ORDINANCE NO. ________, SERIES 2019
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AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 42 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REQUIRE METRO COUNCIL APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF METRO-OWNED GOLF COURSES.
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SPONSORED BY: COUNCIL MEMBER FOWLER
WHEREAS, the Legislative Council of the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government ("Metro Government") believes that Metro-owned golf courses are important assets that contribute to the health and wellness of the citizens of Louisville Metro;
WHEREAS, Metro Council appreciates and holds dear the historical significance and the integrity of the game enjoyed by multitudes over the 100 year history of Louisville Municipal Golf;
WHEREAS, pursuant to KRS 67C.105(5)(j) the Metro Council may require written contracts to come before the Council for its approval or disapproval;
WHEREAS, Metro Council hereby amends Chapter 42 to require Metro Council approval of contracts for the management of Metro-owned golf courses; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance requires emergency consideration because the contracts for management of the Metro-owned golf courses are under consideration and should be reviewed and approved by the Louisville Metro Government's legislative body.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT ("COUNCIL") AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: LMCO Chapter 42.43 is hereby as follows:
42.43 MANAGEMENT OF METRO-OWNED GOLF COURSES
Every four years, Metro Parks shall compile a benchmarking report of Louisville Metro-owned golf courses for the purpose of equipping Louisville Metro to make informed decisions regarding golf operations. The report should review or evaluate eight (8) to twelve (12) other municipal golf operations and semi-public/private courses within municipalities that are comparable to the Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) of Metro Louisville.
Metro Parks shall contract with a private...
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