By: Jim Wellman
Fairway Center and South, Quail Run Pro Shops
The Fairway Phase 2 project continues to progress well except for the pools which continue to be delayed due to the additional permit required by Maricopa County Building and Planning Department. Unfortunately, this additional permit could delay the completion and opening of Fairway phase 2 by several weeks beyond the previously scheduled July 2011 target date.
Work progress for Fairway phase 2 as follows:
- Painting has been completed throughout phase 2 of the building.
- Wall tile and floor tile work is completed.
- The rubberized walking track surface is currently being installed.
- Vanity tops, check-in counter tops and plumbing fixtures are now all installed.
- Exterior stucco work and painting is now completed.
- Phase 2 sidewalks, hardscape and the West parking lot work is underway.
- West facing “Fairway Recreation Center” sign is on order.
- Fitness equipment has arrived and will be delivered and assembled after the carpeting is installed within the facility.
- Lawn bowling green construction continues on schedule however, the arrival of the artificial turf has been delayed by the manufacturer. Arrival is now expected mid-August 2011.
- The pools and spa have been excavated, rough-in plumbing has been installed and reinforcing steel has been set in place. Unfortunately, much of the work in finishing the pool and spa, pool decking and the walking pool/spa shades continues to be delayed by Maricopa County Planning and Development’s approval of the additional permit.
Completion of the Fairway Phase 2 project is scheduled for July 2011.
Mountain View Center & Sun Bowl
- Renovation of the Mountain View pool restrooms was completed and re-opened on May 27, 2011. Contractors for this project included Trades Unlimited, Custom Cooling and Ken McIntyre Construction. (Cost – $218,851)
Bell Center / Bell Lanes
- Resurfacing work on the four Premier Tennis Courts at Bell Center is now completed. Contractor was Southwest Sport. (Cost – $18,855)
- A 10-ton heating & air conditioning unit (HVAC) was replaced at the Bell wood shop. Contractor was Custom Cooling. (Cost – $9,590)
Sundial Center and East/West, Riverview Pro Shops
- The building permit for the Sundial Monument repair has been received and repairs are well under way. Once the monument repairs are completed, Quality Painting will paint the monument to complete the Sundial Center exterior painting project. Contractor for the monument repair is Ken McIntyre Construction. (Cost – $49,648)
- Repair of the concrete golf cart pathway and paver area by the 10th tee box at Riverview is now completed. Although this repair was not planned for 2011, the work needed to be done to eliminate some safety concerns. Contractor was National Turf, Inc. (Cost – $15,000)
- The asphalt roof on the Lakes East/West pro shop is scheduled to be replaced soon. The roof work will also require the mechanical equipment to be removed and reset in order to allow re-roofing within the HVAC enclosure. Contractor is Trades Unlimited. (Cost – $10,000)
Marinette Center / WB/WC Pro
- The installation of new flooring, mirrors and cabinets is now completed at the Marinette social hall. The new flooring will provide a cushioned surface for dance while also meeting the needs of other clubs who share this space. Contractors were Interior Logic, National Glass and the RCSC Skilled Trades Department. (Cost – $37,000)
Skilled Trades Department
- The Skilled Trades department completed 125 work orders during the month of June 2011. (Does not include non-work order tasks.)
- I would like to highlight Frank Furey, RCSC Fitness Equipment Technician in my report today. Frank began his career with the RCSC in September 1999 in the RCSC golf division where he worked as a mechanic. In June of 2007 he transferred to the Building and Infrastructure Department as Fitness Equipment Technician. Since joining our department Frank has done an outstanding job of repairing and performing preventative maintenance work on all RCSC fitness equipment. Frank’s skills, experience and dedication have ensured that RCSC fitness equipment is seldom out of service and working properly for RCSC cardholders. The next time you see Frank out and about, please feel free to say “hi” and thank him for his hard work.
Grounds/Irrigation Department
- The RCSC grounds department has now completed the first 2011 Planing of all (6) lawn bowl greens. The Grounds / Irrigation Department also mowed and watered the RCSC ball park and Sunbowl amphitheatre, fixed broken irrigation lines and pruned several trees around the recreation centers.
Clubs & Activities Office
- The RCSC held a second “Dive In Movie” event on Friday evening June 24, 2011 at Bell Center. Approximately 150 cardholders and guests came out to enjoy the evening by watching the movie “Top Gun” on a 20’ Wide x 12’ High inflatable (blimp) screen. Many positive comments were received regarding this free summertime event. The next Bell Center “Dive in Movie” is scheduled for Friday September 23, 2011.
- Sun Bowl Shows were well attended this spring with 21,300 attendees. (March 13th – May 15th)
- The Clubs and Activities office would like to remind cardholders that tickets are still available for the Hawaiian Luau Dinner Show on July 16, 2011.
General Centers Information
- In June 2011 256 Palm Trees were trimmed, at various centers, and one dead palm tree was removed at Oakmont Center. Contractor was B&C Stump Removal and Tree Service. (Cost – $6,088)