Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing a Contract for Professional Services with Golf Scapes of Arlington, Texas for the Master Plan for the Oak Hollow Golf Course
Summary
MEETING DATE: August 16, 2011
DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation and Open Space
CONTACT: Lemuel P. Randolph, Director
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This Resolution provides authority to the City Manager to enter into a contract with Golf Scapes to provide the Master Plan for the Oak Hollow Golf Course.
• The Master Plan is to be completed by December 31, 2011.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The Master Plan will provide modifications to the landscape of the course and an irrigation plan.
• The Master Plan will enhance the beauty of the course encouraging an increase in players generating an increase in revenue.
• Eight (8) Request for Proposals for the Master Plan for the Oak Hollow Golf Course were received on June 30, 2011.
• An evaluation process was held with each company with the rankings ranging from 2.40 to 4.7667 with Golf Scapes ranking the highest.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
• None.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• This Resolution authorizes a contract with Golf Scapes for an amount not to exceed $12,750.
• On March 15, 2011, City Council approved an ordinance authorizing a budget amendment modifying a loan agreement from the Solid Waste Fund to include $15,000 for a master plan increasing the loan payoff payments from $47,750 to $63,300 annually.
• All costs for loan repayment will be funded through revenue from the golf course.
• Funding available from the City’s Solid Waste Fund in an amount not to exceed $15,000.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
• Resolution
• Ranking Sheet
• Locator Map