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HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT: Community Services
AGENDA DATE:
SUBJECT:
February 24, 1997 CMR: 146:97
Golf Course Master Improvement Plan and Pre-Construction Interim
Improvements--Budget Amendment Ordinance
REQUEST
Staff requests that Council approve the attached Budget Amendment Ordinance (BAO)
amending the 1996-97 budget, to provide for construction and temporary staffing requirements
that will initiate the implementation of the Golf Course Master Improvement Plan, which was
approved by Council on May 15, 1995.
The Golf Course Master Improvement Plan deals with the upgrades required for various
components of the Golf Course. In order to maximize customer base retention and related
revenue, it will be necessary to initiate some interim changes to provide a shorter, modified 18-
hole golf course. Work will be required to begin in Spring 1997.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that Council approve the attached BAO to provide staffing, supplies,
materials, and contract services for construction of interim greens and tees at the. golf course.
POLICY IMPLICATIONS
This report does not involve any changes to current City policies.
BACKGROUND
Council approved the preparation of a Golf Course Master Improvement Plan (MIP) in 1992.
The MIP proposed upgrading the golf course drainage, irrigation, parking lot, driving range,
clubhouse, and maintenance facilities to provide customers with services comparable to other
golf facilities in the Bay Area. The Plan itself and the site and design planning for components
of the project were approved in May 1995.
During the public process, recommendations and altematives to address customer service and
tenant related issues were discussed at length with the Golf Course Advisory Committee,
tenants, and customers. Alternatives included closing nine holes at a time; closing the golf
course for 1-2 years for construction; or operating a modified 18-hole golf course during
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construction. Based on public input, the desire to support the tenants’ business, retain the
customer base and maximize revenue potential, it was determined the development of a
modified 18-hole golf course, using new temporary greens and tees, was the best approach.
In February 1996, staff presented a progress report on the MIP to the Council (CMR 123:96).
At that time, staff advised Council that in order to allow continued golf play for customers
during the project, interim improvements to the golf course would be necessary before
construction. Interim improvements include building temporary greens comparable to the
existing greens, temporary tee areas, erecting safety barriers around modified tee areas, and
performing irrigation and other related changes to maintain the interim greens and tees. Plans
are 90 percent complete for the construction of the drainage and parking lot projects, and full
renovation of five holes will begin in Spring of 1998. Staff is now returning to Council for
approval of funding, to implement the interim improvements to prepare for the project in Spring
of 1998.
DISCUSSION
Interim Construction
Several areas of the golf course will be removed from play during the construction
improvements included in the MIP. Staff and the consultant have developed an interim 18-hole
golf course, using nine interim (temporary) greens and eight interim tees. In essence, the longer
holes on the golf course have been shortened and split into two holes each (see attached map).
The interim greens and tees are proposed to be built inthe Spring of 1997. A four-month
construction period has been allowed for this work. After construction and planting, the areas
will be maintained and allowed to mature until the Spring of 1998, when they will go into use.
Full construction will begin at that time as well. The interim facilities will be used for a one
year period until Spring of 1999.
Building and maintaining the interim improvements will be accomplished by using a
combination of in-house and contract services. This approach will result in a savings of
approximately $35,000, and allow on-site staff to manage the critical grow-in period of
approximately nine months.
Interim Components/Workload
The components required to develop .the interim golf course are very detailed and
encompassing. Initial grading, irrigation installation, drainage, seeding, and initial
establishment of turf will require 3-4 months of critical staff time and resources. Irrigation
wires will be relocated, and zones split for the new green and tee areas, while maintaining the
integrity of the existing turf areas. After the estimated 4-month construction period,
maintaining the interim greens, tees and irrigation will continue, and will represent an additional
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30 percent workload for the golf course staff through the Summer of 1997. Additional
temporary staff, with the existing golf maintenance staff, will accommodate the expected
additional workload.
FISCAL IMPACT
Development of the interim Golf Course requires a BAO for $205,300 to facilitate construction
and maintenance for a 4-month period. Funds for this request will be acquired from the General
Fund Budget Stabilization Reserve, which will be reimbursed from future debt service proceeds.
