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TAGGED SAGUAROS ON THOMPSON PEAK PKWY. IN 2000<br />
ANNUAL<br />
REPORT<br />
<strong>2023</strong><br />
COUNTRY CLUB RESIDENTS ENJOYING A PARK PARTY IN <strong>2023</strong><br />
PAST<br />
PRESENT<br />
FUTURE<br />
RENDERING OF REMODELED DESERT CAMP COMMUNITY CENTER TO OPEN IN 2024
25TH ANNIVERSARY<br />
The 25th anniversary year of <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> kicked off with a community wide<br />
celebration during <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Day. The annual Western-themed event<br />
included live music and whip cracking entertainment by Guinness World<br />
Record holder Adam “Crack” Winrich.<br />
Residents enjoyed a chili bar with all the fixings plus a biscuit bake-off judged<br />
by Scottsdale Police Chief Walthers, Scottsdale Fire Assistant Chief Swick<br />
and Scottsdale Mayor Ortega. Community leaders attended a founder’s<br />
toast thanking them for their dedication and support of the community.<br />
<strong>DC</strong> RANCH 1998<br />
Highlights of the yearlong celebration:<br />
Residents who attended <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Day received<br />
A 25th anniversary themed penny press was<br />
More than 80 homeowners had a 20- or 25-<br />
The Historic Committee created vintage<br />
special 25th anniversary branded bandanas and<br />
unveiled at Desert Camp Community Center.<br />
year <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> anniversary and over 600<br />
<strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> postcards and assembled a<br />
a BBQ spatula<br />
Four unique designs were made to honor the<br />
households celebrated milestone anniversaries<br />
commemorative issue of <strong>Ranch</strong> News with<br />
legacy of <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong>. Residents took home over<br />
of one, five, ten or fifteen years<br />
stories about the unique history of the<br />
900 pressed novelty tokens in <strong>2023</strong><br />
community, from Doc Crosby to the McDowell<br />
Sonoran Preserve
THREE MISSIONS<br />
ONE VISION<br />
THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL facilitates a connected and welcoming<br />
community that enhances residents’ quality of life and the <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> brand.<br />
The team provides these services through communications, community<br />
centers, events, programs and clubs, the new resident welcome program,<br />
path and trail system and strategic planning.<br />
THE RANCH ASSOCIATION is responsible for the professional management<br />
and protection of the community’s fiscal and environmental assets. The team<br />
delivers high quality and consistent operations, landscape, maintenance<br />
and community patrol and gate access that result in sustained property<br />
values and exceptional quality of life.<br />
THE COVENANT COMMISSION ensures quality design that maintains<br />
harmony within <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> and the desert environment. The team establishes<br />
guidelines for architectural and landscape design for both residential and<br />
commercial properties. These services contribute to a distinctive character<br />
and enhance property values.<br />
All three entities work toward the same goal:<br />
TO SERVE RESIDENTS AND CREATE<br />
A COMMUNITY THAT IS BEAUTIFUL,<br />
FUNCTIONS WELL AND CREATES A<br />
DEEP SENSE OF BELONGING.<br />
A new Governance video was released in <strong>2023</strong> to inform<br />
residents and stakeholders of the unique governance<br />
structure within <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> and the function of each entity.<br />
PLAY VIDEO<br />
SILVERLEAF
EGGSTRAVAGANZA<br />
SPRING EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />
EGGSTRAVAGANZA: CANDY LAND<br />
Over 650 residents of all ages enjoyed the annual spring celebration<br />
with a traditional egg hunt, games, an interactive DJ, pictures with the<br />
Easter Bunny, brunch-style food and entertainment from The Homestead<br />
Playhouse cast of Frozen JR.<br />
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: TAILGATING PARTY<br />
With Super Bowl excitement in town, 75 residents kicked off the weekend<br />
with some tailgating fun during Friday Night Lights at The Homestead.<br />
Residents of all ages were treated to dinner, music and football-themed<br />
activities.<br />
LIFELONG LEARNING: THE SUPER BOWL EXPERIENCE<br />
Residents boarded a bus to spend the day at Super Bowl Experience in<br />
downtown Phoenix where they could participate in interactive displays,<br />
see historical Super Bowl exhibits, attend panel discussions and purchase<br />
exclusive merchandise.<br />
THE HOMESTEAD PLAYHOUSE<br />
The spring production of Frozen JR. was a success with a cast of 35 youth<br />
from <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> and their friends. The young actors performed four sold<br />
out performances for over 600 audience members.<br />
ADDITIONAL SPRING PROGRAMS:<br />
Creative Arts Class: Candle Creations<br />
Neighborhood Park Parties<br />
Off the <strong>Ranch</strong>: French Cuisine<br />
Speaker Series: The Art of Appraisal<br />
Starlight Concert Series<br />
Sunlight Concert
SUMMER EVENTS<br />
& PROGRAMS<br />
WET N’ WILD WEDNESDAYS<br />
Every Wednesday throughout June and July, the pool was full of family fun<br />
including music, treats and pool toys for the 310 residents who attended.<br />
COMEDY NIGHT<br />
The Homestead was filled with uproars of laughter from 79 residents who<br />
were entertained by comedian Bob Zany and a variety of opening acts.<br />
SUMMER SATURDAYS<br />
This new program was developed to bring residents together for fun<br />
activities under the cool mist on the Desert Camp patio throughout June<br />
and July. Resident youth made tie dye shirts, sand art, dirt sundaes and<br />
enjoyed ice cream. Summer Saturdays drew over 150 residents of all ages,<br />
connecting neighbors and friends.<br />
ADDITIONAL SUMMER PROGRAMS:<br />
Back to School Bounce<br />
Creative Arts Class: Summer Mocktails<br />
Dive-In Movies<br />
Summer Fun Kits<br />
WET N’ WILD WEDNESDAYS
FALL EVENTS<br />
& PROGRAMS<br />
SPOOKY CARNIVAL: HOMETOWN HALLOWEEN<br />
Over 400 residents of all ages dressed up for a fall festival with old school<br />
classic games, a carnival themed dinner menu, a live band, stilt walkers<br />
and – of course – full-sized candy!<br />
SPEAKER SERIES: BIZARRE HISTORY OF THE MCDOWELLS<br />
A local historian gave 80 residents a deeper look into the McDowell<br />
Mountains, discussing the impact of southwestern military, mining, ranching,<br />
and the preserve’s peculiar past of plane crashes, ghosts, murders and<br />
wildfires.<br />
PRICKLY PUMPKIN PATCH<br />
Over 50 young residents along with 110 of their family members came to<br />
The Homestead lawn to pick a perfect pumpkin, make a festive craft and<br />
take a fall family photo.<br />
ADDITIONAL FALL PROGRAMS:<br />
Creative Arts Class: Wine and Paint Night<br />
Scottsdale Philharmonic Excursion<br />
Trunk or Treat<br />
PRICKLY PUMPKIN PATCH
ROCKEFELLER RANCH<br />
WINTER EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />
NIGHTS OF LIGHTS<br />
A walkable trail of lights at Desert Camp has become a beloved holiday<br />
tradition that attracts residents of all ages. This year, due to construction at<br />
Desert Camp, The Homestead perimeter was adorned with festive lights,<br />
including a dazzling 18-ft. color-changing tree! Hundreds of residents, along<br />
with family and friends, enjoyed Nights of Lights throughout December.<br />
WINTER CELEBRATION: ROCKEFELLER RANCH<br />
This New York themed holiday event treated nearly 300 residents to ice<br />
skating under the stars, hot cocoa, live music, holiday crafts, and a visit<br />
from Santa and his elves. Residents took home commemorative <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong><br />
ornaments to conclude a magical 25th anniversary year.<br />
COOKIES WITH MRS. CLAUS<br />
Mrs. Claus returned to the <strong>Ranch</strong> to celebrate the holidays with 44 of<br />
