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Agenda Item - 4.b.


City of Garden Grove


INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM

To:Scott C. Stiles

From:Kim Huy
Dept.:City Manager 

Dept.: Community Services 
Subject:Approval of a written request for a one-day use of the Willowick Golf Course for the annual GGCF Golf Classic.  (Action Item)Date:1/24/2017

OBJECTIVE

To transmit a letter from Jeremy Harris, President, Garden Grove Community Foundation, and Susan Tran, Chairman of the Board, Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce, requesting approval for a one day use of the Willowick Golf Course for the annual fundraising golf tournament on Wednesday, May 10, 2017.

BACKGROUND

For the past eleven years, the Garden Grove Community Foundation (GGCF) and the Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce have partnered to plan and coordinate a golf tournament fundraiser known as the GGCF/Chamber Golf Classic.  This event is one of the largest and most significant fundraisers for both organizations.  Funds raised help support GGCF annual events and also assist the Chamber in promoting the Garden Grove business community and providing resources for tourists who visit Garden Grove.

DISCUSSION

Willowick is contractually obligated to grant free use of the golf course to a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization once a year.  Traditionally, the City Council has granted joint use of the golf course to the GGCF and Garden Grove Chamber for the annual golf classic fundraiser.  This year's tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, May 10, 2017.  

FINANCIAL IMPACT

There is no financial impact.
RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council:

 

  • Consider the attached letter requesting the one day use of the Willowick Golf Course for the GGCF/Chamber Gold Classic on Wednesday, May 10, 2017.

 

By:  Elaine Ma'ae, Administrative Analyst




ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateTypeFile Name
GGCF Facility Request1/13/2017Backup MaterialGGCF_City_Council_Request_2017.pdf