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Commission approves interim golf‑course lease extension amid concerns about contractor compliance
Summary
The Key Colony Beach City Commission voted 4–1 to approve an interim extension of the golf‑course lease and directed further review in October after commissioners raised contract compliance and maintenance concerns.
The Key Colony Beach City Commission approved an interim lease extension for the municipal golf course in a 4–1 roll‑call vote on Sept. 18. Commissioner Tom DiFransico moved to approve the extension; Commissioner Kirk Diehl voted no while Vice‑Mayor Doug Colonell, Commissioner Tom Harding and Mayor Freddie Foster supported the motion.
During discussion, Mayor Foster asked whether leaseholder Daryl Rice had fulfilled contractual obligations and requested a legal review of a submitted invoice. Commissioner Diehl said fertilizer and seeding delays amid daily rains raised concerns about contract performance and asked for a fuller discussion at the October meeting on next steps. Vice‑Mayor Colonell emphasized protecting the city’s assets and called for follow‑up to resolve outstanding compliance questions.
