The San Bernardino City Council agreed Wednesday to put up to $500,000 in general fund money into the struggling Shandin Hills Golf Club while directing staff to explore ending the city’s contract with its management company, capping a meeting that also advanced a $10.2 million library renovation and a sweeping financial review.
The golf club appropriation reimburses over $255,000 in past “cash calls” — payments the city is contractually obligated to make when course revenue falls short of expenses — and sets aside the remainder of the $500,000 appropriation as cushion for future shortfalls.
Director of Economic Development Luis Portillo told the council the cash calls, received between July and September, covered payroll, utility bills and management fees…