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RCSC reserve study drives $6.17M capital plan for 2026; roofing, pool decking and golf equipment top list
Summary
The RCSC presented a 2026 capital budget of approximately $6.17 million dominated by reserve‑study projects (about $4 million) and large golf equipment replacements. Committee members urged members to recognize the ongoing maintenance backlog and industry constraints affecting pool decking and parts availability.
The Recreation Centers of Sun City’s finance and facilities teams presented a capital plan for 2026 totaling about $6,173,000, with the largest share — just over $4 million — coming from items identified in the reserve study. Linda McIntyre, a member of the budget and finance committee, described the reserve study as a “living, breathing document” that lists each asset’s purchase date, expected life and estimated replacement cost.
McIntyre said major reserve items for 2026 include roofing projects (the largest listed is $822,000 for the Lakeview bowling alley roof), pool and spa resurfacing and decking (more than $700,000, with Bell and Sundial accounting for about $360,000), fitness equipment replacement (about $412,000 for Sundial), HVAC projects and vehicle replacements. She noted industry‑wide issues with pool‑deck materials and supply delays that have pushed some projects later.
Golf equipment was singled out as a major capital need. McIntyre said much of the rolling stock and turf equipment is 14–15 years old, difficult or expensive to maintain, and that the committee’s capital list includes approximately $1,000,000 for golf equipment replacement (about $800,000 for equipment and $200,000 for wells and pumps).
McIntyre and committee members described the capital funding mix: the capital improvement fee (SIF) paid by buyers, a one‑time capital improvement fee currently $1,500; a 4% share of annual assessments directed to the capital fund for 2026; and the preservation and improvement fund (PIF) for projects $300,000 and above with life expectancy of 15 years or longer. Several items presented fall between SIF and PIF thresholds (for example, marquee signs estimated at $750,000) and will require committee and board deliberation about the funding source.
Committee documents and presenters emphasized that the reserve study is continuously updated, and that actual replacement timing may shift if facilities determine equipment can be used longer or unexpectedly fails.
