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COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM
Mayor Matti H. Bower and Members of the City Commi7n
Interim City Manager Kathie G. Brooks ~ fi-.1/~
January 16, 2013
SUBJECT: REPORT OF THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS
COMMITTEE MEETING ON DECEMBER 20,2012
The agenda is as follows:
OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion regarding a proposed marketing program for Sunscreen
and an update on other potential marketing partnerships
ACTION
Finance Committee members to meet with Assistant City Manager Max
Sklar to go over any questions that can be answered before bringing this
discussion back to the next meeting.
Assistant City Manager Max Sklar presented the item.
The Finance and Citywide Projects Committee (FCWPC) met on November 9,
2012 and was provided an update on the City's efforts, in conjunction with the
City's municipal marketing consultant, The Superlative Group (TSG), to
identify potential municipal marketing partners and opportunities. During the
November 9, 2012, FCWPC City staff considered naming rights, as well as a
potential sunscreen licensing agreement. The Committee unanimously
passed a motion to no longer pursue naming rights of our parks and to
research development of a park foundation for consideration by the City
Commission. The Committee also directed staff to provide more detailed
information on the proposed Sunscreen Licensing agreement.
Max Sklar went on to explain that since the July 26, 2012 FCWPC meeting,
TSG has continued negotiations for a licensed sunscreen product. TSG
advised prospective proposers of the City's interest in an Exclusive
Sunscreen Partner and the availability of opportunities from this partnership.
In addition to information on volumes, venues, current pricing, etc., TSG also
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advised the prospective proposers of our interest in securing a partner that
provided a minimum annual guarantee, as well as a percentage of net
wholesale sales to be credited against the minimum guarantee. TSG
recommended a minimum ten·year term for the partnership which is not only
consistent with typical exclusive partnerships, but also creates an incentive for
the prospective proposer -as the selected partner will have exclusive rights
for an extended time -sufficient to amortize any capital investment, and to
establish the new brand's presence in the market.
Attached is a detailed Term Sheet and the summary of the terms:
Proposed Terms:
Terms have been proposed by TSG as a result of their negotiations with
Energizer (Banana Boat I Hawaiian Tropic) and a summary of these terms
delineate the responsibilities of each party during the term of the Agreement
Estimated total value:
The estimated total value of the proposed Exclusive Sunscreen Partnership
with Energizer over the term of the agreement is, at a minimum, $ 1,500,000,
inclusive of an annual sponsorship fee ($150,000), 4% licensing fee to be
credited against annual sponsorship fee, marketing program to promote
product and the City of Miami Beach brand, and potential contribution of
apparel to Ocean Rescue. There have been no other offers from competing
brands to the City at this time.
The following chart provides a breakdown of the value of the proposed
partnership between the City of Miami Beach and Energizer (cash and non-
cash):
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1st Year l Over 10-Year
l Term
j Annual Guaranteed Minimum $150,000 i $1,500,000
$ (67,500) Commission includes monitoring $ (675,000) I TSG Annual_ Commission (45%) t Subtotal -Annual Revenue to Ci!Y. I $ 82,500 $ 825,000
Golf Rounds Annually $ (1 ,600) 1 Value of golf rounds $ (16,000)
1 5 S~ecial Event Permits Annually $ (2,_500)
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$ (25,000) Capped at a total value of $,2500
Advertising (5th & Alton Signs)
Annually $ . {4,200) Value of ads sold bl: CMB $ (42,000)
Net Minimum Annual Revenue to
CMB $ 74,200 $ 742,000
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Potential Additional Benefits to
CMB
~Boucher Bros. Annual T owe I
Replacement
Pool/Tennis Umbrella Replaceme!:l.i_
Staff T owe! Annual Replacement
Paddleboard Replacement I .
! Ocean Rescue Annual Uniform
' LBeplacement
I $
Boucher is required to purchase
8,000 new towels annually
$30,000
Umbrellas are not replaces
annually
$ 2, 500 1 1 0% Commission to be paid to
1 TSG on budgeted cost
$ 20,000 M~ avoidance measures, potential
$20,000
$80,500
for add'l $4,250 in Commission.
(Paddleboards would not be
re laces annual! .
Potential Additional Annual Benefits to Ener izer
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60.000 I
25,000.
40,000 200,00~1
405,000
1 Logo Placement Ocean Rescue I l
1 Vehicles $ 520,000 Value of im ressions $ 5,200,000 , ----------~~--~-----~~~~=~~~-----! 1 Energizer does not currently
I. ll sample product in CMB, no loss j
Annual Sampling Permits Va!_ue__ _ $ 40,000 of revenue. _______ _..,L __ $..::___4~0_::.0.!.-.,0--=0;,_;;0--'
* Energizer to Pay CMB Annual License/Royalty
Fee of 4% of Net Wholesale Sales
Pursuant to the terms of the City's Agreement with TSG, TSG is entitled to 45%
commission on licensing agreements (to include contract monitoring). The total
amount to be paid to TSG will be calculated once the payment schedule is
determined for the cash components of the agreement above.
During the FCWPC meeting Commissioner Exposito also requested the
Administration contact the Boucher Brothers as the City's beach concessionaire
to determine any potential impact to their operation. City staff spoke to the
Boucher Brothers about the agreement who expressed a concern with the
agreement, because they are also considering their own sunscreen line and this
potential agreement would prohibit their development of this.
It is important to note that the goal of this sunscreen licensing agreement is for
the City to partner with Energizer to develop, produce, distribute and market a
Miami Beach Sunscreen globally. Energizer would pay the City an annual
license fee of 4% of net wholesale sales, which has the potential to significantly
exceed the annual guaranteed minimum being proposed. The global distribution
of the product has an additional marketing value to the City's brand.
Commissioner Jorge Exposito asked if they can calculate the estimated value for
the things they are asking for to make a proper determination. Commissioner
Michael Gongora stated that the logo placement being given more consideration
seeing that it appears to be worth a lot more and that we could be looking at the
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wrong thing to brand. Chairperson Oeede Weithorn stated that quality control
needs to be discussed if we are putting the City's name on something.
Commissioner Exposito asked for an explanation on what net of wholesale
means. Chairperson Weithorn requested a copy of the Boucher Brothers
contract and that Finance Committee members meet with Assistant City Manager
Max Sklar to go over any questions that can be answered before bringing this
discussion back to the next meeting
NEW BUSINESS
2. Discussion regarding the motions made by the Quality of Education
Committee during their September meeting
ACTION
The Committee recommended funding the City's proportionate share of the
estimated $62,000 for a full time registered nurse (with benefits), and
$30,000 for a full time medical assistant (with benefits), subject to the other
two neighboring municipalities also contributing their proportionate share
of the expenses. This is to be done for one year and analyzed again when
preparing the operating budget going forward.
Commissioner Jerry libbin presented the item and gave a brief history of the
item.
Commissioner Libbin then added that the Chamber of Commerce got involved
with the EDNA Health Initiative in which they pledged 100% of the proceeds to
the funding of the nurse if they mobilized the community enough to win the
contest they ended up finishing first in the nation. A $30,000 award was won that
they pledged would go to nursing initiative. Commissioner Ubbin stated that he
is asking for $65,000 from the City of Miami Beach to go with the $30,000 that
the Chamber of Commerce already has to go to the Health Trust to get a nurse
for the schools for one year. Chairperson Deede Weithorn stated that as much
as she would want to do this, it's not in this year's budget Commissioner
Michael Gongora stated it's a good cause but was confused on understanding of
the request per the memo. Interim City Manager Kathie G. Brooks stated if you
look at the contract it clearly states that the district would be responsible for the
nurse practitioners. Chairperson Weithorn asked what would be the budget line
item that would be used to fund this or where would the money come from. Ruth
K. Broad Bay Harbor PTA Vice President Tamar Oppenheimer stated there's an
immediate concern of solving this problem. In the interim, one idea was if the
school district could pay 15 professional staff members to be trained on CPR.
