Nolan Ryan Center Pricing
Guidelines for Use
The Nolan Ryan Center facility has been developed for for the use of the College and the general public for common good and, like any other facility on campus, is governed by Board Policy, Section GD (Local) “Community Use of College District Facilities,” Section DGD (Local) “Employee Use of College District Facilities” and Section FLAA (Local) “Student Use of College Facilities.” Charges and fees are assessed based on categories outlined in the College Policy Manual which are: educational, civic, business/commercial, and recreational and social. Application for the use of facilities is made through the Events Coordinator at 281-756-3611.
Room Fees
Facility map & seating style samples
| Room | Capacity | Price Per Hour | Extra |
| Lobby - R100 | - | $75- 2hr min. | - |
| A & B - R112 & R113 | • 140 Banquet style • 120 Classroom style • 186 Theater style |
$125 - 2hr min. | Includes set-up and tear-down |
| A - R112 | • 56 Banquet style • 20 Classroom style • 48 Theater style |
$55 - 2hr min. | - |
| B - R113 | • 84 Banquet style • 100 Classroom style • 150 Theater style |
$65 - 2hr min. | - |
| C - R106 | approx. 24 people | $35 - 2hr min. | Includes the use of an 85” TruTouch screen |
| E - R118 | approx. 15 people | $50 - 2hr min. | Includes the use of an 85” TruTouch screen |
| Catering Kitchen - R120 | - | $100 - per day. | Available on evenings or weekends upon approval |
View the photo gallery to see the actual rooms.
Deposit
$100 (Paid at time of reservation)
The deposit is refundable if premises are left clean and undamaged. An inspection
of the facility will be conducted following the event.
The user will be responsible for the total amount of any damage repair costs.
Cleaning Fee (Non-refundable)
Flat rate of $100
Tax (8.25%)
The tax rate will be multiplied by the total cost of the facility rented (including
Room Rental, Security Fee, Custodial Fee, Equipment
Fee, Media Fee, & any other fees that may apply)
Alcohol Fee (Only Wine/Beer/Champagne permitted)
$200
Must be approved by the College President
Security Fee
$40 per hour (2-hour minimum)
This fee will be applied based on the type of event held beyond normal working hours
and to any event at which alcohol is served. Only
ACC Campus Police may be used.
Cleaning Attendant Fee (during event)
$30 per hour (2-hour minimum)
This fee will be applied based on the type of event being held beyond normal working
hours.
• One housekeeper required for 1 - 100 people
• Two housekeepers required for 101 - 200 people
Equipment Fee (includes use of LCD Projector/Screens, Podium, & Microphones/PA System)
$150 per day
Media Operator
$45 per hour (2-hour minimum)
This fee will be applied based on the type of event being held beyond normal working
hours.
On-Site Manager
$40 per hour (2-hour minimum)
This fee will be applied based on the type of event being held beyond normal working
hours.
Cancellation Policy
- Prior to 60 days 100% return
- 59-30 days 75% return
- 29-8 days 50% return
- 7 days or less No return
Facility Policies
A comprehensive general liability insurance policy is required for organizations renting College facilities. Insurance policy must reference coverage of alcohol if being served.
Any catering or use of the kitchen facilities must be approved by the Vice-President, Administrative Services. The kitchen must be left clean, and all food must be removed by the end of rental time.
Procedures for Serving Alcohol
- The party renting/reserving the Nolan Ryan Center will be responsible for the purchase, delivery, serving of alcohol and for removing all unused portions by the end of the rental time.
- The party renting/reserving the Nolan Ryan Center must adhere to all state liquor laws.
- Alvin Community College Campus Police must be employed for duty during any event at
which alcohol is served.
- One police officer required for 1 - 100 people
- Two police officers required for 101 - 200 people
- Three police officers required for over 200 people
Tobacco use is not allowed inside the building or on any college property.
Decorations shall be erected and taken down in a manner that is not destructive to property. Nails, staples, and tacks, are not permitted.
No open flames allowed.
Rice, birdseed, confetti, etc. may be thrown on the outside of the building only.
Alvin Community College will not be responsible for any items left on the premises.
The party renting/reserving the Nolan Ryan Center is responsible for any damage and/or theft of furniture, equipment or other items.
Reservations for the Nolan Ryan Center are not scheduled more than nine months in advance. The deposit and one-half of the charges assessed for the use of facilities must be paid at the time the reservation is made to ensure reservation confirmation. The balance is due prior to the date of the event.