The Flagler Beach City Commission announced that a draft purchase agreement for the municipal golf course is tentatively scheduled for discussion on Oct. 9, following public comments urging the city to retain the property and seek broader input.

Public comment at the Sept. 25 meeting included residents who said the city should keep the golf course as a community asset rather than sell it. Ryan Jones, a resident, said the property “is a valuable asset for our city” and argued city ownership preserves control for future uses. Another speaker, Tony Stewart, urged the commission to reconsider selling and said he would be interested in buying the property but preferred the city to retain the asset for community benefit.

City staff and the city attorney said no RFP (request for proposals) had been issued; the current process is a negotiated sale with the existing leaseholder who expressed interest in purchase. City Manager Dale said staff will bring a draft purchase agreement to the Oct. 9 agenda for formal consideration and that staff will present options available to the commission at that time.

Why it matters: the golf-course site is a visible municipal property that figures in traffic, land-use and tourism discussions. Commission decisions on whether to sell, lease, or retain the site will carry long-term implications for access, traffic, capital needs, and city revenue. The Oct. 9 agenda item will be a public opportunity to review the proposed agreement and consider alternatives, including continuing a lease or issuing an RFP.

Next steps: staff will present the draft purchase agreement and related options on Oct. 9. The city attorney said staff will be available to explain available options and next steps; residents were encouraged to participate when the item appears on the agenda.