ORDINANCE NO. __________, SERIES 2018
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 42 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) BY CREATING A NEW SECTION REQUIRING METRO COUNCIL APPROVAL TO CLOSE, REPURPOSE, LEASE, OR SELL A METRO-OWNED GOLF COURSE (AS AMENDED).
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SPONSORED BY: COUNCIL MEMBERS BUTLER AND FOWLER
WHEREAS, the Legislative Council of the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (“Metro Council”) finds that the Metro-owned golf courses are important assets that provide a quality golfing experience for the citizens of Louisville Metro;
WHEREAS, Metro-owned golf courses contribute to the health and wellness of the community, so it is important that Metro-owned golf courses are available to the entire community; and
WHEREAS, Metro Council hereby amends Chapter 42 to establish a hearing and approval process for the closure, repurpose, and/or sale of any Metro-owned golf courses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: A new section of LMCO Chapter 42 is hereby enacted to read as follows:
42.44 METRO COUNCIL APPROVAL REQUIRED TO CLOSE, REPURPOSE, LEASE, OR SELL A METRO-OWNED GOLF COURSE.
Metro Parks may not permanently close any Metro-owned golf course; repurpose the land of any Metro-owned golf course; and/or lease, sell, or dispose of the property of any Metro-owned golf course without prior Metro Council approval through the following process:
(A) Metro Parks must hold at least two public hearings to discuss the proposed closure of the Metro-owned golf course, with at least one public hearing held at a location in close proximity of the named Metro-owned golf course. Notice of the public meetings must comply with KRS § 61.823.
(B) After the public hearings, Metro Parks must request approval from Metro Council to permanently close the named Metro-owned golf course; repurpose the land of any Metro-owned golf course; and/or lease, sell, or dispose of the property of any Metro-owned golf course. The following information and documents must be filed with Metro Council for review and consideration of any request:
(1) The public interest reasons Metro Parks requests a permanently closure, repurpose, or sale of the named Metro-owned golf course along with any supporting documentation;
(2) The intended use of the property, if the land is to be repurposed;
(3) Notice of the public hearings; and
(4) The financial records for the named Metro-owned golf course for the past ten years.
(C) Metro Council approval requires a two-thirds majority vote to permanently close, repurpose, or lease, sell and/or dispose of a Metro-owned golf course.
SECTION II: This Ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and approval.
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H. Stephen Ott Metro Council Clerk |
David James President of the Council |
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Greg Fischer Mayor |
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Michael J. O’Connell
Jefferson County Attorney
By: ____________________________
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