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Council debates golf course subsidy, banners and trash costs as part of budget balancing
Summary
Commerce City councilors and staff discussed the Buffalo Run golf course subsidy and possible fee increases, the seasonal banner program and wayfinding signage, and a substantial trash-contract cost increase while weighing where to find budget savings.
Councilors used the budget workshop to revisit several operational and amenity decisions: the municipal golf course and clubhouse, the seasonal banner program, wayfinding signage, mowing contracts and the city’s contract for residential trash service.
Golf course and Bison Grill
Economic development staff and councilors noted the municipal golf operation and its restaurant are subsidized. Garrett Anderson said the combined operations are subsidized at "around a 30% rate," and that staff will present a recommended fee increase in October. He listed options for council consideration in the future, including closure, sale or contracting operations. Multiple councilors urged…
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