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Sun City West outlines nearly $12.6M capital plan and $6.8M+ in golf projects; residents question cost increases
Summary
The Budget & Finance Committee presented an almost $12.6 million capital plan — with $1.3M new projects, $2.3M repair/replacement and $8.4M for golf/landscaping — and discussed major items such as the ARC expansion, Stardust theater curtain replacement, Liberty Field fence and a $6.7M golf irrigation phase. Residents raised concerns about year‑to‑year cost variances.
Sun City West’s Budget & Finance Committee on Jan. 6 presented a draft capital improvement program totaling about $12.6 million and fielded resident concerns about large year‑to‑year cost variances on several projects.
Herschel led the capital presentation, listing approximately $1.3 million in new capital projects, $2.3 million in repair and replacement projects, $8.4 million of golf and landscaping R&R, and a historical allowances budget of $420,000. He highlighted several projects budgeted over $50,000, including a $960,000 estimate for the ARC building addition (phase 3 showroom), a $100,000 allocation for master‑plan architect/design review, a $100,000 marketing website redesign, and a $50,000 assisted‑listening audio system for three venues.
Major repair and restoration items included a $174,000 Palm Ridge pool/fitness flooring and…
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