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Council says it may enforce Castle Oaks lease if lessee closes golf course; mediation still an option

2887375 · April 5, 2025
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Summary

After closed session April 1, Ione legal counsel reported the city’s position that an early shutdown of Castle Oaks Golf Course by the lessee would breach the lease and that the city is prepared to exercise its rights; the council also expressed willingness to pursue mediation or arbitration.

The Ione City Council returned from a closed session on April 1 with a report from legal counsel about the Castle Oaks Golf Course lease. Legal counsel summarized the city’s position that if the lessee shuts down the golf course before the lease allows, that would constitute a breach and the city would be prepared to exercise its rights under the lease.

“It’s our position that the…

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