Suisun City Planning Commission Approves Salvation Army Permit

PERMIT TO HELP FINALIZE SALE OF PROPERTY, REOPENING OF COMMUNITY CENTER

SUISUN CITY — The Suisun City Planning Commission unanimously approved on Wednesday a conditional use permit and general plan finding necessary to re-open the shuttered former YMCA community center for family and youth activities.

After purchasing and renovating the property, The Salvation Army plans to operate

• Family fitness and recreation center activities seven days a week, including fitness machines, aerobics classes, gymnasium sports, swim lessons and pool operations.
• After-school youth tutoring and supervised recreation activities
• Social assistance for local families, such as emergency pre-packaged food, applications for utility asistance programs, information and referrals to other agencies, and personal counseling.
• Summer and Christmas seasonal activities
• Disaster response training and services as needed following a disaster
• Various community meetings and events, such as weddings, anniversaries, etc.
  

The Planning Commission action helps The Salvation Army finalize negotiations to purchase the facility formerly operated by the North Bay YMCA. The Suisun City Council may be asked to consider a sales proposal later this month. >>READ MORE>>