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The Livermore City Council voted unanimously earlier this month to accept a golf course management company’s proposal to pursue a full-lease agreement for the city-owned Las Positas Golf Course.
Under the agreement framework, CourseCo would assume all responsibility for the golf course operations and oversight, expanding its partial operator role at the municipal course off Interstate 580.
The proposal, which received initial support from the council July 9 but is still subject to final negotiations, would remove the city’s involvement in the day-to-day golf business, eliminating costs and relieving debt for the city, according to city staff. The proposed term of the lease would be 10 years, with two optional five-year extensions.
Other options the city explored for the golf course property, due to cost concerns, included converting the land to a sports park or selling it for commercial development. However, support for maintaining the golf course and entering into a full-lease agreement with CourseCo was strong among the council and audience members.
City staff will now negotiate final terms with CourseCo and bring a lease agreement back for council consideration by September.
Tucked between I-580 and the Livermore Municipal Airport, Las Positas features an 18-hole golf course, a nine-hole course and a driving range, along with restaurant and clubhouse facilities.
Editor’s note: Anumita Kaur is a freelance writer for the Pleasanton Weekly.
Editor’s note: Anumita Kaur is a freelance writer for the Pleasanton Weekly.
