Ems Member Storage

How It Works

• All surfaces should be kept clear when not actively in use. Leaving tools, projects or materials in a shared space is not ok; we don't have room for it and it discourages other members from making use of the space.

• To avoid the need for members to carry everything single thing back and forth from the space, some storage is offered to each member in good standing. Members may request more space for projects, materials and tools.

• Storage is charged in monthly increments. For a longer-term reservation, it may be cheaper and simpler to upgrade to a higher tier membership which comes with more storage options. We can't subdivide a monthly charge.

• All storage reservations should be made through the room lead or board of directors.
  • Storage requests may be denied if no sufficient or appropriate space is available, or if the space is already reserved for use during the proposed period. Any fees already paid will be reimbursed. If the cost is rolled into the membership tier, a discount of equivalent value may be offered.

• Talk to the room lead if you have something to donate. We have a process for handling donations and long-term loans. Anything else falls under our storage policy. We have to be even-handed about this; even if its a really useful tool or valuable materials, we have limited space and cannot operate as our member's extended storage unit.

Do's & Don'ts

• Some membership tiers include access to storage: do claim it if you intend to use it. Otherwise, inform the BoD if you know you will not be using it, so we can make it available to someone else.
• Requests for storage may not always be granted. Do plan ahead and reserve appropriate storage space for your projects to avoid any inconvenience.
• Please do coordinate with the room lead if a project requires being temporarily left on-site, e.g. to let glue dry.
  • You must clearly label who it belongs to and the date it was left
  • Notify other members on Discord of the situation and when you'll be back to move it
  • Ensure you are available to remove or store your things the following day.
• Please don't leave a project out in a work area with a plan to resume the next day.
• Don't leave your things in apparently empty/unused space
• Avoid getting your tools and materials mixed up with EMS property. If you bring a tool or other thing on-site, either store it in your own reserved storage space or take it away with you.

Rationale and Fee Structure

The majority of our income goes back out as rent to our landlord at a rate based on square footage, meaning our ability to offer equipment and activities to members is largely constrained by having the space to house it. This fact guides our policy and fee structure for member storage; fees are proportional to the actual space removed from use for or by anyone else. Floor area is therefore at a premium while stacked storage is discounted.

Storage fees may be revised based on space availability and as our rent and operating costs change over time.

Storage Options

Floor Area: $4/ft²/month

Sometimes you need to stack up a bunch of lumber or keep a specific tool at the space for the duration of a project. When space permits, we can tape off an area for a member, charged at a $4 / square-foot / month.

Wire Storage Racks: $3/ft²/month

If you can, you'll save us space and you money by using space on one of the wire storage racks or shelves. $3 / square-foot / month.

27 Gallon Tote: $10/month

The rack of large plastic totes is intended for members to reserve. Your membership tier may qualify you for one of these prepaid

Steel Locker: $10/month

The bank of lockers is intended for members to reserve. Supply your own padlock if needed. Your membership tier may qualify you for one of these prepaid.

End of Storage Subscription

When membership ends or a reservation expires, the member is expected to empty their storage space promptly. Three (3) attempts will be made to contact the member to collect any belongings left in member storage. The first contact attempt will be performed within one (1) week after access is revoked, using the primary contact information provided with membership. If one (1) week passes without response, then a second notice will be sent to all provided contact information. The final notice will occur through the same channels after one week without response.

After the final notice, the member will have one (1) additional week to respond, at which point any uncollected property will be considered abandoned property and revert to EMS ownership to be put to use or disposed of as the Board of Directors deems appropriate. Any additional grace period for property collection after this point is decided by the Board of Directors on a case by case basis, but is not to exceed two (2) months. As discussed above, space is limited at the EMS location and it may not be possible for EMS to hold property for extended periods of time.

Because of the limited space, missing a scheduled pick-up date without notice will be grounds for immediate rescindment of the grace period. Notice and/or explanation must be provided within 48 hours, before or after, of the pick-up date. The rescheduled pick-up date must also fall within the allowed grace period. Any belongings not claimed within the given time limit (as discussed above) will not be eligible for reclamation.