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.
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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.
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