Res 105-2008 7/1/2008 �
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR MANAGEMENT
SERVICES WITH A.P.G.L., INC. FOR THE CHAMPIONS COURSE AT
WEEKS PARK GOLF COURSE; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT
THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
WHEREAS, Management Services Agreements have proven an effective way to
maximize the investment in golf courses; and
WHEREAS, City staff has negotiated a Management Services Agreement with
A.P.G.L., Inc. to manage the Pro Shop, Goif Carts, and Food and Beverage operations
and to provide Golf Course maintenance services at the Champions Course at Weeks
Park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the attached
Management Services Agreement with A.P.G.L., Inc.
SECTION 2. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at
which this resolution was passed was open to the public as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 1 day of July, 2008.
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WICHITA FALLS MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE (WEEKS PARK) AND PRO SHOP AND CLUBHOUSE
INCLUDING COURSE MAINTENANCE, MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT
For and in consideration of the covenants and agreements contained herein, and in order to obtain
the mutual benefits provided herein, this agreement is made and entered by and between the CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, a home-rule municipality (hereinafter referred to as the "City") and
A.P.G.L., Inc., (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Contractor").
Article I. Grant and Term
(A) Grant. City hereby retains Contractor to operate and manage the Wichita Falls Municipal Golf
Course (Currently known as The Champions Course at Weeks Park and referred to as "Golf Course") and
Pro Shop and Clubhouse (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Pro Shop") located at 4400 Lake
Park Drive, Wichita Falls, Texas, and to serve as General Manager for the Wichita Falls Municipal Golf
Course including the collection of payments for golf play ("green fees"), tournament pavilion rental fees,
golf cart rental fees, and other fees and revenues generated from the operation of the Golf Course.
Contractor covenants and agrees to utilize its professional skills and abilities to operate and manage the
Golf Course and Pro Shop in accordance with the terms and conditions hereinafter provided and set forth.
(B) Reporting Structure. Contractor shall report to the City Manager or a designated representative of
the City Manager.
(C) Initial Term. Subject to Article X, Paragraph (D), the term of this Agreement shall be for one year
commencing on a mutually acceptable start date ("Start Date"). The first year of this contract shall
terminate 365 days after the Start Date.
(D) Renewal Term. Thereafter, the Agreement may be extended for consecutive one-year periods upon
mutual agreement of both parties, unless either party gives written notice terminating the Agreement not
less than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the expiration of the Initial Term, or any subsequent
term.
Article II. Scope of Contractor Services and Duties
(A) Management Services. Contractor shall provide all professional services necessary to operate the
Golf Course including, without limitation, the planning, coordination, supervision, and management of all
aspects of Golf Course maintenance and operations. Contractor shall operate and manage the Golf
Course in a manner comparable to courses of a similar level of player capacity and use and having a
similar level of facilities as given in E�chibit "A".
(B) Golf Carts. The City shall lease from a vendor electric golf carts for rent by players at the golf
course in sufficient numbers to meet anticipated player needs including such spare parts, extra batteries,
additional tires, and other equipment necessary to keep such carts in proper operating condition.
Contractor shall be responsible for all maintenance of these carts and shall maintain them in proper
operating condition. The carts shall be cleaned and maintained on a daily or other regular basis consistent
with the season and player demand.
(C) Supplies. Contractor is responsible for all operating supplies, including office supplies, maintenance
supplies (including seed, sod, fertilizer, etc), and janitorial supplies, necessary for the operation of the
facility. "Facility" for the purposes of this contract, shall include the golf course, clubhouse, and all
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other buildings contained on the Golf Course property. Expenses associated with the provision of these
supplies are to be reimbursed in accordance with Article 6, Section B.
(D) Personnel. Contractor will provide such personnel as may be necessary to staff the Pro Shop, Golf
Course Maintenance, Food and Beverage Operations, Driving Range, and Golf Cart Operations. The
personnel shall display at all times customer service through courtesy, prompt service, and knowledge of
business. Contractor shall employ or contract for no less than one head professional and one assistant golf
professional, consisting of persons who have obtained or who are attempting to obtain certification from
the Professional Golf Association of America, and a General Manager who may or may not also serve as
the Head Professional, to be the onsite manager for the Contractor. In the event that the General Manager
is also serving as Head Professional, Contractor shall have at least one assistant golf professional on staff
at the Golf Course. Contractor shall employ or contract for a qualified and experienced golf course
Superintendent. Expenses associated with the provision of such personnel are to be reimbursed in
accordance with Article 6, Section B.
City will notify Contractor, in writing, of any problem or concerns it may have with any Contractor
employee and Contractor will conduct an immediate investigation. Contractor will then take appropriate
action in response. Contractor will provide a written, timely report to the City indicating the outcome of
the investigation, and any actions taken. Contractor agrees that all personnel handling cash or accounting
records shall have a criminal background check conducted prior to their assuming those duties.
(E) Comp Rounds. Contractor may waive greens fees for members of the Professional Golf Association,
the Golf Course Superintendent Association, the local public high schools, or for other City sanctioned
events in order to promote the Golf Course and the good will of Contractor and the City. Contractor
shall keep records of the names and numbers of players for whom greens fees were waived and the
purpose of such waiver. City may review those records to ensure that such waivers are not excessive and
are related to the promotion of the Golf Course.
