041 of 2015 - Golf courses, green fees, and group reservations; consolidated fee schedule 0 15-1
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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. 41 of 2015
(Golf courses, green fees, and group reservations and corresponding changes to the Salt Lake
City Consolidated Fee Schedule)
An ordinance amending Sections 15.16.031 and 15.16.035 of the Salt Lake City Code, relating to
golf courses and green fees and group reservations and amending the corresponding portions of
the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule.
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend the City Code regarding certain golf course
provisions, green fees, and group reservations; and
WHEREAS, on May 17, 2011 the City Council adopted Ordinances 2011-23, 2011-24
and 2011-25 to authorize and create the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule; and
WHEREAS, it is now proposed that the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule be
amended to modify certain golf fees as shown in the attached Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds (i) the fees set forth in Exhibit A are necessary,
reasonable, and equitable in relation to regulatory and service costs incurred by the City; and (ii)
adoption of this ordinance reasonably furthers the health, safety, and general welfare of the
citizens of Salt Lake City.
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. That Section 15.16.031 of the Salt Lake City Code, relating to golf course
and green fees be, and the same hereby is, amended as follows:
15.16.031: GOLF COURSES; GREEN FEES:
A. Fees Imposed: There shall be imposed on any person playing golf at any of the city golf
courses the fees shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule. Fees and policies listed
in this section shall become effective January 1, 2016. The Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee
Schedule also shows the Demand Tier timeframes related to fees. All fees include sales tax
unless otherwise noted.
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1. Senior and Junior Green Fees: Senior and Junior green fees shall be valid at any time
Monday through Thursday at all golf courses and Saturday, Sunday, and recognized
holidays after twelve o'clock (12:00) noon at Forest Dale,Nibley Park and Rose Park;
after 1 p.m. at Glendale; and after 2 p.m. at Bonneville and Mountain Dell . . Senior
green fees and junior green fees shall not be considered discounts for purposes of this
section.
2. Grandfathered Senior Season Golf Passes: In 1997, the decision was made by the Salt
Lake City golf division, with the approval of the city council, to phase out the senior
season pass program and to effectively grandfather the senior season pass program for
qualified senior season pass holders based on their continued participation. Senior season
passes for calendar years subsequent to 1997 were available solely to those individuals
who had purchased calendar 1997 senior season passes on or before June 30, 1997. No
other senior season passes were issued after this date. Senior season pass holders were
required to renew their passes annually in order to remain eligible for a senior season
pass. Any senior season pass holder who failed to renew a senior season pass for any year
would not be eligible for any further senior season pass. Grandfathered senior season golf
passes may not be used Fridays through Sundays, on defined holidays, or for group
reservation play. The fees pertaining to the grandfathered senior season pass program are
shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule. Grandfathered senior season golf
passes shall be considered discounts for purposes of this section.
3. School Golf Teams: Green fees for school golf team special play (high school and
collegiate golf teams) shall be as shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule.
School golf team green fees shall be valid at any time Monday through Thursday at all
golf courses and Saturday, Sunday, and recognized holidays after twelve o'clock (12:00)
noon at Forest Dale,Nibley Park and Rose Park; after 1 p.m. at Glendale; and after 2 p.m.
at Bonneville and Mountain Dell. School golf team green fees shall not be valid on
recognized holidays.
4. Tee Times: Green fees for advance tee time reservations (minimum 18 holes) shall be
as shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule.
5. Tee Time Cancellations: The department of public services, with concurrence of the
mayor, may set reasonable regulations with regard to amounts of refunds for
cancellations and time in which cancellations must be made.
6. LoyalTee Discount Card (Nontransferable): Golfers may purchase at any Salt Lake
City Golf pro shop a nontransferable LoyalTee Discount Card, subject to the following
terms and conditions:
a. The annual purchase price of the card is shown on the Salt Lake City
consolidated fee schedule, plus tax.
b. The card is valid at all city operated golf courses.
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c. The card is valid for one calendar year from the date of purchase.
d. Cardholders shall receive a discounted rate from the prevailing green fee for
which the cardholder qualifies based on the day and time of play.The LoyalTee
Discount Card rates are shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule,
including tax.
e. Cardholders shall receive a thirty percent(30%)discount on the purchase of
range balls at any time.
f. The card shall be presented at time of play in order to receive the listed
LoyalTee Green Fee or range ball discounts.
g. The card is not valid with any other discount offer or pass.
h. The card is not valid for use for tournament or group play.
i. Lost or stolen cards shall be subject to the replacement fee shown on the Salt
Lake City consolidated fee schedule.
j. "fhe purchase price for the LoyalTee Discount Card,program parameters,and
green fees are subject to change annually.
