Committee reviews roughly $8.2 million golf and landscape capital plan, led by Stardust irrigation work

Committee members reviewed a proposed capital program for golf and landscape totaling about $8.2 million, with the largest single line item a proposed $6.7 million irrigation replacement and turf‑reduction project at Stardust.

Todd outlined the list of proposed projects over $50,000 — including pro‑shop flooring and patio work, a practice‑facility renovation, and 24 pieces of golf maintenance equipment at just over $1 million — and detailed equipment replacement needs (25 units at roughly $1.1 million and golf‑maintenance utility carts at $274,000). He said the average age of current equipment is 13 years and that the replacement plan is consistent with the reserve study.

Pat described operational capital requests such as relocating range‑ball dispensers and adding protective covers and an elevator to reduce staff lifting; the elevator element was cited at about $5,000 per facility in the proposal for three sites. Todd emphasized that some items were deferred based on current condition and outsourcing decisions, and that proceeds from surplus sales offset costs when old units are retired.

Committee members asked procedural questions about how these capital amounts will appear in the governing‑board budget process. Staff said the figures will be carried forward for board review; no final capital appropriation or governing‑board vote occurred at the committee meeting.