Through these discussions, the idea of needing a nurse came up. Commissioner
Exposito asked lf they had reached out to Bay Harbor, Bal Harbor and Surfside
to see if they were willing to fund their proportionate share. He stated it is
important to know the response from the other municipalities so that everyone is
responsible for their proportionate share. It would appear that Miami Beach
would end up funding all the schools without the assistance of the other councils
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as oppose to joining forces. Chairperson Weithorn stated it would be unfair to
the citizens of this City to ask them to subsidize the children of more than one
Municipality, but that she's willing to give the pro rata share for one year putting
the pressure on the other Cities to step up and do their part. Commissioner
Exposito made a recommendation to find some funding from the increased boat
show cost, but Commissioner Libbin stated the School Board does not allow this
type of funding to the PTA. Quality Task Force Healthcare Education Committee
representative Karen Rico stated that her main concern is that the door does not
get closed on this issue.
Commissioner Libbin stated that as he understands the Committee recommends
funding the City's proportionate share of the estimated $62,000 for a full time
registered nurse (with benefits), and $30,000 for a full time medical assistant
(with benefits), subject to the other two neighboring municipalities also
contributing their proportionate share of the expenses. This is to be done for one
year and analyzed again when preparing the operating budget going forward.
3. Discussion concerning the Lease for the Miami-Dade Gay and
Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Foundation located at Historic City
Hall at 1130 Washington Avenue
ACTION
Item Deferred.
4. Discussion regarding to consider A Request for Rent Relief from
Penn 17, LLC., regarding the retail space at the Pennsylvania Avenue
parking garage
ACTION
This item was moved with no recommendation except conceptually since it
has to go to before the Commission for final approval. The Finance
Committee provided parameterst that must be negotiated with the tenant
regarding rent deferral which should be less than one year, no rent
abatement and the tenant is to provide a timeline for the re-opening of the
restaurant. Upon completion of the negotiations, the agreement should be
brought to the January Commission meeting for approval.
Anna Parekh Real Estate, Housing & Community Development Director
presented the item.
She went on to explain that on December 12, 2012, the City Commission referred
the matter to the City's Finance and Citywide Projects Committee (FCWPC) for
discussion, subject to the Tenant remitting all outstanding rent amounts due for
October, November and December. Subsequent to the Commission meeting,
the Tenant informed staff that it wasn't in a position to remit rent for the three-
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month period and instead offered to pay one-month's rent in exchange for the
Committee's consideration of its request for additional rent relief. This request
was formally transmitted in writing from Tenant's Legal Counsel on December
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h. On December 17, FCWPC Chairperson, Commissioner Weithorn agreed to
the Tenant's request, subject to the rent being remitted via wire transfer or
cashier's check prior to the Committee meeting. Payment for Octobers rent was
received on December 19, 2012.
On December 17, 2012, the Tenant informed staff that it had closed the
restaurant with the intent of reopening in February, 2012 under a new name and
new concept. The Tenant also informed staff that given the amount of money
and time it had invested in the Premises, that it was fully committed to keeping its
lease and was hopeful it could negotiate favorable terms with the City to do so.
The Administration is therefore requesting input and direction from the City's
Finance and Citywide Projects Committee as to the Tenant's requests.
Chairperson Deede Weithom began by thanking the tenant for making a good
faith payment of rent to meet with the Finance Committee. Chief Deputy City
Attorney Raul Aguila stated that the relief the tenant is asking for is a portion
of their security deposit be applied to their past due rent for November and
December and commencing January 1, 2012 they be given a 50% rent
abatement for one year and that the legal department does not agree with
this.
Commissioner Jorge Exposito asked if the cost was known for the
replacement of the A/C units. Cooper Avenue Partner Amir Ben-Zion stated
that it is in the range of $60-65,000, We are trying to do everything necessary
to hold on to our lease. Currently, we have closed the doors indefinitely until
the A/C units have been replaced and then we will have a re-grand opening
under Cooper or a new name. Chairperson Weithorn asked how long it would
take to get another tenant into the space in which Real Estate, Housing &
Community Development Director Anna Parekh stated it would take a couple of
months. Chairperson Weithorn stated she would need a letter of credit to give
some of these concessions. Cooper Avenue Partner Amir Ben-Zion responded
that a line of credit does not exist in this line of business, but they have made
many improvements to the property. Commissioner Michael Gongora stated it's
not all the City's fault and would like to see what they have proven with some of
their other businesses. Cooper Avenue Partner Amir Ben-Zion stated that if they
can agree with the City, they would release the City of any legal liabilities. City
Attorney Jose Smith stated that after speaking with staff, it's the City's position is
that that they did nothing wrong and that all A/C issues are the responsibility of
the tenant. Commissioner Michael Gongora agreed and stated that the City did
nothing wrong, but that it would be better to work something out with the current
tenant. City Attorney Smith stated legal suggest instead of rent abatement, that
it be rent deferral so that the City gets paid at the end and not waive the rent
completely for 2013. Commissioner Gongora is against using the security
deposit because that would leave nothing if the tenant decided to leave. Interim
City Manager Kathie G. Brooks stated she does not recommend touching the
security deposit. Commissioner Jorge Exposito stated he wants to make sure
the process is done correctly and that this issue doesn't resurface in the future.
