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Lease Extension and Upgrades for Bent Creek Golf Course

Original title: ORD Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver That Certain 3rd Amendment to Lease Agrmt btwn the City & Jax Golf Management, LLC, a Virginia Limited Liability Company, for an Extension of the Term of the Lease for Bent Creek Golf Course Located at 10440 Tournament Ln, Jax, FL 32222, for a Term of 10 Yrs, with an Option to Renew for 1 Add ’l 10 Yr Term, at an Annual Rental Rate of $220,000.00 for the 1st 10 Yr Term, With Tenant to Prov an Advance Rental Payment of $350,000.00 of Base Rent to Be Applied Towards the Construction of the Top Tracer Driving Range Improvements; Prov for Oversight of the Lease & the Proj by the Dept of Parks, Recreation and Community Svcs (Wilson) (Introduced by CM White) 2/11/25 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 2/18/25 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/19/25 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/25/25 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/3/25 NCSPHS Approve 8-0 3/4/25 F Approve 8-0 3/11/25 CO Approve 17-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 2/25/25

March 11, 2025

golf courselease agreementcity propertyrecreationinfrastructure

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance secures a long-term operator for a city-owned golf course and provides $350,000 in private funding for facility improvements, with oversight managed by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Jax Golf Management, LLC

The company is the tenant and is obligated to pay annual rent and provide an advance payment for facility improvements.

Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services

The department is tasked with the oversight of the lease agreement and the construction project.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 11, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council has approved a 10-year lease extension for the Bent Creek Golf Course with Jax Golf Management, LLC. The agreement includes a $220,000 annual rent and a $350,000 upfront payment from the tenant to fund new '' driving range technology.

Key Facts

  • The City approved a 3rd amendment to the lease agreement for Bent Creek Golf Course.
  • The lease term is extended for 10 years.
  • The tenant has an option to renew the lease for one additional 10-year term.
  • The annual rental rate is set at $220,000 for the initial 10-year term.
  • The tenant must provide an advance rental payment of $350,000.
  • The $350,000 advance payment is designated for the construction of 'Top Tracer' driving range improvements.
  • The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services is assigned oversight of the lease and construction project.
  • The ordinance passed the City Council with a 17-0 vote on March 11, 2025.
  • The property is located at 10440 Tournament Ln, Jacksonville, FL 32222.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the new lease for the golf course?
The lease is extended for 10 years, with an option for the tenant to renew for another 10-year term.
What are the 'Top Tracer' improvements?
The document specifies that the $350,000 advance rent payment will be applied toward the construction of driving range improvements.
Who is responsible for making sure the project is completed correctly?
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services is responsible for the oversight of the lease and the construction project.

Why It Matters

This ordinance secures a long-term operator for a city-owned golf course and provides $350,000 in private funding for facility improvements, with oversight managed by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services.

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Pre-paid Rent for Capital Improvements

The city is utilizing an advance rental payment structure to fund specific capital improvements (Top Tracer technology) at the golf course.

Jax Golf Management, LLCBent Creek Golf Course

Connected Entities

personCM White“City Council member who introduced the ordinance.”Map →
organizationDepartment of Parks, Recreation and Community Services“Responsible for oversight of the lease and construction project.”Map →
organizationJax Golf Management, LLC“The tenant and operator of the Bent Creek Golf Course.”Map →
locationBent Creek Golf Course“The city-owned property located at 10440 Tournament Ln, Jacksonville, FL.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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