by Jim Wellman
General Centers Projects and Information
- The Quail Run Maintenance asphalt project will not be completed in 2013 due to operational and planning issues. Regional Paving has already been awarded the contract for this project and will complete it once the RCSC determines the commencement date.
Mt. View Center
- The new light poles have been painted and will be installed and energized at the Mt View swimming pool and mini golf course by November 30, 2013. Contractor is Accel Electric. (Cost – $40,000)
- The installation of the Mt. View pool and spa Ultra Violet Light system is completed and will be put online next week. The new systems reduce chlorine usage and further eliminate any bacteria in the pool/spa water. These systems are part of the RCSC’s Healthy Swimming program and have proved to be very effective at the Fairway and Sundial pools. Contractor was Aquatic Environmental Services (AES) (Cost – $70,000)
- The RCSC will be replacing the existing 4 pickleball courts and adding another 3 pickleball courts in 2013. All 7 court surfaces will be constructed using post tension concrete. The architectural work for this project has now been completed and plans have been sent to Maricopa County Planning and Development Department for issuance of the building permit. The project will be sent out for contractor bids the week of November 25, 2013. Once all bids have been received, the project will be sent to the RCSC Bid Commission for final project approval. The two tennis courts at Mt. View will remain open for use during this project.
Fairway Center / South Golf Maintenance
- Construction is now completed on the pipe rail fence around the Fairway lawn bowling green. A change had to be made to the height of the gates and the lock tabs so the adjusted cost is reflected in the total below. The fence will help to protect the artificial green from bicycles, skateboards and persons using the green for things other than lawn bowling. Contractor is Sav-on-Fence. (Cost – $14,894)
- The replacement 6,000 s.f. South Golf Maintenance building is nearing completion with only the electrical service work yet to be completed. Accel Electric has completed the installation of the conduit for installation of the “primary” electric cables to the site. APS plans to install the transformer and pull the primary cables through the previously installed conduits in about 2-3 weeks. Once these APS cables are installed and energized, the secondary cabling will be completed by Accel Electric so final inspections can take place. Contractors to date include Bunger Steel, Inc, Jokake Construction, Northstar Construction, CCBG Architectural and Accel Electric. (Budgeted Cost – $600,000) (After insurance)
Oakmont Center
- A town hall meeting was held on Friday, November 1, 2013 at 3:30PM in the Oakmont auditorium. An estimated 65 cardholders attended this meeting to offer their suggestions and comments regarding the proposed Oakmont swimming pool. The RCSC is now working with our pool builder to incorporate as many of the suggestions as possible. Once the pool plans have been revised they will go on display at the Oakmont Auditorium for cardholder viewing. I would like to thank everyone who attended this important Town Hall meeting.
Lakeview Center
- The East Ramps (red entrance) will be replaced soon with new ramps that meet ADA code requirements. The slope of the new ramps will be significantly reduced making entry to the lower and upper levels of Lakeview Center much easier for cardholders and guests. The building plans for this project have already been submitted to Maricopa County Planning and Development Department for permit and will be submitted to contractors for bids next week. Once contractor bids are received, the project will go to the RCSC bid commission for final approval. Contractor to date is CCBG Architectural.
Bell Center
- The renovation of the two Lawn Bowl Greens at Bell Center is completed including the canopy. Contractors include: Ken McIntyre Construction, National Turf, Accel Electric and Wood Bay Turf Technologies. (Cost – $484,308)
- The large swimming pool heater on the Bell Lap pool was replaced with 4 smaller heaters. The new heaters will reduce maintenance and heater replacement costs while also allowing some heating of the pool water when a heater is pulled off-line for repair or replacement.Contractor was Aquatic Builders, Sunland Plumbing and Supercharged Electric. (Approximate Cost – $24,500)
- A town hall meeting was held on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 2PM and 6:30PM in the Bell social halls. An estimated 75 cardholders attended this meeting to offer their suggestions and comments regarding the proposed plans for replacing the Bell tennis courts in 2014. The RCSC is now working with our Architect and a tennis consultant to update the plans and incorporate as many cardholder suggestions as possible. Once the tennis plans have been revised they will go on display for cardholder viewing at the facility attendant station near the Bell tennis courts. I would like to thank everyone who attended this important Town Hall meeting.
Sundial Center / Riverview Pro/Snack Shop
- Two electronic display signs have been approved and designed for Sundial Center. One sign will be located on the Boswell side and the other on the 103rd Ave. Permits have now been obtained and installation should occur in about three weeks. Contractors for this project are Bootz and Duke Sign Company, Supercharged Electric and Ken McIntyre Construction. (Cost – $102,107)
- The patio at Riverview pro/snack shop received an epoxy coated surface similar to the one applied at Lakes East/West patio. This completes this patio project. Contractor was Desert Rose. (Cost – $11,055)
Marinette Center
- The building plans for the Marinette building expansion continue to be developed by various engineers and the architect. As soon as the plans are completed they will be reviewed and forwarded to Maricopa County Planning and Development Department for permit and to construction companies for bid proposals. Once the proposals are obtained, the project will be submitted to the RCSC bid commission for final approval. Site and floor plan drawings are on display for cardholders at various centers, including Marinette, Bell, Sundial, Lakeview and Fairway.
Skilled Trades Department
- The RCSC skilled Trades department completed 96 work orders during the last half of October and the first half of November 2013. This total does not include other routine work completed outside of the work order system.