(F) Hours of Operation. The parties agree the Pro Shop will remain open to the public at all times when
the Golf Course is open for play. The Golf Course will be open every day, although it may be closed on
December 25`�' or other dates with adequate notice to the public and with prior approval of the City. The
hours of operation for the Golf Course shall begin at sunrise and end after sunset, unless inclement
weather prohibits the reasonable use of the Golf Course. The Pro Shop and food and beverage operations
may remain open for longer hours, at the Contractor's discretion. Service of alcoholic beverages are
subject to rules and regulations of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
(G) Equinment Rental. Contractor, at his expense, shall have the exclusive right and make available for
rental by the public such golf clubs, bags, and pull carts as may be necessary. Contractor shall be
responsible for all maintenance and replacement of these items, and agrees to keep the same clean and in
good and safe operating function at all times. All such proceeds from the rental of this equipment shall be
retained by Contractor.
(H) Pro Shop Merchandise. Contractor shall make available for purchase by the public at the
Pro Shop a variety of golf-related supplies and equipment including clubs, bags, gloves, shoes,
balls, clothing and other such items. Contractor will maintain an inventory of such merchandise
having a wholesale value of not less that TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100
DOLLARS ($25,000.00). It is expected that such merchandise will reflect the demographics of
the clientele of the golf course, ir.�luding having a suitable selection of soft and hard goods for
women golfers. All such proceeds from the sale of Pro Shop Merchandise shall be retained by
Contractor. Contractor shall provide pencils, scorecards and other Pro Shop supplies.
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(I) Repair and Maintenance. Contractor shall recommend and make available to the public reliable
sources for golf club repair and equipment maintenance services.
(J) Teachin� r�am. Contractor will offer on a continuing basis a comprehensive teaching program
including private lessons, group lessons and clinics to members of the public. Contractor may collaborate
with Parks and Recreation Department to offer and promote golf programs, particularly for youth. Such
teaching programs shall be adequate to meet the demands of the public and offered by trained and
qualified golf instructors. All such proceeds from the Teaching Program shall be retained by Contractor.
(K) Golf Course Marketing/Promotion and Pro ams. Contractor will implement marketing and
promotional programs and conduct activities at Contractors' expense to promote public interest in the
game of golf and to promote use and enjoyment of Weeks Park Golf Course.
The annual marketing program is subject to the following conditions:
(1) Contractor agrees to promote Weeks Park Golf Course by providing and updating a Weeks
Park Website with cunent program/activities and other informational content. This website
should be consistent with or better than those maintained by comparable courses in the Region,
including the Dallas-Ft. Worth market. (See "Eachibit A" for a list of comparable courses). The
website will contain at a minimum:
a. Cunent Fees, including green fees, specials, cart fees, range fees and annual passes
b. Replica of current scorecard
c. Layout of course
d. Pictures of the facility
e. Facility history and description
f. Contact information
g. Place to sign up for emails
h. Directions to the facility
i. Link to online teetime reservation
(2) City shall have the right to approve of all advertising used in promotion of Weeks Park Golf
Course. However, such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(3) Contractor shall spend no less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) towards advertising
and promotions on an annual basis.
(L) Marshalling and Starter Services. Contractor will provide marshalling and starter service at the Golf
Course to meet the course demands. The City encourages the development and use of a"play for pay"
program to staff the marshalling and starter programs.
(M) Concessions. Contractor is ob!igated to provide and operate food and beverage concessions to the
public on the Pro Shop and Golf Course premises; including acquisition and maintenance of the necessary
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission licenses and/or permits sufficient to offer a variety of alcoholic
beverages at the facility. Contractor shall provide a diverse menu of food choices consistent with the
capability of the food service equipment at the club house facilities. All such proceeds from the food and
beverage concessions shall be retained by Contractor.
(N) "Lost" Golf Balls. Contractor shall have the exclusive right to retrieve "lost" golf balls from the
ponds, and to reuse or sell those balls. The proceeds from the sale of these balls shall be considered as
part of "merchandise sales" (Article 2, Section H) for the purpose of this contract.
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(0) Annual Maintenance Program Report. (0) Annual Maintenance Program Report. Contractor is to
prepare an annual golf course maintenance program report. The first such report shall be delivered to the
City by August 15, 2008. Thereafter, the report shall be delivered to the City by February 15 of each
year. The report shall consist of four parts:
(1) General Cultural and A�ronomic Practices: This section details the normal
agonomic/cultural practices including mowing, fertilization, aerification schedules, top
dressing, pest and weed control, etc.
(2) Manpower: This section will detail the anticipated manpower requirements including
staff positions and anticipated hours.
(3) Bud�et: This section will detail the budget for the course maintenance department,
including the three sections outlined above.
(P) Operational Performance Standards. Contractor agrees to operate the facility in accordance with
the performance standards as shown in Exhibits `B and C".
Article IV. Performance Review
(A) Performance Review. City shall have the right to perform a quarterly performance review of all
aspects of the Weeks Park operation. This review may be conducted by a third party consultant who has a
demonstrated record in performing golf course operational reviews. These reviews may include onsite
inspection of the property and services as well as an informal audit of the financial records and a review
of the marketing program. This review is expected to focus mostly on progress made since the previous
review, but can cover any and all aspects of the operation and/ur terms of this agreement.
On a quarterty basis, the City may administer a written survey of customers at Weeks Park. The survey
shall be administered only to customers at the facility.
