Record No: CB 120999    Version: 1 Council Bill No: CB 120999
Type: Council Bill (CB) Status: In Committee
Current Controlling Legislative Body Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee
On agenda: 6/11/2025
Ordinance No:
Title: AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Parks and Recreation; authorizing the Superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation to enter into a golf course management agreement with Premier Golf Centers, L.L.C. for the operation of the City of Seattle's municipal golf courses located at Jackson Park Golf Course, Bill Wright Golf Complex at Jefferson Park, Interbay Golf Center, and West Seattle Golf Course and their related facilities; authorizing the Superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation to set golf fees consistent with that golf course management agreement; and authorizing Premier Golf Centers, L.L.C. to charge and collect fees on behalf of Seattle Parks and Recreation.
Sponsors: Joy Hollingsworth
Attachments: 1. Att 1 - Golf Management Agreement, 2. Att 1 Ex A - Real Property Description, 3. Att 1 Ex B - SPR Golf Finance Cash Handling Manual, 4. Att 1 Ex C - City of Seattle Travel Policies and Procedures, 5. Att 1 Ex D - Public Benefits
Supporting documents: 1. Summary and Fiscal Note, 2. Summary Att A - Golf Course Maps, 3. Presentation, 4. Seattle Parks and Recreation Memo
CITY OF SEATTLE
ORDINANCE __________________
COUNCIL BILL __________________
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AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Parks and Recreation; authorizing the Superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation to enter into a golf course management agreement with Premier Golf Centers, L.L.C. for the operation of the City of Seattle's municipal golf courses located at Jackson Park Golf Course, Bill Wright Golf Complex at Jefferson Park, Interbay Golf Center, and West Seattle Golf Course and their related facilities; authorizing the Superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation to set golf fees consistent with that golf course management agreement; and authorizing Premier Golf Centers, L.L.C. to charge and collect fees on behalf of Seattle Parks and Recreation.
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XI of the City Charter, the Superintendent ("Superintendent") of Seattle Parks and Recreation ("SPR") has the responsibility for the operation and control of the parks and recreation system of the City of Seattle ("City"); and
WHEREAS, the City owns the Bill Wright Complex at Jefferson Park, Jackson Park Golf Course, Interbay Golf Center, and West Seattle Golf Course and their related facilities ("Golf Courses"); and
WHEREAS, the City entered into an agreement with the current operator, Premier Golf Centers, L.L.C. in 2011 to operate the Golf Courses; and
WHEREAS, the agreement with the current operator, Premier Golf Centers, L.L.C. expired at the end of 2024, and SPR issued Premier Golf Centers, L.L.C. a one-year extension while SPR explored potential operators for the Golf Courses that would complement and support the City's investment to the Golf Courses; and
WHEREAS, in July 2024, SPR initiated a Request for Proposal ("RFP") process that was designed to ensure stability and financial viability of the golf operations, possibly achieve a better financial arrangement, identify a partner that could deliver great experiences for golfers and non-golfers, and secure a long-ter...

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