EPC approves lease of four city-run golf courses
May 22, 2013 at 4:04 PM
Today, the Executive Policy Committee (EPC) of Council voted 4 - 3 in favour of a 20-year lease with Golf North Properties to operate Kildonan, Windsor Park, Crescent Drive and Harbourview Golf Courses. EPC also approved the sale of John Blumberg Gofl Course with a vote of 6-1 with only Councilor Mike Pagtakhan opposed.
The approval came after Mayor Sam Katz, Chair of EPC, agreed to split the motion into two parts.
"CUPE opposes the proposed lease arrangement and contends that they should remain publicly managed and operated," said Local 500 President Mike Davidson. "We do not believe the City’s recommendations make sense. In short, the move to privatize these services, are poor policy options for the City."
Voting in favour of the 20-year lease were:
Mayor Katz, Councillors Russ Wyatt (Transcona), Scott Fielding (St. James-Brooklands) and Mike Pagtakhan (Point Douglas).
Voting against the 20-year lease were:
Councillors Dan Vandal (St. Boniface), Jeff Browaty (North Kildonan) and Brian Mayes (St. Vital).
The two motions will now move to city council on May 29 where it requires a two-thirds majority vote.
Please watch for further updates and action alerts as we prepare to present at the upcoming city council meeting.
To read a copy of the Local's presentation to EPC, please click here.
