Summary
Two on-call contracts would keep the city's mowers and lawn equipment running for parks and the golf course.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Contract amounts weren't specified in the agenda materials.
Users of city parks and the golf course, who rely on maintained grounds.
Golf course users who would pay higher rates.
Mentions & discussions (6)
City Commission - Sep 22, 2026
The city was set to consider handing day-to-day operation of the Desert Lakes Golf Course — pro shop, clubhouse, restaurant, and maintenance — to a private contractor, Maxim Golf Solutions. The deal affects how the course is run and what it costs the city.
City Commission - Sep 8, 2026
Two on-call contracts would keep the city's mowers and lawn equipment running for parks and the golf course.
City Commission - Jun 4, 2026
The City was poised to act on an RFP seeking an experienced private operator for the Desert Lakes Municipal Golf Course's pro shop, restaurant, and maintenance. The decision affects how a valued public recreational asset is run, who has access to it, and its financial sustainability.
City Commission - May 26, 2026
The city has proposed outsourcing golf course maintenance, and AFSCME is pushing back with alternatives to keep those jobs in-house. The decision affects city workers and the cost of running the course.
City Commission - Apr 28, 2026
The commission is discussing a request for proposals for the city golf course, which could shape who runs the course and how it's managed in the future. It's a discussion item, so no decision was scheduled.
City Commission - Mar 24, 2026
The city has been running Desert Lakes Golf Course in-house while searching for a private operator. Three national firms pitched to take over maintenance and management, and the commission was set to pick one. The choice will shape course conditions and greens fees for years.
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