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Benjamin Barnes YMCA
Updated Sep 13 2023
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Summary
The Youth Sports and Recreation subcommittee of Project Unity identified as a top priority replacing the Benjamin Barnes facility and using it to provide life-changing athletic and educational programming for children and families. A site selection committee comprised of representatives from YMCA of Tuscaloosa and the City of Tuscaloosa analyzed a variety of potential site locations for the new branch facility. The group recommended the site of the existing McDonald Hughes Community Center in West Tuscaloosa. Design of the new facility is currently underway.
Goals and Impact
Provide athletic and educational programming for children and families in both West Tuscaloosa and the greater community
Offer amenities, programs, and services that are complementary to nearby facilities
Project Updates
Timeline
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Key Milestones & Events
Completed:
December 2021: selected Chambless King Architects for site analysis and schematic design
March 2022: new site selected
September 2022: contracted for program management and owner's representative services with Volkert
November 2022: contracted for architectural and related design services with Chambless King Architects
July 2023: completed design and advertised for bids
September 2023: awarded construction contract to J.T. Harrison Construction Company
Up Next:
Complete construction in 2024
Project Materials
Project Unity Youth Sports and Recreation Recommendations
Financial Information
Costs
Cost Summary
Spent:
$264,462
Approved:
$8,484,000
Budget:
$12,000,000
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Spent: The amount paid on this project to-date.
Approved: The amount that has been approved by the City Council to be spent for a specific contract or purpose on this project. In city accounting terms, this is spent + encumbered.
Budget: The total amount of money that the City expects to be spent to complete this project. This amount is only finalized once sufficient planning on the project has been completed.
Cost Details
Elevate Tuscaloosa Fund: City funds dedicated to Elevate Tuscaloosa which are allocated to this project.
Other City Funds: City funds from non-Elevate Tuscaloosa sources allocated to this project.
External Funding: Amounts from sources outside of the city, such as grants, or donations from citizens or private companies.
Overall Funding
Funding Summary
Elevate Tuscaloosa Fund:
$12,000,000
Other City Funds:
$0
External Funding:
$0
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