TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Kristoff Bauer, Deputy City Manager
FROM: Michael Gibson, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: August 27, 2018
RE:
Title
Kings Grant Golf Course Exchange of Services Summary
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)|109|
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 4 - The City of Fayetteville will be a highly desirable place to live, work and recreate with thriving neighborhoods and a high quality of life for its citizens.
Executive Summary:
3DAG, LLC, purchased the Kings Grant Golf Course in the fall of 2016. The Council authorized a contract with 3DAG to exchange "in kind" maintenance services to assist golf course operations for use of that course to support new golf related recreational programs. This report will update Council on the progress of this contract and the recreation programs supported thereby.
Background:
The City was contacted by Kevin Rodriguez, Director of Golf at 3DAG, LLC, on September 27, 2016. 3DAG was considering purchasing the Kings Grant Golf Course from Methodist Univ. and asked if the City would be willing to partner with them to improve the condition of the course and to bring in new customers. 3DAG completed their purchase of the course on October 14, 2016.
3DAG requested that the City provide "in-kind" services and offered a series of discounts in exchange. The estimated cost of the "in-kind" services is estimated to be $42,200.
Councilmember Jensen brought this concept to Council as a Council Initiative during the November 7, 2016 Council Work Session. Her presentation included the importance of preserving the Kings Grant Golf Course as an amenity that enhances the property values of the surrounding area. The Council provided consensus directing staff to explore ways to partner with 3DAG to preserve the course and develop a youth golf program. At the December 5, 2016 Council Work Session, Council authorized the contract with 3DAG (Contract Attached...
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