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City Council Meeting Minutes February 6, 2007 Page 12 of 18 played in 2006 than were played in 2005 and revenues increased $65,000 over 2005. The City has realized a good value in having Western Golf manage the Coal Creek Golf Course. The Coal Creek Golf Course is operated as an Enterprise Fund and is not subsidized by City taxes. The management fee to Western Golf is paid for from golf course revenues, which totaled $1,908,926 in 2006. After accounting for operating expemses, management fees and the debt service payment, Coal Creek Golf Course made a profit of approximately $64,000 in 2006. This money is traditionally put directly back into the golf course to help pay for necessary capital improvements on the course and clubhouse. In 2006 Western Golf Properties and their local staff were very responsive to City staff issues and made great strides in improving customer service, golf programs and course quality. Staff recommends extending their management contract for a three year period. Robson introduced the President and CEO of Western Golf Properties, Mr. Bobby Heath, who described their services. Bobby Heath presented a pOltfolio of Western Golf Properties and stated he was available to respond to Coundl questions. He explained Western Golf Properties is 21 years old and manages courses across the country. He noted they are not developers or owners of golf courses. They form partnerships with owners, and developers, they do not compete with their partners, and are a 3rd party golf course manager. He addressed the expense savings program, where national accounts programs handle all facets of the golf business. He stated the loyalty program Peak Player Club has been very successful. They evaluate the golf courses they manage and Coal Creek Golf Course receives very high marks. Mayor Pro Tem Brown commended Western Golf Properties for their management of the Coal Creek Golf Course. Mayor Sisk reported the Finance Committee reviewed the agreement and supports the three-year extension. He commended the management of Eric Jensen and the Coal Creek Golf Course staff members. He requested a program be considered for junior golfers at the Coal Creek Golf Course. MOTION: Council member Sackett moved to approve the Coal Creek Golf Course Management Contract three-year extension with Western Golf Properties, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brown. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 7..0. RESOLUTION No. 12, SERIES 2007 - A RESOLUTION APROVING A BUSINESS ASSIST ANCIE AGREEMENT WITH GLOBAL HEAL THCARE EXCHANGE (GHX) FOR THE OCUPANCY OF EXISTING SPACE AT 1315 WEST CENTURY DRIVE IN CENTENNIAL VALLEY IN THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE