Local Government

How to Rent the Auditoruium

To rent the auditorium, please see Tina or Ginger at the receptionist desk in the Municipal Center located next to the utility billing department. Please bring a check or money order and a valid drivers license or picture ID. The Baker Municipal Center hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Rates

The rental rates for the auditorium are as follows:

Individuals or for-profit organizations:

Residents of Baker: $1,000 (deposit of $500)

Non-Residents: $1,200 (deposit of $600)

Non-profit organizations:

--located inside the city limits: $400 (deposit of $200)

--located outside the city limits: $600 (deposit of $300)

*Please note that all non-profit organizations must bring proof of non-profit status (for example, 501(c)(3) paperwork from the IRS or a print-out from the Louisiana Secretary of State).

Promotional Events (any event that involves the collection money at the door or sells tickets, etc): $2,000 (deposit of $1,000)

Guidelines

We only accept checks or money orders.

If alcohol is being served, security is needed. Security must be arranged with the Baker Police Department. Upon payment, a letter indicating that security has been arranged will be provided. The security letter must be presented upon or before final payment is made on the contract.

Final payment must be made at least one week prior to the event. Payments made less than thirty days before the event must be made by money order.

Cancellations must be made in writing a minimum of thirty days before the event, or the entire balance of the contract is due and owed.

Deposits are only refundable only if notice of cancellation is received in writing a minimum of thirty days before the event and the auditorium is subsequently re-rented.

For more information regarding the rental of the auditorium, please contact Tina Guerin at (225) 778-0300.