the littlest <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> residents. Mrs. Claus spread seasonal cheer as she<br />
led the group in songs, read stories, performed magic tricks and helped<br />
decorate delicious cookies.<br />
DUELING PIANOS<br />
The top rated, Vegas-style experience returned to <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> for an<br />
unforgettable night. Over 100 residents enjoyed watching performers sing<br />
and play pianos with added comedy.<br />
ADDITIONAL WINTER PROGRAMS:<br />
Holiday Cocktails<br />
Kids Cuisine: Around the World<br />
Off the <strong>Ranch</strong>: Holiday Dinner<br />
Speaker Series: Arizona Winemaker<br />
ONGOING PROGRAMS:<br />
Card & Game Clubs Social Hour<br />
Food Truck Nights Women’s Club<br />
Grapenuts Wine Club Yappy Hour<br />
Off the <strong>Ranch</strong> Club
PICKLEBALL CLINIC<br />
FITNESS & WELLNESS<br />
FITNESS CLASSES<br />
Fitness classes continued to show strong participation with over 1,000<br />
registrations and 412 drop-ins. In response to resident request, Zumba<br />
was reintroduced to further enhance fitness opportunities.<br />
HEALTH & WELLNESS<br />
Health & Wellness classes promote physical, mental and emotional wellbeing<br />
by introducing residents to education, resources and practical<br />
tools to enhance overall health. In <strong>2023</strong>, 300 residents attended classes<br />
that covered a variety of topics.<br />
RACQUET PROGRAMS<br />
In addition to resident court reservations, <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> offered a variety of<br />
opportunities throughout the year for residents to engage in physical<br />
activity and enjoy social interactions. During the spring, 149 residents<br />
registered for a series of clinics.<br />
All Levels Yoga<br />
Yoga Basics<br />
Family Yoga<br />
Personal Safety for Hikers<br />
Pickleball Club<br />
Pickleball Skills Assessment Rating<br />
AquaFit<br />
Zumba<br />
Guided Hike<br />
<strong>Ranch</strong>Cache<br />
Pickleball Clinics<br />
Pickleball Tournament<br />
Strength & Balance<br />
Landscape Stroll<br />
Self-Massage and Stretching<br />
Pickleball Youth Clinic<br />
Making Scents: Aromatherapy Class
<strong>DC</strong> RANCH<br />
GIVES<br />
Group Service Projects brought together 62 resident volunteers of all ages.<br />
Residents volunteered with Feed My Starving Children to pack food for<br />
children in third-world countries, organized shelves and assembled furniture<br />
at Habitat for Humanity ReStore, packed emergency food bags for local<br />
families with United Food Bank, and assisted families at Phoenix Rescue<br />
Mission’s Winter Celebration event. Additionally, 39 teen volunteers assisted<br />
children with games, crafts and activity stations at signature community<br />
events including Eggstravaganza, Spooky Carnival and Winter Celebration.<br />
THE <strong>DC</strong> RANCH GIVES PROGRAM, FOUNDED IN 2017, PROVIDES<br />
RESIDENTS WITH MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE WITH<br />
EACH OTHER AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE BROADER COMMUNITY.<br />
Donation drives supported various non-profit organizations. <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Gives<br />
partnered with Matheson Realty to host the annual Shred Day with more<br />
than $1,600 being donated to Family Promise. The Summer School Supply<br />
Drive collected 1,600 items for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale. To<br />
conclude a full year of giving, almost 600 toys were donated to Childhelp’s<br />
Holiday Toy Drive.<br />
GIVES GROUP SERVICE PROJECT: UNITED FOOD BANK<br />
Throughout its history, <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> has been known as a strong and<br />
generous community. Since 2009, residents are honored for their<br />
philanthropic contributions to the community.<br />
Congratulations to the <strong>2023</strong> Volunteer of the Year<br />
recipients in the following categories:<br />
