YMCA Seeks Possible Partnership on St. Charles Community Center Project

Another group has expressed interest in partnering with the to build a community center.

The of Greater St. Louis is expected to present information to the city council during a work session May 22 about what the group might have to offer if it were given the chance to partner. 

Council President Laurie Feldman, Ward-3, planned to poll the council to see if there would be interest in putting out a formal Request for Proposals so any interested group could submit a proposal.

Several weeks ago, started talking with the city again about the possibility of partnering to build and run the center.

Jeff Campbell, President and CEO of ShowMe, presented a new proposed operating budget for the community center which showed a profit of $78,000 after the first year of operation.

ShowMe had previously been a partner, but couldn't come up with the funds required. That partnership was dissolved.

The council had been discussing releasing $30 million general obligation bonds that voters approved in 2008 to build a community center, but delayed the decision after ShowMe came back with a new proposal.

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