This includes two additional temporary FTE and related supplies, materials, and contract
associated costs, which are detailed in the chart below:
INTERIM GREEN & TEE DEVELOPMENT TASKS IN-HOUSE CONTRACT
Green construction, clearing, grubbing, rough grading, import
sand to site, finish grading; Tee construction, clearing, grubbing,
finish grading, turftopdressing, seeding; safety fencing
installation and access road repairs.
Irrigation installation pre & post, wire location and rerouting,
remove, cap, revalve, lower heads, control system installations
clean up; seed bed fine finish, hand grading, detail, planting and
repair of disturbed fairway areas; planting and grow-
in/establishment including monitoring, spot irrigation,
fertilization, topdressing, mowing of green and surrounds.
Irrigation and control system supplies and materials
Miscellaneous Materials
Construction Management (Halsey Daray Golf)
$29,072
$24,000
$ 2,OOO
$89,950
$19,500
Equipment
Contingency
Subtotals
Total
$14,000
$69,072
$26,778
$136,228
$205,300
Staff has evaluated the costs of constructing the interim improvements described in this report,
and leaving 18 holes open versus the cost of constructing the golf course improvements in two
9-hole stages a year apart. Because the latter option would result in closing half the course for
several months at a time for each stage, the revenue loss would be greater. In fact, staff
estimates that the additional revenue lost from closing the course would be approximately twice
the cost of these interim improvements. From a cost benefit perspective then, not to mention
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the added customer satisfaction that will result from leaving the course open, staff believes the
interim improvements are the best alternative.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
The City Council approved a Mitigated Negative Declaration for this project in May, 1995
(CMR:248:95). The Mitigated Negative Declaration determined that any potential impacts
can be mitigated to levels of less than significance and will be incorporated into the design
of the project.
ATTACI-IMENTS
Budget Amendment Ordinance
Project Schedule
Golf Course Map/Interim Holes
Estimated Expenditures (Halsey Daray Golf)
CMR’s: 123:96; 298:95
Prepared By: Paul Dias, Director of Parks and Golf
Department Head Review:
Paul Thiltge-n t,/ r _/
Director, Community Services
City Manager Approval:
co:Palo Alto Golf Course Corporation
Palo Alt0 Golf Advisory Committee
Brad Lozares, Brad Lozares Golf Shop
Palo Alto Hofbrau, Tom Talai
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ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 TO
PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR INTERIM GOLF
COURSE IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of Article
III of the Charter of the City of Palo Alto, the Council on June
24, 1996 did adopt a budget for fiscal year 1996-97; and
WHEREAS, Council approved a Golf Course Master Plan on May 15,
1995; and
WHEREAS, in order to optimize retention of the Golf Course
customer base and its related revenue during implementation of the
Golf Course Improvements Master Plan, interim improvements need to
be made to the Golf Course to create a modified 18-hole course; and
WHEREAS, in order for the planned interim improvements to be
completed before implementation of the Master Plan they must be
begun in the spring of 1997 at a cost of $205,300; and
WHEREAS, the Council has, adopted Resolution 7581, declaring
its intent to issue debt financing in the future to fund the
improvements at the Golf Course; and
WHEREAS, if debt is eventually issued, funds from the issuance
of that debt will~be used to replenish funds used from the Budget
Stabilization Reserve to fund this project; and
WHEREAS, City Council authorization is .needed to amend the
1996-97 budget as hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto does
ORDAIN as follows:
SECTION i. The slum of TwentyiNine Thousand Seventy-Two Dollars
($29,072) is hereby appropriated to non-salary expenses in the Golf
Services Functional Area of the Community Services Department and
the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Eight
Dollars ($176,228) is hereby appropriated to the Golf Course
Improvements Capital Improvement Project, Number 19624, and the
General Fund Budget Stabilization Reserve is
reduced.
correspondingly
SECTION 2. These transactions will reduce the Budget
Stabil~zation Reserve from $16,270,196 to $16,064.,896.
SECTION 3. As specified in Section 2.28.080(a) of the Palo
Alto Municipal Code, a two-thirds vote of the City Council is
required to adopt this ordinance.
