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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. 11 of 2017
(Golf courses,green fees,and group reservations)
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.
WHEREAS,the City Council of Salt Lake City,Utah,desires to revise Sections
15.16.031 and 15.16.035 of the Salt Lake City Code,relating to golf courses and green fees and
group reservations.
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.Programs and fee
descriptions listed in this section shall become effective on the effective date of this
ordinance.All green fees,membership programs fees,parameters,and program timeframes
shall be listed on the golf program's website and posted in each golf course clubhouse on the
effective date of this ordinance.
1. Senior And Junior Green Fees:Timeframes for senior and junior green fees will be
determined by the head golf course professional at each golf course and are listed in the
Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule.Timeframes are subject to change.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
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passes may not be used Fridays through Sundays, on recognized 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.
Timeframes for school golf team fees will be determined by the head golf course
professional at each golf course and are listed in the Salt Lake City consolidated fee
schedule. Timeframes are subject to change.
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. Membership Programs: The golf director may designate time-specific membership
programs designed to encourage customer loyalty and recurring play at golf courses. Golf
program membership prices, parameters, and timeframes are subject to change annually
and are listed in the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule.
7. Private Lessons: Private lesson fees may be established by the individual teacher. Private
lesson fees shall be approved annually by the golf program director or designee.
B. 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.
C. 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.
D. Adjustment Of Fees: Subject to subsection F of this section, the director of public services or
director's designee, with the approval of the mayor or the mayor's designee, shall have the
authority, at any time, to adjust the fees listed in this section 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 to maximize revenue during high demand time frames.
E. 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
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during a single transaction.For example,a golfer participating in a membership program
may not combine their membership discount with any other discount pass or promotional
offer,thereby receiving multiple discounts on any given green fee.
SECTION 2. That Section 15.16.035 of the Salt Lake City Code,relating to golf course
and green fees be,and the same hereby is,amended as follows:
15.16.035:GOLF COURSES;GROUP RESERVATIONS:
Reservations for exclusive use of a course such as for group play and outings shall be allowed in
accordance with the following guidelines:
A. Merchandise Fees:Additional fees above and beyond the regular green and cart fees may be
added for group play at the discretion of the head golf professional at each golf course.A per
person minimum merchandise fee may be charged as shown on the Salt Lake City
consolidated fee schedule.
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;
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11. How many group reservations a person can make per request;
12. Making reservations by phone or in person.
D. Adjustment Of Fees: Subject to subsection 15.16.031E of this chapter, the director of public
services or director's designee, with the approval of the mayor or the mayor's designee, shall
have the authority, at any time, to adjust the fees listed in this section for any golf course, if
the director deems it necessary to adjust fees in order to increase the use of the golf course or
to increase golf course revenue.
SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall take effect immediately upon the date of its first
publication.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this 18 day of April ,
2017.
CHAIRPERSON
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