At the 6/20 meeting of the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Parks District all commissioners announced their support for the purchase of the Ocean Breeze golf course by the city with cooperation by the district. The issue will be on the agenda at the next meeting for a resolution or other action to be considered by the district.
WOW - this is a major milestone in support for keeping the Boca Teeca golf course as a public facility. But, it must be noted that the city is not specter o take action quickly as demonstrated by the lack of cooperation between the park district & the city which has delayed for over a year the expansion of the new Spanish River Blvd. Park "on city owned land". This stalemate appears to be over money and how the interlocal agreement between these two elected bodies has been frustrating to local soccer organizations, SABR, since they having a limited number of fields for the growing number of children programs.
Commissioners also noted that this may only happen IF the city decides to sell the current golf course on west glades road which is well outside the city limits. Based upon a letter and appraisal submitted to the city by Lennar, the current municipal golf course could net the city over $20 million if Lennar can get development approvals form palm beach county. City council member Jeremy Rodgers mentioned that property could be valued at up to $50 million and there have been reports that other developers are interested in the property.
What does this mean for Boca Teeca residents?
The elected officials are cooperating, but Wells Fargo has a contingent contract with Lennar, s it would be necessary for Lennar and Wells Fargo to cooperate with the city in order for the deal to get done. Meanwhile Wells Fargo is planning to pull the plug on the Ocean Breeze golf operation and the property will be vacated as of 7/1. Residents may communicate their complaints to Wells Fargo by sending emails to the Wells Fargo chairman - john.g.stumpf@wellsfargo.com with a cc to the Wells Fargo VP responsible for the decision to close the course- marc.curtis@wellsfargo.com
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