04/28/2020 Resolutions 2020-108RESOLUTION 2020-108
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island operates Jackrabbit Run Municipal Golf Course
utilizing, in part, the services of Don Kruse as golf pro and concessionaire; and
WHEREAS, Jackrabbit Run was closed to public access on March 31, 2020 due to
Coronavirus transmission concerns; and
WHEREAS, a date for reopening Jackrabbit Run has not been determined as the
closure period is dependent upon the spread and course of the Coronavirus pandemic in the
community; and
WHEREAS, closure of Jackrabbit Run is resulting in economic hardship and
uncertainty for the golf pro concessionaire who receives income from commissions and sales of
concessions at the golf course.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, as follows:
The City shall pay Don Kruse, golf pro and concessionaire at Jackrabbit Run
Municipal Golf Course, $1,250 per week retroactively commencing March 31, 2020
and continuing until the Jackrabbit Run Municipal Golf Course is reopened to the
public, said compensation to be offset by unemployment benefits received during the
term of closure.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, Apri128, 2020.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
R G. Steele, Mayor
Approved as to Form tt
April 29, 2020 II � Attorney