An update on the Healthy Life Center will be provided during Tuesday’s city council meeting.

The Healthy Life Center is a commutative effort from six different organizations based in Ames, including Iowa State University. The hope for the Healthy Life Center is to be a “one-of-a-kind” community hub focused on healthy living.

Nearing the end of its fundraising process, Story County recently committed $2 million to the $50 million project. In terms of private donations, the Healthy Life Center has received $6 million in donations. Mary Greeley Medical Center has committed $7 million, and Heartland Senior Services has committed $3.5 million.

To fund the project in its entirety, however, a bond referendum would be voted on by the public asking for $24.3 million.

Despite this, city staff has recommended that the council support the Healthy Life Center as the benefits “outweigh the potential risks.”

If eventually approved, the Healthy Life Center will be located just north of Ontario Street, along a CyRide route.

The third and final reading of the ordinance to increase water rates by 7 percent will also be taking place at Tuesday’s meeting. If approved, the will go into effect beginning June 1.

Additionally, the council will take time Tuesday to recognize specific events and groups within April. There are four proclamations to be made this meeting for the month of April. One of these is the proclamation for “Eco Fair Day,” which is to April 20.

Along with “Eco Fair Day,” “Bev Kruempel Making Democracy Work Day,” “National Boys & Girls Club Week” and “Fair Housing Month,” will be proclaimed. All events are to be taken place in the month of April.

Ames City Council will also receive the “A Home for Everyone” award, which will be presented by the Ames Human Relations Commission (AHRC). According to the AHRC, the “A Home for Everyone” award “recognizes a worthy individual whose contributions to our community demonstrate extraordinary quality, especially in efforts to promote diversity, inclusion and equity.”