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700 W. Rio Salado Parkway Tempe, AZ 85281 Box Office: 480/350-2TCA (2822) Facsimile: 480/350-2828
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Topics
Catering
Certificates of Insurance
Deposits and other payments

Multiple events

Deposits and other payments

Q:   May I pay using a credit card?
A:   The Tempe Center for the Arts only accepts checks for deposits, balances and other payments.
 

Q:   To whom should my check be made payable?
A:   Please make checks payable to The City of Tempe - TCA.
 

Q:   May I combine my deposit and balance into one check?
A.   The deposit and balance can be combined into one check as long as it is received by the
      deposit due date. 

Q:   When will I receive a final invoice?
A:   Your final invoice will be mailed within five business days after your event. 

Certificates of Insurance

Q:   What is a Certificate of Insurance?
A:   A Certificate of Insurance is an informational document that provides proof of insurance.
 

Q:   Is a Certificate of Insurance required for all events?
A:   Yes. If you are planning a wedding or reception, a parent will be able to use his or her
      homeowner’s policy for the event. In other situations, a separate policy can be purchased from
      most insurance companies.

Q:   How do I obtain a Certificate of Insurance?
A:   If you have auto, home, renters or other insurance, ask your insurance provider for a Certificate
      of Insurance for a special event. Your insurance provider should have no problem assisting you.

Q:   How much should a Certificate of Insurance cost?
A:   The cost of obtaining a Certificate of Insurance will vary by provider and event.

Q:   Can I purchase a Certificate of Insurance from the city of Tempe?
A:   The city of Tempe is not an insurance provider and cannot supply a Certificate of Insurance for
      any private event. 

Q:   What coverage should the Certificate of Insurance include?
A:   As outlined in Section 9 of the TCA Operating Policies, the Certificate of Insurance should
      contain:

  • Commercial General Liability with a $1 million limit for each occurrence and a $2 million limit for general aggregate.
  • Commercial Automobile Liability insurance with $1 million combined single limit per accident, including coverage for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles, as applicable.
  • Worker’s Compensation Policy.

Q:   Who should be listed as Additional Insured?
A:   Please list the following:
     
The city of Tempe, a municipal corporation, its officers, agents, volunteers and employees for the
      event taking place in the (Licensed Facility) at the Tempe Center for the Arts on [Month(s),
      Day(s), Year(s)]; (Times) for (Description of Use).

Q:   Who should be listed as the Certificate Holder?
A:   Please list the following:
     
City of Tempe
     
Tempe Center for the Arts
     
700 W. Rio Salado Parkway
     
Tempe, Arizona 85281 

Q:   If I or my insurance company have further questions, whom should I contact?
A:   Please contact the city of Tempe Risk Management Department, Laura Guerrero.
 

Q:   What does a correct Certificate of Insurance look like?
A:   Please view the sample.

Multiple events

Q:   Can multiple events occur simultaneously at the TCA?
A:   Yes. The TCA is built to accommodate events in numerous spaces and in the surrounding
      outdoor areas. A single group can rent multiple spaces for events or several groups can rent
      single spaces to occur at the same time.

Q:   Can the Gallery be open during my event?
A:   If your event is scheduled when the Gallery is closed, you can request that it be opened. There
      is a fee connected to opening the Gallery during unscheduled hours. Please check with your
     customer services representative for information.

Catering

Q:   Can I hire my own catering service?
A:   No. The RK Group (480/350-2899) is the exclusive caterer for Tempe Center for the Arts events.