HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-009RESOLUTION NO. 02-009
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT
WITH MIKE EARLY GOLF SHOPS, INC. FOR A FIVE YEAR LEASE EXTENSION
FOR THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
WHEREAS, the Golf Course was leased to Mike Early Golf Shops, Inc., for a lease term
beginning February 1, 1987 and ending January 31, 2002. The Lease between the City and Early
is recorded at Jefferson County Auditor's File No. 377359, with the Amendment thereto
recorded at Jefferson County Auditor's File No. 377360; and
WHEREAS, the City and Mike Early have been negotiating over outstanding issues
including an extension of Early's operation of the golf course. The 1987 Lease was for 15 years
(through January 31, 2002). The Lease provides a 10 year extension (at rates to be negotiated).
The parties dispute whether Early has any rights under the 1987 Lease to extend. The parties
have agreed to solve outstanding issues with a five-year lease extension (January 1, 2002 to
December 31, 2006), with a percentage rent based on gross receipts.
WHEREAS, resolution of the length of term issue allows the City to begin the planning
process for the future concerning the golf course.
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the Agreement and approves the Agreement
as being in the best interests of the City,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend that the City Manager is authorized to execute the Agreement in substantially the form
attached in the Agenda Bill (Golf Course - March 11, 2002).
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a special business
meeting thereof, held this 1 lth day of March, 2002.
Attest:
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
John P. Watts
City Attorney