Leadership................................................................................Jill Hegardt<br />
Good Neighbor.......................................................................Dinesh Kakwani<br />
Philanthropy.............................................................................Jeanne Leckie<br />
Youth...........................................................................................Lauren Forsythe<br />
Community Partner...............................................................Joan Fudala<br />
Special Trailblazer Award...................................................Trevor Barger
RESIDENT<br />
INVOLVEMENT<br />
Residents were thoroughly engaged in serving the community throughout<br />
the year. In addition to volunteering their time as directors on the Community<br />
Council and <strong>Ranch</strong> Association boards and Covenant Commission, residents<br />
play an integral role in helping <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> remain vibrant, well maintained and<br />
desirable. The Sustainability Committee was launched and Neighborhood<br />
Voting Member recruitment resulted in 100% neighborhood representation<br />
in <strong>2023</strong>.<br />
THERE ARE NUMEROUS WAYS TO GET<br />
INVOLVED AND GIVE BACK TO THE<br />
<strong>DC</strong> RANCH COMMUNITY.<br />
Here are just a few opportunities:<br />
COMMUNITY COUNCIL RESIDENT GROUP<br />
Budget and Finance Committees<br />
<strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Ambassador<br />
Historic Committee<br />
Modification Committee<br />
Neighborhood Voting Member<br />
<strong>Ranch</strong> Association Policy Committee<br />
Resident-led clubs, programs and focus groups<br />
“<br />
I wanted to be an active resident and directly contribute to maintaining <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong>’s status as a premier<br />
community. Being in a position to engage residents and fellow Board members on issues that impact our<br />
community, and to take appropriate action, has been very fulfilling. During my tenure I have had the opportunity<br />
to solicit resident feedback and provide guidance on some key initiatives. Serving the community has been<br />
a great privilege.<br />
”<br />
Resident Leadership Academy<br />
Sustainability Committee<br />
ALEX TOWNSEND<br />
Community Council Board Director
DESERT CAMP SITE<br />
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT<br />
The Desert Camp Site Improvement Project (<strong>DC</strong>SIP) moved into its final<br />
permitting phase in <strong>2023</strong>. The design-build team of Haydon-Architekton took<br />
the community’s vision and created a plan that captured the elements that<br />
residents identified as most important in the community center expansion.<br />
Once completed, Desert Camp Community Center will double in size and<br />
feature a dedicated fitness class studio, fitness center, four new pickleball<br />
courts, new entry and lobby, an extended walking path, gathering spaces<br />
and meeting rooms.<br />
“<br />
LET US CONTINUE NURTURING THE SPIRIT<br />
OF COMMUNITY THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN<br />
AT THE HEART OF THIS PLACE.<br />
„<br />
The project got underway in late October with tree and plant salvage to<br />
nurseries located on the East and North Patio event lawns. A groundbreaking<br />
ceremony held on Oct. 30 invited residents for a special toast: “As Desert<br />
Camp expands, let’s celebrate the opportunities it brings. Let us continue<br />
nurturing the spirit of community that has always been at the heart of this<br />
place. Just as the sun will rise and set, casting its light on every corner of<br />
this center, may our sense of belonging and unity shine brightly, lighting<br />
the way for all who join us on this journey of expansion and discovery.”<br />
Residents had key fob access to the fitness center and pool through the new<br />
year. Access to the playground, basketball, tennis and temporary pickleball<br />
courts was retained so residents could continue to enjoy these amenities.<br />
DESERT CAMP LOBBY RENDERING
