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Virginia Beach council signals support to transfer First Tee property to YMCA with reverter protection
Summary
Councilmembers on Feb. 10 expressed support for transferring or long‑term leasing the city‑owned First Tee property (about 80 acres) to the YMCA of Southampton Roads so the nonprofit can invest in the program; staff presented options including a deed with a reverter clause and an extended lease through 2037.
City staff presented the City Council on Feb. 10 with options to extend a lease or transfer title of the First Tee property to the YMCA of Southampton Roads so the nonprofit can continue and expand youth programming.
Amanda, a city staff member presenting the item, said the property is approximately 80 acres and includes a nine‑hole junior golf campus, clubhouse and driving range. “They have over 1,100 members that participate in the programs every year, and they've experienced 400% growth in the past three years,” Amanda said.
The property is owned by the city and subleased to the YMCA via the Virginia Beach…
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