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CityCouncil | 2010-03-16 | 21 | the other; the Interim City Manager should be directed to negotiate with both the non- profit and for profit to show the numbers for the options that do not work; then, a decision can be made. The Interim City Manager stated various scenarios could be provided, but the negotiations would take longer now. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired how much time would be needed, to which the Interim City Manager responded six months. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the Kemper interim management contract would be extended, to which the Interim City Manager responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese stated in the interim, some of the non-profit money should be used to maintain the par 3 course to ensure that children have a place to play in the spring and summer; that he would like to see an interim contract for both Kemper and the non-profit. Councilmember Gilmore clarified that the Interim City Manager would negotiate with both entities; in the meantime, Kemper would have a short-term contract to maintain the status quo of the Mif Albright course and other two courses; meanwhile, the non-profit would continue raising money. Ms. Sullwold stated the problem is that donations have to go to a 501(3)(c) corporation in order to allow deductions; most, if not all, donations would diminish if there is not an agreement that the non-profit would operate the Mif Albright course; donations are based on whether the plan [for long-term non-profit operation] goes forward. The Interim City Manager stated the question is how long it will take to get all of the pieces together; there are too many moving parts; 90 to 180 days are needed for negotiations which should allow enough time to generate some revenue commitments; inquired whether people would not make commitments until after a deal is made. Ms. Sullwold responded the people have committed to putting money forward to a non- profit operation; stated that she does not know if commitments would be made on an expectation of getting a contract. Mr. Van Winkle stated the funding put together is predicated on Council giving direction to negotiate with the non-profit. Councilmember Tam stated a long-term operator has been selected; direction has been given to negotiate with both Kemper and the non-profit; in the meantime, the Interim City Manager needs 180 days to negotiate with the parties; the City has a renewable clause with Kemper for every 30 days; inquired whether the Mif Albright course and two 18-hole courses would stay open for the next six months until a long-term agreement is reached. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 21 March 16, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-03-16.pdf |