The City will prepare a report noting both positives and negatives. The report will note those areas where
the City feels the operation is deficient as a result of Contractor's action or inaction. It will also make
recommendations for improved performance. Based on this report, the City may submit to the Contractor
a list of deficiencies that it feels needs to be corrected and a reasonable timetable for making these
corrections. Deficiencies shall be divided into two categories: major and minor. For purposes of this
section, a Major Deficiency shall include material breaches in the performance of this agreement,
including, but not limited to failures of financial reporting or remittance, health and safety issues, or
significant turf loss. All non- major deficiencies will be deemed a Minor Deficiency. The list of noted
deficiencies shall be presented to Contractor in writing (Notice of Deficiencies). Contractor shall have
thirty (30) days from the date on the "Notice of Deficiencies" to remedy the deficiencies or make
significant progress in remedying the deficiencies.
Article V. Inspection of Contract Premises, Assets, and Equipment
By executing this Agreement, Contractar certifies that he has inspected the premises, supplies, and
equipment related to this Agreement, that he has found them to be in good and acceptable condition, and
that he accepts them in their present condition. The parties agree to conduct a full inventory and
evaluation of the condition of the premises and equipment up to 7(seven) days prior to the Start Date.
Contractor agrees that upon termination of this Agreement he will return and deliver to the City all
property belonging to City in as good condition as he received said property, normal wear and tear
excepted. No alterations or improvements shall be made to the facilities without receiving prior written
approval of the City.
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(A) Contractor agrees to:
■ Accept the premises in their present condition "AS IS", the premises being currently suitable for
Contractor's intended use.
■ Keep the entire premises including the Pro-shop, Restrooms including those located on the golf
course, Cart Operations Building, Course Maintenance Building, Pavilion and Patio area in an
acceptable condition at all times.
■ To minimize damage and waste, Contractor shall immediately report to City all items that need
repair at the premises that exceed mincr repair as outlined below.
■ Provide all necessary maintenance services including but not limited to: pest control, janitorial,
window washing and landscaping.
■ Take good care of the premises and its fixtures and suffer no waste.
� Maintain all existing kitchen equipment as recommended by the manufacturer.
■ Return premises at the end of the contract period to City in current condition, norma( wear
excepted.
(B) City agrees to:
■ Maintain, repair, and replace the roof, foundation and exterior walls of the premises.
■ Maintain all existing mechanical equipment as recommended by the manufacturer (HVAC,
plumbing, electrical).
(C) Maintenance. Except as otherwise provided herein, Contractor agrees to properly maintain the
equipment covered under this Article so that each piece is kept in good operating condition.
Equipment is to be kept clean and serviced regularly. City shall have the right to inspect the
equipment without prior notice to insure that the eyuipment is being properly cared for. If, in the
opinion of City inspectors, the equipment is not being maintained properly, a written notice to that
effect shall be given to the Contractor, along with a detailed list of deficiencies. Contractor shall then
have 45 working days from the delivery of said notice to correct these deficiencies and to bring the
equipment back to proper working order. If at the end of that period, the deficiencies have not been
corrected to the City's satisfaction, the City shall have the option of terminating the agreement with
only a thirty day written notice. City agrees to purchase all necessary equipment for the maintenance
of the golf course.
Article VI. Fees/Revenues Records
(A) Right to Set Fees and Char�es. The City and the Contractar shall plan, develop and implement
maximum rates and charges for use of the facility. The maximum rates shall be based upon a joint
process between the City Manager (or his designee) and the Contractor as follows: Prior to the start date
of this contract, the Contractor and City shall complete a survey of area and comparable golf facilities to
determine their rate structure. The results of the survey will be used, although not the determining factor,
in setting selected rates for the facility. Jointly, the City Manager (or his designee) and Contractor will
establish m�imum rates for the following:
1. Green fees (to include as appropriate weekday, weekend, prime, twilight, super twilight, senior, junior,
military, 9-hole and 18-hole play).
2. Annual passes or other frequent-user pricing.
3. Cart fees (9-hole and 18-hole play).
4. Ball rental on the driving range.
Any and all rates, fees, charges and structures not listed above shall be set at the sole discretion of the
contractor.
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The maximum rates of the items above shall be jointly set and in place. Thereafter, the contractor has the
sole right to adjust fees up to the maximum set for each category. Contractor may not exceed the
maximum without written approval from the City Manager (or his designee).
(B) Mana�ement Fee. In exchange for the services described above, the City will pay
contractor a management fee of $84,000 per year, and reimburse the contractor for all expenses
except the cost of goods sold for Pro Shop Merchandise and all expenses associated with
Food and Beverage.
The first installment of the management fee will be paid in the amount of $24,000. The
remaining management fee of $60,000 will be paid in equal installments of $5,000 per month.
The contractor has the exclusive right to retain all revenues associated with merchandise sales,
food and beverage sales, lesson fees and golf balls retrieved from the course. In addition, the
City will pay the contractor an amount equal to one half (50%) of all net revenues generated
from green fees, annual passes (or other frequent-user pricing), cart fees (9-hole and l8-hole play), and
ball rental on the driving range.
(C) Limitation of Reimbursement of Expenditures. 1t is projected that the City's responsibility to
reimburse the Contractar for expenditures listed in Article 6, Section B(above) will total approximately
$1,081,376 in the first full 12 months of operation. In no case shall the City`s reimbursement
responsibility to the Contractor exceed 10% more than the expected first full year of operating
expenditures (or $1,189,532) without the City's prior written consent. In the event that the Contractor
exceeds the projected first year operating budget, plus 10% ($1,189,532) without the City's prior written
consent, each additional dollar spent will be deducted from the City's management fee to the Contractor.