COMMUNITY PATROL<br />
& GATE ACCESS<br />
The mission of the Community Patrol & Gate Access (CPGA) Committee is<br />
to aid in the review and provide recommendations on various community<br />
matters such as an enhanced scope of services offered by third-party<br />
vendor Anderson Security, camera technology improvements and locations,<br />
community speed limits, speed deterrent alternatives and reduction of<br />
motorized vehicles on paths and trails.<br />
The sixth annual Community Safety Forum included representatives from<br />
Scottsdale Police Department, Scottsdale Fire Department and the City<br />
of Scottsdale Emergency Management Department. The Forum focused<br />
on CPGA scope of services, CPGA committee initiatives and emergency<br />
preparedness.<br />
Completed a traffic study and worked with the <strong>Ranch</strong> Association<br />
Board of Directors to update <strong>DC</strong>R-24 Speeding Standard<br />
Installed and enhanced crosswalks along Windgate Pass and<br />
Mule Deer Trail in Country Club<br />
Implemented use of vehicle headlight tags to improve access at<br />
resident gate entry for both manned and unmanned gates<br />
Community Patrol responded to over 3,600 calls for assistance<br />
with water leaks, parking, snake removal and other services<br />
SILVERLEAF - ARCADIA
LANDSCAPE<br />
& MAINTENANCE<br />
The <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Landscape and Maintenance Department is responsible for<br />
maintaining the common areas and completing reserve projects throughout<br />
the neighborhoods and community. This year, <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> was awarded<br />
Firewise Certification through National Firewise Protection Association/<br />
Firewise USA. Firewise clearing of over 38,000 linear feet of ladder fuels<br />
was performed in Country Club, Windgate, Terrace Homes West, Terrace<br />
Homes East, Park & Manor, The Estates and Montelena neighborhoods.<br />
In <strong>2023</strong>, a new work order system was launched to streamline requests<br />
and enable the team to address issues in a more timely and efficient way.<br />
The most common work orders are irrigation leaks, lighting and electrical<br />
problems and fence or wall issues. When residents report issues through<br />
several categories on the Let Us Know form on <strong>DC</strong><strong>Ranch</strong>.com, the request<br />
automatically generates a work order in the new system.<br />
DESERT PARKS<br />
MAINTENANCE KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:<br />
LANDSCAPE KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:<br />
Worked with a third-party<br />
Treated and sealed all entry<br />
Addressed sidewalk trip hazard<br />
Installed 122 trees, 18 Saguaros<br />
Participated in the City of<br />
Cleaned out 5 large culverts,<br />
vendor to assess community<br />
and exit gates in Country Club,<br />
projects in Desert Haciendas,<br />
and over 450 various plants<br />
Scottsdale Adopt-A-Road<br />
which had storm debris and<br />
road conditions and made<br />
Desert Camp and Desert Parks<br />
Park & Manor, The Estates,<br />
throughout <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong><br />
initiative and removed 52 large<br />
sediment obstructing 50% or<br />
recommendations for repair and<br />
to preserve the metal gates<br />
Haciendas, Country Club,<br />
bags of trash along the medians<br />
more of each culvert<br />
replacement<br />
Windgate, Horseshoe and<br />
and roadways<br />
Arcadia<br />
OVERALL:<br />
Updated signage in Arcadia,<br />
Installed new wheelchair ramps<br />
Completed painting on exterior<br />
Negotiated a new contract<br />
Facilitated the completion<br />
Horseshoe, Windgate, Market<br />
at Legacy Park in Arcadia<br />
common walls in Park & Manor,<br />
for <strong>Ranch</strong> Association and<br />
of 16 Neighborhood Reserve<br />
Street Villas, Pioneer, Montelena,<br />
Terrace Homes East, Terrace<br />
Community Council waste<br />
Studies by a third-party reserve<br />
Camelot, Rosewood, Haciendas,<br />
