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Council moves to seek appraisal and RFP as Palm Harbor Golf Club struggle prompts review
Summary
After a staff presentation on Palm Harbor Golf Club operations and finances, the council agreed to request an appraisal and prepare a request for proposals, with language to keep any buyer/operator to running an operational golf course.
Parks and Recreation staff presented a facility analysis of Palm Harbor Golf Club and the City Council directed staff to obtain an appraisal and prepare a request for proposals (RFP) to explore private management or sale that would require the property remain an operational golf course.
Nut graf: The council—s action followed a financial review showing fluctuating cost recovery over recent years, debate over in-house maintenance versus contracted management, and vigorous public comment in favor of preserving and improving the course.
What staff presented: James Hurst, Parks and Recreation director, told council staff implemented immediate rate changes (incremental increases and a new credit-card processing fee) and explored operational options to reach…
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