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Council ratifies 10‑year lease with YMCA of Greater Montgomery; organization pledges major facility investment

5792933 · September 17, 2025

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Summary

The council adopted a resolution approving a 10‑year lease for the Enterprise Family YMCA (doing business as YMCA of Greater Montgomery) on city property; staff said the YMCA plans $700,000–$800,000 in building improvements.

The Enterprise City Council on Sept. 16 ratified a lease agreement for the Enterprise Family YMCA, which is now operating as the YMCA of Greater Montgomery. The resolution authorizes a 10‑year lease with nominal rent (city staff described it as essentially $1 per year) and directs the mayor and city administrator to finalize lease terms with the city attorney’s review.

Why it matters: Staff said the arrangement allows the YMCA to move forward with substantial improvements. City staff said the YMCA plans to invest between roughly $700,000 and $800,000 in repairs and upgrades, including a new roof on the gym, new floors and updated fitness equipment.

Background and council action: The council previously approved an authorization in Feb. 2022 that allowed the mayor to execute a lease; because the YMCA’s legal entity changed, staff recommended returning the matter to the council to ensure there were no legal or administrative concerns about the new entity holding the lease. City staff said reauthorizing the lease “starts the clock over” on the lease term and assures continuity of the agreement under the new legal name.

The council moved and adopted the resolution during the Sept. 16 meeting. Staff emphasized that the lease and property survey and appraisal support the sale or lease terms; in a separate agenda item the city introduced a proposed sale of a different parcel (0.42 acres on Lester Drive) at appraised value.

Ending: The lease renewal will allow the YMCA to proceed with planned capital improvements and continue operation at 904 State Highway 27 under the YMCA of Greater Montgomery entity. Staff will finalize the lease language in consultation with the city attorney as authorized by the council’s resolution.