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Introduced
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
In Committee
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE YMCA OF SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE MIDTOWN YMCA FACILITY IN WILMINGTON. Whereas, the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina has provided programs and served the people of New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, and Sampson Counties since 1887; and Whereas, the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina is expanding its Midtown YMCA in Wilmington to a 50,000 square foot facility on a 10-acre property at a cost of fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000); and Whereas, the expanded Midtown YMCA facility will provide new fitness, aquatic, and recreational spaces, out-of-school child care, sports, enrichment, and career development opportunities for youth and families; and Whereas, the expanded Midtown YMCA is anticipated to offer 6,000 additional members, a 50% growth in child care enrollment for preschool, afterschool, and summer day camps, and the capacity to provide water safety lessons to all 2nd grade students in New Hanover County; and Whereas, the Midtown YMCA project is part of a public-private partnership with over one-half of funding secured; and Whereas, the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina would be grateful for the support of the General Assembly in securing a portion of funding for the Midtown YMCA Expansion project; Now, therefore,
AI Summary
This bill provides a $2 million nonrecurring grant from the North Carolina General Fund to the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) of Southeastern North Carolina to support the expansion of the Midtown YMCA facility in Wilmington. The funding, which will be allocated through the Office of State Budget and Management for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, is intended to help the YMCA complete a $15 million project that will create a 50,000 square foot facility on 10 acres. The expanded facility is expected to increase the YMCA's capacity by adding 6,000 new members, growing child care enrollment by 50%, and providing water safety lessons to all 2nd grade students in New Hanover County. The bill represents a public-private partnership, with over half of the project's funding already secured, and represents an exception to standard budgeting procedures as specified in G.S. 143C-5-2. The act will become effective on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (7)
Ted Davis (R)*,
Amber Baker (D),
Kanika Brown (D),
Deb Butler (D),
Bryan Cohn (D),
Allison Dahle (D),
Zack Hawkins (D),
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (on 04/01/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H586 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H586v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H586v0.pdf |
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