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Council flags liability for bounce house at bridge‑lighting festival; rental cost about $200
Summary
Staff told the council the bounce‑house rental contract covers the rental only and not vendor setup or supervision. The city's insurer warned that bounce houses are high‑risk unless the vendor provides setup, management and names the city as additional insured; staff recommended caution.
Councilors discussed logistics and liability for the upcoming bridge‑lighting festival after staff discovered the vendor’s contract covered rental only and not setup or supervision.
City Recorder said the insurance agent advised that bounce houses are considered high‑risk unless the vendor handles setup and management and names the city as an additional insured on their policy. The recorder noted the rental cost observed in the contract was “a little over $200,” but added that vendor setup and management would likely double the price.
Staff recommended against proceeding without vendor supervision, but members agreed to try the rental this year with extra precautions. Councilors asked staff to seek clarification from the vendor and the insurer on risk‑mitigation steps and required waivers or release forms if city volunteers will operate the unit.
