Council debates RFP approach for Desert Canyon Golf Course operations; no final decision

Sep 9, 2026

Council discussed drafting and evaluation criteria for an RFP for Desert Canyon Golf Course operations. Some members favored contingency planning and a 'break-glass' RFP; others opposed outsourcing and raised staff and employee concerns. Council asked staff and members to refine an evaluation plan.

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Council discussed the status of a draft RFP for Desert Canyon Golf Course operations and the evaluation criteria that would be used to assess potential responders. Some councilmembers said an RFP would be a contingency plan that would allow the city to understand market interest, while others opposed outsourcing operations or worried it could displace current staff.

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