FCC White Paper Report

White Paper Report1
Call to Action23
FAQs25
1. What is the goal of the Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee (Committee)?26
2. Why is the clubhouse project necessary now?26
3. FCC used to be THE premier country club in Southwest Florida (Collier and Lee counties). Does the Board believe FCC can no longer compete with premier clubs in Southwest Florida?28
4. What are the major project renovation and expansion components?28
5. Why must we gut the clubhouse to make life/safety building code changes?31
6. If the existing building must be gutted, why not build a new building instead?33
7. What are the functional and aspirational capital improvements?33
8. Why is expansion warranted or needed?34
9. Why is the gatehouse renovation essential for FCC?37
10. Why is the gatehouse so expensive?38
11. Why did the Committee consider offerings at competitive clubs?39
12. Why compare FCC to a larger club like Shadow Wood?40
13. What consultants have the Board and Committee used to provide advice?40
14. What member feedback has influenced the renovation plans?41
15. Why aren't we renovating the Cabana now?42
16. What is the cost of doing nothing?43
17. How will members be involved in the decision-making process going forward?44
18. Why does FCC lack the capital needed for renovation?45
19. Why have previous aspirational projects been reduced in scope?45
20. Will club services be disrupted during renovations?46
21. When will the renovation work begin?46
22. FCC has low member density. What does that mean?46
23. What is the difference between a Value Club versus a Premier Club?47
24. How does this investment benefit me directly?47
25. How can I learn more if I have questions?48
Exhibit 149

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