SECTION 4. The City Council approved a Mitigated Negative
Declaration for this project in May, 1995 (CMR:248:95). The
Mitigated Negative Declaration determined that any potential impacts
can be incorporated into the design of the project.
SECTION 5. As provided in Section 2.04.350 of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code, this ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.
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City of Palo Alto
City Manager’s Summary Report
HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
ATTENTION: FINANCE COMMITTEE
FROM:CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT: Community Services
DATE:FEBRUARY 13, 1996 CMR: 123:96
SUBJECT:Implementation Plan for the Development of the Golf Course Master
Improvement Plan
This report is a follow up to CMR:298:95, Irnplementation and financing plans for
development of the Golf Course Master Improvement Plan. This report gives Council an
overview of the progress made toward implementing the Golf Course Master Improvement
Plan.
RECOMMENDATIONS
This is an informational report and there are no recommendations for action at this time.
POLICY IMPLICATIONS
This report is consistentwith City policy.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Golf Course Master Improvement Plan is a conceptual proposal to upgrade various
components of the Golf Course, as addressed in CMR: 248:95. The Master Improvement
Plan’s objectives were designed to address existing problems and to create a format that takes
advantage of opportunities permitting long-term cost savings and increased value. Council
approved a Site and Design Application in May 1995.
The Master Improvement Plan originally called for approximately $8 million of
improvements and the developement of an action plan for completion of the project. After
much study, and with participation from the departments of Administrative Services, Public
Works, and Community Services, staff developed a modified Implementation Plan to fit
within budgeting constraints.
The Implementation Plan includes $5 million for construction projects, including design, a
project manager and a: "atingency, a long-term accelerated rr ~-~::tenance program, and a plan
to execute some Mastei Plan improvements at a later date du~ t0 financial constraints. The
benefits of the proposed project are considerable, including irrigation, drainage, fairway, and
driving range improvements. These enhancements will provide for a high quality Golf
Course that will facilitate maintenance, ensure water savings by using reclaimed water more
efficiently, significantly improve playing conditions, and solidify long-term revenues through
a satisfied customer base.
To finance this project, staff is formulating a plan that involves issuing bonds and a possible
subsidy to the Golf Course from the General Fund, as Golf Course revenue will not cover all
costs during the construction phase. Staff is also exploring potential partnerships with
tenants that would result in customer service improvements, and long-term enhancements to
the restaurant and pro shop. Tenant improvements are not included in the $5 millionl Tax
law changes regarding the use of tax exempt bonds for portions of the Golf Course
improvements, have raised issues that require additional research and discussion. A separate
staff report recommends retaining a financial advisor to assist staff in studying these
questions with bond counsel, supporting discussions on tenant lease negotiations, and
structuring a financing package.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact at this time.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
1. Environmental Assessment recommended adoption of a negative declaration.
2. Council approved a Mitigated Negative Declaration that determined that any potential
impacts can be mitigated to levels of less than significance.
ATTACHMENTS
CMR:298:95
Golf Course Project Schedule
Prepared by: Richard ~James, Department of Community Services
Department Head Review:
PAUL THILTGEN
Director of Community Services
City Manager Approval:
City Manager
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City of Palo Alto
City Manager’s Report
SUBJECT:Implementation Plan for the Development of the Golf Course Master
Improvement Plan
RECOMMENDATIONS
This report is a follow-up to CMR:298:95, Implementation and financing plans for
development of the Golf Course Master Improvement Plan. The report gives Council an
overview of the progress made toward implementing the Golf Course Master Improvement
Plan.
BACKGROUND
The Golf Course Master Improvement Plan is a conceptual proposal developed to upgrade
various components of the Golf Course, as addressed in CMR: 248:95. Council approved
a Site and Design Application and a Mitigated Negative Declaration for this plan in May
1995.
The Master Improvement Plan objectives were designed to address existing problems and
to create a format to take advantage of opportunities permitting long-term cost savings and
increased value. The Master Improvement Plan cites the following as its objectives:
-Address critical irrigation and drainage problems; "
-Optimize the use of reclaimed water;
-Maintain affordable green fee structure and provide quality .golf;
-Minimize environmental impacts relative to areas of potential renovations;
-Ensure the safety of golfers, staff and neighbors;
-Balance long-term maintenance and budgetary requirements;
-Improve parking, restaurant, golf shop and driving range facilities to meet
safety issues and enhance revenue production; and
-Improve the maintenance and storage facilities to address.associated
environmental concerns.
