TEE TIME; SLUDGE DUMP MAY BECOME GOLF COMPLEX.Byline: David Greenberg The creator of this article, or someone who has substantially contributed to it, may have a conflict of interest regarding its subject matter. It may require cleanup to comply with Wikipedia's content policies, particularly neutral point of view. Daily News Staff Writer For years the city used a portion of a 235-acre west-end tract as a sludge dumping ground. Now they are enthusiastic about a local development's sensory-friendly plans to lease the land for a golfing complex that could open in the fall of 1999. ``It appears to be a very good proposal for the public in Simi Valley Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. ,'' said Mike Sedell, city manager. ``It's a golf course on land that is owned by the city and could not be used for any other use. I think the council understands the benefits. This is one of those win-win situations for the taxpayers of Simi Valley.'' Golden Tee Inc. wants to construct the Arroyo Simi Golf Club, to consist of an 18-hole course, a nine-hole course, an 18-hole putting course, a driving range and a three-hole practice facility on land south of the Arroyo Simi. The company would have to construct a bridge that crosses the river, allowing access to the complex from West Los Angeles
Golden Tee has offered to rent the land for $250,000 the first year after the course is complete, $300,000 the second year and a minimum of $300,000 or 10 percent of the greens fees and 5 percent of food, beverage and golf shop sales - whichever is larger - for the third year. The City Council today is expected authorize Sedell's staff to negotiate a final leasing agreement, contingent upon receipt of all necessary permits. The council's final vote on the lease is expected in October. The money would be earmarked for the city's general fund. ``It will provide a revenue stream for police and other public services in this community,'' Sedell said. Project costs were not known as Golden Tree President Paul Amann could not be reached for comment. Simi Valley currently offers a private 18-hole golf course as well as nine- and 18-hole courses open to the public. Two other 18-hole courses are in the planning stages. From 1985 to 1990, the city tilled sludge into 65 acres of the tract, on which it grew safflowers, oats oats, cereal plants of the genus Avena of the family Gramineae (grass family). Most species are annuals of moist temperate regions. The early history of oats is obscure, but domestication is considered to be recent compared to that of the other and barley for harvest, according to Jim According to Jim is an American situation comedy television series originally broadcast by ABC. The show premiered with little publicity in October 2001, following the surprise hit comedy My Wife and Kids. Buell, deputy director of public works. By mid-1990, the city discontinued the farming operating. ``We could only add so many nutrients to the soil,'' Buell said. From 1990 through 1994, the city transported the sludge to its landfill at a cost of $150,000 a year. Looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a more cost-effective method of disposal, the city has since contracted a company to transport the sludge at an annual cost of $110,000 to Buttonwillow, a Central Valley community, for use as fertilizer for cotton farmers. Meanwhile, the treated effluent from the wastewater treatment plant Wastewater treatment plant also called wastewater treatment works
v. To wash out a cavity or wound with a fluid. the course, Sedell said. |
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