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Council approves modest rate increases for Sebastian Municipal Golf Course for FY 2025–26
Summary
The council approved a set of mostly nominal fee increases for greens and peak‑season rates at the Sebastian Municipal Golf Course, with staff saying membership and cart fees were largely unchanged.
The Sebastian City Council approved proposed rate adjustments for the Sebastian Municipal Golf Course for fiscal year 2025–26, adopting modest increases on several green‑fee and peak‑season rates while keeping annual membership and many other fees unchanged.
Why it matters: Staff said the small increases — mostly $1–$5 on selected green‑fee categories — are intended to keep the course financially viable while balancing demand and wear on course conditions. City staff reported membership and discount‑card rates remain unchanged; about 35–40% of rounds are played by members or discount‑card holders.
Details: Course manager Mister Gardner told council that annual membership rates, cart fees and several program fees would remain the same. The most notable change is a $5 increase in the peak‑season morning 18‑hole green fee; other green‑fee and cart changes were smaller increments. Staff noted all posted rates include the 7% sales tax.
Council action: Council member Dodd moved to approve the rate schedule; the motion was seconded and approved on a roll call vote (Mayor McPartland, Vice Mayor Jones, Council member Dye and Council member Nunn recorded as voting yes).
Context and next steps: Council members discussed long‑term funding pressure for the municipal course and asked staff to bring options for alternative revenue models — including reservation fees, booking fees, or adjustments to membership privileges — during the next budget cycle. Staff said they will supply a breakdown of membership versus daily play on request to inform future policy choices.
Ending: The rate changes take effect with the new fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and staff will report back on membership usage and potential revenue strategies ahead of the next budget process.
