By Chad Feehan
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
November 24, 2023 Edition
Booking time at City facilities in Mount Pearl will now require adherence to insurance regulations.
At last week’s city council meeting, councillor Mark Rice detailed information that was reviewed during an October meeting of the corporate services and public works committee.
Due to changes with the City’s insurance underwriter, third parties renting City facilities for their own purposes are now required to provide a copy of their commercial general liability, and request the City be named as an additional insured party. Those unable to provide that documentation or who don’t have such insurance can request coverage under the City’s policy.
If alcohol is served at a City facility, renters must provide proof of responsible training in order to maintain coverage.
Mayor Dave Aker welcomed the change, calling it “the prudent thing to do.”
The change to the City’s insurance policy has been in effect since July.
