Under the draft proposal, the city, county and state would collectively spend up to $6.5 million to purchase the development rights for the 120-acre golf course, ensuring that the property remains open space as well as helping the club pay down debt and make facility improvements. The plan will be discussed publicly on March 28.

The City Council rejected a controversial plan that would have limited zoning on the 94-year-old club’s 120-acre property. The club, which has seen membership drop from over 400 six years ago to 285 currently, is considering options that could include moving over the border into Maryland, in addition to pursuing possible development.