HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2015-121 Acknowledging the Healthy Community Zone Designation & authorizing execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with Broward Regional Health Planning Council for technical assistance RESOLUTION NO. 2015-121
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGING THE HEALTHY COMMUNITY
ZONE DESIGNATION AND AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY
OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH THE BROWARD REGIONAL HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL FOR
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, health and wellness are key to successful neighborhoods; the City of Dania
Beach recognizes Broward Regional Health Planning Council's (BRHPC) and Center for
Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) funded Partnerships Transforming Our Community's
Health (TOUCH) Initiative efforts to build healthier, more resilient communities where health
and wealth disparities are greatest; and
WHEREAS, TOUCH's four focus areas of intervention include an integrated approach
to health and wellness through healthy eating and active living options; tobacco-free living
environments; self-management and prevention of chronic diseases through clinical and
community linkages, and, safe, connected, walkable and bicycle friendly physical environments
and neighborhoods within Broward County's most challenged communities; and
WHEREAS, priority zones focused on health and wellbeing may benefit from technical
assistance provided by TOUCH partners and their initiatives, such as: EatSmart Broward -
highlighting healthier food options in cafeterias, quick service chain restaurants, and vending
machines; Convenience stores designated as "Good Neighbors," highlighting healthier living
options through tobacco and smoke-free environments; and a multifaceted approach to chronic
disease awareness,prevention and self-care; and
WHEREAS, the TOUCH Partnership's most recent initiative, Healthy Community
Zones (HCZ) designation has been awarded to the City of Dania Beach and the Dania Beach
Community Redevelopment Agency. The Dania Beach HCZ will include numerous community
organizations and representatives, such as, but not limited to, local leaders,businesses, educators,
food retailers, parks, transportation agencies, social and medical service providers and
neighborhood stakeholders encompassing the neighborhoods of College Gardens and Sun
Garden Isles; and
WHEREAS, the Dania Beach Healthy Community Zone designation will help meet the
needs of the specific area while also serving the greater community;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH,FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the above "Whereas" clauses are ratified, made a part of and
incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. That the Dania Beach City Commission recognizes and celebrates the
shared vision of health, economic development, education, and improved quality of life to be
generated as selected by Broward Regional Health Planning Council, Inc. as one of four (4)
designated Healthy Community Zones located within Broward County.
Section 3. That the proper City officials are authorized to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Broward Regional Health Planning Council for implementation of the
Healthy Community Zone.
Section 4. That the services rendered through the Healthy Community Zone are for
technical and in-kind assistance.
Section 5. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 6. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on October 27, 2015.
ATTEST: �ARuIS
LOUISE STILSON, CMC , A. SALVINO, SR.
CITY CLERK YOR
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APPROVED AS TO 111P
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THOMAS J. SBM
CITY ATTORNEY
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