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RESOLUTION NO. 8446
Form No. 342
Rev,. 2/76
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF fiHE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AND JOSEPH S. WARBURTON FOR THE MANAGEP~IENT,
SUPERVISION AND OPERATION OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
GOLF COURSE
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby
resolve as follows:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that that certain agreement
between THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, a municipal corporation, and
JOSEPH S. WARBURTON, for the management, supervision and operation of
the Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course
dated the 17th day of December 19 76
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, theasameyasfthough
fully set forth herein be, and the same is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of Chula
Vista be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute said
agreement for and on behalf of the City of Chula Vista.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
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Lane F • Co e~Cit Ma a
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Geor e D. Lindberg, City Ati rney
ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 14th day of December
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AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, Egdahl, Hobel, Cox
NAYES: Councilmen Hyde
ABSENT: Councilmen Nnnc
Mayor of the City of Chula Vi to
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COU1~ I'Y OF SAN DIEGO ) s s .
CITY OF CHULA VISTA)
I' City Clerk of the City
of Chula Vista, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above is a full,
true and correct copy of Resolution No.
not been amended or repealed. DATED and that the same has
City Clerk
AGREEMENT FOR THE MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISION AND
OPERATION OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 17th day of
- December , 1976, by and between THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, a
municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City", and JOE
WARBURTON, professional golfer, hereinafter referred to as "Pro-
fessional";
W I T N E S S E T H
WHEREAS, the City, in the operation and conduct of a golf
course in said City, requires the services of a professional golfer to
promote the golf course and provide professional management, and JOE
WARBURTON is a professional golfer capable and able to render the
services required by the City,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and upon
the terms and conditions herein contained, the City and Professional
agree as follows:
1. TERP4 OF AGREEMENT,
The term of this agreement shall be five years beginning on
January 1, 1977 and ending at midnight December 31, 1981 unless sooner
terminated as hereinafter provided,
2, DUTIES AND RIGHTS OF THE PROFESSIONAL.
The Professional will, on the effective date of this agree-
ment enter upon the performance of the duties as golf professional in
the City of Chula Vista and in particular:
(a) Professional Shop.
The Professional shall have the right to sell golf balls,
clubs, golf rental sets, sportswear, golf attire and other
golf accessories at prices currently recommended by the
manufacturers of such equipment. The Professional shall
operate all concessions herein referred to as an inde-
pendent contractor, He shall purchase and pay for all
materials and merchandise used or sold in the operation
of said concessions, in his name and on his own respon-
sibility, and shall receive and retain all income derived
from their operation, as his own and for his sole use and
benefit. The Professional shall keep adequate books and
records, make all tax returns and pay all taxes required
in connection therewith in his own name. Such books and
records shall be the property of the Professional but
shall be open to the inspection of the City acting by and
through its City Manager or other duly authorized agent
at reasonable times during business hours.
(b) Personnel - Collection of Greens Fees.
The Professional shall provide necessary materials and
personnel at his own expense and supervise their perfor-
~' mance as golf starters. A11 personnel utilized as starters
by the Professional are subject to approval by the City
D4anager. The Professional, or his agent, shall act as
starter and shall collect all greens-fees, reservations
fees, and other fees established by the City, Greens
fees required shall be prescribed from time to time by
the City. The Professional shall keep an accurate
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record of all sources of revenue, the number and class
of players, the amounts collected from each class of
player, and shall prepare a daily report, together with
cash register tapes. Monies received shall be deposited
daily except on weekends and a monthly income summary
report filed with the Director of Finance of the City
of Chula Vista. The bookkeeping records installed and.
maintained by the Professional shall be approved as to
form by the Director of Finance. The City may inspect
and audit the books of accounts and records of the Pro-
fessional at all times.
(c) Golfing Instruction.
It is agreed that in addition to his other duties here-
under the Professional shall cause instruction to be
given in the game of golf and that as charges therefor
his fee shall be in keeping with accepted custom and
practices in the profession,
(d) Promotional Activities.
Except as may be otherwise provided by the City, the Pro-
fessional shall devote substantially all his time to
operating, supervising, promoting, and managing the func-
tions authorized by this agreement. He shall coordinate,
promote and schedule such golfing events sponsored by,
by way of illustration but not limitation, the City of
Chula Vista, convention type organizations, and such other
recognized organizations as may from time to time request
scheduling of golf events. Under the direction of the
City, the Professional shall advertise and promote the
golf course and shall be responsible for such promotional
functions consistent with funds allocated.
(e) Rental and Operation of Powered Golf Carts.
The Professional shall have the exclusive right to provide,
maintain, rent and operate powered golf carts on or at
the golf course, and may prohibit the use of private
powered carts thereon, The City agrees, subject to availa-
bility of funds, to provide on or before July 1, 1978,
additional storage facilities to house powered carts
owned by lessee. Said facilities shall be designed, con-
structed and located at the sole discretion of lessor,
provided, however, that lessor shall consult with lessee
regarding said aspects of construction of the storage
facilities,
(f) Personnel - Salaries,
The Professional shall employ any and all assistants that
may be necessary to carry out the terms and provisions of
this agreement and shall pay their salaries and such other
and further sums as may be required of them for tax and
other purposes. If these assistants collect or handle
any money due the City of Chula Vista, they shall be
subject to approval as provided herein by the City Manager
before being employed by the Professional, If for any
reason any of said assistants shall display flagrant mis-
conduct, he may be dismissed at the request of the City
Manager.
