Title
Golf Course Site Improvements - Phase 2 Design Concept Options for Consideration and Recommendation to County Council
Recommended Action
I move that the Board recommend design concept option _______ (A, B, C or D) and a tree mitigation strategy to County Council for consideration and approval.
I further move that the Board recommend County Council consider the Diamond Drive mitigation measures and cart path improvements be made part of the overall golf course improvement plan.
Body
On January 4, 2022, Council directed the County Manager to maximize the use of $2.5 million to develop bid ready documents to make improvements to Holes 4 through 18 and install two new restrooms. In parallel with development of improvements to Holes 4 through 18, Council further supported development of design concept options including cost estimates and to seek public input for improving Holes 1 through 3 along with the driving range/practice tee areas. Council further moved that these design concept options consider permanent improvements for addressing safety, without impacting the teaching and learning qualities of the facility, to include evaluation of the following:
- Expanding the course to accommodate one or two new holes so not to shorten the overall course length while minimizing impacts to existing trails and open space to the greatest extent possible;
- Expanding the driving range to minimize or eliminate safety netting and including driving and short game practice improvements; and
- Practice area improvements, cart path upgrades, and any other course improvements identified during the design process.
As a result of the aforementioned Council action, the County advertised a formal competitive solicitation on January 23, 2022 for Golf Course Design and Construction Administration Services through Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 22-70. On May 3, 2022, Council approved a contract with iConsult LLC (dba iCon Golf Studio and Grass Roots Golf Design) for golf cou...
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