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Board and staff agree on monthly capital summary to boost transparency
Summary
After director concerns about visibility into large contracts, the CFO proposed and the board agreed to a monthly capital summary (projects over $100,000) listing project status, POs and vendors; directors can request deeper briefings for high‑profile projects prior to contract execution.
After questions from several directors about how high‑value projects are selected and executed, Sun City West’s CFO Cliff Schwann proposed a monthly capital summary to improve transparency and provide the board and public with a concise view of major capital work.
Cliff explained the existing process: the board approves the annual budget and, through a facts‑and‑findings motion, delegates authority to the general manager to execute that budget. For purchases or contracts outside the budget or…
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