Title
A resolution repealing Resolution No. 190-08 and establishing fees and charges for the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Golf Division for 2015
Body
From:
Karen Palus, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Dal Lockwood, Golf Division Manager
Summary:
The City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Serivces Golf Division (comprised of Patty Jewett and Valley Hi Golf Courses) is proposing a $.50 increase per 9-holes for all green fees and cart fees at both golf courses to be effective staring January 1, 2015. Golf fees were last changed in 2009.
Previous Council Action:
City Council approved 2009 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, Golf fees and charges by Resolution No. 190-08 on October 28, 2008. The attached resolution will repeal the 2009 fees and charges as well as establish the updated fees and charges for 2015.
Background:
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and City Council approved the Golf Fee Maintenance Policy in 1998. The policy requires an annual evaluation of golf course costs in addition to the determination of fees and charges. This process went on as planned until 2009 when the economy, fuel prices and the general cost of living had a significant impact on the discretionary spending of golf participants. Fee increases were delayed to allow for play to continue without an increased cost to our customers.
This situation persisted with most golf courses in the United States losing 25% of their customer base over the last 10 years. Due to the decrease in the number of players and the continued increase of costs relating to salaries, fuel, utilities and other support products, our proposed cost increases are necessary for us to continue to be a self-supporting enterprise.
The Golf Division's mission statement calls for providing a high quality golf experience at the lowest possible cost while being a financially responsible and self-supporting enterprise. Th...
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