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(g) Maintenance of Pro Shop.
The Professional shall keep the Pro Shop premises assigned
by this agreement in a clean and sanitary condition and free
from rubbish at all times and shall assume complete respon-
sibility for janitorial services for said premises. No
signs or advertising matter shall be displayed outside such
premises without prior consent of the City Manager.
(h) Working Conditions - Vacation.
The Professional, his agents or employees in sufficient
number to handle golf course activities, shall be on duty
at the golf course each and every golfing day during the
period of this agreement. The Professional shall not be
absent from the golf course more than two days in any
week unless he is representing the City of Chula Vista by
performing in a golf tournament within the boundaries of
Southern California without first having obtained consent
of the Director of Parks and Recreation, except in instan-
ces of illness or during vacation periods. Vacation re-
quests shall be subject to recommendation of the Director
of Parks and Recreation and approval of the City Manager.
(i) Hold Harmless - Insurance.
It is expressly understood and agreed that the Professional
shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers,
employees or agents, from any claims arising from the use
or supervision of the premises known as the Pro Shop and
the Driving Range and from the operation of golf carts.
He shall further indemnify the City of any other expenses
in relation to potential liability claims, such as inves-
tigation and defense arising from said use or operation.
City shall assume responsibility for any claims arising
from the Golf Course maintenance and operation. Profes-
sional shall provide a comprehensive insurance policy
covering personal injuries, public liability and property
damages, approved by the City Attorney with limits of $1
million combined single limitation, and shall also carry a
policy of Worker's Compensation Insurance covering any and
all of his employees. Further, the Professional shall
name the City as an additional insured on any insurance
policies which he may carry for his own protection.
Approved copies of these policies or certificates shall
be filed with the Director of Finance of the City of Chula
Vista. The Professional and any of his assistants or
employees who are authorized to collect money shall pro-
. vide the City with fidelity bonds in the amount of $5,000
for each such person.
(j) Consent to Alter Premises.
It is further understood and agreed that the Professional
shall not make any structural alterations or additions
to the Pro Shop or to any equipment belonging to the City
without first having the written consent of the City Manager
to such change or alterations. The City hereby recognizes
that the Pro Shop may have to be recarpeted from time to
time at City cost subject to availability of funds. Upon
the expiration of the agreement, the Professional shall be
expected to put the premises in as good a condition as at
the beginning of said agreement, ordinary wear and tear
excepted.
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~k) transfer of Contractual Rights.
It is expressed understood and agreed that the Professional
may not assign or transfer any of the rights, licenses, or
privileges or any part thereof of this agreement without
the written consent of the City having been obtained. This
agreement cannot be assigned involuntarily or by operation
or process of law and should the Professional be adjudged
bankrupt or become insolvent or make a general assignment
for the benefit of his creditors or fail to obtain the re-
lease of any levy of attachment or execution upon his
payment within ten days after such levy is made, the City
may consider such to be a breach of the agreement and may
cancel and terminate same.
(1) Reclamation of Golf Balls.
The Professional shall have the right to all golf balls
reclaimed or salvaged from any portion of the premises
including the ponds located at the golf course.
3. RESPONSIBILITY TO CITY MANAGER.
During the term of this agreement, the Professional shall
be directly responsible to the City P~anager, or his designated repre-
sentative,
4. SPACE FOR PRO SHOP.
The City of Chula Vista shall furnish a room and workshop
in the Club House for use by the Professional for the sale and dis-
play of golf equipment, merchandise and wearing apparel. City shall
also provide for space for the storage of twenty-four (24) electric
golf carts, golf clubs and other supplies and material and shall
provide additional space for golf carts as provided under Section
2(e) of this agreement.
5. AREA FOR PRACTICE AND DRIVING RANGE.
The City shall also provide proper land area on the golf
course for a golf practice range and maintain the driving range in
a manner that will in no way be harmful to ball retriever or vehicle
(ball retriever to be acceptable to Supervisor of Golf Course Main-
e tenance) so that range balls will not have to be collected manually.
Said range will be operated by the Professional. Professional also
will provide suitable practice balls and clubs for such remuneration
as is usually charged at a golf practicr range of this nature.
6. TERMINATION ON DEFAULT - VIOLATION OF LAW.
It is expressly understood and agreed that in the event that
default is made by the Professional in violating any ordinance of the
City of Chula Vista or any law of the State of California constituting
a crime involving moral turpitude or upon proof of disorderly conduct
on the part of the Professional or other conduct not otherwise capable
of remedy as provided under Section 10 of this agreement, the City
may terminate the rights, licenses and privileges contained in said
agreement,
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7. REMUNERATION FOR PROFESSIONAL.
