The Sun City West capital improvement manager presented the proposed FY26–27 capital projects list to the governing board at the Nov. 7 workshop and said the package will return with pricing in January.

Carl Wilhelm highlighted new planning requests and reserve-replacement items across facilities. Notable items include: a planning/design phase for the RH Johnson Art Building/ARC phase 3 showroom (the club will fund architectural plans so staff can seek bids and return a build estimate); Beardsley aquatics locker/shower renovation and spa lift replacement; Stardust Theater curtain replacement and aisle lighting upgrades; multiple pool heater and circulation-pump replacements across centers; and phased softball-fence and outfield padding replacements at Koons.

Wilhelm said some items already have plans or vendor input and that bids for selected projects have been favorable; he emphasized that the board would see firm project costs and proposed timing and funding in January. Todd (golf) summarized golf-related capital needs including mower and equipment replacements, rental-cart replacements, and irrigation work in planned phases.

Directors and committee chairs noted a few items — such as tennis courts and pool-deck work — that may be better considered as part of a larger master-plan study rather than immediate capital replacement. Wilhelm said allowances will remain for unexpected needs, energy projects, and ADA upgrades; staff proposed an allowances category to cover emergent facility needs and smaller unexpected replacements.

What happens next: staff will return with cost estimates, phasing options, and recommended funding sources for inclusion in the January budget presentation. The board’s November action was informational and to confirm inclusion of listed items for estimate development — no construction contracts or capital expenditures were approved at the workshop.

Why it matters: the CIP list sets priorities for facility maintenance and large projects that affect daily operations, club activities and member services across the community.