No. 2594 authorizing bid specifications for the operations and management agreement of Blackthorn Golf Course and publication thereof

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2. Repairs and Maintenance subject to the requirements of I.C. 5 -11 and I.C. 36 -1- 12, and within approved budgetary limitations and in accordance with the Annual Operations Plan and Annual Operating & Capital Budget. 3. Manager shall be responsible for contracting or performing maintenance of all structural components, all heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems, in accordance with the Operations Plan and Annual Operating & Capital Budget. 4. In addition to the Course maintenance, Manager shall be responsible for all maintenance of the remainder of the grounds and landscaping at the golf course, including the Clubhouse, Pro Shop fixtures, equipment and parking areas, with Owner responsible for expenses associated with the same, as provided in the Annual Operations Plan and Annual Operating & Capital Budget. 5. Manager shall make recommendations to Owner regarding the expenditure of funds budgeted for capital items and, if requested by Owner, supervise the installation of such capital items. 6. General Management shall include but not be limited to the conduct, supervision and management of the day -to -day operations of the Golf Course in accordance with the Annual Operations Plan and Annual Operating & Capital Budget. Blackthorn Golf Course is primarily an economic development tool to attract • business to Blackthorn Corporate Park and Airport Economic Development Area. As such, it needs to be managed as a premier golf course, which will help accomplish this goal. In addition, in as much as the citizens of the City of South Bend have undertaken some risk and responsibility in establishing the Blackthorn Golf Course, some type of discounting pricing structure for City residents is appropriate as long as it does not unduly hinder the goals of the course. 7. Marketing shall include all marketing, advertising and promotional events, activities and related literature serving to promote the Golf Course, as approved by Owner and as carried out in accordance with the Annual Operations Plan and Annual Operating & Capital Budget. 8. Manager shall be responsible for the operation and supervision of the Association Membership program. 9. Manager shall be responsible for merchandise sales and all activities relative to the sale of golf related merchandise at the Pro Shop. 10. Manager shall prepare and submit a recommended Annual Operations Plan by November 1 of each fiscal year for approval by Owner. Manager shall submit the Annual Operating & Capital Budget for the ensuing calendar year by November 1 each year for approval by Owner.