________________________________________________
PHONE:
(home)__________________(work)______________________(cell)___________
The black and white copy of this contract must be signed, dated and returned within
14 days of the date which is located in the lower right hand corner of this page.
                                    PLEASE RETURN CONTRACT TO:
                                   Quad Cities Mexican American Org.
                                                   PO BOX 2557
                                                 Davenport, Iowa
                                                          52809
                                               Phone (563)322-4431
                                                  Fax (563)322-1448
                                       Website:  thecolballroom.com
SIGNATURE FOR THE COL BALLROOM____________________________DATE__________________