Floor plans of the new building. Image courtesy of YMCA of Washington County.

On Wednesday, Becky Harkema, director of the YMCA of Washington County, will meet with Vision Iowa again to discuss a potential $1.5 million grant, but before that the county supervisors will consider a gift to the project. The YMCA is currently raising funds for a new $10.8 million facility to be built in Washington. Harkema said they have about $6,000,000 raised so far. Last time she met with Vision Iowa representatives they recommended that she seek a larger gift from the Washington County Board of Supervisors. They recommended the county give a gift of $50,000 in total, so $10,000 each year for five years.

The supervisors tabled the item two weeks ago to think about the budget and so constituents would have a chance to voice their opinions on the matter. Now, the supervisors will consider the item at their regular meeting tomorrow, which begins at 9:30 a.m.

The YMCA is holding community forums for the public to learn about the project. They’re being held March 14th at noon, March 23rd at 5 p.m. and April 26th at noon at the Washington YMCA.