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Washoe Golf Course Owes $1 Million Says County

Bob Conrad

A local golf course's future is in question because its managers owe Washoe County a hefty bundle of fees. Our contributor Bob Conrad of ThisisReno.com has the story.

The Washoe Golf Course, operated by Bell-Men Golf, Inc. since 1982, owes the county about $1 million in unpaid and late fees. 

“We’ve been working with the operator trying to get payments going," says Dave Solaro with the county. "That obviously has not happened."

The company disputed that figure at the last county commission meeting. Carrie Parker is Bell-Men’s attorney:

“We dispute that these numbers are not correct that are presented to you as far what is due. We also assert that these late fees of $150 per day are unreasonable and unenforceable under the law."

Commissioner Marsha Berkbigler stressed that the county is not going to shut down the course.

“It is not the intention of this commission and county to close this golf course," Berkbigler explained. "But the money owed belongs to the people. It’s $600,000 due to the taxpayers of the greater Washoe County."

Commissioners have approved a motion toextend the current contract for six monthswhile county staff figure out a reimbursement plan and seek proposals for possible new management.

Bell-Men representatives say the recession, persistent drought, and other factors contributed to the problem.

Several Washoe Golf Course supporters also spoke in favor of the contract extension, praising Bell-Men’s operators for their service to the area. 

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