7. Birdie Passport(Weekday 9-Course):Golfers may purchase at any Salt Lake City
Golf pro shop a nontransferable annual card called the birdie passport to be presented at
the golf course in lieu of payment for green fees.This annual passport is subject to the
following terms and conditions:
a. The card may be used at any time Monday through Thursday and Friday until
twelve o'clock(12:00)noon at the following courses:Bonneville,Forest Dale,
Glendale,Mountain Dell Lake,Mountain Dell Canyon,Nibley Park,andRose
Park.
b. The adult price for the card is shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee
schedule,plus tax.
c. The senior price for the card is shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee
schedule,plus tax.
d. The card is valid for one year from the date of purchase.
e. The card is not valid on holidays.
f. The purchase price for the card and program availability are subject to change
annually.
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g. Lost or stolen cards shall be subject to the replacement fee shown on the Salt
Lake City consolidated fee schedule.
8. Double Eagle Passport (Unlimited 9-Course): Golfers may purchase at any Salt Lake
City Golf pro shop a nontransferable annual card called the double eagle passport to be
presented at the golf course in lieu of payment for green fees. This annual passport is
subject to the following terms and conditions:
a. The card may be used at any time seven (7) days a week (including holidays)
at the following courses: Bonneville, Forest Dale, Glendale, Mountain Dell Lake,
Mountain Dell Canyon, Nibley Park, and Rose Park.
b. The adult price for the card is shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee
schedule, plus tax.
c. The senior price for the card is shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee
schedule, plus tax.
d. The card is valid for one year from the date of purchase.
e. The purchase price for the card and program availability are subject to change
annually.
f. Lost or stolen cards shall be subject to the replacement fee shown on the Salt
Lake City consolidated fee schedule.
9. Junior Par Passport (May Through August): Junior golfers may purchase at any Salt •
Lake City Golf pro shop a nontransferable card called the junior par passport to be
presented at the golf course in lieu of payment for green fees. This passport is subject to
the following terms and conditions:
a. The card may be used May 1 through August 31.
b. The card may be used at any time Monday through Thursday, Friday before
twelve o'clock (12:00) noon and Saturday and Sunday after twelve o'clock (12:00)
noon at all Salt Lake City golf courses.
c. The card is not valid on holidays.
d. The junior price for the card is shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee
schedule, plus tax.
e. The purchase price for the card and program availability are subject to change
annually.
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f. Lost or stolen cards shall be subject to the replacement fee shown on the Salt
Lake City consolidated fee schedule.
10. Junior Eagle Passport (Annual): Junior golfers may purchase at any Salt Lake City
Golf pro shop a nontransferable annual card called the junior eagle passport to be
presented at the golf course in lieu of payment for green fees. This annual passport is
subject to the following terms and conditions:
a. The card may be used May 1 through August 31 at any time Monday through
Thursday, Friday before twelve o'clock (12:00) noon, and Saturday and Sunday
after twelve o'clock (12:00) noon at all Salt Lake City golf courses.
b. The card may be used September 1 through April 30 after twelve o'clock
(12:00) noon Monday through Thursday and Saturday and Sunday. The card is
not valid on Fridays.
c. The card is valid for one year from the date of purchase.
d. The junior price for the card is shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee
schedule, plus tax.
e. The card is not valid on holidays.
f. The purchase price for the card and program availability are subject to change
annually.
g. Lost or stolen cards shall be subject to the replacement fee shown on the Salt
Lake City consolidated fee schedule.
11. Corporate VIP Passport (Annual): Any corporation or other business entity may
purchase at any Salt Lake City Golf pro shop an annual card called the corporate VIP
passport to be presented at the golf course in lieu of payment for green fees. This annual
passport is subject to the following terms and conditions:
a. The card is transferable within the business entity, but a player may not
transfer the passport to another employee of the entity until the first player's golf
round has been completed.
b. The card will be issued in the name of the business entity.
c. The card is valid for one year from the date of purchase.
d. The price for the card is shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee
schedule, plus tax.
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e. Each player using a corporate VIP passport is entitled to a golf cart rental and
one small bucket of range halls at no additional charge.
12.Private Lessons:Private lesson fees may he established by the individual teacher.
Private lesson fees shall be approved annually by Salt Lake City Golf Program
administration.
13.Six-I tole Rate at Forest Dale and Rose Park: Forest Dale Golf Course and Rose Park
Golf Course shall offer a six-hole green fee as specified in the Salt Lake City
consolidated fee schedule,plus tax. The Salt Lake City Golf Program will determine the
times when the six-hole fee is available_and may change those times during the year.
