Snapshot – November 2023

In case you missed the October 2023 Board of Directors meeting, below is a “snapshot” of the General Manager’s report to the community.  The entire report is in the October 2023 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – Click Here to download the PDF.

Rancho Vistoso Boulvard (RVB) Street Lights
The board on September 20 met with Chris Monrad from Monrad Engineering to discuss the conditions of the current lights and recommendations and estimates for either replacing or removing the existing fixtures and poles. Mr. Monrad’s report can be found on the association website at https://ranchovistosohoa.com/yourvca/meeting-minutes/. Today’s cost estimate to replace the existing fixtures would be about $635,000 and the removal & abandonment costs would be $250,000. The board has decided to survey the members for feedback on this important subject. The Communication Committee has been tasked to work on this project.

Entryway Re-Landscape Proposal
The re-landscaping project for the entryways at Big Wash Overlook Place and Scenic Overlook Place started on September 18.

Entryway Monuments
The Parks & Landscape Committee has met with AAA Landscape and BrightView to finalize the design to refurbish the entrance monuments located on RVB & Tangerine Rd and RVB & Oracle Rd. All Terrain Creations has been eliminated from the project since they have been non-responsive. Detail bids are to be submitted by November 2, 2023, for review.

Capital Projects
Irrigation – Request For Proposals (RFP) were sent out to repair approximately 2,100 linear feet of irrigation line along Innovation Drive between Rancho Vistoso Blvd. & Tangerine Rd. and about 2,300 linear feet on Desert Fairway Dr. between La Canada Dr. and Hidden Springs Dr. Once the proposals are received copies will be presented to the board for review and consideration.
2024 Projects– A review and inspection of the site for capital projects slated for 2024 was completed. The board will be reviewing project coordination proposals for asphalt, concrete repairs, and tennis court repairs.

Erosion Projects
➢ Big View Ct. Channel – WLB Group has submitted a proposal to complete the final design plans for the drainage channel at Big View Ct. The board will be reviewing the proposal at the October 26th meeting.
➢ 27 Mile – Bids from Total Maintenance Erosion Control and AAA Landscape were received to clear out the vegetation in part of the drainage channel for this project. The board will be reviewing and considering the proposals at the October 26th meeting.
➢ Bridal Veil – The Bridal Veil design plans is expected the week of October 23, 2023, from Bogardus Engineering.

Builder Transitions
➢ The bond for the west side of Moore Loop Road near the Valley Vista neighborhood still has not been released by the Town of Oro Valley. The town has required Pulte to address the curb strip in this area. Pulte did contract directly with AAA Landscape to address this area.
➢ Pulte is required to complete a list of landscaping items in Valley Vista before the Town of Oro Valley will release the bond for this project.
➢ Mattamy Homes has contracted with AAA Landscape to replace some trees and clean up the sod area at Moore Loop Park. They will also extend the railing along the sidewalk near the playground area. The Town of Oro Valley is holding the bond for this project.

Reserve Study
The updated copy of the reserve study for 2024 is now on the association website.
https://ranchovistosohoa.com/yourvca/finance-and-reserves/

2024 Budget
The Board met with the Finance Committee to review the 2024 draft budgets for VCA and Siena. The
proposed Siena budget reflects a $15.00 per quarter increase and the VCA budget reflects a $8.00 per
quarter increase budget. The 2024 budgets will be discussed and adopted by the board at the General
Session meeting on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

E-Statement Promotion
For the months of October, November and December 2023 VCA will be holding a drawing for members that are participating in the E-Statement program. Three lucky winners will receive a $100 gift card. For more information on how to sign up for E-Statements please go to the association’s website https://ranchovistosohoa.com or contact the office either at [email protected] or call 520-354-2729.

Community Events

• The Fall Yard Sale was held on Saturday, October 14 from 7:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
• On Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM the VCA hosted a Fall Festival at Moore Loop Park. People came in costumes with Prizes given for the best costumes. Police, Fire, AAA Landscape, VCA Board members and FSR management team were present. Beverages and snacks were provided. This event was sponsored by AAA Landscape.