pages: CityCouncil/2008-07-01.pdf, 14
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CityCouncil | 2008-07-01 | 14 | Vice Mayor Tam stated currently, the City receives approximately $900,000 to $1 million in golf revenuel $500,000 would be generated with a private operator and lease holder; the report indicates that transfers would need to cease in order to help with the economic recovery and that the current path would ultimately close the Golf Course; inquired what would be the threshold for delaying action. Mr. Singer responded the clock is ticking rapidly. Mayor Johnson stated that the fund balance is $1.1 million and that next year's projected loss is $700,000. Vice Mayor Tam stated the Golf Course has deteriorated even with reduced staffing and improved pro-shop sales; inquired whether two or three years could be bought by closing the Mif Albright Course and undertaking some renovations with increased fees. Mr. Singer responded perhaps, but the problem would reoccur again. Mayor Johnson inquired whether there is any scenario that would allow the City to continue to run the Golf Course as it does now. Mr. Singer responded in the negative; stated reducing the holes from 45 to 18 might buy some additional time. Councilmember Gilmore stated placing a band-aid on things would just allow the City to operate the Golf Course, not take care of infrastructure or improvements. Councilmember deHaan stated the original proposal included finding an operator and sounded viable; now a major overall is being proposed; inquired whether the original proposal would still be viable. Mr. Singer responded potentially; stated cost is the issue; the City would need to come up with money to do improvements. Councilmember deHaan stated that Council was told that a banquet center would be needed to encourage tournament play; the plan shows a banquet center in Phase 7, which seems contradictory. Mr. Singer stated conceptual reuse was placed at the end, but could be done in the first phase. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the RFP could be left open, to which Mr. Singer responded in the affirmative. Mr. Getherall stated Golf Course improvements are the top priority. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 July 1, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-07-01.pdf |