435 Hamilton Street
Allentown, Pa. 18101
Allentown
Minutes - Final
Parks and Recreation Committee
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
5:10 PM
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Chair Affa, Gerlach, Santos
Bill 91
Amending Part II: General Legislation/Fees Article VIII Parks and
Recreation Fees ยง 270-58 Golf Course Fees, Chapter 270 Fees, by
revising and establishing new fees for the Allentown Municipal Golf Course.
Administration
Sponsors:
Attachments: Bill 91 2023 Golf Course Fee Increase Ordinance
Mr. Jeffrey Wambold talked about the operating costs. The increases will
be $2 for all 18 holes green fees, $1 for a 9-hole cart and $2 for an 18-hole
cart. the season passes are going up. The driving range balls will go up.
The competition fees are in the same range or higher.
Ms. Candida Affa asked if there were any questions from the committee.
She stated that this is in the realm. There was a study of courses around
the city. She stated that she believes the city has one of the best golf
courses around. People come from all over.
Mr. Rick Holtzman stated that the field costs, the Golf Course is just being
competitive. It is revenue over expenses. It is the least amount possible to
raise.
Ms. Candida Affa stated that we can't have a golf course as pristine as
ours without costs.
Mr. Glenn Hunsicker asked about the general city charges, what is the new
number. How many rounds of golf we have to play to pay that back to the
city.
Mr. Rick Holtzman stated that in 2022, we had 55,000 rounds of golf. In
2022, the general city charges was $367,000.
Mr. Jeffrey Wambold stated that the revenue is about $2.2 million.
