Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes the Parks Division to enter into a five-year agreement with Champions4Kids, Inc (f/n/a Madison Metro Youth Golf Initiative, Inc.), operating as First Tee Program from 2025-2029. The City will agree to set a rate for green fees that will not exceed the rate in effect for high school golf programs. In recognition of the community benefits provided by the Chapter through the First Tee Program, and the alignment of its objectives with those of the Golf Enterprise, The Chapter will also pay a usage fee to the City of $1.00 per year. The City will pay all utility, maintenance, and management costs associated with operating the Golf facility. Revenues from the use fees are budgeted in the Golf Enterprise Program’s annual Operating Budget. No appropriation from the General Fund is required.
Title
Authorizing the City to Execute a Golf Courses Use Agreement between the City of Madison and Champions4Kids, Inc. (f/n/a Madison Metro Youth Golf Initiative, Inc.), during the 2025-2029 golf seasons (District 11, District 13, District 15, and District 16).
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WHEREAS, the City is the owner of the golf facilities at Monona Golf Course, located at 111 E. Dean Ave., The Glen Golf Park located at 3747 Speedway Rd., Odana Hills Golf Course located at 4635 Odana Rd., Madison, and Yahara Hills Golf Course located at 7051 Millpond Rd, in the City of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin (the “Courses”); and,
WHEREAS, the Chapter is a licensee of PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc. (“The First Tee”), pursuant to which the Chapter is responsible for introducing the game of golf to young people in Madison, Wisconsin and the surrounding area by combining affordable access to golf together with The First Tee Life Skills Education Program (the “First Tee Program” or the “Program”) brand of curriculum which emphasizes golf's unique ability to instill and develop essential values such as honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, self-discipline, respec...
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