[r9etb]

Once upon a time, the city used to run golf courses as part of its park system, but about 15 years ago, it contracted out the management of the golf courses to private companies.

Contracting out the operation of certain services nevertheless implies government ownership....

[Publius Valerius]

Yes, I never said it didn’t. The other fellow asked how something like that would work, and I gave an example in my home city. I don’t know whether it would work elsewhere, but in Indianapolis, it seems to be a win-win for everyone.