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File #: 23-1129-1115    Name: AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO AN EXTENSION TO THE CONTRACT WITH BILLY CASPER GOLF MANAGEMENT FOR THE MANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATION OF THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT GOLF FACILITIES
Type: Action Item Status: Passed
File created: 10/16/2023 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 11/15/2023 Final action: 11/15/2023
Title: EXTENSION OF OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH TROON GOLF/INDIGO SPORT FOR MAINTENANCE, MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT'S GOLF FACILITIES SPECIFICATION NO. P-07061
Sponsors: Revenue
Indexes: Contract Extension
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EXTENSION OF OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH TROON GOLF/INDIGO SPORT FOR MAINTENANCE, MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT'S GOLF FACILITIES
SPECIFICATION NO. P-07061

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To The Honorable Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District

I. Recommendation

It is recommended that an order be entered authorizing a 6-month Agreement extension and the related funding allocation for the management, maintenance and operation of the Chicago Park District golf facilities with Troon Golf /Indigo Sports (formerly known as Billy Casper Golf). The original Agreement award authorized a 15-year term beginning on January 1, 2009 ending Dec 31, 2023. The Purchasing Department will authorize a 180-day extension for this contract, beginning January 1, 2024, ending June 30 2024. It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize funding for a 6-month extension in an amount not to exceed $471,000 to begin July 1 2024.


II. Agreement Information

Firm: Indigo Sports, LLC
15044 N Scottsdale Road, Suite 300
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Majority Interest: Troon Golf, LLC 100%

Extension Period: July 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Amount: Not to exceed $471,000

Affirmative Action
Goals: The Minority and Women Owned participation for this contract is 25% MBE and 5% WBE.

Scope of Services: The daily management, maintenance, and operation of six (6) golf courses, two (2) miniature golf courses, and three (3) driving ranges.

Authorization: Pursuant to Chicago Park District Code Chapter 11, Section D.1.b.(2)(d) and (e) (I). Authorize the General Counsel to include other relevant terms and conditions in the written Extension Agreement. Authorize the General Superintendent or designee to execute the Extension Agreement and the Secretary to attest as to the signing of the Extension Agreement and keep an original copy on file.


III. Budget and Financial Information

Budget Classification: Operating

Fiscal Yea...

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