The Contractor's performance will be evaluated on the basis of comparisons to similar courses in Eachibit
A and the performance standards listed Eachibits B and C. The Contractor is expected to spend the
amount necessary to provide the quality of courses in Exhibit A, and to meet or exceed the performance
standards listed in Exhibits B and C. There is no incentive to either over or under spend the projected
budget.
(D) Collection of Revenues. Contractor agrees that all revenues received in connection with operation
of the Pro Shop, whether from sale of inerchandise, food and beverage sales, collection of green fees,
electric cart rentals, driving range revenue, or otherwise, shall be run through the Pro Shop cash registers.
Contractor shall maintain full and separate books and records for the purpose of reporting activities
related to Contractor operations of Pro Shop, Food and Beverage Operations, Driving Range and Golf
Cart Operations. Contractor agrees to maintain complete records of sales receipts and inventory
regarding operations at the Golf Course premises, all in accordance with normal golf course accounting
principles. Contractor agrees that the City may prescribe the form of records to be kept by the Contractor
in accordance with this provision. On an annual basis the City and Contractor may engage a certified
public accountant to conduct an audit. The cost of the audit will be paid for by the City.
Contractor agrees that the City or is agents shall have the right to audit the books and records required to
be made and preserved by Contractor. Contractor shall make those books and records available to the City
during normal business hours and agrees to otherwise provide to the City upon request the full disclosure
of all financial information relating to Contractor's operations or Contractor's performance under this
Agreement within five (5) days of request by City. These records shall be maintained for a period of four
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(4) years from the date they were created. If such audit shows a deficiency in percentage payments owed
City in an amount of at least five percent, the costs of audit for any period covered shall be split evenly
between the City and the Contractor. Contractor shall always be responsible for any deficiency payment
owed.
(E) Trade-outs. It is understood by both City and Contractor that there will be no trade-outs of green fees,
cart fees, or other golf course or clubhouse revenues, goods or services without the consent of both
parties. It is understood by both parties that unauthorized trade-outs will be considered as theft and are
subject to prosecution.
(F) Pavments to Citv. All amounts due to the City under this Agreement shall be remitted by check on at
least a quarterly basis and accompanied by such reports as the City may reasonably require. In the event
there is an overpayment to the City in a given quarter, based on the reconciliation of actual revenues
to those used in the interim calculation, such overpayment will be factored into the calculation of the
amounts to be paid to the City in the subsequent quarter.
(G) Sales Tax. Contractor shall collect and pay all sales, use, alcoholic beverage and similar taaces on
taxable goods and services sold under this Agreement for items which the Contractor retains revenue.
Contractor shall pay and discharge all franchise taxes and all gross receipts taxes with regard to
Contractor's business and all personal property taxes assessed against personal property belonging to
Contractor that is used in connection with Contractor's performance under this Agreement. Contractor
shall collect and City shall pay all sales tax associated with items which the City retains revenue.
(H) Ri�ht to random checks. The City shall have the right to randomly inspect receipts from customers.
Article VIII. Maintenance
(A) Paxment of Building and Facility Utilities. City shall be responsible for the payment on all utilities
in connection with the operation of the facility, including Pro Shop, Pavilion, Golf Cart Operations
Facility, Golf Course Maintenance, and Maintenance Facility including electricity, long distance phone
system, security system monitoring fees, satellite or cable fees, gas, sewer, fuel, solid waste and water.
Contractor agrees that all such utility and other services shall be used or consumed only in connection
with the operation of the Golf Course and in a manner consistent with good business practices and City
policies. City is to supply water for irrigation.
(B) Maintenance of Golf Courses Facilities. Contractor agrees to maintain the golf course to the
maintenance standards found in Exhibit "C". The maintenance practices are to be such that not only will
the current appearance be comparable to those courses listed in E�chibit A, but that the long-term asset
value is protected.
(C) Agronomist Review. City shall have the right to conduct quarterly inspections by an agronomist of
the course condition and maintenance standards. The agronomist's report will be included in the
quarterly review indicated in Article IV.
(D) Irri atg ion System. Contractor agrees to keep the irrigation system, including pump, pump house, all
piping and sprinkler heads, and radio controls in good operating condition. City is responsible for all
repairs, supplies and maintenance to the irrigation system, including the radio license. Contractor agrees
to properly maintain the irrigation equipmerit so that each piece is kept in good operating condition.
Equipment is to be kept clean and serviced regularly.
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Article IX. Independent Status/Indemnification/Insurance
(A) Independent Status of Contractor: It is ur.derstood and agreed by the parties that Contractor shall act
and perform as an independent contractor in all aspects, and its employees shall not be considered
employees of the City. Contractor further agrees that it will pay all bills or statements relating to operation
of the Golf Course and for which it is responsible in a prompt and timely manner.
(B) Indemnification. Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of Wichita
Falls, Texas and all of its present, future and former agents, employees, officials and representatives in
their official, individual and representative capacities "Indemnified Party") from and against any and all
Liability created by, arising from, or in any manner relating to services performed or goods provided by
Contractor. As used herein, the term "Liability" includes, but is not limited to, any and all claims,
demands, causes of action, judgments, liens and expenses (including attorney's fees, whether contractual
or statutory), costs and damages (whether common law or statutory, and whether actual, punitive,
consequential or incidental), or any conceivable character, due to or arising from injuries to persons
(including death) or to property (both real and personal). The indemnity provided herein expressly
includes any liability arising through the doctrine of products liability. Contractor will vigorously
defend any Liability, even those allegedly caused by the negligence or other fault of any
Indemnified Party.
Upon the resolution of the Liability (the "Decision"), should the trier of fact, adjudicator, or other
mutually agreed upon assessor of the Liability (the "Adjudicator") determine that the City or any
Indemnified Party is a greater than 50% contributor to the Liability through negligence or intentional
wrongdoing, then the City will pay, to the extent provided by law, the City's percentage of award
assessed by the Adjudicator in the Decision and reimburse Contractor for the legal defense costs paid by
Contractor based upon City's percentage liability. The City will not be liable to the Contractor for
reimbursement of any legal defense or claim costs paid by any insurance company or third party
defendants to the claim. Any reimbursements due under this section will be made by the City to the
Contractor within 45 days of the Decision.
In any case, the Contractor will not be responsible for indemnification in any amount exceeding the
applicable prescribed insurance limits contained herein.
If at any point after a claim has been filed the City determines that there is a conflict of interest between it
and the Contractor, the City may request that it be represented by separate counsel. The expenses of such
counsel will be subject to the reimbursement provision set out above.
(C) Insurance and Certificates of Insurance. Without limiting any of the other obligations or abilities of
the Contractor, the Contractor shall, during the term of the Agreement, purchase and maintain the herein
as stipulated minimum insurance with companies duly licensed to write business in the state of Texas.
The carrier shall be rated A- or better by A.M. Best. The City of Wichita Falls shall be named as an
additional insured on all required policies except Workers' Compensation. Valid Certificates of Insurance
for each policy covering the Contractor and Subcontractors, together with a statement by the issuing
company that said policies shall not be cancelled without thirty (30) days prior notice being given the
City.
All policies of insurance shall be written with a company or companies approved by the Texas
Department of Insurance to transact business in the State of Texas and acceptable to the City whose
acceptance will not be unreasonably withheld. Contractor agrees to provide the City with certificates of
insurance evidencing the required insurance coverage's and shall provide the City with certificates of
current coverage upon the expiration or renewal of any insurance coverage. Upon each renewal of this
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Agreement, the City reserves the right to amend the foregoing insurance requirements or to require
additional coverage's and amounts as may be determined necessary by the City.
(1) Worker's Com�ensation Insurance:
(a) Worker's compensation coverage (or equivalent) shall be maintained for not less than the
Texas Statutory Limits.
(b) The policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation in favor of City of Wichita Falls.
(c) The policy shall contain requirements that the City be given not less than thirty (30) days
notice of cancellation, non-renewal or material change.
The City shall be responsible for providing workers' compensation insurance or similar coverage for
all of the City's employees assigned to Weeks Park Golf Course and Contractor shall have no liability
for worker's compensation claims of such type unless otherwise provided by law (far instance,
through subrogation).
(2) Commercial General (Public Liability Insurance. Shall include coverage for Premises/Operations,
Products/Completed Operations, Independent Contractors, Personal Injury and Contractual Liability
insuring the indemnity provision contained in this Agreement:
(a) Bodily injury limit of $250,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence.
(b) Property damage limit of $25,000 per occurrence.
(c) Aggregate limit of $1,000,000
(d) Personal & Advertising Injury of $500,000
(e) The City of Wichita Falls shall be listed as an additional insured
( fl The policy shall contain requirements that the City be given not less than thirty (30) days
notice of cancellation, non-renewal, or material change.
(g) Coverage for the City of Wichita Falls shall also be provided to cover fixed assets and should
be written at least as broad as "special Form" providing coverage for risks of direct physical
losses, including theft.
(h) Contractor's insurance shall be primary and shall be endorsed to provide a waiver of
subrogation in favor of the City. The commercial General Liability Insurance policy should
be endorsed using Endorsement No. CG20 09 11 85.
(i) The policy shall be written on an occurrence basis.
(3) Business Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance. Shall include coverage for any
automobile/vehicle:
(a) Properly damage limit of $100,000 per occurrence.
(b) Bodily injury limit of $250,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence
(c) Aggregate limit of $1,000,000
(d) The City of Wichita Falls shall be named as an additional insured
(e) The policy shall contain requirements that the City be given not less than thirty (30) days
notice of cancellation, non-renewal, or material change.
( fl The policy shall be written on an occurrence basis.
(4) Liquor Legal Liabil� Insurance. Sha!1 include coverage for on-premises consumption including
all City-owned property with the confines of Weeks Park Golf Course:
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(a) Limits shall not be less than $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property
damage.
(b) The policy shall be primary insurance and not excess over any other policy.
(c) The City of Wichita Falls shall be listed as an additional insured.
(d) The policy shall contain requirements that the City be given not less than thirty (30) days
notice of cancellation, non-renewal, or material change.
(e) The policy shall be written on an occurrence basis.
(5) Commercial Crime Insurance. Shall include coverage for employee dishonesty, forgery, or
alteration, and theft, disappearance and destruction:
(a) Coverage shall be on a blanket basis.
(b) Limits shall be equal to $100,000 per occurrence.
Article X. Termination
(A) Termination. The City may terminate this agreement under two conditions. The first is breach of
the terms of this agreement. The second is subject to the process stated in Article N"Performance
Review." In either case, the City will provide 30 days written notice to the Contractor of alleged breach
of contract and/or inability to remedy items discovered in Article IV. Contractor shall respond within ten
(10) business days of receipt of such correspondence with a plan to remedy those items stated in the 30
days written notice. If, at the conclusion of the 30-days, Contractor has not remedied or made significant
progress in remedying the items listed, the City may cancel this agreement by providing the Contractor
with one hundred twenty days written notice of termination. Such early termination may be effective
earlier upon mutual agreement of the parties.
The contractor may terminate this agreement in the event the City commits a material breach and fails to
cure or make substantial progress to cure the breach within 30 days after receipt of written notice from the
contractor identifying the specific nature of the breach.
(B) Effect of Termination
If either party terminates this Agreement, the City will purchase all mercrandise in the Pro Shop at
Contractor's wholesale cost as shown by an audit of the books. Payment for such merchandise shall be
made to Contractor within thirty (30) days of termination.
(D) Force Majeure.
(1) Dama�e or Destruction. Should the Golf Course be destroyed or substantially damaged by fire,
flood, acts of God, or other casualty, City, by written notice to Contractor given within thirty (30)
days following the occurrence of such event, shall have the right to terminate this Agreement on
the basis that City does not choose to rebuild or restore the Golf Course, and in such event neither
party shall have any further obligation to the other party under this Agreement, except with
respect to liabilities accruing, or based upon events occurring, prior to the effective date of such
termination. For the purpose of this Section, the Golf Course shall be deemed to be substantially
damaged if the estimated length of time reyuired to restore the Golf Course substantially to its
condition and character just prior to the occurrence of such casualty shall be in excess of six (6)
months. If this Agreement is not terminated in the event of damage to the Golf Course either
because (i) the damage does not amount to substantial damage described above, or (ii)
notwithstanding destruction to the Golf Course, City elects to restore the Golf Course, then City
shall proceed, at City's own expense, with all due diligence to commence and complete
restoration of the Golf Course to its condition and character just prior to the occurrence of such
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casualty. If as a result of any damage or destruction to the Golf Course as provided in this
Section, the responsibilities of Manager under this Agreement are substantially changed, then the
parties shall meet and discuss in good faith appropriate modifications to this Agreement.
(2) Force Majeure Events. As used in this Agreement, the terms "Force Majeure Event" means a
disruption in the operation of the Golf Course due to, or the cause of the failure to perform by a
party hereto due to, declared or undeclared war, sabotage, riot or acts of civil disobedience, acts
or omissions of governmental agencies (except acts of governmental agencies including, but not
limited to the City taken in accordance with this Agreement), accidents, fires, explosions, floods
earthquakes, or other acts of God, strikes, labor disputes, shortages of materials, or any other
event not within control of Contractor and not caused by the gross negligence or intentional
wrongful conduct of Contractor.
Article XI. Miscellaneous
(A) Protection A�ainst Accident to Employees and the Public. The Contractor shail at all times exercise
reasonable precautions for the safety of employees and others on or near the contract Premises and shall
compiy with all applicable provisions of Federal State, and Municipal laws.
(B) Laws and Ordinances. The Contractor shall at all times observe and comply with all Federal, State,
and local laws, ordinances and regulations, which in any manner affect the Contractor or the work, and
shall indemnify and save harmless the City against any claim arising from the violation of any such laws,
ordinances and regulations whether by the Contractor or its employees.
(C) Liens. Contractor agrees that it will at no time engage in any activity, which will subject a lien to be
attached to City property. In the event a lien is filed on City property as a result of Contractor's activities,
it shall immediately ensure the removal of the same.
(D) Venue. This Agreement and all of the transactions contemplated herein shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. The provisions and obligations of this
Agreement are performable in Wichita County, Texas such that exclusive venue for any action arising out
of this Agreement shall be in Wichita County, Texas.
(E) Assignment and Subletting. The Contractor agrees to retain control and to give full attention to the
fulfillment of this Agreement, that this Agreement will not be assigned or sublet without the prior written
consent of the City. City will notify Contractor of any problem or concerns it may have with any
Contractor employee and Contractor will conduct an immediate investigation. Contractor will
then take appropriate action in response. Contractor will provide a timely report to the City
indicating the outcome of the investigation, and any actions taken.
The parties recognize that Contractor may choose to form a corporation, professional corporation, limited
liability company or other business entity in which he is the principal or majority owner and such shall
not be construed an assignment for this Agreement. In the event the Contractor is incorporated the sale of
more than 50% of the stock of the corporation shall be construed to be an assignment. Contractor shall
provide personnel as may be necessary to adequately supervise and administer the operation of the Pro
Shop and Golf Course.
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(F) Parag_raph Headin�s; Construction. The paragraph headings contained in this Agreement are for
convenience only and shall in no way enlarge or limit the scope or meaning of the various and several
paragraphs hereof. Both parties have participated in the negotiation and preparation of this Agreement
and this Agreement shall not be construed either more or less strongly against or for either party.
(G) Bindin�Effect. Except as limited herein, the terms and provision of this Agreement shall be binding
upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, devisees, personal and legal
representatives, successors and assigns.
(H) Gender. Within this Agreement, words of any gender shall be held and construed to include any other
gender, and words in the singular number shall be held and construed to include the plural, unless the
context otherwise requires.
(I) Exhibits. All eachibits to this Agreement are incorporated herein by reference for all purposes wherever
reference is made to the same.
(J) Computation of Deadlines. If any deadline contained herein ends on a Saturday, Sunday or a legal
holiday recognized by the Texas Supreme Court, such deadline shall automatically be extended to the
next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.
(K) Entire Agreement. It is understood and agreed that this Agreement contains the entire agreement
between the parties and supersedes any and all prior agreements, arrangements or understandings between
the parties relating to the subject matter. No oral understandings, statements, promises or inducements
contrary to the terms of this Agreement exist. This Agreement cannot be changed or terminated orally and
no written modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless executed by both parties.
(L) Non-Discrimination. Contractor shall abide by the City's affirmative action plans and equal
employment opportunity policies as may be adopted by the City insofar as they are applicable to
Contractor's employees and shall abide by all local, state and federal laws and regulations in the operation
of Weeks Park Golf Course. The Contractor or his employees shall not discriminate against any
individual on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, national origin or disability in the golf course and
concession operation or in providing any service contemplated by this Agreement.
(M) Contract Documents. It is the intent of the contract documents that they are read as a whole and that
all portions of the contract a
re interpreted so as to give meaning to their terms. In the event of any conflict in the contract documents,
the fotlowing order of precedence shall govern among the various contract documents, with the first listed
having precedence over any documents listed thereafter.
Management Services Agreement
Exhibits A, B and C
(N) Notices. Any notice required or desired to be given from one party to the other parly to this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be given and shall be deemed to have been served and received
(whether actually received or not) if (i) delivered in person to the address set forth below: (ii) deposited in
an official depository under the regular care and custody of the United States Postal Service located
within the confines of the United States of America and sent by certified mail, return receipt requested,
and addressed to such party at the address hereinafter specified; or (iii) delivered to such party by courier
receipted delivery. Either party may designate another address within the confines of the continental
United States of America for notice, but until written notice of such change is actually received by the
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other party, the last address of such party designated for notice shall remain such party's address for
notice.
If to City: CITY OF WICHITA FALLS
Darron Leiker
City Manager
1300 7` Street
Wichita Falls, Texas 76301
If to Contractor:
(0) Costs of Review — Unless otherwise specified herein, all costs associated with the review or
monitoring of the Golf Course or the Contractor will be borne by the City.
This Agreement shall be �inding upon the parties hereto, their successors, heirs, personal
representatives and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executes this agreement on the dates indicated below.
THE CITY OF WICHITA FA S, EXAS Contract .
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By: By:
Darron J. Leiker, City Manager A.P.G.L., Inc.
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Date: � � � � � d Date: � ' �
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Bill Sullivan, City Attorney
Date: �^ D�—D�
ATTEST:
By:
Lydia O na, City Clerk
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Exhibit A: Comparable Courses
The following is a list of courses that comprise the Comparable Group for purposes of setting
standards. This list may be modified by joint consent of both parties to this contract.
Indian Creek Golf Course, Carrollton, Texas
Texas Star, Euless, Texas
Tierra Verde, Arlington, Texas
Bridges Course at Firewheel, Garland, Texas
Sherrill Park, Richardson, TX
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Exhibit B: Operational Standards
It is understood and agreed that the golf course shall be operated in a manner consistent with that
of top quality municipal golf courses. Specifically, contractor agrees to the following;
l. Comparable group; the golf course is to be operated in a manner consistent with
standards seen for courses in the Comparable Group (Exhibit "A").
2. Customer Service: Customer service is a priority. Customers are to be greeted in a
friendly manner and treated with courtesy and respect at all times. All staff in contact
with customers shall be instructed in the manner in which customers are to be greeted and
handled. Every effort shall be made to answer phone calls by the fourth ring.
3. Staffing:
a. Cart Attendants: There should be at least one cart attendant on duty during all
hours of operation for the period March 1 through November 30, except during
adverse weather conditions as noted above.
b. Pro Shop Attendants: There should be at least one pro shop attendant on duty
during peak play periods such as weekend mornings.
c. PGA Professional: There should be at least one PGA Professional on the full-
time staff at the facility.
4. Starters: In addition to their duties to check receipts and monitor play off the first and/or
tenth tee, starters shall:
a. Greet all customers in a friendly manner
b. Whenever possible, pair singles and twosomes with other singles and twosomes
so as to make threesomes or foursomes.
c. Determine if they have played the course since it has been renovated. If the
player is new to the course, the starter shall:
i. Advise the golfer as the appropriate tee for their handicap,
ii. Advise the golfer of out-of-bounds and how the yardage is marked on the
course.
d. Inform the golfers as to presence or absence of beverage cart service
e. Inform golfers as to the Pace of Play policy.
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Exhibit C: Maintenance Standards
GENERAL TURF STANDARDS
ALL TURF AREAS conditioned to a level that provides an enjoyable Golf Experience. Overall good
health, coverage, color and density; free of weeds, disease, insects and other pests; Quality mowing,
trimming and detail; Overall mowing height and frequency plus fertilizer and chemical applications
appropriate for the type turf and season; Well drained with injured areas being repaired.
Grooming and conditioning procedures including Aerification, Vertical Mowing, Slicing, Top Dressing
Brushing etc appropriate for the Type Turf and Season. Conditionin� Levels set to favor the Avera�e
Golfer. All areas inspected daily bv the Superintendent.
STANDARDS BY SPECIFIC AREA
GREENS
Mowed and Cups changed daily during growing season and 4-5 times per week during off-season. Hole
Locations follow USGA Recommendations. Flags, Hole Liners in good condition and set to the proper
depth, Flagsticks in good condition. Ball marks and all Damaged Areas repaired daily. Greens Surfaces
maintained to permit ball to roll smooth and true. Green
�eed favorable to the Average Golfer.
GREENSURROUNDS
Conditioned to Fairway Standards.
TEES
Mowed minimum 3 times per week during season and as required during the off season to assure a well-
groomed playing surface. Tee Markers moved and divots filled daily on Par 3s during season and
minimum of 3 times per week during off-season, depending on play. Tees level, providing a firm stance;
maintained to permit easy placement of tees; Permanently installed Yardage Markers. Tees to be
overseeded at a time and rate to assure a quality winter playing surface. Additional applications of seed
to be made as necessary to provide a consistent and quality surface.
TEE SLOPES
Ingress and Egress areas maintained to disperse foot traffic promote safety and provide a well-groomed
appearance.
FAIRWAYS
Mowed minimum of 3 times per week in season and as required to maintain a quality and consistent
surface during winter months. Divots repaired biweekly. Yardage markers located at 100, 150 and 200
yards in middle of fairways and on cart paths. Fairways to be overseeded and re-seeded at a time and rate
to provide a quality and consistent winter playing surface beginning in the second year. As an alternative
to overseeding the fairways, the roughs may be overseeded.
ROUGHS
Maintained to minimize Lost Balls and allow appropriate Pace-of-Play. Trees, Irrigation System
Hardware, Building Areas, Bridges, Creek Crossings etc. trimmed.
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BUNKERS
Raked daily and edged/trimmed with edges well defined; Four to Six inches of sand meeting USGA
Specifications; Two to four inch lips on the green side of green bunkers with no lips on the back side. No
lips on Fairway Bunkers. Rake, in good condition, provided outside each bunker with 2 by the larger
bunkers. Free of weeds, rocks and other foreign materials. Well drained.
CART PATHS
Paths and adjacent areas well maintained, free of bare areas & ruts; Cart traffic control devices including
ropes, posts, directional signs, etc installed and well maintained. Paths clean and free of mud, tree limbs
and other debris.
SERVICE ITEMS
Benches, Ball Washers, Wastebaskets, Water Stations conveniently located, painted and well maintained.
MARKERS/SIGNS
Directional, Tee and Ground Under Repair Signs plus Hazard and O.B. Markers appropriately located and
in good condition.
PONDS/STREAMS
"In play" Ponds and Streams, including edges and slopes- clean, weed free, maintained to minimize lost
balls and aesthetically pleasing; Stream crossings mowed and trimmed to minimize lost balls and provide
a clear view of fairways.
GOLF COURSE LANDSCAPING
All Landscaped Areas on course including Restrooms, Shelters, and other Structures- clean, beds
mulched, plants healthy. Areas weed free with bedding plants changed 2 times/year.
TREES
Trees in playing areas pruned and allow access to mowing equipment. Base areas maintained to minimize
lost balls. Dead trees, dead limbs and other debris under trees removed timely.
OVERALL TURF HEALTH AND COVER
All Turf Playing Surfaces fully covered, free from insects, weeds and disease; Good color and density.
OVERALL COURSE AND GROUNDS CLEANLINESS
All areas of Golf Course, Clubhouse Area, Entrance and Parking- clean, free of trash/debris, insect
mounds, tree limbs etc.
PRACTICE AREAS
• PUTTING, PITCHING GREENS AND SURROiJNDS- Maintained to Green Bunker and
Surrounds Standards
• PRACTICE RANGE TEE - Maintained to Tee Standards; Distance Markers installed; Divots
repaired daily; All Service Items properly located and maintained.
• PRACTICE RANGE- Maintained to Fairway Standards; Target Greens with Flags provided and
appropriately maintained.
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CLUBHOUSE AREA
• CLUBHOUSE GROUNDS/LANDSCAPING- All Turf Areas, Shrubbery, Flower Beds, Lakes
and Hard Surface areas maintained to Golf Course Standards or better providing a Good First and
Last Impression
• ENTRANCEWAY-Including Main Entrance and Drive clean, properly landscaped and maintained
to Golf Course Standards of better, providing a Good First and Last Impression.
• PARKING AREA- Clean, Appropriately Stripped and Marked, Directional Signs, Landscaped,
Edged and Trimmed
IRRIGATION SYSTEM
System inciuding Valves, Sprinklers, Controllers, Pumps and Irrigation Water Supply System maintained
in good working order according to manufacturer guidelines.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Pesticides Chemicals and all other hazardous Materials including Fuel, Fertilizer, Welding Supplies
Stored and Used according to Manufacturers Guidelines plus Federal and State Regulations; Appropriate
up-to-date Records including MSDS Sheets maintained on all Chemicals and Pesticides; Course Closings
for Pesticide Applications coordinated with the Golf Shop and Management; Equipment Wash Areas
Maintained to meet State and Federal Standards; Applicators Certified, use approved Protective Clothing
and follow State Procedures. Fuel tanks tested with up-to-date Records maintained.
MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT
Equipment and Vehicles maintained according to Manufacturers Guidelines; Ongoing Service Records
maintained and available for Audit.
GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE BUILDING AND AREA
Clean, Well Organized and free of Litter and Debris. Old Junk Equipment and parts stored in a Secluded
Area.
RESTROOMS/SHELTERS
Serviced Daily, Clean, Appropriately Stocked and Maintained in a sanitary condition
SAFETY
A(I areas within the property maintained in a Safe condition with Traffic Control, Signs, Fencing and
other measures necessary to insure a safe environment for Ptayers, Staff, Visitors and Others Chemicals
and pesticides applied and recorded properly. All staff members made familiar with the Emergency
Procedures.
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