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Wilmington weighs ending golf subsidy's general‑fund transfer, proposes small fee increases
Summary
City staff said the municipal golf course currently receives an annual $200,000 general‑fund support and proposed a $2 green‑fee and $2 punch‑card increase to better balance the enterprise fund; staff flagged a $1.8M unassigned fund balance and plans to build a car barn to electrify carts.
City staff told the council the municipal golf operation has historically received a roughly $200,000 general‑fund transfer and discussed small rate increases and capital needs aimed at making the course more self‑sustaining.
Staff said the muni course hosts about 60,000–63,000 rounds annually and that the average green fee…
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