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In the meantime, in an effort of good faith, the City will not take any legal action
until the Commission meeting. City Attorney Smith stated he does not want to
waive any rights the City might have until he speaks to Jeffrey Rynor, the
tenant's legal counsel. Real Estate, Housing & Community Development Director
Anna Parekh clarified that the Commission is suggesting deferral of rent and not
50% off for one year. Commissioner Gongora also stated that a shorter time
frame of 6 months seems like enough time or by March for any agreement made.
Chairperson Weithorn stated that this item was moved with no recommendation
except conceptually since it has to go to before the Commission for final
approvaL The Finance Committee provided parameters' that must be negotiated
with the tenant regarding rent deferral which should be less than one year, no
rent abatement and the tenant is to provide a timeline for the re-opening of the
restaurant Upon completion of the negotiations, the agreement should be
brought to the January Commission meeting for approval.
5. Discussion to consider two lease agreements: one lease with State
Representative David Richardson for 690 Square Feet of office space
consisting of Suites 402A and 402B located at 1701 Meridian Avenue;
And another lease with Commissioner Bruno Barreiro for 412 Square
Feet of office space located on The Ground Floor of City Hall;
Said discussion to Include the Setting and Advertising of Public
Hearings for the January 16, 2013, Commission Meeting
ACTION
The Committee recommended entering into a lease Agreement with
Representative David Richardson (and/or the Florida House of
Representatives) for the use of 541 square feet of space located on the 4th
floor of 1701 Meridian Avenue, for the total annual rent of $3,732 {or
$397/mo). Also entering into a lease Agreement with Commissioner Bruno
Barreiro (and/or the Nliami~Dade Board of County Commissioners) for the
use of 412 square feet of space currently occupied in the ground floor of
City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, for one dollar per year.
Anna Parekh Real Estate, Housing & Community Development Director
presented this item.
While the City could command fair market rents for the use of the two spaces,
the current use of ground floor space by Commissioner Barreiro, and the
proposed use of office space on the 4th floor by Representative Richardson
faciHtate enhanced public service to constituents. The City's contribution in
making City space available for Miami Beach residents to meet with their County
and State elected officials outweighs the benefits of collecting fair market rent for
these properties.
Therefore, the Administration recommends that the F&CWPC accept the
Administration's following recommendations, which would be subject to the City
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Commission's approval:
• Approve the City entering into a Lease Agreement with Representative
David Richardson (and/or the Florida House of Representatives) for the
use of 541 square feet of space located on the 4th floor of 1701 Meridian
Avenue, for the total annual rent of $3,732 (or $397/mo). The
recommended rent represents $6.90 per square foot to cover the City's
common area maintenance costs and insurance expenses.
• Approve the City entering into a Lease Agreement with Commissioner
Bruno Barreiro (and/or the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners)
for the use of 412 square feet of space currently occupied in the ground
floor of City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, for one dollar per year.
The one dollar represents legal consideration and is intended to honor the
previously agreed upon terms for the use of the space. The
recommendation to enter into a formal Lease Agreement is intended for
the purpose of memorializing the agreement for the use of the space.
Chairperson Weithorn stated she needed an understanding of the amount of
space that would be used by Representative Richardson. Assistant City
Manager Max Sklar clarified that Representative Richardson would not be
occupying both spaces at the same time. The space that former Congresswoman
Ros~Lehtinen occupied is a temporary space right now until the VCA moves out
of the space they are currently in and then Representative Richardson will move
into that space. Commissioner Michael Gongora stated he is in favor of both
representatives occupying office space as elected officials serving our
constituents. Commissioner Jorge Exposito stated there is a benefit to having a
State Representative in the office space.
