Summary
An audit found the city collects just $3.7 million in rent from leased golf courses whose operators earn $34 million, with Fairbanks Ranch paying only 5% of revenue. A 41% rent increase at Fairbanks Ranch is now in effect, and councilmembers want more staffing and transparency in real estate asset management.
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Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
The Fairbanks Ranch increase adds roughly $375,000 a year; auditors estimated up to $2.5 million more annually if rates matched comparable courses.
Taxpayers, since more lease revenue can fund parks, libraries and street services.
Country club lessees paying higher rents; some councilmembers said decades-old sweetheart deals still shortchange residents.
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