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Committee trims capital list, adds AED replacement; lawn‑bowling greens slated for multi‑year rebuild
Summary
The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed small adjustments to the proposed FY2025–26 capital budget: two previously proposed projects were removed or deferred, 42 AED devices were added for replacement, and a $337,459 renovation to two lawn‑bowling greens was described and scheduled for 2026.
Carl Wilhelm, presenting the proposed FY2025–26 capital budget, told the Budget and Finance Committee on Feb. 4 that three line‑item changes were recommended after further review: the softball scoreboard sponsorship removed a $70,000 request, the Palm Ridge pool circulation pumps were deferred (about $14,135), and the committee added a manufacturer recommendation to replace 42 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at roughly $68,000.
"These AEDs need to be replaced every 10 years," Wilhelm said, noting the manufacturer bulletin and a $6,800 trade‑in estimate for older units. The new AEDs include Wi‑Fi enabled monitoring features, Wilhelm said, and the procurement team will seek competitive bids after budget approval.
Todd, representing golf and landscape operations, described a separate, larger repair and replacement project: regrassing two original lawn‑bowling greens estimated at $337,459. He said each green is roughly 14,400 square feet and the project (targeted to start in April 2026) will remove old root zone material that can be reused for future shoreline projects.
Why it matters: The capital budget funds both routine R&R (repair and replacement) and periodic larger projects that affect amenities and member experience. The lawn‑bowling renovation is a once‑in‑decades project, and committee members and residents highlighted the facility’s tournament use and regional exposure.
Selected budget figures and changes - Proposed FY2025–26 totals presented by staff: New capital $190,000; Recreation R&R $2,052,377; Golf & Landscaping R&R $2,714,776; allowances $520,000; total $5,477,153. - Deleted from the proposed budget: softball outfield electronic scoreboard ($70,000) — moved to club sponsor funding and an existing purchase order was initiated — and deferred Palm Ridge pool circulation pumps (~$14,135). - Added: replacement of 42 AED units, estimated $68,000 gross with a $6,800 trade‑in allowance; units past manufacturer recommended 10‑year life. - Lawn‑bowling greens: project cost $337,459 (two greens at $168,729.50 each); start date estimated April 2026; material generated may be reused in shoreline projects.
Resident input Nick Turner, president of the Lawn Bowling Club, described extensive tournament use and regional draw. "We actually use between November and March those greens for 242 days," Turner said, adding that the facility hosted the U.S. Open and brings visiting competitors to the community.
Committee reaction and next steps Committee members asked for clarification on outsourcing, cost estimates and scheduling. Todd said the green regrassing work would be contracted to specialists with the association assisting in material handling. Wilhelm said the AED procurement will proceed to competitive bid and that the softball scoreboard will be removed from the capital ask because the club sponsored and initiated the purchase order.
Ending Wilhelm said staff will return with the full capital budget and any additional clarifications at subsequent committee meetings; the committee will finalize pull‑outs and recommendations for governing board review later in the spring budget cycle.