Chairperson Weithorn made a motion to Approve the City entering into a Lease
Agreement with Representative David Richardson {and/or the Florida House of
Representatives) for the use of 541 square feet of space located on the 4th floor
of 1701 Meridian Avenue, for the total annual rent of $3,732 (or $397/mo). The
recommended rent represents $6.90 per square foot to cover the City's common
area maintenance costs and insurance expenses. Also to approve the City
entering into a Lease Agreement with Commissioner Bruno Barreiro (and/or the
Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners) for the use of 412 square feet of
space currently occupied in the ground floor of City Hall, 1700 Convention Center
Drive, for one dollar per year. The one dollar represents legal consideration and
is intended to honor the previously agreed upon terms for the use of the space.
The recommendation to enter into a formal Lease Agreement is intended for the
purpose of memorializing the agreement for the use of the space. Commissioner
Exposito seconded the motion and it passed.
6. Discussion regarding the issuance of a request for proposals for the
Installation and Operation of Citywide automated teller machines at
various City-Owned properties and facilities, approved by the City
Commission on March 21, 2012
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ACTION
The Committee recommended that an Industry or Peer Review process be
conducted prior to the issuance of an RFP.
Anna Parekh Real Estate, Housing & Community Development Director
presented this item.
In light of the stated concerns about proceeding with an RFP for ATM services,
the Administration believes that an Industry or Peer Review process should be
conducted prior to the issuance of an RFP and that until that process or another
course of action is determined by the City Commission, that the direction to issue
an RFP for ATMs be rescinded.
Assistant City Manager Max Sklar added that City Code prohibits the ATM
machines from being visible in the right of way which can create a challenge for
identifying potential locations. Chairperson Deede Weithorn asked why the RFP
could not be issued and see what type of response is received. Real Estate,
Housing & Community Development Director Anna Parekh responded that a
peer review can be done to see if there's a need for the services. Chairperson
Weithorn stated their will be minimum, requirements because there has been a
change in the compliance rules with regards to banking. Interim City Manager
Kathie G. Brooks stated her concerns as to what is the objective in putting out
the A TMs. Commissioner Jorge Exposito stated that his concerns are with the
issue of fraud and safety. The Committee recommends that an Industry or Peer
Review process be conducted prior to the issuance of an RFP.
7. Discussion of the current management and operations of the City of
Miami Beach golf courses, clubhouses and related facilities and
options/direction for the future management agreement
ACTION
The Committee recommended warvmg competitive bidding and re-
awarding the contract to Professional Course Management lit L TO to
manage the golf course under the new terms of their agreement.
Kevin Smith Parks and Recreation Director presented this item.
He then proceeded to go over the fee structure included in the previous
management and operations agreements between the City of Miami Beach and
Professional Course Management (PCM) that was as based on an annual
management fee of $125,000 per golf course plus a 10% incentive fee earned
only after revenue of $1.875M is attained at each golf course individually, and the
debt service at each golf course is addressed. The 10% incentive was
subsequently modified in the summer of 2010 in the form of a voluntary reduction
to 8%, by PCM. This represented a savings to the City in FY 2010-11 of
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approximately $40,000 and $36,000 in FY 2011~12. This goodwill gesture by
PCM was in recognition of the challenges the City was facing in light of the
financial crisis and recession we were in at that time and for consideration of the
City agreeing to extend the current agreement for the remaining available time.
He then went over the worksheet outlining the current terms of the agreement,
including the voluntary reduction of incentive fee mentioned above, and the
negotiated proposed terms agreed to by PCM for future years' management
agreement, contemplated to be for 3 years, plus two (2) one year extensions.
Additionally, we have also included a column outlining potential savings, based
on historical averages of prior year actual to the negotiated terms.
