COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
FOR RESOLUTION NO. 180100
Directing the City Manager to
implement an updated Healthy Vending Policy for vending machines at City
facilities.
WHEREAS, the
City recognizes the role that healthier eating plays in contributing to our
overall health; and
WHEREAS, it is
understood that many convenience food and beverage items contain large
quantities of sugar, sodium, saturated fats and calories that negatively
contribute to health issues of employees and visitors such as diabetes, cardiovascular
disease, obesity and hypertension
WHEREAS, 86
percent of City employees are overweight or obese, and 43 percent of City
employees live in the seven zip codes of the city with the highest mortality
rates; and
WHEREAS, as an
employer, the City believed it has an obligation to create a healthier
workforce while concurrently controlling healthcare costs; and
WHEREAS, the
City Council recognized an opportunity to assist those in City facilities in
making healthy eating choices through vending machines through passage of
Resolution No. 140130 that directed the City Manager to create a Healthy
Vending Policy; and
WHEREAS, the City
Manager created a Healthier Vending Policy in Administrative Regulation (AR)
No. 3-28; and
WHEREAS, many
organizations from the public and private sector have looked for ways to reduce
health costs by improving workplace wellness programs that include healthy
vending options and updates to existing policies; and
WHEREAS, the
Health Department has proposed some changes to the existing Healthier Vending
Policy to further the purposes of the original resolution; and
WHEREAS, it is
the desire of the City Council that any contract involving the vending by
machine of food or beverage comply with the guidelines set out in an updated AR
; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the City
Manager is hereby directed to update its Healthier Vending Policy for vending
machines at City facilities. Such policy shall, at a minimum, contain the guidelines
listed below:
KANSAS
CITY, MISSOURI HEALTHY VENDING POLICY
PURPOSE:
To establish the policy for implementing
the healthy vending initiative for vending machine food and beverages.
1.0
ORGANIZATIONS
AFFECTED:
All Departments/Divisions.
2.0
POLICY
3.1. Any contract for vending
machine services at City facilities shall comply with the minimum requirements
contained in this Administrative Regulation.
3.2. Any Request for Proposals (RFP) or
invitation for Bids (IFB) for vending machine services at City facilities must
include the minimum requirements contained in this Administrative Regulation
derived from the KCMO Healthy Vending Initiative.
3.3. Vending machines at City
Facilities shall, at a minimum, be comprised of food and/or beverages that comply
with the following:
3.3.1. Beverages: Eighty percent (80%)
of beverages offered for sale in a vending machine must be one or a combination
of the following:
1.
Water,
including carbonated water (no added caloric sweeteners);
2.
Beverages
that contain 100% fruit or fruit juice combined with water or carbonated water
(limited to a 12 ounce container with no added caloric sweeteners);
3.
Fat-free
or 1% low-fat dairy milk or calcium and Vitamin-D fortified milk alternative
(e.g. rice, soy, almond) with less than 200 calories per container;
4.
100%
vegetable juice (limited to a maximum of 12-ounce container with no added
caloric sweeteners and less than or equal to 200 mg of sodium per container;
5.
Low
calorie beverages that are less than or equal to 40 calories per container with
no added herbal stimulants.
3.3.2. Snack
Foods. At least 75% of snacks offered for sale in a vending machine shall meet
the criteria established in the Standards for the Food Service Guidelines
for Federal Facilities. 100% of all snacks offered will meet the criteria
for sodium and trans fat established in the Standards for the Food Service
Guidelines for Federal Facilities.
3.3.3.
Entrees: At least 75% of entrée-type foods must meet all of the following
criteria:
1.
No
more than 400 calories per item as offered (per package)
2.
No
more than 35% of calories from fat
3.
No
more than 10% of calories from saturated fat
4.
No
trans fat
5.
No
more than 35% total weight from sugar
6.
No
more than 480 mg sodium per item as offered (per package)
3.3.4.
Labeling: All snack foods and entrees sold in vending machines are consistent
with the FDA’s Vending Machine Final Rule: Food labeling; Calorie labeling
of Articles of Food in Vending Machines
3.4 Applicability
This updated Healthier Vending
Policy shall not apply to concessions agreements. Unless contract language
allows otherwise, this updated KCMO Healthy Vending Policy shall not apply to
vending machines that are serviced under contracts executed prior to the
effective date of this updated Healthy Vending Policy.
3.5 Administration and
Enforcement
The Health Department, in
consultation with Procurement Services, shall prepare and submit an annual
report to the City Manager and City Council on the status of implementation.
The report shall include: an assessment of compliance with the nutritional
standards, a list of successes, challenges, and barriers experienced in
implementation; and recommendations for improvement of the nutritional
standards and compliance.
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