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Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Village Manager to Execute a Contract with Hollembeak Construction, Inc., Big Rock, Illinois, for the Construction of a Short Game Area and Croquet Court for a Total Cost Not to Exceed $255,398 and to Authorize a Fifty Percent Deposit Upon Ratification of the Contract.
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Staff Contact: Stella Nanos, Glencoe Golf Club General Manager
Purpose and Actions Requested: Staff requests Village Board consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Village Manager to Execute a Contract with Hollembeak Construction, Inc., Big Rock, IL, for the construction of a short game practice area and croquet court for a Total Cost Not to Exceed $255,398.
Budget Impact: Budgeted
Budget Fund: 130-500-000-80105
Strategic Priority Addressed: Reliable Infrastructure, Economic Vitality
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The clubhouse construction project has progressed significantly with the site grading work coming to completion. This progress now provides the opportunity to begin construction on the planned enhancements of the regulation sized croquet court and a short game practice area.
A short-game experience is being created that provides both fun and serious practice options for golfers. These practice enhancements are meant to complement the clubhouse amenities, providing alternative fun areas of play that enhance and extend the user experience. The short-game green will provide authentic practice options for chipping, pitching and bunker work that emulates the features of the existing golf course. This area would also be ideal for accommodating group lessons and/or junior clinics while maintaining full access to the golf course for the paying public users.
The regulation sized croquet court will create a new opportunity to enjoy this sport. The court will offer league play, tournaments, and free lessons. The regulation-sized croquet court will be suitable for hosting regional competitions and will provide a multi-us...
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