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ORDINANCE NO. 6 2 0 6
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SECTIONS 3.72.010, 3.72.020, 3.72.030 AND
3.72.040 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE RELATING
TO GOLF COURSE FEES AND CHARGES AND
ESTABLISHING POLICIES FOR OPERATING THE
AUBURN GOLF COURSE
WHEREAS, the Auburn Golf Course, ("Golf Course") managed by the
Auburn Parks, Arts, and Recreation Department, generates revenue through
green fees and associated charges for use of the Golf Course Facilities; and
WHEREAS, competition has greatly increased over the past 10 years,
with the development of many new publicly-owned golf facilities that offer a wide
variety of incentives to encourage the use of their facilities. Peak rates, finrilight
rates, winter rates and other discounts based on seasons, time of day, and day
of the week have become commonplace in the industry and are necessary to
operate a viable program; and
WHEREAS, the City's recreation program, including the golf program, are
market-based activities. The golf marketplace requires flexibility in setting fees in
order to remain competitive, adapt to changing market conditions, and balance
revenue needs with customer demands. Rate changes recommended by the
Director of the Parks, Arts and Recreation Department and the Parks and
Recreation Board and adopted by resolution instead of by ordinance will protect
the public interest and allow the flexibility necessary to operate the program on
an efficient and profitable basis; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to keep the Golf Course fees and
charges lower than privately-owned courses and comparable to the average
charge of other publicly-owned golf courses in the area.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to Citv Code. That Section 3.72.010 of
the Auburn City Code, as most recently amended by Ordinance No. 4919, be
and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
3.72.010 Authorization.
The d+FesteF-Director of the Parks Arts and Recreation
Department ("Director"), upon recommendation of the Parks and Recreation
Board, is hereby authorized to set reasonable rq eens feesLpublic and private golf
cart and charges for the use of the Auburn Golf Course. Such fees shall be
based on policies established by this chapter and such fees shall not exceed
those approved by Resolution .(Ord. 4919 § 1, 1996;
Ord. 4412 § 1, 1990.)
Section 2. Amendment to Citv Code. That Section 3.72.020 of
the Auburn City Code, as most recently amended by Ordinance 4919, be and the
same hereby is amended to read as follows:
3.72.020 Establishment of fees and charges.
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Exhibit " " ' . At least once
e€ach year prior to April 1 st, the fees and charges shall be established in
accordance with the standards for setting fees and charges as set forth in this
chapter. Once the fees and charges have been established, said fees shall be
posted at the Auburn Golf Course. (Ord. 4919 § 2, 1996; Ord. 4412 § 2, 1990.) .
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Section 3. Amendment to Citv Code. That Section 3.72.030 of
the Auburn City Code, as most recently amended by Ordinance 4919, be and the
same hereby is amended to read as follows:
3.72.030 Exclusions.
A. The Director is authorized to establish Wees and charges for pro-shop
food, golf inerchandise, rentals, and other items covered in other goif course=
related contracts_ . Such fees and charqes do not
need to be approved bv the Parks and Recreation Board or the City Council, but
shall be posted at the Golf Course.
B. The Director is authorized to provide discounted fees and charqes Ne-#ee
I.A ' to the Auburn School District or Green River Community College
golf teams for scheduled practices or matches during their season. Each year a
written request for use of facilities must be presented for park board review and
~ the team coach must be present durin9 practice. (Ord. 4919 § 3, 1996; Ord. 44,12
§ 3, 1990.)
Section 4. Amendment to Citv Code. That Section 3.72.040 of
the Auburn City Code, as most recently amended by Ordinance 4919, be and the
same hereby is amended to read as follows:
3.72.040 Standards for setting fees and charges.
The setting of fees and charges for the AtbuFn-Golf Course shall be based on
market conditions in accordance with generally accepted qolf course
management practice. The Director is authorized to adjust qreen fees and
promotional fees to encouraqe play and promote the qolf course. '
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Section 5. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the
directions of this legislation.
Section 6. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are
declared to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence,
paragraph, subdivision, section or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the
application thereof to any person or circumstance shall not affect the validity of
the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons
or circumstances.
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Section 7. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be
in force five days from and after its passage, approval and publication as
provided by law.
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DATED and SIGNED this day of 2008.
INTRODUCED: NOV S 2008
PASSED: NOV 3 2008
APPROVED: NOV 3 200$
CITY OF AUBURN
PETER B. L IS ~
MAYO R
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APP VED S TO FORM:
ni . Hei ,
City Attorney
Published:
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