G97-05 Ordinance No. G97-05
AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING FEES AND CHARGES AT THE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSES
OF THE CITY OF ELGIN FOR THE 2006 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 2006 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 2006 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). 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 $1310. A non-resident can purchase an unlimited
pass to The Highlands for an annual fee of $1775. 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 12 pm but it is unlimited weekday. The
fees are outlined below:
Description Resident Non-Resident
Adult (ages 18 through 61) $ 875 $1230
Senior(62 years of age plus) $ 840 $1165
Junior(under 18 years of age) $ 370 $ 530
e"' 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) $ 565 $ 785
Junior(under 18 years old) $ 285 $ 410
5. Family Discounts. The family discount of 10% is applicable to a combination of an
adult pass in combination with a junior pass or junior passes. The adult must be a
parent(s) or legal guardian.
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 $115 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.
9. Winter Golf. Upon conclusion of the regular golf season; as determined by the golf
services manager, winter golf will be made available depending on course conditions.
Winter golf season is defined by the initiation of temporary greens for the golfers to play
upon for the winter season. Annual regular season passes as defined above will not be
valid during winter golf season. A daily greens fee of$20 plus standard golf car rates
apply.
Adult (age 18 and over)
WING PARK ONLY PASSES*: Resident Non-Resident
Adult (age 18 and over) $ 545 $ 700
Senior-7 day/week(62 years and over) $ 355 $ 495
Senior-5 day/weekday only
excluding Sat., Sun. and holidays
(62 years and over) $ 310 $ 395
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
* 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 $ 24.50 $ 33.50
18 Holes 2-4 p.m. DNA $ 29.00
18 Holes after 4 p.m. $ 16.00 $ 20.00
18 holes, Sr. and Jr. $ 19.00 DNA
Short Course (11 holes) $ 14.00 DNA
Short Course Jr/Sr(11 holes) $ 13.00 DNA
Short Course (11 holes), after 3:00 pm DNA $ 20.00
STANDARD (NON-RESIDENT) RATE: Weekday Weekend
18 holes $ 34.00 $ 41.00
18 Holes 2-4 p.m. DNA $ 36.00
18 Holes after 4 p.m. $ 23.00 $ 26.00
18 Holes, Sr. and Jr. $ 26.00 DNA
Short Course (11 holes) $ 19.00 DNA
Short Course Jr/Sr(11 holes) $ 18.00 DNA
Short Course (11 holes), after 3:00 pm DNA $ 26.00
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 $ 12.50 $ 14.50
9 holes, Sr. and Jr. $ 11.00 DNA
Replay 9 holes $ 7.50 $ 10.50
NON-RESIDENT: Weekday Weekend
9 holes $ 15.50 $ 17.50
9 holes, Sr. and Jr. $ 13.00 DNA
Replay 9 holes $ 7.50 $ 10.50
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 $ 32.00
9 Holes Cart replay $ 14.00 Short Course $ 18.00
Pull Cart $ 3.00 Pull Cart $ 3.00
GPS Option $ 3.00/player
****Single riders are charged 1/2 the prevailing rate.
RENTAL CLUBS:
18 Holes $ 12.00
9 Holes $ 7.00
DRIVING RANGE:
Small $ 5.00
Large $ 8.00
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 &PROMOTION:
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. Further, active military
personnel will receive a discount as described in Ordinance No. G62-05.
rk 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.
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: December 21, 2005
Passed: December 21, 2005
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 5 Nays: 0
Recorded: December 22, 2005
Published:
Attest:
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Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk