HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Allocation for funding of Feasibility Study for Healthy Life Center RESOLUTION NO. 16-714
RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATION OF FUNDS IN FY 2016/17 ADJUSTED
BUDGET FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE HEALTHY LIFE CENTER
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, one of the objectives under the City Council's goal to "Encourage Healthy
Lifestyles" is for the City Manager to participate in discussions with the exploratory group that was
created to examine the feasibility of a new Healthy Life Center; and,
WHEREAS, towards this end, the City Manager has been involved in planning meetings with
this group since February 2016; and, at a workshop on November 1, 2016, the planning group
presented a very basic concept plan to the City Council, Heartland Senior Services Board, Story
County Board of Supervisors, and Hospital Board of Trustees; and,
WHEREAS, the planning group is seeking to create a "one of a kind center that makes the
life-long goal of healthy living accessible and enjoyable to people of all ages and socio-economic
status;"and,
WHEREAS, no decisions were made at the workshop, therefore, staff is seeking direction
from the Council related to the future of the proposed Healthy Life Center; and,
WHEREAS, if the Council feels that the City should proceed with the Healthy Life Center
and is willing to expend City funds for a feasibility study, staff said that $100,000 from the General
Fund would need to be allocated from the FY 2016/17 Adjusted Budget to pay for the study.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the allocation of$100,000 from the General Fund in the FY 2016/17 Adjusted Budget for a
feasibility study for the Healthy Life Center is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of December, 2016.
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Diane R Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Orazem
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13th day of December, 2016.