The Salt Lake City Golf Program may offer at any golf course a green fee for any number
of holes other than nine or I8,depending on the layout of the particular course involved.
B.Use Of Senior Green Fees:Senior green fees provided for in this chapter may not be used for
group reservation play at any time on Fridays.or on Saturdays,Sundays,or recognized
holidays before 2 p.m.at Bonneville and Mountain Dell;before 1 p.m.at Glendale,or before
twelve o'clock(12:00)noon at Forest Dale,Nibley Park,and Rose Park.
C.Golf CIP Fund:One dollar($1.00)less sales tax per nine(9)hole round at each golf course
for all green fee types shall be allocated to a dedicated golf capital improvement fund.Nine
percent(9%)of all passport annual fees shall be allocated to this fund.
D.Definitions:
JUNIOR:Any person age six(6)through age seventeen(17).
RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS:Memorial Day,Independence Day_Pioneer Day,and Labor
Day.
SENIOR:Any person age sixty(60)or older.
E. Adjustment Of Fees:Subject to Section 15.16.031(h),the director of public services,with
the approval of the mayor or the mayor's designee,shall have the authority,at any time,to
reduce the fees listed in this section or adjust any of the listed Demand Tier timeframes for
any city golf course,if the director deems it necessary to increase the use of the golf course
during low utilization time periods or maximize revenue during high demand timeframes.
I'. Prohibition on Use of More than One Discount or Pass: With respect to the green fee for any
round of golf,a golfer may not benefit from more than one kind of discount or pass. For
example,a golfer with a grandfathcred senior season golf pass,a birdie passport,a double
eagle passport.or a corporate VIP passport may not also use,for a particular round of golf,a
LoyalTee Discount Card.
SECTION 2. That Section 15.16.035 of the Salt Lake City Code,relating to golf course and
group reservations be,and the same hereby is,amended as follows:
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15.16.035: GOLF COURSES; GROUP RESERVATIONS:
Reservations for exclusive use of a course such as for group play or tournaments shall be allowed
in accordance with the following guidelines:
A. Tournament Fees: Additional fees above and beyond the regular green and cart fees shall be
required for group play or tournaments.
A per person minimum tournament fee shall be charged as shown on the Salt Lake City
consolidated fee schedule.
1. One hundred percent (100%) of the per person tournament fee shall be credited toward
pro shop merchandise certificates for the group with the following exception: The golf
course shall have the option of designating up to twenty percent (20%) of the tournament
fee as a scoring fee for groups requiring scoreboard or scorekeeping services from or
arranged by the city's golf staff. For groups paying the scoring fee, the balance of the per
player tournament fee shall be credited toward pro shop merchandise certificates.
B. Green Fees: Green fees shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule shall be
charged for each participant.
C. Reasonable Regulations Set By Department Of Public Services: The department of public
services may set reasonable regulations with regard to:
1. How many days in advance of the date for which the facility is reserved that all
reservation and green fees must be paid;
2. Amounts of refunds for cancellations and time in which cancellations must be made;
3. Rescheduling "rainouts";
4. Minimum and maximum number of golfers;
5. Cart reservations;
6. Minimum and maximum numbers of holes to be reserved for group play;
7. Dates and times for taking group reservations;
8. Golf courses for which group reservations may be made;
9. Fees for special services requested of the city over and above services normally provided;
however, such costs shall reflect actual city costs, including overhead;
10. How many group reservations a person or group can make in a single calendar year;
11. How many group reservations a person can make per request;
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12. Making reservations by phone or in person.
D.Adjustment Of Fees:Subject to Section 15.16.031(F),the director of public services,with the
approval of the mayor or the mayor's designee,shall have the authority,at any time,to
reduce the fees listed in this section for any city golf course,if the director deems it necessary
to reduce fees in order to increase the use of the golf course.
SECTION 3. That the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule shall be,and hereby is,
amended,in pertinent part,to reflect the fees and corresponding fee information set forth in the
attached Exhibit A,and that a copy of the amended Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule
shall be published on the official Salt Lake City website.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall become effective ten(10)days after the date of its
first publication.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City,Utah,this 16th day of :limp
2015.
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Transmitted to Mayor on June 22, 2015 •
Mayor's Action: X Approved. Vetoed.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY TTORNEY0 OFFICE
Bill No. 41 of 2015.
Published: July 1, 2015 •
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EXHIBIT A
See Ordinance 44 of 2015 for Fee Schedule
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