Resolution No. 15-14 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 15- 1Y
A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH THE CITY OF TIGARD'S
COMMITMENT TO HEALTHY LIVING FOR THE COMMUNITY
WHEREAS, improving livability and community health are important goals; and
WHEREAS the nutrition and physical activity choices that individuals make for themselves
and their families are influenced by their environment; and
WHEREAS local policies on land use& transportation, access to healthy food, and shared
use determine whether options for healthy eating and active living are within reach of the
people who live,work, go to school,play or worship in the city; and
WHEREAS high rates of costly chronic disease among both children and adults are
correlated to environments with few or no options for healthy eating and active living; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard is a member of the League of Oregon Cities (LOC); and
WHEREAS, in 2010, the LOC partnered with and supported the national Let's Move!
Campaign led by the First Lady of the United States, and has encouraged Oregon cities to
adopt preventive measures to fight obesity; and
WHEREAS, in 2012, the LOC partnered with the Oregon Public Health Institute (OPHI) in
the Healthy Eating Active Living(HEAL) Cities Campaign, and encouraged all Oregon cities
to join the HEAL Cities Campaign and qualify as a HEAL City by accepting information,
training and technical assistance from OPHI staff on policies to support healthier eating and
increased physical activity levels for all residents, create more livable communities, and create
a culture of wellness at municipal workplaces, and adopting at least one recommended
HEAL policy; and
WHEREAS, the city has reviewed the Heal Cities Policy Menu and finds it meets multiple
criteria outlined in each of the policy menu areas;
WHEREAS, the city has or is in the process of implementing aspects of its Strategic
Planning goals to address walkability and promote a healthier lifestyle both for its citizens
and employees including supporting Tigard Walks and Safe Routes to Schools;
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NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby recognizes that
joining the HEAL Cities Campaign has the potential to improve local livability and have a
positive impact on the community's health and well-being. To that end, the City of Tigard
adopts this HEAL Resolution;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff shall work with HEAL Cities Campaign Staff
to explore HEAL policies and identify those policies that may be suitable for the City's
unique local circumstances. Those policies shall then be evaluated and considered for
adoption.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that city staff will establish a goal of increasing the City
of Tigard's HEAL designation up one level within twelve months of the adoption of this
resolution, though the implementation of additional policies and programs as determined
through working in partnership with the HEAL Campaign staff.
This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This D f day of 2015.
Co cil President—City of Tigard
ATTEST:
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City Recorder- City of Tigarof
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