Homes West and Horseshoe<br />
services with an approximate<br />
specialist<br />
and common areas along the<br />
savings of $25,000 in <strong>2023</strong><br />
roadways
SILVERLEAF - THE PARKS<br />
COMMUNITY STANDARDS & MODIFICATIONS<br />
Community Standards are the measures for keeping the community<br />
beautiful and enable residents to enjoy the splendor of their home<br />
and neighboring properties. Enforcement of the guidelines is vital<br />
to success and voluntary compliance is an integral component.<br />
The Standards for Conduct, Home and Landscape were reviewed,<br />
updated and approved by the Boards of Directors. The approved<br />
standards were submitted to the Maricopa County Recorder in<br />
September <strong>2023</strong>. Additionally, the Approved Plant List for each<br />
neighborhood was revised to include the addition of new plants.<br />
COMMUNITY STANDARDS<br />
215 74 40<br />
TRANSFER &<br />
DISCLOSURES<br />
RE-INSPECTIONS<br />
TOP THREE NOTIFICATIONS:<br />
■ Landscaping<br />
■ Trash and recycling<br />
■ Storage of personal/construction items<br />
PRE-INSPECTIONS<br />
MODIFICATIONS<br />
235 73 35<br />
TOTAL MODIFICATION<br />
REQUESTS<br />
SPOTLIGHT:<br />
PAINT MODIFICATION<br />
REQUESTS<br />
■ Landscape changes remain the top modification request<br />
■ Silverleaf had the most submittals at 74, followed by<br />
Desert Camp at 71<br />
ARTIFICIAL TURF<br />
REQUESTS
REAL<br />
ESTATE<br />
HOME SALES AND PROPERTY VALUES REMAINED STEADY IN <strong>2023</strong>. WHILE ONLY FOUR<br />
CUSTOM HOMES WERE COMPLETED, MANY OTHER AREAS WITHIN <strong>DC</strong> RANCH SAW<br />
ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION AND COMMERCIAL GROWTH.<br />
Legacy at <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong>, a nine-lot subdivision by Camelot Homes, broke ground<br />
on their first model home. Adjacent to The Villas at Desert Park Village on<br />
its eastern border, pre-sales resulted in four homes being sold. Access to<br />
the property will be from Union Hills.<br />
On the northeast corner of Legacy Blvd. and just east of Pima Rd., construction<br />
began on two commercial buildings that are part of <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Crossing.<br />
Ingress and egress will be provided by an extension of the traffic light on<br />
Legacy Blvd. and 91st St., allowing traffic to go north into the development.<br />
Sales for the ICON at Silverleaf condominium project continued to be strong.<br />
More than 23 condos sold in <strong>2023</strong> and 29 more were in escrow. Of the eight<br />
total buildings, four are complete and four are under construction.<br />
The <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Corporate Center had seven buildings completed or approved<br />
for construction. Completion of the Center is anticipated within the coming<br />
year or shortly thereafter.<br />
Property sale breakdown:<br />
VILLAGE AVERAGE SALES PRICE HOMES SOLD<br />
<strong>2023</strong> 2022 <strong>2023</strong> 2022<br />
Desert Parks $1,184,413 $1,187,938 38 42<br />
Desert Camp $1,487,353 $1,125,580 46 46<br />
Country Club $2,999,136 $2,807,700 28 35<br />
Silverleaf $5,544,319 $5,548,760 52 50<br />
SILVERLEAF
COMMUNITY CENTERS<br />
& AMENITIES<br />
Desert Camp Community Center received 15,500 front desk check-ins<br />
before closing for construction on Oct. 31. The pool saw over 22,000 keyfob<br />
swipes in <strong>2023</strong>. Pickleball courts had 3,300 reservations and tennis<br />
courts had 2,200 reservations, not including drop-in use.<br />
The Homestead Community Center expanded lobby hours in late October<br />
to welcome residents for clubs, card play, board games and socializing.<br />
Due to the Desert Camp Site Improvement Project, facility rentals became<br />
limited in the fall. Desert Camp and The Homestead saw a combined 60<br />
rentals, not including board meetings, club meetings or charity events.<br />
Reserve and Capital Improvement Projects:<br />
The Community Council completed one capital improvement and nine<br />
