HomeMy WebLinkAboutApptnmnt - Liaison - DW Presidents CmteCITY OF PALM DESERT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: CONSIDERATION TO APPOINT A CITY COUNCILMEMBER AS
LIAISON TO THE DESERT WILLOW PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE
SUBMITTED BY: Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development
DATE: September 25, 2014
Recommendation
Appoint a City Councilmember as liaison to the Desert Willow Presidents' Committee.
Background
The City of Palm Desert owns the Desert Willow Golf Resort consisting of two, 18-hole
golf courses, a restaurant and clubhouse. KemperSports Management (Kemper)
provides full management/maintenance services for the entire Desert Willow Golf Resort,
and their existing management contract runs through June of 2018. The City Presidents'
Committee consists of City staff members from the Economic Development, Finance,
Public Works and City Manager's Departments as well as management staff from
Kemper. The Committee meets once a month to review the resort's financials, golf and
restaurant revenues/expenditures, golf course condition, on -going capital projects and
any issues pertinent to the resort's operations.
Discussion
Staff is requesting consideration of appointment of a City Councilmember as liaison to the
Presidents' committee. The Committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month to
review current financials also with any pertinent issues that affect the Desert Willow Golf
Resort. Staff recommends that the City Council appoint a representative to participate in
the Presidents' Committee.
Staff Report
Appoint City Council Liaison to Desert Willow Presidents' Committee
September 25, 2014
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Fiscal Impact
There is not fiscal impact associated with the appointment of a City Councilmember
liaison to the Presidents' Committee.
Submitted By:
Director of Economic Development
Revi .
maul Gibson, Director of Finance
Approved:
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John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
Department Head:
Rudy Ac6sta
Assistant City Manager
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