Board puts RH Johnson platform‑tennis repairs back into 2026–27 budget consideration after residents flag unsafe courts

Director Chatton presented a properties-committee recommendation to reinstate an RH Johnson platform-tennis renovation in the FY26‑27 capital-improvement budget. General Manager Steven and committee members said the item had been deferred previously to allow master planning; the committee reintroduced it after site visits and photos were circulated to directors.

Multiple directors described the courts as in poor condition. Director Schlemmer said the facility is "an existing facility within the community" that is actively used and "the courts are very clearly in disrepair," noting about 10–15% of tennis-club members play platform tennis. Larry Plaster, president of the tennis club, told the board the courts show "dead spots" and cracks and that roughly 30% of the club’s approximately 500 members use the platform courts regularly. Directors Williams and Turner emphasized safety concerns and the risk of waiting several years for master‑plan-driven repairs, citing an upcoming 2027 regional tournament that will put the facility on display.

The board voted to move the RH Johnson platform-tennis renovation into the FY26–27 budget review — a yes vote places the item back into budget consideration rather than approving immediate construction. Staff said reserve funds exist for capital projects and that the board could close unusable courts and start a phased project in 2026 if the item moves forward.

Why it matters: The motion preserves the board’s option to fund repairs sooner than a multi‑year master‑plan schedule and responds to resident safety and facility‑quality concerns ahead of a high-profile event.

What’s next: The item will be evaluated in the regular capital‑project review; staff will return with cost and scope details in the budget process.