Hurricane approves $846,300 financing for 75 golf carts at Sky Mountain

Hurricane's City Council on Oct. 1 approved Resolution 2026-32, a lease-purchase agreement with ZMFU II, Inc. of Salt Lake City to finance new carts for the city's Sky Mountain golf course. ^[2][1]

The packet summary describes 75 Club Car Tempo Lithium golf carts and gives $846,300 as the total amount of the lease-purchase agreement, at 4.95% interest. The first payment is due Nov. 1, 2026, and the agreement matures Nov. 1, 2032. ^[2]

Why now

City Manager Kaden DeMille said the council had approved the cart lease at its prior meeting and that this item covered the financing, according to the minutes. He said the city had hoped to wait for a new building, but the current carts are failing and need replacing sooner. ^[1]

The Sept. 17 agenda listed a new lease agreement with Intermountain Golf Cars and the award of a bid for the Sky Mountain clubhouse remodel and expansion. ^[3]

Council member Joseph Prete asked about the price difference. DeMille said the cost rises from $125,000 to $160,434; the minutes do not say over what period. Prete said he expects lower repair costs on new carts. ^[1]

DeMille said the city's carts run year-round, while typical leases assume six to eight months of use, which wears them faster. Mayor Clark Fawcett said rates could be raised if needed, but the course is doing well. ^[1]

Prete moved to approve the form and authorize its execution, and Merlin Spendlove seconded. The minutes record it carried unanimously by roll call. ^[1]