DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 3
SUBJECT: Greater Mission Recreational Facility
SUMMARY:
Consideration of the following items related to the Greater Mission Recreational Facility, a 2012-2017 Bond funded project, located in Council District 3:
A. An ordinance authorizing the execution of a Funding Agreement with The YMCA of Greater San Antonio in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000.00 for the design and construction of a 15,000 square foot or larger recreational facility, located in Council District 3.
B. An ordinance authorizing the execution of a 50 year ground lease for $1.00 per year with The YMCA of Greater San Antonio for a 15,000 square foot recreational facility for a parcel located at 3100 Roosevelt Avenue, the former Mission Drive-In.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In May 2012, voters approved the 2012-2017 Bond Program, consisting of five propositions totaling $596 million. The Bond Program funds will be used on various capital improvement projects to address community infrastructure needs and improve the overall quality of life in San Antonio. As part of that program, $2.5 million in Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Improvements General Obligation funds were approved for the development of the Greater Mission Recreational Facility. Project design is anticipated to begin upon execution of the Funding Agreement and construction is expected to be completed by December 2016.
Since opening the first YMCA in San Antonio in 1907, YMCA has grown and expanded in the greater San Antonio area. Today there are ten facilities, three early learning centers, and after school programs in seven school districts. YMCA has committed to matching the City's funds for the 15,000 square foot facility. The amenities planned for this facility include a community room/wellness kitchen, a multi-generation center, wellness center, two fitness...
Click here for full text