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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

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