The Master Plan originally called for approximately $8 million of improvements and
developed an action plan for completion of the project. After much study, and with
participation from the departments of Administrative Services, Public Works and
Community Services, staffdeveloped a modified Implementation Plan to fit within budgeting
constraints. The objectives of the modified Implementation Plan are:
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-Address the most pressing recommendations of the Master Improvement Plan,
-Develop a viable financial plan, and
-Maintain revenue flow by not closing the Golf Course during construction periods.
The modified Implementation Plan includes $5 million for construction projects, including
design, a project manager and a contingency, a long-term accelerated maintenance program,
and a plan to execute Master Plan improvements that are being deferred due to financial
constraints. The benefits of the proposed project are considerable, including irrigation,
drainage, fairway, and driving range improvements. These enhancements allow for a high
quality Golf Course that will facilitate maintenance, ensure water savings by using reclaimed
water more efficiently, significantly improve playing conditions, and solidify long-term
revenues through a satisfied customer base.
To finance this project, staffis formulating a plan that involves issuing bonds and a subsidy
to the Golf Course fi’om the General Fund, as golf course revenue will not cover all operating
and debt service costs during the construction phase. Staff is also exploring potential
partnerships with tenants that would result in customer service improvements, and long-term
enhancements to the restaurant and pro shop. Tenant improvements are not included in the
$5 million. Tax law changes regarding the use of tax exempt bonds for portions of the Golf
Course improvements, have raised issues that require additional research and discussion. It
is anticipated that bonds will not need to be sold until 1997-98.
POLICY IMPLICATIONS
This report is consistent with current City policy.
DISCUSSION
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
The proposed Implementation Plan is the result of a collaborative effort by City staff to
design a program that balances customer needs with the need for horticultural and drainage
improvements to the Course, regulatory agency requirements, and available funding. This
Implementation Plan is grouped into ten areas consisting of: Project Management, Consultant
Selection, Project Design, Interim Improvements, Project Schedule, Proposed Construction,
City Staff Implemented Improvements, Tenant Improvements, Enhanced Maintenance
Program and Financial Plan.
Project Management
Project management will be accomplished using a unique, team concept, composed of staff
from the Public Works and Community Services Departments. This team approach will take
advantage of each Department’s strengths and expertise. Community Services staff possesses
knowledge and experience in Golf Course design, operation and maintenance, and works
closely with the golf community. Public Works’ expertise lies in project planning, document
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preparation and contr ::::-negotiations. All aspects of the ~ ,: ~’ct will be monitored and
appropriate decisions made using the knowledge and background contained within each
Department. Staff is confident that this team approach to project management will be a
blueprint for future projects of this nature.
Consultant Selection
The Master Plan consultants, Amphion Environmental, Inc. and Halsey Daray Golf, will
provide the design and construction services for this project. The 1994 Golf Course Master
Improvement Plan "Request for Proposals" included a provision to retain the consultant for
future design work, if the initial work were deemed successful. The fLrrns selected to prepare
the Master Plan were successful in working with the community and City staff, and
developed a quality product. Subsequently, staff is commencing negotiations with Amphion
Environmental, Inc. and Halsey Daray Golf to have them continue to supply the services
necessary to carry out the Master Plan.
Project Design:
The proposed Implementation Plan includes all of the recommended Master Improvement
Plan Golf Course renovations. Although there are not sufficient funds to pay for all of these
renovations, staff proposes that all greens, tees and fairways proposed to be rebuilt, be
designed now with some as add-alternates to the bid. This would allow them to be included
in the construction project, should estimates come in lower than anticipated. Designing all
of the Course improvements at this time will also allow for consistency of design, Create cost
efficiencies, and provide opportunities to proceed with the balance of the improvements
should resources become available in future years.
