pages: CityCouncil/2008-07-01.pdf, 17
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CityCouncil | 2008-07-01 | 17 | Ms. Sullwold responded shutting down the Jack Clark and Mif Albright Courses laying off all personnel not needed to maintain one 18-hole facility; and raising rates are the only options to preserve golf in Alameda; stated subtracting actual revenues from current operating expenses would provide a positive cash balance; outside operators would be able to cut labor costs by approximately 45%. Councilmember Gilmore stated an operator may want to reconfigure everything. Ms. Sullwold stated that she does not think there is any choice; it is important to be as open as possible. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he is very skeptical of the Plan's financial feasibility; a hybrid approach could be considered; he would like to see options laid out side by side to see what it would take to do the necessary capital improvements to keep the Courses running either entirely by the City, totally contracted out, or something in between; the City cannot afford to run 45 holes anymore because of the water situation; he would like to get away from language stating that the City dips into funds; the RFP needs to have some general framework outlining City control of maintenance and facility infrastructure, and obtaining experts to draw players; the Master Plan has some elements that could be dropped into the RFP; Council should adopt the Golf Commission' recommendation issue a RFP and mothball the Mif Albright Course so that some time is bought and costs are cut in order to bolster the asset. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether the RFP would be for operations only. Councilmember Matarrese responded the RFP would be for turf and facility maintenance; current employees have skills that are applicable across the City. Mayor Johnson inquired how Councilmember Matarrese's plan would generate revenue for capital improvements. Councilmember Matarrese responded by ceasing to take money from the Golf Course operators that would be marketing and operating the Golf Course on a profit basis. Councilmember deHaan stated that he is not happy with the Master Plan; the Master Plan is too costly and has too many risks ; previous options included contracting out operation, management, or both; a lot of improvements have been made at the Golf Course; reluctantly, he accepts mothballing the Mif Albright Course he Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 17 July 1, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-07-01.pdf |