State to Privatize Golf Operations
In a stunning announcement for responsible government, the state has announced a Request for Information regarding private operation of the state's 18 golf courses. From a release:
A "request for information" has been issued that allows interested parties to provide information about the operation and leasing of 12 eighteen-hole courses and six nine-hole courses operated by state parks. The information gathered from this request will be used to develop a formal "request for proposal" in the state bidding process.
The request for information is due Aug. 18, 2010. The request is posted on the Finance Cabinet's website at http://eprocurement.ky.gov/ It will also be advertised in Kentucky newspapers.
One of the recommendations in the Kentucky State Parks strategic plan is to reduce the costs of golf operations. Since golf is traditionally a private-sector business, the state parks are proposing to have a concessionaire operate the courses.
You hear that Lexington? "Golf is traditionally a private-sector business".
A gold star to the Beshear Administration for this one.