As consideration for the services rendered by him as Pro-
fessional and the services of all of his employees and the services
to act as starters, it is expressly understood and agreed by the
parties hereto that the Professional shall receive-the following:
(a) All revenues received from the lease of golf carts.
(b) All revenues from golf lessons.
(c) All revenues from sales at the Pro Shop.
(d) All revenues from repair of golfing equipment.
(e) All revenues from the driving range.
All greens fees collected at the golf course shall be the exclusive
property of the City subject to Section 8.
8. PRO-RATION OF GREENS FEES.
As consideration to the City, Professional shall pay to the
City a percentage based on his annual gross receipts, or the City will
pay to the Professional a percentage of annual greens fees revenues
based on the following schedule:
Gross Profit Gross Profit % Greens Fees Due Pro (1)
More Than Less Than % Gross Profit Due City (2)
-- 95,000 4-1/2% (1)
95,000 100,001 4 % (1)
100,000 105,001 3-1/2% (1)
105,000 110,001 3 % (1)
110,000 115,001 2-1/2% (1)
115,000 120,001 2 % (1)
120,000 125,001 1-1/2% (1)
125,000 130,001 1 % (1)
130,000 135,001 1/2% (1)
135,000 140,001 0 (1)
140,000 145,001 1/2% (2)
145,000 150,001 1 % (2)
150,000 155,001 1-1/2% (2)
155,000 160,001 2 % (2)
160,000 165,001 2-1/2% (2)
165,000 170,001 3 % (2)
170,000 175,001 3-1/2% (2)
175,000 180,001 4 % (2)
180,000 -- 4-1/2% (2)
"Gross Profit" is defined for the purpose of this agreement to mean
all income, exclusive of greens fees, fees from golf lessons and
prizes from tournament play, derived annually by the Professional
from his course operation less cost of goods sold in the Pro Shop.
All sums due the Professional from the City, based on the above
schedule, shall be payable on an annual basis in arrears on or before
April 1 of the following year and all sums due the City from the
Professional based on the above schedule shall be payable on an
annual basis in arrears on or before April 1 of the following year.
9. PROFESSIONAL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONDITION OF
THE GOLF COURSE.
The Professional shall be fully aware of the material con-
ditions of the golf course and golfing facilities at all times, and
as the conditions dictate, make specific recommendations to the City
for corrective actions as the City deems necessary. He shall not be
held responsible for work performed or lack of same by the Golf Course
Maintenance Supervisor, or his men.
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10. RENEWAL AND TERMINATION.
In the event that the Golf Pro-Manager shall faithfully
keep and perform all of the terms, conditions and agreements contained
in this agreement, he shall have the right of first refusal of any
renewal of said agreement, provided, however, said right of first
refusal shall not be applicable if the City should decide to operate
the golf course with City work forces. In the event of cancellation
of this agreement, replacement of Lessee by others or assumption of
the operation by City forces, the City, if the operation is assumed
by the City or the replacement Lessee, shall purchase from Lessee
all non-returnable inventory of Lessee at original wholesale value
and his equipment at fair market value. This lease m.ay be terminated
at any time by either party upon one hundred and twenty (120) days
written notice, provided that termination by Lessor shall be based
upon a failure to substantially perform in accordance with the terms
and conditions of this lease. Lessor shall give Lessee written
notice of said non-performance, directing the Lessee to perform
in accordance with the terms and conditions of this lease within
sixty (60) days. Should Lessee fail to so substantially perform
within said sixty (60) day period, City may terminate said lease
sixty (60) days thereafter. Termination by Lessee as provided herein
must be by written notice given to the City. Lessor shall also
tender to Lessee the proportional part of any rent paid in advance
by Lessee.
11. FINANCIAL STATEb'IENTS REQUIRED.
Professional shall furnish City monthly income and expense
statements, prepared in accordance with generally acceptable account-
ing principles which shall accurately reflect Professional's total
monthly receipts, gross profit and net income before taxes.
The gross profit percentage determined in the prior year
shall be used in preparing such financial statements, except that
annually Professional shall be required to take a physical inventory.
Remuneration for services or payments made by the Profes-
sional to the City as provided under Section 8 shall be made on the
basis of an annual financial statement and a balance sheet. Said
annual statement shall be filed on or before April 1 of each year
and shall be used to determine the percentage of green fees the
Professional is entitled to or the percentage of the Professional's
gross profit owed to the City.
Pdotwithstanding the above, City reserves the right during
the term of this agreement to require an audited annual financial
statement prepared by a Certified Public Accountant if in the judg-
ment of the Director of Finance such an audit is deemed necessary.
If so deemed, the City Council shall designate another Cer-
tified Public Accountant who shall inspect the books of Professional
and recommend whether such an audit is necessary. Professional shall
pay any fees of said designated C.P.A.
Ird44ITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this
Agreement to be executed the day and year first hereinabove set forth.
THE CITY OF CHU A VIST PROFESSIONAL
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Approved as ~ f.o~rm by
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