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County backs Quail Valley Charities' plan for youth training center at Sand Ridge
Summary
The Indian River County commission unanimously approved a resolution supporting Quail Valley Charities' commitment to design and fund an Indian River County Youth Training Center at Sand Ridge Golf Club. Presenters said they aim to raise roughly $3.5'$4.0 million for design and construction; the county pledged cooperative support.
The Board of County Commissioners on Jan. 27 adopted a resolution pledging the county's cooperation with Quail Valley Charities and partner groups on plans for an Indian River County Youth Training Center at Sand Ridge Golf Club. The action was taken as part of the consent agenda and carried unanimously.
Quail Valley and affiliated organizations presented the project to commissioners as a youth-focused training facility to expand recreation and life-skills programming at Sand Ridge. Kevin Given, identified in the presentation as one of the Quail Valley owners, said the group has used a collegiate amateur event as a fundraising springboard and that "our goal is to raise $3.5 million to $4.0 million to be able to get this facility done." Speakers also referenced the Indian River Golf Foundation and Paul McGinley's McGinley Foundation as partners in outreach and fundraising.
The resolution, read into the record and moved by Commissioner Ehrman, states the board's intent to coordinate with Quail Valley Charities to design, construct and accept donation of a building for the youth training center at the south end of the club's driving range. County staff asked whether there was any public comment on the item; none was offered before the board voted.
The vote was recorded under the consent agenda and passed with all commissioners saying "Aye." The resolution does not appropriate county funds; it expresses county support and a pledge to work with the charitable organizations if they raise the necessary funds. Quail Valley representatives said they will continue fundraising and coordination with county staff and community partners.
Next steps cited by presenters include additional fundraising, outreach to like-minded nonprofits to join the effort, and ongoing coordination with county staff to refine project siting and design. The county's approval of the resolution signals official support but does not commit county capital or change land-use approvals beyond coordinating activities described in the resolution.
