AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CITY OF COCONUT CREEK’S COMMITMENT TO ESTABLISHING POLICY TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT WITH FOOD ACCESS AND FOOD SECURITY FOR ALL.
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BACKGROUND:
In 2017, over 1 in 10 South Floridians were food insecure and did not know where their next meal would come from, and 1 in 5 children in Broward County go to bed hungry each night. The City of Coconut Creek has been actively involved in the Food for All Broward Initiative, which is focused on working with Broward County municipalities to expand access to healthy foods for residents of all ages, abilities, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Coconut Creek Urban Design and Development Division shall consider food security and food access matters as part of its planning process for Comprehensive Plan & Community Investment Plan updates and shall incorporate food security and food access considerations wherever feasible and appropriate. The City of Coconut Creek directs the Department of Sustainable Development to recommend green policies for increasing government procurement of locally produced foods and access to healthy foods within government buildings and public institutions such as community centers, parks, greenways, and public schools.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A