reserve projects with total expenditures of $158,656, including:<br />
DESERT CAMP<br />
■ Repaired the wood structure on the West pool cabana<br />
■ Replaced three shade sails by the main pool<br />
■ Identified 30 reserve projects to be completed in conjunction<br />
with the Desert Camp Site Improvement Project closure<br />
■ Replaced two barbecue grills<br />
THE HOMESTEAD<br />
■ Replaced four heat pumps<br />
■ Installed Portofino lighting on the Veranda<br />
THE HOMESTEAD COMMUNITY CENTER
PUBLIC<br />
AFFAIRS<br />
The Community Council was actively involved with two developments that<br />
will be built near, but not within, <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong>.<br />
The first, a 52-lot residential subdivision, is located at the southeast corner<br />
of 94th St. and Bell Rd. In working with both the city and the developer,<br />
<strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> was able to better buffer where the new homes will border<br />
the Desert Haciendas neighborhood with the addition of trees along the<br />
boundary and getting a pathway removed that would have led into that<br />
area. <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> also advocated for the developer to install a crosswalk on<br />
94th St. and a path along the east side of 94th St. to Bell Rd. Both will be<br />
included in the project.<br />
The second development, Mack Innovation Park, will consist of eight large<br />
warehouse buildings on the east side of Loop 101. The project required two<br />
Scottsdale Development Review Board hearings. <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> was able to<br />
impact the project by securing a ‘No Truck Zone’ in both directions on 91st<br />
St. to south of the <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Corporate Center, the addition of trees for<br />
more screening along Pima Rd., changes to building elevations (recessed<br />
areas) to break up the massing and adjustments to the roof parapets that<br />
will better screen mechanical equipment.<br />
MAP OF THOMPSON PEAK DOG PARK<br />
The Community Council continued to engage with<br />
other projects including:<br />
Dog park at Thompson Peak Pkwy. and Hayden<br />
Reata Wash flood control project<br />
Arizona State Trust land located west of<br />
Thompson Peak Pkwy. bridge expansion<br />
Rd.<br />
<strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> along the 101 Freeway
COMMUNITY<br />
NEWS<br />
Residents continued to be informed about events, meetings, community<br />
updates, neighborhood projects, road closures and more through a variety<br />
of platforms.<br />
In preparation for the Desert Camp Site Improvement Project and the<br />
impact of the Desert Camp closure on residents, a new web page was<br />
created for important updates related to the project. Visit <strong>DC</strong><strong>Ranch</strong>.com/<br />
<strong>DC</strong>SIP for more information and photos of construction progress.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> budget letters were redesigned to better represent<br />
information graphically<br />
336 email campaigns were sent, including weekly updates,<br />
special notifications and new resident welcome<br />
Social media presence saw strong organic growth. Facebook<br />
visits increased 88% while Instagram increased over 13%<br />
Resident signup for text messaging increased significantly<br />
by over 30%<br />
Over 110 text notifications were sent
<strong>DC</strong>R2025<br />
UPDATING THE <strong>DC</strong> RANCH STRATEGIC PLAN<br />
To maintain <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong>’s desirability and premium home values, a strategic<br />
planning initiative, <strong>DC</strong>R2020, was launched in 2016. The goal was to guide<br />
operational decisions and improvements over the course of three to five<br />
years. <strong>DC</strong>R2025 was launched in <strong>2023</strong> with the intent to refresh the strategic<br />
plan. Hundreds of residents, stakeholders, the <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> team and the<br />
