fees, as rounds were declining due to the loss of its clubhouse. As staff did not want to negatively impact rounds any further, they opted to use this as a means to create a pricing gap between the two courses to attract golfers a two different price points.
The final increase was made on July 1, 2022. All golf green fees were increased by $1 per 18- hole rounds and Annual Passes were increased by $100 from $1,600 to $1,700.
DISCUSSION:
With less than a year before the current fee schedule ends, staff began discussing the next green fees schedule. Discussions were based on the continued rise in the cost of goods and services. An example of this is the new golf cart contract which doubled from $84,154 to $165,409 per year.
Another is the management and maintenance of the courses. In tandem with the proposed green fee increase, staff is also recommending an extension and increase in the maintenance component of the BrightView Golf Maintenance, Inc. contract. Now in the middle of its third year, the City is proposing to exercise the first of two (2) two-year extensions. Included is a
15.8% increase ($233,910) per year for increased costs and additional funding for utilities, irrigation, and tree services.
Annual rounds played, averaged close to 80,000 over the last four years. Similar to the current schedule, staff is recommending a $2/round increase effective July 1, 2024, with $1/round increases planned for July 1, 2025, and 2026. The initial $2/round green fee increase could offset the cost of the BrightView contract by approximately $160,000. The proposed increase is competitive with other courses in the areas (Swenson Ranch, Stockton, Manteca Park, Manteca, La Contenta, Valley Springs, River Oaks, Ceres, and Rancho del Rey, Atwater). The range for an eighteen-hole round on a weekday is $20-$35 with Dryden at $28 and Creekside at $34. The range for an eighteen-hole round on a weekend is $27-$73 with Dryden at $34 and Creekside at $38.
This item was presented to the Golf Courses Advisory Committee on September 20, 2023. The Committee voted 6-2 in favor of a $2 per 18-hole round increase with an annual increase of $1 each year over the next two years.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed $2/round fee increase is projected to raise revenue by $160,000 the first year.
This calculation is based on a projected 80,000 rounds of golf played. This figure may increase or decrease, depending on the number of rounds played. If the increase occurs each year during the additional two-year period, revenue could grow as much as $320,000 over the threeyear period.
RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:
Staff Recommendations:
Motion recommending an increase in Golf Green Fees at the City of Modesto Golf Courses by $2/round effective July 1, 2024, with an annual increase of $1/round each year for the next two years, subject to annual review, rescinding Resolution No. 2018-377; and forwarding to Council for approval.
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Safety and Communities Committee Name, October 9, 2023
Increase Golf Green Fees at City-owned Golf Courses
Approved by:
Laurie A. Smith, Director
Parks, Recreation & Neighborhoods Department
Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
Attachments:
1. Resolution 2018-377
2. Proposed Green Fee Schedule
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MODESTO CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-377
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INCREASE IN GOLF GREEN FEES AT THE CITY OF MODESTO GOLF COURSES BY S2/ROUND EFFECTIVE
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018, WITH AN ANNUAL INFLATOR OF $I/ROUND EACH
YEAR FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS, SUBJECT TO ANNUAL REVIEW, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2011-178
WHEREAS, the City owns, operates, and manages the Municipal Golf Course, Dryden Park Municipal Golf Course, and Creekside Municipal Golf Course (collectively “ Municipal Golf Courses”, and
WHEREAS, on June 2, 2009, the City Council, by Resolution No. 2009-236, established new green fee rates at all three Municipal Golf Courses, and WHEREAS, on May 24, 2011, the City Council, by Resolution No. 2011-178, granted the Director of the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department the authority to offer or approve golfspecials at the Municipal Golf Courses, restated the 2009 green fee rates, and rescinded Resolution No. 2009-236, and WHEREAS, in May 2016, the Mayor’s 100 Day Budget Review Committee recommended reducing or eliminating General Fund support to the golf fund and appoint two committee members to work with staff, and
