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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-16-005 - Renewal of Agreement for a Golf Pro and Related Services REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: February 8, 2016 SUBMITTED BY: Kim Kugler, Director of Enterprise, 519-741-2200 x7544 PREPARED BY: Kim Kugler, Director of Enterprise, 519-741-2200 x7544 WARD(S) INVOLVED: All Wards DATE OF REPORT: January 21, 2016 REPORT NO.: CSD-16-005 SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT FOR A GOLF PRO AND RELATED SERVICES ___________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION: That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with Dave Roy Golf Enterprises Inc. to provide a golf professional and related services for Doon Valley and Rockway Golf Courses, said agreement to be satisfactory to the City Solicitor. BACKGROUND: In 2011 the City of Kitchener made a number of significant changes to the Golf Enterprise which included awarding two agreements for the provision of golf services at the two municipally owned golf courses. Dave Roy Golf Enterprises Inc. was awarded the contract for providing the services of a golf professional and other related pro shop services and Bradlee Ryall Golf Enterprises was awarded the contract for providing and developing the golf academy programs.Both agreements have expired. REPORT: Dave Roy Golf Enterprises Inc. has been responsible for providing one golf professional and related services at both municipal golf courses since 2011. The related services include: staffing the pro shop, scheduling tee times, collecting green fees, distributing and cleaning the golf carts, and overseeing the marshalling program for both courses. In 2014 the agreement with Bradlee Ryall Golf Enterprises was not extended due to the lack of growth in the academy programs resulting in the golf academy programming moving to the responsibilities of Dave Roy Golf Enterprises Inc. Over the course of the contract, Dave Roy Golf Enterprises Inc. has provided excellent service to the community. Annual surveys have shown that both pro shops have provided excellent customer service, with over 90% of respondents selecting the highest rating of satisfaction for customer service and products available in the pro *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 1 - 1 shop. Also, revenues from lessons, camps and clinics have continued to grow annually. This growth in revenues is attributed to the new initiatives that have been introduced by the organization to increase green fee, league and member play. As a result of the success of this organization, the staff recommendation is to continue this relationship. The term identified within the agreement is as follows: The initial term of this Agreement shall commence on January 2nd, 2015 and terminate at midnight on December 1st, 2018. This Agreement may be renewed upon agreement the Company for up to three additional one year terms immediately following the initial term, on the same terms and conditions as contained in this Agreement save and except there shall be no further ability to renew at the end of the third renewal term. The initial term, together with any renewal terms, shall be Executing an agreement with Dave Roy Golf Enterprises Inc. for a term ending in 2018 will provide the City of Kitchener the ability to build on past success and continue to grow programs and increase play at both golf courses. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the C vision through the delivery of core service. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Funding for the golf professional and related services agreement is allocated within the Golf Enterprise Unit. There is an allowance for anannual increase of the lesser rate of 2% or an amount equal to the consumer price index. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM advance of the council / committee meeting. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Mark Hildebrand,Acting Deputy CAO, Community Services 1 - 2