STRENGTHENI NG OUR COMMUNI TY ANACAPA / YMCA EXPANSION PROJECT
THE VENTURA FAMI LY YMCA • Serving the City of Ventura since 1887 • A non-profit focused on strengthening the community • Led by a 21 person volunteer board of managers • Supports more than 7,800 individuals each month • Provides more than $300,000 in free programs, membership and program scholarships • Runs cause-drive programs to fill community voids in programs or services
YMCA/ SCHOOL FACI LI TY HI STORY • Over 80 years of partnership with Ventura schools • I n the 1930’s the YMCA was located in a room above Ventura High School • 1952- The YMCA purchased the Old Mound School • 1980’s- Two modulars were placed for after school care at Elmhurst and Poinsettia • 1981- The YMCA purchased it’s current building on Telegraph Rd. next to Anacapa • 1985- VUSD/ YMCA first agreement for parking • 1986- Natatorium was added with two pools • 1999- VUSD/ YMCA second agreement for parking 3
YMCA/ SCHOOL PROGRAM PARTNERSHI PS • YMCA offers after school care for four VUSD schools. Anacapa, Loma Vista, Elmhurst and Poinsettia. • Possibly expanding to two ASES sites in the fall. • The YMCA provides free swim lessons to third graders throughout VUSD to ensure they are water safe. • The YMCA provides free youth programs to VUSD children who are homeless, in transitional living or in foster care. • The Y provides free away camp opportunities to VUSD students • The Y has been asked to provide sports enrichment programs at Will Rogers Elementary • The Y provides free memberships to each teacher of the month recipient 4
CURRENT YMCA/ ANACAPA CHALLENGES • Anacapa • No sidewalks along the current parking lot for students • No designated parent drop off and pick up • No access to Anacapa parking lot except off of South Mills Rd • Not enough parking for school events and community groups • YMCA • Outgrown the current building • Can not expand programming for the community without expanding the building • Can not expand the building without adequate parking for the community
HI STORY BEHI ND ANACAPA/ YMCA PROJECT Safe Routes to School- City of Ventura • I n 2011 it was announced that the City was awarded 1 million dollars for the safe routes to school initiative. • The Anacapa SRTS project was then presented to VUSD and the YMCA.
HI STORY BEHI ND ANACAPA/ YMCA PROJECT YMCA Expansion Discussion • January 2014- Task Force created with representatives from the city, school district, hospital and the YMCA. • January 2015- Market study was completed by FourSquare Research I nc. • Measured service areas, needs, wants and awareness • Surveyed 600 nonmembers and 200 current members • 80% surveyed requested to keep our current location • 2015-2017- Numerous meeting were held between the YMCA, Main Street Architects, City of Ventura and VUSD staff to determine needs, safety and feasibility. • Preliminary MOU submitted to VUSD in October 2017 for a land lease. • Currently the YMCA has contracted with Gro I nternational who is analyzing the YMCA’s performance, relevance, sustainability, and redesign of the current YMCA facility.
PROPOSAL BENEFI TS Benefits to VUSD/ Anacapa: • Providing designated student drop-off and pick-up areas. • Shared street access from Telegraph Rd. to create safer traffic flow. • New sports courts for Anacapa Middle School students. • Walkways to accommodate the City of Ventura’s Safe Route to School project. • The project is paid for by the Y and done in phase I , at no cost to the district other than a modified lease agreement • Enhancing the value of the property as an additional asset. Benefits to the YMCA: • The ability to expand the YMCA facilities to accommodate more youth programs and to meet identified community needs. • Additional parking spaces for participants. Benefits to the Com m unity: • Additional parking for community users and sports programs.
QUESTI ONS
Recommend
More recommend
