Agenda 02/09/2021 Item #16H1 (Proclamation - SWFRPC Challenge Grant)02/09/2021
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, The American Public Health Association has awarded Southwest
Florida Regional Planning Council (SWFRPC) a Healthiest Cities &
Counties Challenge grant of $100,000.00; and
WHEREAS, SWFRPC initiated the Collier County Food Policy Council on July 1,
2020 which includes a Steering Committee comprised of partners
from the SWFRPC, Blue Zones Project - Southwest Florida, Collier
County Department of Health, Florida Gulf Coast University, and
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Services;
and
WHEREAS, according to a 2016 Data Report published by the Florida
Department of Health, 37.2% of Collier County residents are
categorized as overweight. In 2013, only 33% of residents within
the county received the same diagnosis; and
WHEREAS, during the past 6 months, the Collier County Food Policy Council
has been successful in building communication and partnerships
across sectors to help ensure a resilient food supply. The Collier
County Food Policy Council is currently working on efforts to
improve public health and prevent chronic disease through
nutritionally sound practices that are supported by research;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Board of County Commissioners
of Collier County, Florida recognizes the accomplishments achieved
by the Collier County Food Policy Council to encourage that quality,
fresh foods are available locally; to promote the efficient use of
land and the preservation and conservation of agriculture; to
support reduction in food transportation; and to provide
educational resources for the community.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2021.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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PENNY TAYLOR, CHAIRMAN
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Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.H.1
Doc ID: 14864
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing the accomplishments and continued work of the
Collier County Food Policy Council to improve public health and prevent chronic disease through
nutritionally sound practices in Collier County. The proclamation will be mailed to the Food Policy
Coordinator, Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council.
Meeting Date: 02/09/2021
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
01/27/2021 1:41 PM
Submitted by:
Title: – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Deborah Curry
01/27/2021 1:41 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Administrative Services Department Michael Cox Additional Reviewer Completed 01/27/2021 4:04 PM
County Manager's Office Dan Rodriguez County Manager Review Completed 01/27/2021 6:37 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 02/09/2021 9:00 AM
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