WHEREAS, on September 5, 2017, at a City Council Workshop,staff was directed to conduct a workshop to receive public input and feedback on ways to reduce the General Fund subsidy to the golf fund, and
WHEREAS, in January 2018, two public workshops were conducted, and identified strong support for keeping the courses open, introducing new uses for the courses, increasing marketing and promotions, and increasing green fees, and 09/04/2018/PRN/LSmith/Item 16 2018-377
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WHEREAS, in April 2018, the Golf Courses Advisory Committee presented the public workshop information to the City Council, and
WHEREAS, one of the Golf Courses Advisory Committee’srecommendations was to increase green fees by $1/round each year for the next five years pending annual review, and
WHEREAS, at the Workshop, the Council expressed interest in seeing higher green fees in the first year, and
WHEREAS, on June 25, 2018, the Finance Committee considered the Golf Advisory Committee’s recommendation of a Si per round increase with annual $1 per round increases, subject to annual review, over the next four years as well as $2 and $3 per round increases, and
WHEREAS, the Finance Committee unanimously recommended a $2/round increase the first year with $1 per round increases, subject to annual review, over the next four years, and
WHEREAS, the first increase shall commence on September 5, 2018, with subsequent increases, pending review, commencing on July 1 st of each year 2019, 2020,
2021, and 2022, and
WHEREAS, said matter was set for public hearing of the City Council to be held at 5:30 p.m. on September 4, 2018, in the Tenth Street Place Chambers, located at 1010 10th Street, Modesto, California, at which date and time said duly noticed public hearing of the Council was held for the purpose of receiving public comment on the proposed golf green fees, and
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WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Modesto finds that the new increased fees for play need to established at the Municipal Golf Courses to help offset the rising cost of operating the golf courses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Modesto as follows:
1. RATES. The rates for players for Modesto Municipal Golf Course, Dryden Park Municipal Golf Course, and Creekside Municipal Golf Course are hereby established as set forth in Exhibit “ A” attached hereto and effective September 20, 2018.
Subsequent annual $l/round fee increases, pending review, shall be effective on July 1
st 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.
2. DISCOUNTS & SPECIAL RATES. The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Director, or designee, may provide discounts of the established green fees and/or offer green fee packages to encourage rounds of golf at all the municipal golf courses. Annual Pass, Special Play, Play Day, Tournament, School Team, Holiday, League, or otherspecial or promotional rates shall be established by the Contractor, with the written approval of the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Director, or his or her designee.
3. COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS. Complimentary tickets without fee may be issued by or under the direction of the Golf Course Professional to visiting professionals or others, for services rendered to the golf course. Free play must be approved by the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Director or designee. 09/04/2018/PKN/LSmitb/Item 16 2018-377
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4. HOLIDAYS. “ Holidays” , as used herein, shall mean New Year’s Day (January 1
st), Martin Luther King’s Birthday (the third Monday in January), Washington’s Birthday (the third Monday in February), Memorial Day (the last Monday in May), Independence Day (July 4
th), Labor Day (the first Monday in September),
Veteran’s Day (November 11th), Thanksgiving Day (the fourth Thursday in November), and the day after Thanksgiving. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a holiday.
5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This resolution goes into effect and be in full force and operation on and after September 20, 2018.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Resolution No. 2011-178 is hereby rescinded effective September 20, 2018.
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The foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Modesto held on the 4
th day of September, 2018, by Councilmember
Ridenour, who moved its adoption, which motion being duly seconded by Councilmember Kenoyer, was upon roll call carried and the resolution adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Ah You, Grewal, Kenoyer, Madrigal, Ridenour, Zoslocki, Mayor Brandvold
