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Council hears discussion on proposed Columbia Point Golf Course lease; no decision made
Summary
City staff and CourseCo described a draft plan to convert Columbia Point Golf Course from a city-managed facility to a long-term lease with CourseCo. Council discussed access, capital improvements, debt service and contract protections; the item was for discussion only and will return for negotiation.
City staff and representatives of CourseCo briefed the Richland City Council on June 17 about preliminary discussions to convert Columbia Point Golf Course from a management agreement to a long-term lease. No formal action was taken; council directed staff to continue negotiations and indicated a preference for contract protections that preserve public access and financial oversight.
Director Waite opened the presentation with background: the city financed a major renovation of Columbia Point in 1996 for about $7 million (original debt issuance), and City staff said approximately 14 years of debt service remain under the current financing structure (staff noted bonds have been refunded over time). The golf course has been operated under a management…
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