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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA <br />Amount Budgeted <br />Agenda Date Requested: June 27, 2016 <br />Source of Funds: N/A <br />Requested By: Alex Osmond, Golf Course Manager <br />Account Number: <br />Department: Golf Course <br />Amount Budgeted: <br />Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: <br />Amount Requested: _________________ <br />Exhibits: Chris Foster’s Proposal <br />Budgeted Item: Yes <br />Exhibits: <br />RFP #16507 for Golf Course Concessions was opened on April 26, 2016. The RFP was advertised in the Bay <br />Area Observer, posted on the City’s website and Public Purchase. Notifications were also sent to forty three <br />local restaurants and caterers. One (1) proposal was received from Chris Foster. City Staff has reviewed Mr. <br />Foster’s experience, business plan and financials and have deemed Mr. Foster qualified to operate the golf <br />course concession. <br />Mr. Foster is currently employed with the City as a part-time Golf Assistant and has a working knowledge of <br />the golf course operations and how they correlate with the concessions. Mr. Foster also owned and operated a <br />sandwich shop in La Porte from 2002 to 2009. If awarded, his focus will be to attract local businesses and <br />residents with social media and marketing to increase tournament business and lunch sales. Mr. Foster has <br />proposed to pay the City, the minimum fee of $2,600.00 a month. The current operator of the concessions has <br />offered to assist with transition and will offer support when needed. If awarded Mr. Foster would resign the <br />position at the golf course prior to the start of the contract. <br />The contract will start October 1, 2016 for an initial four (4) year term with two (2) additional two (2) year <br />options. <br />Action Required by Council: <br />Consider approval or other action to award a contract for Golf Course Concessions to Chris Foster. <br />Approved for City Council Agenda <br />Corby Alexander, City Manager Date <br /> <br />