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Fortuna City Council
October 20, 2025

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Fee Description FY 25-26 Fee
Revenue
Project
Proposed
Changes

1. RIVER LODGE Fee Note Fee Note Fee Note Fee Note Fee Note A. Rental Fees
Application approval is required. 10pm max 12am max 1am max 12am max Cleaning / Damage Deposit $ 250.00 $ 500.00 Same as
Rental Fee
$120-$225 500.00 $ $500.00
Cleaning / Damage Deposit (Events with 150+
attendees and where alcohol is present)
$ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00
$1,000.00 Retainer
River Lodge - Daily Rates (Max 12 hours, hourly
charge after 12 hours will apply)
Bar Room (260 sq. ft.) $ 155.00 $ 200.00
Fireside Room (510 sq. ft.) $ 275.00 $ 300.00
Coho Room (1,000 sq. ft. ) $ 460.00 $ 500.00 $ 350.00 984 sq ft $ 425.00 1330 sq ft Steelhead Room (2,000 sq. ft.) $ 665.00 $ 700.00 $ 700.00 2129 sq ft $ 760.00 2100 sq ft $ 1,080.00 1800 sq ft $ 500.00 1848 sq ft Chinook Room (3,000 sq. ft.) $ 1,020.00 $ 1,300.00 $ 1,380.00 3600 sq ft Entire Facility (6,000 sq. ft.) Chinook + Steelhead
+ Coho (6,000 sq ft) $ 1,530.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 1,920.00 5400 sq ft $2251 - $2927 8800+ sq ft River Lodge - Half Day Rates (Max 4 hours; May
not be available on Saturdays)
Bar Room (260 sq. ft.) $ 100.00 $ 150.00
Fireside Room (510 sq. ft.) $ 160.00 $ 225.00
Coho Room (1,000 sq. ft. ) $ 255.00 $ 300.00 $ 165.00 1330 sq ft Steelhead Room (2,000 sq. ft.) $ 360.00 $ 550.00 $ 285.00 2100 sq ft $ 360.00 1800 sq ft $ 418.00 1848 sq ft Chinook Room (3,000 sq. ft.) $ 535.00 $ 850.00 $ 460.00 3600 sq ft Chinook + Steelhead + Coho (6,000 sq ft) $ 1,000.00 $ 1,222.00 8800+ sq ft Large Attendance
Attendance Fee exceeding 150 (Per additional
group of 100), per day $ 150.00 $ 150.00 (100+ guests) $ 150.00 (100+ guests) Alcohol Presence
Alcohol Presence Fee, per day $ 150.00 $ 150.00
Kitchen
Charge if added onto Rental (under 150 Guests)
Half Day Rate (Max 4 hours)
$ 200.00 $ 200.00
$200-$300 Varies on Use 50.00 $
Basic (No
cooking) for
duration of
rental
$ 50.00 Basic
Charge if added onto Rental (150 Guests and
over) Full Day Rate (Max 12 hours, hourly charge
after 12 hours will apply
$ 400.00 $ 400.00
$ 100.00
Full Use for
duration of
rental
$ 150.00
Full Use for
duration of
rental,
including
china
$ 225.00 (w/ Rental)
Charge for Caterer during normal business hours
$ 200.00 Remove
Use of Dishware (Plates, Utensils, Cups, Glasses,
etc) per day $ 150.00 $0.25 -$ 2.75 per person
River Lodge and Monday Club Fee Schedule Local Venue Comparisons Gene Lucas Center Wharfinger Sequoia Conference Center Arcata Community Center Barn at Fernbridge See Wedding Package
Fee Description FY 25-26 Fee
Revenue
Project
Proposed
Changes
Gene Lucas Center Wharfinger Sequoia Conference Center Arcata Community Center Barn at Fernbridge Coffee, Tea, and Water Service Hourly Rate per
group of 25 COST $ 150.00
Staff
Table/Chair Set-Up per Room $ 100.00 $ 50.00 $ 60.00 Included Events exceeding 12-hour period, per hour per
staff member (assigned by Manager) $ 50.00 $ 75.00
Extra staff services, per hour per staff member
$ 50.00 $ 75.00
Audio/Visual
Audio/Visual System Use Daily Fee (per Room)
$ 30.00 $ 50.00 Included Included Included Included
Linens
Table Cloth (8ft Rectangle or 5ft Round), each
$ 10.00 $ 12.00 $ 8.25
Napkin (18-inch square), each $ 1.00 $ 2.00 $ 1.00
Registered Non-Profit Discount off of Regular
Room Rental Fee (excluding kitchen, deposits
and add-ons)* See Below Definition in Section C
20% Discount 20% Discount
Yes - Unk % 20% Discount 20% Discount
Reschedule Fee (must be within 6 months from
original date) $ 100.00
Cancellation Fee Varies See Below $1,000.00 Retainer
Cancellation Fee if cancelled less that 6 months
prior to event Varies $ 500.00 Withheld
Cancellation Fee if cancelled with more than 6
months prior to event Varies $ 250.00
B Wedding Package Event

N/A N/A
Wedding Package Deposit $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00
Wedding Package Base Rental Fee (Linens,
Table/Chair Set-Up, Turnover sold separately -
See Section A) $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $5,500.00
Reception Only Discount $ 250.00 Remove
Receipt Showing Bride and/or Groom Stayed at
Fortuna Hotel Discount $ 150.00 Remove
Reschedule Fee (must be within 6 months from
original date) $ 100.00
Cancellation Fee if cancelled less that 6 months
prior to event $ 500.00 $ 1,000.00
Cancellation Fee if cancelled more than 6 months
prior to event $ 500.00 $ 500.00
River Lodge Wedding Package is a set fee for the day. A deposit Not typically offered Not typically offered

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