<strong>Ranch</strong> Association and Community Council Boards participated in online<br />
sessions to provide input.<br />
MCDOWELL SONORAN PRESERVE<br />
Some overarching themes that emerged throughout the<br />
feedback sessions were:<br />
<strong>DC</strong> RANCH HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME.<br />
It remains a gem in the North Scottsdale<br />
area and has attributes that cannot easily be<br />
replicated. It’s not about inventing <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong>, it’s<br />
about evolving <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong>.<br />
CORE PERSONAL/EMOTIONAL VALUES<br />
ARE PRIORITIES.<br />
Continue to invest in safety, community,<br />
lifestyle, tranquility of the mountains/<br />
outdoors and convenience of amenities.<br />
RESIDENTS ARE FEELING A CHANGING<br />
SCOTTSDALE.<br />
It’s not about being isolated at <strong>DC</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong>,<br />
but it is about protecting the lifestyle.<br />
THE LONG TERM MATTERS.<br />
A focus on environmental sustainability,<br />
infrastructure, supporting technology, traffic flow,<br />
development standards and lifestyle amenities is<br />
important.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL<br />
FINANCIALS<br />
RANCH ASSOCIATION<br />
FINANCIALS<br />
REVENUE<br />
Community Council Benefit Fee $2,545,082 41%<br />
Residential Assessments $2,259,612 37%<br />
Commercial Assessments $803,160 13%<br />
Management Fees $393,449 6%<br />
Events, Programming, & Activities $111,150 2%<br />
Other (misc. fees, reimbursements, and interest) $86,607 1%<br />
REVENUE<br />
Neighborhood Assessments $5,371,060 52%<br />
Master Assessments $4,300,810 42%<br />
Other Fees, Fines, and Interest $345,317 3%<br />
Gate Transponders $224,587 2%<br />
Disclosure Fees $87,300 1%<br />
TOTAL REVENUE: $10,329,074 100%<br />
TOTAL REVENUE: $6,199,060 100%<br />
EXPENSES<br />
Reserve & Capital Fund Contributions $1,547,716 27%<br />
Administration* $1,389,422 24%<br />
Community Center Operations $1,032,234 18%<br />
Communications & Community Engagement $734,981 13%<br />
Events, Programming & Activities $728,049 12%<br />
Maintenance & Facilities $315,371 5%<br />
Insurance $83,430 1%<br />
TOTAL EXPENSES: $5,831,203 100%<br />
EXPENSES<br />
Community Patrol & Gate Access $2,652,622 27%<br />
Reserve Contributions $2,107,248 20%<br />
Landscape $1,968,351 20%<br />
Facilities $1,022,883 10%<br />
Administration* $909,013 9%<br />
Utilities $585,058 6%<br />
Community Standards $503,982 5%<br />
Insurance/Taxes/Depreciation $198,608 2%<br />
Management Fees $142,517 1%11 1%<br />
TOTAL EXPENSES: $10,000,282 100%<br />
* Administration costs also include shared costs for services such as accounting, Community Patrol, landscape and maintenance. Preliminary financial statements for the Community Council and <strong>Ranch</strong> Association pending year-end<br />
adjustments and audit.
<strong>DC</strong> RANCH<br />
LEADERSHIP<br />
April <strong>2023</strong> - March 2024<br />
COMMUNITY COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
Ethan Knowlden<br />
PRESIDENT<br />
RANCH ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
Philip Geiger<br />
PRESIDENT<br />
COVENANT COMMISSION<br />
Ron Belmont<br />
PRESIDENT<br />
Natalie Ingram<br />
VICE PRESIDENT<br />
Greg Kiraly<br />
VICE PRESIDENT<br />
Debbie Beardsley<br />
VICE PRESIDENT<br />
Elizabeth Kepuraitis<br />
SECRETARY/TREASURER<br />
John Shaw<br />
TREASURER<br />
Jan Baratta<br />
SECRETARY/TREASURER<br />
Ron Belmont<br />
DIRECTOR<br />
Marla Walberg<br />
SECRETARY<br />
Larry Deputy<br />
COMMISSIONER<br />
Rolland Dickson<br />
DIRECTOR<br />
Elaine Cottey<br />
DIRECTOR<br />
Jill Hegardt<br />
COMMISSIONER<br />
Dinesh Kakwani<br />
DIRECTOR<br />
Don Matheson<br />
DIRECTOR<br />
Jenna Kohl<br />
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR<br />
Alex Townsend<br />
DIRECTOR<br />
Iryna Sukhovolets<br />
DIRECTOR
ANNUAL REPORT <strong>2023</strong><br />
PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE