G103-03 Ordinance No . G103-03
AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING FEES AND CHARGES AT THE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSES
OF THE CITY OF ELGIN FOR THE 2004 GOLF SEASON AND ESTABLISHING
CERTAIN POLICIES RELATIVE TO THE OPERATION OF SUCH COURSES
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is
necessary and proper to establish a new fee schedule and other
policies relative to the operation of the municipal golf courses
of the City of Elgin for the 2004 golf season.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS :
Section 1 . That the following fees and charges be, and the
same are hereby established for the two municipal golf courses
for the 2004 season, to-wit :
SEASON PASSES & PROMOTIONAL PROGRAMS:
THE HIGHLANDS OF ELGIN:
1. Frequent Golfer Awards Program. This program offers
discounts to patrons making The Highlands their home
course . The Awards must be used in the calendar year they
are earned. The awards can only be used for future
purchases, not be transferred or used for golf outings
(groups larger than 16 players) . This program will be
introduced as a 10% discount for practice balls at the
practice range . Award items will be selected and the
percentage modified based on promotional needs as
determined by the golf services manager.
2. Resident, Corporate Residents and Non-Resident Unlimited
Passes . A resident of the city or a full time employee of
an Elgin based company can purchase an unlimited pass to
The Highlands for an annual fee of $1225 . A non-resident
can purchase an unlimited pass to The Highlands for an
annual fee of $1675 . Corporate Resident passes are for
Elgin based corporations and businesses only and proof of
residency is required and subject to the approval of the
golf services manager.
3. Resident and Non-Resident- Annual Limited Passes . Adults,
seniors and juniors can purchase a limited pass for seven
day/week. This pass does not allow the pass holder access
to weekend and holiday play until after 2 pm but it is
unlimited weekday. The fees are outlined below:
Description Resident Non-Resident
Adult (ages 18 through 61) $ 820 $1155
Senior (62 years of age plus) $ 785 $1100
Junior (under 18 years of age) $ 370 $ 530
4. Annual Unlimited Weekday Only Pass . This offers unlimited
golf on Monday through Friday at The Highlands (not
including holidays) . The fees are outlined below:
Description Resident Non-Resident
Senior (62 years of age plus) $ 525 $ 735
Junior (under 18 years old) $ 285 $ 410
5 . Couple and Family Discounts . The family discount of 10% is
applicable to a combination of adult or couple passes in
combination with a junior pass or junior passes . The adult
rik or couple must be a parent (s) or legal guardian. A married
couple can purchase a couples pass which is unlimited
access . A resident couple pass is $1890 and a non-resident
couple pass is $2500 .
6 . Wing Park Plus Fee. Wing Park Pass is for Wing Park
Patrons only. Highlands pass holders are for Highlands
Patrons only but can purchase the use of Wing Park for an
additional $110 per person with the Wing Park Plus Fee .
This is an available option for any Highlands Pass option.
7. Nine Hole Play. Nine hole play will not be available in
the Phase 1 golf course . Instead, The Short Course will be
used to denote the first eleven (11) holes and will be an
alternative to players who do not have the time to play all
the holes .
8. Weekday Family Golf in the Evening. Juniors play for $5
when accompanied with an adult patron. Available after
5 : 00 pm Monday thru Thursday not including holidays . The
time may be modified by the golf services manager for
promotional purposes or day light savings time issues .
Adult (age 18 and over)
WING PARK ONLY PASSES* : Resident Non-Resident
Adult (age 18 and over) $ 525 $ 675
Senior-7 day/week (62 years
and over) $ 340 $ 475
Senior-5 day/weekday only
excluding Sat . , Sun.
and holidays (62 years
and over) $ 300 $ 380
Junior-7 day/week (high school
student or age 17 and under) $ 210 $ 315
Junior-5 day/weekday only
excluding Sat . , Sun.
and holidays (high school
student or age 17 and under) $ 175 $ 265
Couples Pass (Spouses) $ 735 $ 975
* Wing Park season passes are not valid for a corresponding pass
rate at The Highlands of Elgin after Wing Park closes for the
winter or prior to Wing Park opening for the season. A
complimentary round will be offered to Wing Park Pass holders at
The Highlands when the staff closes for aerification in the
fall . This round will be offered for that day only. Family
Passes will be offered at 10% off each membership (Adult ,
Junior) with a minimum of one adult and one junior for the Wing
Park Only pass .