Below is a summary of the key points that were discussed and negotiated:
• Yearly Management Fee charge per Golf Course (Miami Beach, Par 3
and Normandy)
• Incentive Fee percentage
• Incentive Fee Revenue thresholds
• Debt Service Provision ( must cover Debt Service to earn full Incentive
fee)
• A capped Incentive Fee
• Incentive Fee "pay-back" if Revenues are not met
Yearly Management Fee: Current Proposed
Miami Beach
Normandy
Par3
$125,000
$ 125,000
-0-
$ 125,000 plus CPI or 3% yearly
$ 125,000 no CPI or yearly adjustment
-0-
(Please note that the estimated fee to manage a new Par 3 golf course to be included at no
cost by PCM is estimated between $36,000 and $48,000 annually.)
Incentive Fee
Miami Beach
Normandy
Par3
Debt Service Provision
Miami Beach
Normandy
Par3
Current Proposed
8% over $1.875M
(after Debt Service)
Cap of $125,000 to $ 3.9M in Revenue
plus 5% over$ 4M in revenues
8% over $ 1.875M
(after Debt Service)
7% over $1.8M in revenues
-0-
Current
Must meet Debt Service
($ 800,000)
Must meet Debt Service
($ 400,000)
n/a
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-0-
Proposed
Same
Eliminated
n/a
Incentive Fee "pay-back'' Provision
Current Proposed
Miami Beach No Approx. 8% of revenues below$ 3.9M
Normandy No No
Par3 No No
Assuming a yearly revenue stream at the Miami Beach Golf Club of $ 4 Million
and yearly estimated revenue of $ 1.8 Million at the Normandy Golf Club, the
anticipated average yearly net savings to the City would amount to$ 25,000 from
the current agreement and approximately $75,000 per year from the original
agreement(s).
Professional Course Management II, ltd. has successfully managed and
operated the City's golf courses and clubhouses since October 1, 2001. The
current agreement expired on September 30, 2012 and we are now on a month-
to-month with them as authorized by the City Commission on September 12,
2012. After extensive good faith efforts between the City and PCM to negotiate a
new fee structure with additional benefits to the city in consideration of waving
competitive bidding process, as directed by this Committee on July 10, 2012, the
Administration and PCM have reached the following terms for a fee arrangement
that:
• Caps the incentive paid to PCM when certain revenue thresholds are met;
• Provides for a "pay-back" provision when revenue thresholds are NOT
met;
• lncentivizes PCM at a lower rate than the current agreement provides
for on higher revenues collected;
• And based on historical averages, saves the City an average of:
o $ 25,000 per year based on the current fee structure with the
voluntary reduction currently in place, or
o $ 75,000 per year based on the original Agreement.
The Administration is seeking the guidance and direction of the Finance and
Citywide Projects Committee to assess and evaluate the success of this
contractual relationship with Professional Course Management II, LTD., and to
discuss the options and future actions for the on-going management and
operations of the City's Golf Courses, Clubhouses and Related Facilities. At this
time the options are to:
• Direct the Administration to prepare a Request For Proposals (RFP) for
the Management and Operations of the City's Golf Courses, Clubhouses
and Related Facilities to be issued a soon as possible; or
• Direct the Administration to prepare a Commission action recommending
the waiving the competitive bidding process and prepare a new
agreement with Professional Course Management for the continued
management and operations of the City's Golf Courses, Clubhouses and
Related Facilities based on the terms negotiated with the intention of
having an agreement ready as soon as possible.
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Chairperson Deede Weithorn asked for an explanation of the 90% increase in
water in which Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Smith stated that the water
bills had been previously charged to City and the full allocation wasn't hitting the
golf course. A full audit was done to adjust this properly.
Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Smith went on to explain that the Premier
Card generates almost a million dollars or more during the summer for having the
membership. Commissioner Jerry Libbin asked for a comparable detail on the
cost breakdown of expenses versus the revenue that is being generated.
Commissioner Michael Gongora asked if the management fee could remain flat if
they agreed to waive competitive bidding. President of P.C.M. Johnny La
Ponzina responded that they cannot agree to that because he believes that a
cost of living index is only fair going forward, with the rate being flat for the last 10
years. Chairperson Deede Weithorn stated due to the success of their
relationship with the City that this has justified waiving competitive bidding and
the Premier Card is an integral part of the golf course. A motion was made by
Commissioner Jorge Exposito to waive competitive bidding and continue to use
Professional Course Management II, LTD to manage the golf course under the
new terms of their agreement. Motion was second by Chairperson Weithorn.
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