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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-09 Plan Health and LiveWell ColoradoRESOLUTION NO. 9 Series of 2017 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TO THE TOWN OF VAIL'S CULTURE AND COMMUNITY IN ORDER TO JOIN THE LIVE WELL COLORADO HEALTHY EATING AND ACTIVING LIVING CITIES & TOWNS CAMPAIGN WHEREAS, the Colorado Municipal League's Vision Statement acknowledges the importance of sustaining strong, healthy and vibrant cities and towns; WHEREAS, 58 percent of Colorado adults and a quarter of our children are overweight or obese; WHEREAS, In Eagle County, 46% of adults are overweight or obese, and approximately 15% of children are overweight or obese; WHEREAS, the annual cost to Colorado—in medical bills, workers compensation and lost productivity— for overweight, obesity, and physical inactivity exceeds $1.6 billion; WHEREAS, cities and towns have the ability to impact opportunities for healthy eating and active living; WHEREAS, The Town of Vail has partnered with the Eagle County Healthy Communities Coalition on the Plan4Health grant program and the Town of Vail received a comprehensive policy scan of town planning documents as they pertain to healthy eating and active living and found the town to be a leader in providing residents and visitors access to recreation facilities and healthy food; WHEREAS, The Town of Vail has a long history of addressing community health needs as part of an effort to continually grow a balanced community and maintain its status as the premiere international mountain resort community; WHEREAS, the Campaign aligns and further supports existing Town of Vail priorities such as environmental sustainability and economic vitality; WHEREAS, The Town of Vail continues to encourage and support the health and wellness of its staff by providing a healthy workplace through our comprehensive wellness programming and in our partnership with Health Links Colorado from whom we have received the Healthy Business Leader Certification; and, WHEREAS, by joining the Campaign, the Town of Vail will receive benefits such as free technical assistance on healthy eating and active living initiatives, access to free webinars and trainings, marketing and public relations resources, recognition at Colorado Municipal League events, recognition on the campaign's website, and an invitation to participate in the annual summit. Resolution No. 9, Series of 2017. Page 1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO: Section 1. The Vail Town Council hereby recognizes that access to healthy food sources and active living is an important component to creating a balanced community and the wellness of the residents and guests of the Town of Vail. Section 2. The Town of Vail will consider the recommendations of the Plan4Health Policy scan as it moves forward in planning efforts and policy decisions and focus on strategies that encourage healthy eating and active living such as: • Healthy food access • Active transportation and public transit • Community design and land use • Community engagement Section 3. Staff is directed to take any additional steps necessary and appropriate to enroll the Town of Vail in the Live Well Colorado HEAL Cities and Towns Campaign and report back to the Vail Town Council for any additional actions that need to be taken. Section 4. Effective Date of Resolution: This Resolution shall be effective immediately on adoption. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 21st df March 2017. hapin, of Vail Resolution No. 9, Series of 2017. Page 2