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ATTEST:
STEPHANIE LOPEZ, City Clerk/ U
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
ADAM U. LINDGREN, City Attoifey
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CITY OF MODESTO GOLF COURSES
GREEN FEE SCHEDULES
EFFECTIVE: September 20, 2018 - June 30, 2019
Weekdays, 9-holes
Weekdays, 9-holes (senfors/juniors/disabled)
Weekdays, 18-holes
Weekdays, 18-holes (seniors/junlors/disabled)
Weekdays 18-holes (juniors, after noon)
Weekdays, Mid-day, 18-holes
Weekdays, Super-Twilight, 18-holes
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Weekends/Holidays, 9-holes $20
Weekends/Holidays, 18-holes $30
Weekends/Holidays, 18-holes (juniors, after noon) $19
Weekends/Holidays, Mid-day, 18-holes $23
Weekends/Holidays, Super-Twilight, 18-holes $17
Weekends/Holidays, Replay $16
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Punch Card, 20/40 Rounds - 18/9-holes $380
Punch Card, 20/40 Rounds - 18/9-holes (seniors) $340
Punch Card, 10/20 Rounds - 18/9-holes $210
Punch Card, 10/20 Rounds - 18/9 -holes (seniors) $190
MODESTO NINE-HOLE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE (MUNI)
Weekdays, 9-holes $14
Weekdays, 9-holes (seniors/disabled) $12
Weekdays, 9 holes (juniors) $9
Weekdays, Mid-day, 9-holes $12
Weekdays, Mid-day, 9-holes (juniors) $9
Weekdays, After 3PM, 9-holes $9
Weekdays, 6-holes $9
Weekdays, Replay $9
Weekends/Holidays, 9-holes $16
Weekends/Holidays, 9-holes (juniors) $10
Weekends/Holidays,After 1PM,9-holes $13
Weekends/Holidays, After 1PM, 9-holes (juniors) $10
Weekends/Holidays,After 3 PM, 9-holes $10
Weekends, 6-holes $10
Weekends/Holidays, Replay $10
Punch Card, 20/40 Rounds - 18/9-hoies $380
Punch Card, 20/40 Rounds - 18/9-holes (seniors) $340
Punch Card, 10/20 Rounds - 18/9-holes $210
Punch Card, 10/20 Rounds - 18/9-holes (seniors) $190
CREEKSIDE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
Weekdays, 9-holes $19
Weekdays, 9-holes (seniors/
juniors/disabled) $17
Weekdays, 18-holes $26
Weekdays, 18-holes (seniors/juniors/disabled) $22
Weekdays, 18-holes (juniors,after noon) $18
Weekdays, Mid-day, 18-holes $21
Weekdays,Super-Twilight, 18-holes $15
Weekdays, Replay $14
Weekends/Holidays, 9-holes $22
Weekends/Holidays,18-holes $33
Weekends/Holidays, 18-holes (juniors, after noon) $21
Weekends/Holidays, Mid-day, 18-holes $25
Weekends/Holidays, Super-Twilight, 18-holes $19
Weekends/Holidays, Replay $17
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Punch Card, 20/40 Rounds - 18/9-holes (seniors) $340
Punch Card, 10/20 Rounds - 18/9-holes $210
Punch Card, 10/20 Rounds - 18/9 -holes (seniors) $190
ANNUAL PASS (All Courses)
$1,500 / Year .
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Weekdays, 9-holes $20.50 Weekdays, 9-holes $21.50
Weekdays, 9-holes (seniors/juniors/disabled) $18.50 Weekdays, 9-holes (seniors/juniors/disabled) $19.50 Weekdays, 18-holes $28.00 Weekdays, 18-holes $31.00
Weekdays, 18-holes (seniors/juniors/disabled) $25.00 Weekdays, 18-holes (seniors/juniors/disabled) $27.00 Weekday,s 18-holes (juniors, after noon) $21.00 Weekdays, 18-holes (juniors, after noon) $22.00 Weekdays, Mid-day, 18-holes $24.00 Weekdays, Mid-day, 18-holes $25.00 Weekdays, Super-Twilight, 18-holes $18.00 Weekdays, Super-Twilight, 18-holes $19.00 Weekdays, Replay $15.00 Weekdays, Replay $16.00
Weekends/Holidays, 9-holes $22.50 Weekends/Holidays, 9-holes $24.50 Weekends/Holidays, 18-holes $34.00 Weekends/Holidays, 18-holes $38.00 Weekends/Holidays, 18-holes (juniors, after noon) $23.00 Weekends/Holidays, 18-holes (juniors, after noon) $25.00 Weekends/Holidays, Mid-day, 18-holes $27.00 Weekends/Holidays, Mid-day, 18-holes $29.00 Weekends/Holidays, Super-Twilight, 18-holes $21.00 Weekends/Holidays, Super-Twilight, 18-holes $23.00 Weekends/Holidays, Replay $18.00 Weekends/Holidays, Replay $19.00 Punch Card, 20/40 Rounds - 18/9-holes $480.00 Punch Card, 20/40 Rounds - 18/9-holes $480.00 Punch Card, 20/40 Rounds - 18/9-holes (seniors) $440.00 Punch Card, 20/40 Rounds - 18/9-holes (seniors) $440.00 Punch Card, 10/20 Rounds - 18/9-holes $260.00 Punch Card, 10/20 Rounds - 18/9-holes $260.00 Punch Card, 10/20 Rounds - 18/9 -holes (seniors) $240.00 Punch Card, 10/20 Rounds - 18/9 -holes (seniors) $240.00 Youth on Course $3.00 Youth on Course $3.00
ANNUAL PASS (All Courses)
$1,800 / Year
Approved by Modesto City Council
(Restrictions Apply) Resolution No. 2023-
2023
CITY OF MODESTO GOLF COURSES
GREEN FEE SCHEDULES
EFFECTIVE: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
DRYDEN PARK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE CREEKSIDE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE #5..
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