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Advisory committees back new Beaver Meadow clubhouse; cost, tax impact and alternatives debated
Summary
Three advisory committees recommended replacing Beaver Meadow Golf Course's clubhouse with a new building estimated at about $8.05 million; the council discussed financing assumptions, tax impacts and lower-cost phased alternatives but took no final vote.
City staff and consultants presented three options for Beaver Meadow Golf Course's clubhouse: renovate the existing building (option 1), renovate with an addition (option 2), or build a new facility adjacent to the current clubhouse (option 3). Turner Consulting Group and Milestone Construction delivered cost estimates and pro formas.
Deputy City Manager introduced Bill Hickey of Turner Group and Bridal Garris of Milestone Construction. Hickey presented the committee findings and the financial analysis. The three advisory bodies that reviewed the project — the Ad Hoc Building Committee, the Beaver Meadow Golf Course Advisory Committee and the Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee (FPAC) — each recommended option 3, a new building. Councilor Fennessy, speaking for FPAC, said option 2 (renovation with an addition) offered no material financial advantage in the view of the consultants and introduced operational complications during construction.
The consultants estimated costs for…
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