Interim Improvements:
To allow continued golf play during the project, City staff will make necessary interim
improvements to the Golf Course before construction. These include building temporary
greens and tees, erecting safety~ barriers around the modified tee areas, and performing minor
irrigation changes to help maintain the temporary greens and tees. Staff.will return to
Council following the design process with recommendations for temporary staff’mg, and
supplies and materials for interim improvements.
Project Schedule
This element of the project is scheduled to begin its design phase in April 1996 and be
completed in April ! 997. Interim construction (temporary tees and greens) would commence
no later than July 1997 and reach completion in time for course demolition, grading and
renovation beginning in March 1998. Bonds would most likely be sold during this time. The
initial construction project would be completed between March 1999 and June 1999. (A
detailed project schedule is attached.)
Proposed Construction:
The work that will be accomplished during the initial construction period includes:
Golf Course"
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Construction of a master drain system and storm reservoi~r.
Replacement of the irrigation system.
Reconstruction of five fairways, approximately nine greens and fourteen bunkers.
Grading and leveling six tees and renovating various rough areas throughout the Golf
Course.
Driving Range:
Reposition the driving range away from Embarcadero Road. Install higher fencing to
contain errant balls from entering Embarcadero Road, office buildings, and the tenth
fairway.
¯Grade, sand cap, install irrigation, and plant turf on the range.
Parking Lot/Access Road:
¯Enlarge parking lot and provide a new exit to Embarcadero Road to improve traffic flow.
¯Improve the Golf Course/Airport access road.
o Improve restaurant delivery service entry and employee parking area,
City Staff Implemented Improvements:
The Parks and Golf Division can complete the balance of the deferred improvements through
a combination of in-house work, outside contracts and capital improvement projects. The
deferred components could be funded when cash flow allows, which staff estimates to be in
the fiscal year 2005-06. Completion of deferred components may include:
-Repairing.and enhancing the cart path system;
-Planting trees for safety and esthetics;
-Improving the fairways, greens and tees that were not part of the initial
project;
-Maintaining facility improvements; and.
-Other items as defined in the Master Improvement Plan.
Tenant Improvements:
Several improvements recommended in the Master Improvement Plan included customer
service enhancements to Golf Course tenant facilities. Implementing such improvements
is contingent upon future lease contracts with the restaurant and pro shop operators.
Potential tenant improvements include:
-Pro shop expansion allowing increased retail space, retail storage, and
potential increases in revenue;
-Installation of driving range lighting allowing for limited night use and
increased revenues;
-Additional restaurant seating capacity enabling large tournament and meeting
groups to use the facility, thus increasing potential revenue sources; and
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-Outside restaurant seating and a pass-through service window to provide
quick and easy access for golfers and non-golfers to obtain food and beverage
service.
Enhanced Maintenance Program
The Golf Course consultant and the Master Improvement Plan recommend an enhanced
maintenance program. Accomplishing this will require an increase in present levels of
maintenance .expenditures, which involves augmentations in staffing, equipment and
materials. Noting that present staffing levels are considerably below comparable courses,
the Master Plan recommends at least three full time staffbe added to the operating budget.
This implementation proposal recommends the addition of two full time maintenance
personnel. The additional personnel will facilitate the Master Plan’s recommended increase
in turf maintenance and aid in the completion of deferred maintenance and Master Plan
projects.
The Master Plan also recommends an accelerated topdressing program to improve existing
turf conditions and to reduce future capital costs for improvements. This topdressing
program is designed to improve the soil structures and medium for those fairways deferred
or not designated for sand capping. Periodic light layers of sand, approximately 1/4" thick,
will be applied to the fairways to improve existing soil conditions and drainage in the surface
of the soil structure. The sand will be applied monthly during the growing season. The long-
term goal is to raise the existing surface of the fairways 12 to 18 inches, over a 7 to 10 year
period, creating a medium suitable to growing turf and better utilization of reclaimed water.
Implementation of this program calls for an increase to the operation budget of $150,000 for
supplies and materials.
Financial Plan
To finance the Implementation Plan, staffhas been formulating a financial plan that involves
funding from a bond issuance for construction projects and a subsidy from the General Fund
to maintain golf operations during the construction period, when green fee revenue will
decline due to an anticipated decline in golf rounds played. In exploring bond financing, a
number of issues arose which affect the type and amount of debt that can be issued and als0
affect the City’s Golf Course’s contractual arrangements with its tenants. Because staff is
still working with bond counsel and the Golf Course tenants on these issues, a reasonably
. accurate pro forma cannot be prepared at this time. However, staff is able to provide
background information into the questions at hand and into the essential features of Master
Plan financing.
