Coconut Grove Civic Club v. City of Miami

The Coconut Grove Civic Club and two voters appeal an adverse summary judgment in a declaratory judgment action. We affirm.

The City of Miami has entered into a management agreement with appellee Bunkers of Miami Joint Venture for the management of the city-owned Mel Reese Golf Course. Bunkers submitted the only response to the city-issued Request for Qualifications, pursuant to which the City sought to identify a qualified firm which could manage the golf course.

Appellants contend that the management agreement is, in substance, a lease of the golf course to Bunkers. Under the City Charter,…