GREEN FEE RATES** - THE HIGHLANDS OF ELGIN:
RESIDENT: Weekday Weekend
18 holes $ 23 . 00 $ 31 . 50
18 Holes 2-4 p.m. DNA $ 27 . 00
18 Holes after 4 p.m. $ 15 . 00 $ 19 . 00
18 holes, Sr. and Jr. $ 18 . 00 DNA
Short Course (11 holes) $ 13 . 00 DNA
Short Course Jr/Sr (11 holes) $ 12 . 50 DNA
Short Course (11 holes) , after 3 : 00 pm DNA $ 19 . 00
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STANDARD (NON-RESIDENT) RATE: Weekday Weekend
18 holes $ 32 . 00 $ 38 . 50
18 Holes 2-4 p.m. DNA $ 34 . 00
18 Holes after 4 p.m. $ 22 . 50 $ 24 . 00
18 Holes, Sr. and Jr. $ 25 . 00 DNA
Short Course (11 holes) $ 17 . 50 DNA
Short Course Jr/Sr (11 holes) $ 17 . 00 DNA
Short Course (11 holes) , after 3 : 00 pm DNA $ 24 . 00
Weekdays : Monday through Friday.
Weekends : Saturday, Sunday and Holidays .
** Rates do not include golf cars . Rates are greens fee only.
GREEN FEE RATES*** - WING PARK:
RESIDENT: Weekday Weekend
9 holes $ 12 . 00 $ 14 . 00
9 holes, Sr. and Jr. $ 10 . 50 DNA
Replay 9 holes $ 7 . 00 $ 10 . 00
eft. NON-RESIDENT: Weekday Weekend
9 holes $ 15 . 00 $ 17 . 00
9 holes, Sr. and Jr. $ 12 . 50 DNA
Replay 9 holes $ 7 . 00 $ 10 . 00
Weekdays : Monday through Friday.
Weekends : Saturday, Sunday and Holidays .
*** Rates do not include golf cars . Rates are greens fee only.
RENTAL RATES:
WING PARK GOLF CART FEE**** THE HIGHLANDS GOLF CART FEE****
9 Holes Cart $ 16 . 00 18 Hole Cart $30 . 00
9 Holes Cart replay $ 14 . 00 Short Course $16 . 00
Pull Cart $ 3 . 00 Pull Cart $ 3 . 00
****Single riders are charged 1/2 the prevailing rate .
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RENTAL CLUBS :
18 Holes $ 12 . 00
9 Holes $ 7 . 00
DRIVING RANGE:
Small $ 4 . 00
Large $ 7 . 00
SCHOOL TEAM RATES:
School golf team rate to be equal to one adult season pass per
team per school Season at Wing Park or at The Highlands of
Elgin. Schools located within Elgin shall receive the resident
rate and schools outside city limits will be charged the non-
resident rate . The pass will only be valid beginning the first
full day of the school year. Additionally, a $10 fee/round will
be charged for each round prior to the first scheduled day of
school . A golf team will consist of no more than 24 players .
RESERVATION CHARGES:
Leagues will be charged a $25 . 00 fee for their block of times
for the season.
PERMANENT TEE TIME:
The fee per foursome for a Saturday or Sunday (per day)
permanent tee time is $150 . 00 at The Highlands and $50 . 00 at
Wing Park Golf Course .
DISCOUNTS:
A. DISABLED PERSONS DISCOUNTS :
Senior citizen rates shall be available to disabled persons
upon application which includes the following information:
1 . Name and age of applicant .
2 . Notarized affidavit that applicant is unable to work,
full or part time, due to physical disability.
3 . Written statement from licensed physician stating that
the applicant is physically disabled and unable to
work full or part time .
B. GROUP DISCOUNTS :
For groups of 16 or more a discount may be granted at the
discretion of the Golf Services Manager. Promotional
advertisements or discounts may be used in response to
competition at the discretion of the Golf Services Manager.
Section 2 . That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Section 3 . That this ordinance shall be in full force and
effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner
provided by law.
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Es Scho , Mayor
Presented: December 17, 2003
Passed: December 17, 2003
Omnibus Vote : Yeas : 6 Nays : 0
Recorded: December 18 , 2003
Published: December 19, 2003
Attest :
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Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk