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Jamestown Community College asks city to back phased inclusion of JCC–YMCA 'The J' in SUNY capital request
Summary
JCC president DeMarche requested that Jamestown formally back Phase 1 of a joint Jamestown Community College–YMCA wellness and athletic complex—"The J"—asking the council to place a written resolution on a future work session agenda; Phase 1 focuses on turfing two fields and design work pending inclusion in the governor's budget.
Jamestown Community College President DeMarche asked the Jamestown City Council to support a resolution requesting that SUNY include Phase 1 of a joint JCC–Jamestown YMCA wellness and athletic complex—branded in remarks as "The J"—in the SUNY 2026–27 capital request.
DeMarche described Phase 1 as design work and construction of components that pertain only to JCC, beginning with turfing two fields (one overlayed for softball and one for baseball) so outdoor sports can be staged in a single location. She said the full joint project remains roughly a $45,000,000 effort and the college would reassess further renovations after Phase 1, which staff expect to begin design if the project is included in the governor's capital budget.
The resolution presented to the council is titled “request inclusion of construction of phase 1 of proposed new JCC wellness complex in SUNY's capital request for the 2026–27 executive project.” Staff said the draft was in legal review with counsel Elliot and would be placed on the council’s next work session agenda for formal sponsor action. DeMarche emphasized the request is a support resolution and does not obligate the city to provide direct financial contributions.
Council members asked whether the college planned to take over the stadium; DeMarche replied there were no current plans for the college to assume stadium ownership. Members also raised questions about JCC's decision to close the Total Fitness facility, which DeMarche described as primarily a financial decision; she said JCC arranged a one-year accommodation so current Total Fitness members can use the YMCA at reduced cost while the YMCA continues fundraising.
DeMarche said the project team expects development RFPs to be issued if and when the governor includes the project in the capital budget, with possible construction activity beginning as soon as late this year and more visible field availability by next fall if funding is secured.
The council did not take a final vote on the resolution at the session; staff said the item will appear on a future work session agenda for formal sponsor approval.
The next procedural step is for legal review to finish and for the council to place the draft resolution on the next work session agenda; no formal city financial commitments were announced at this meeting.
