Event Support Services

Support Service Fees

Once your application has been reviewed and given preliminary approval status by the Office of Events Management, it will be formally presented to the CCNY Events Screening Committee.

In order to ensure the safety and sanitation of campus events the Events Screening Committee may assign event support staffing. Event support includes Public Safety representatives such as Campus Security Assistants (CSA) and Campus Peace Officers (CPO) as well as Physical Plant Services representatives, which includes custodians, laborers, and electricians.

Fees associated with an event are assessed by the CCNY Events Screening Committee and can include but not limited to:

  • Venue Fees
  • Support Service Fees
    • Security 
    • Custodial
    • Audio/Visual

Below, you will find more information about event support services and rates.

NOTE: All support services must be paid with non-tax levy funds.

Public Safety

The City College Department of Public Safety provides safety and security for the entire college community. The Office of Events Management will work closely with event planners to ensure the appropriate level of support is provided for your event.
 
Public Safety Fees
4 hour minimum for all event.
Security Assistant (CSA) $28.64/hr.
Peace Officer (CPO) $40.76/hr.
Corporal $41.75/hr.
Sergeant $47.99/hr.
Specialist $50.55/hr.
Fire Safety Director $39/hr.
Please visit the Public Safety website for more information.
*Pricing updated November 2024
 

Physical Plant

Physical Plant Services provides critical special event support including but not limited to custodians, laborers, electricians, and plumbers. The Office of Events Management will work closely with you to ensure the appropriate level of support is provided for your event.
 
Physical Plant
4 hour minimum for all events.
Custodian $35.76/hr.
Custodian Supervisor $41.76/hr.
Laborer $62.61/hr.
Plumber $106/hr.
Electrician $102/hr.
 
For more information regarding the individual services Physical Plant offers, please visit their website.

Audio/Visual Support

Faculty and Staff requiring use of audio-visual presentation resources can reserve the appropriate equipment from iMEDIA via their . Equipment may be picked up and dropped off at the TECH Center Front Desk located at NAC 1/301. Please note that all equipment reservations should be made in advance.
 
For any questions about this process, please contact iMEDIA at iMEDIA@ccny.cuny.edu or (212) 650-5480.
 
External clients, as well as Faculty and Staff wishing to have their presentation equipment setup and managed by a dedicated technician, please contact Sheldon Neverson, A/V Specialist, at (212) 650-5303 or sneverson@ccny.cuny.edu for more information.
 
Please note our A/V technicians are billed by the hour with a 4 hour minimum.
 
 
Audio/Visual Support
  • Internal Events
    • A/V support outside of business hours will be charged $55/hr. per technician assigned.
    • Depending on availability, contracted A/V technicians may be required. When contracted techs are required during business hours, the billed rate is $55 per hour, per technician.
  • External Events
    • $100/hr. per technician assigned. 4 hour minimum.
    • $500 audio equipment fee
    • $500 video equipment fee

 

Last Updated: 10/08/2025 10:19