REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
May 25, 2017
FROM: KEVIN R. MEIKLE, Director of Aviation
Airports Department
SUBJECT
Title
Actions pertaining to a Concession Agreement related to Airways Golf Course (Council District 4)
1. Adopt a finding of Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Section 15301 for existing facilities
2. Approve Concession Agreement and Agreement for Golf Course Operations at Airways Golf Course between the City of Fresno and Sierra Golf Management, Inc.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council adopt a finding of Class 1 Categorical Exemption for existing facilities, and approve a Concession Agreement and Agreement (Agreement) between the City of Fresno and Sierra Golf Management, Inc. (SGM), for the operation of Airways Golf Course (Airways) at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Airways has been in operation since the 1950s, originally as part of Hammer Field Military Base. Over time, Airways has been improved from a nine-hole golf course to an eighteen-hole golf course. The facility is primarily used by Junior's and Senior's for tournaments and by the general public.
The previous Airways operating agreement was in month-to-month holdover status until August 2016, when the previous operator submitted a 30 day notice to opt out of the agreement. Under exigent circumstances and to avoid interruption in Airways operation, Council approved an agreement with SGM in September 2016 to operate Airways on an interim basis. Since that time SGM has performed very well.
The Agreement is for an initial five year term with one five year extension option, and requires SGM to operate and maintain Airways, and pay any and all utility costs, taxes and assessments.
BACKGROUND
On September 1, 2016, Airports issued a Notice Inviting Proposals for concession and operation of Fresno Airways Golf Course. Two firms attended the mandatory pre-proposal conference at FAT. SGM was the only proposer to submit a propos...
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