Bond Financing Issues
A nonprofit Golf Course Corporation was formed in 1977 to facilitate Golf Course
improvements. Since the Corporation last issued debt in 1978, tax laws have changed. These
changes center on the extent to which a tax-exempt bond issuance for a public facility can
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benefit a private, for profit business. The City also has the option of issuing taxable bonds
for Master Plan improvements. Use of taxable bonds allows the City to enter into any type
of contractual agreement with lessees and make any improvements Council approves, but
that method of financing is more costly. The type of bonds issued, therefore, has an impact
on the amount of debt that can be incurred, and on the terms of the leases with tenants. The
role of the financial advisor will be to help Staff study these questions with bond counsel,
support discussions on tenant lease negotiations, and structure a financing package. Based
on a conservative, tax-exempt rate of 6.3 percent and anticipated project and issuance costs
of $5.6 million, the Golf Course’s annual debt service would equal $501,000 per year. At a
higher, taxable bond rate of 8.3 percent for the same project, an annual debt service of
$584,000 would be required. The rate spread, between the types of bonds issued, requires
staff to carefully assess options and alternatives in financing the Master Plan and in
developing contracts with lessees. In addition, staff will explore with bond counsel whether
the issuance of new debt requires the Golf Course to refinance the remaining debt from the
1978 bond issuance.
ALTERNATIVES
Alternatives are not addressed in this report.
FISCAL IMPACT
The recommendations in this report have no direct fiscal impact.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Council approved a Mitigated Negative Declaration for this project in May 1995
(CMR:248:95). Major issues that were discussed included biotic resources, hazardous
materials, reclaimed water, flooding, lighting and glare, and traffic and circulation. The
Mitigated Negative Declaration determined that any potential impacts can be mitigated to
levels of less than significance.
STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL
1. Develop Request for Proposal for financial advisor services.
2. Award contract to Financial Advisor.
3. Begin contract negotiations with Amphion Environmental, Inc., and Halsey Daray
Golf.
4. Return to Council for approval of an amended consultant contract including a Budget
Amendment Ordinance.
5. Create a Capital Improvement Project for construction design services.
6. Initiate design work for the project.
ATTACHMENTS/EXHIBITS
CMR:298:95
Golf Course Project Schedule
CMR: 123:96 Page 8 of 8
City of Palo Alto
City Manager’s Report
TO:HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT: Community Services
AGENDA DATE: June 12, 1995 CMR: 298:95
SUBJECT:Implementation and financing plans for development of the Golf
Course Master Improvement. Plan
REQUEST
This is an informational report and no Council action is requested.
RECOMMENDATIONS
There are no recommendations at this time. Staff will submit to the Finance Committee a
recommendation for implementation, development and financing, for the Golf Course Master
Improvement Plan, late this Summer. A Committee recommendation could then be given to
Council in the Fall.
POLICY IMPLICATIONS
This project does not represent any change to existing City policies.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Golf Course Master Improvement Plan is a conceptual proposal to upgrade various
components of the golf course, as addressed in the Planning and Community Environment Site
and Design CMR: 248:95. Staff, the Consultant Team and the Golf Advisory Committee will
continue to refine the technique for developing and financing the Master Improvement Plan.
Finance, Community Services and Public Works Departments are in the process ofreworking
the pro forma financial statements and the development of work schedules, so that this project
can be accommodated within fiscal constraints, and allow the Golf Course to remain open in
some manner during the construction phase to minimize public disruption.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact at this time.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
There is no environmental assessment or impa~t associated with this report.
Related CMR!248:95 Site and Design Application
(Copies available in City Manager’s Office)
PI~PAI~D BY:
DEPARTMENT HEAD REVIEW:
Paul Dias, Parks and Golf Division
PAUL THILTGE~
Director of Community Services
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
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CC:,Golf Advisory Committee
Golf Course Corporation
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