HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-933-11/12/2013Prepared by Carol Nemmers, Deputy City Clerk, City of Waterloo,
715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, IA 50703, (319) 291-4323.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-933
RESOLUTION ADOPTING POLICY FOR HEALTHY
VENDING NUTRITION OPTIONS FOR RECREATION
CENTERS AND PARKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
GUIDELINES SET FORTH FOR THE WATERLOO BLUE
ZONES INITIATIVES FOR THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA.
WHEREAS, a person's risk for heart disease, cancer, and
stroke is greatly impacted by what they eat, such as foods that
are high in sodium, fat, and sugar, and
WHEREAS, the City of Waterloo is committed to the health of
the public, and seeks to create an environment which promotes
healthy food choices. It is the intent of the City of Waterloo
to establish nutrition standards for vending machines at city -
sponsored recreation centers and parks, and
WHEREAS, the City of Waterloo is committed to personal and
community health, and
WHEREAS, the City of Waterloo is committed to providing
healthy food and beverage vending choices for the public at city -
sponsored recreation centers and parks.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WATERLOO, IOWA, that vending machines in the City of Waterloo
recreation centers and parks will offer a minimum of 50 percent
"green or yellow" foods or beverages as determined by the
Nutrition Environment Survey -Vending (NEMS -V) guidelines to occur
no later than September 30, 2013.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of November, 2013.
E nest G. Clark, Mayor
ATTEST:
Carol Ne ers
Deputy City Clerk