Agenda 12/12/2023 Item #10A (Presentation regarding the redevelopment for the Golden Gate Golf Course)12/12/2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Presentation regarding the redevelopment of the Golden Gate Golf Course.
OBJECTIVE: To have the Board consider the redevelopment proposal for the Golden Gate Golf Course.
CONSIDERATIONS: On June 25, 2019, the Board approved the acquisition of the Golden Gate Golf Course
located at 4100 Golden Gate Blvd. (Agenda Item 11.C). The Golf Course property has been successfully rezoned
to MPUD to allow the re-development of a golf course, group housing, government facilities and residential
dwelling units.
Several aspects of the Golden Gate Golf Course redevelopment project are in process. Notably the Renaissance
Hall workforce housing project is in the final stages of financing and permitting, the State Veterans Nursing Home
project is proceeding, and the Golden Gate Golf Course Hotel is in the process of being redeveloped into
workforce/affordable housing.
With the departure of Big Shots as our Golf Course redevelopment partner the Golf Course itself has been on hold
pending exploration for a new partner.
Below is information provided by Reinhold Schmieding and Cindy Darland which constitutes an unsolicited
proposal for the redevelopment of the Golden Gate golf course. I have discussed this proposal with Mr. Schmieding
and Ms. Darland and it appears to address the myriad of issues that must be considered by the County Commission.
If the decision of the Commission is to move forward with this, the County Attorney will have to advise staff how
to proceed with an Invitation to Negotiate to determine if other development groups will have an interest is
submitting a response to the Invitation to Negotiate.
My goal is to move as quickly as legally permissible to negotiate the terms of a long -term lease with this group or
another qualified group as determined by the County Commission.
Presentation from Reinhold Schmieding and Cindy Darland:
“Presentation/Proposal for the former Golden Gate Golf Course: To design, build and operate a 9 Hole
public golf course, driving range, short game area and clubhouse with a restaurant open to the public along
with a First Tee learning center.
Fees associated to golf will be discounted to Collier County Residence and youth with proper ID. A
Concession Fee back to the County is to be negotiated.”
FISCAL IMPACT: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, raises no legal issues at this time, and
requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: None.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, raises no legal issues at this
time, and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: To have the Board consider the redevelopment proposal presentation, direct staff to
develop and solicit an invitation to negotiate for design, construction and operation of the Golden Gate Golf Course
including but not limited to a 9 Hole public golf course, driving range, short game area and clubhouse with a
restaurant open to the public along with a First Tee learning center with Collier County residents bei ng provided a
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discounted fee structure and a fee to be paid to the County and bring a contract award to the Board for
consideration.
Prepared by: Burt L. Saunders, Commissioner District 3
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 10.A
Doc ID: 27441
Item Summary: *** This item to be heard at 10 AM. *** Presentation regarding the redevelopment of the Golden
Gate Golf Course.
Meeting Date: 12/12/2023
Prepared by:
Title: – Facilities Management
Name: Paula Brethauer
12/06/2023 1:33 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Deputy County Manager – County Manager's Office
Name: Amy Patterson
12/06/2023 1:33 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 12/06/2023 2:13 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 12/06/2023 3:40 PM
Office of Management and Budget Christopher Johnson Additional Reviewer Completed 12/06/2023 3:50 PM
County Manager's Office Amy Patterson Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 12/06/2023 5:13 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 12/12/2023 9:00 AM
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