Resolution Number 7762
Resolution Approving City of Missoula
As a “Let’s Move! City”
WHEREAS, the City of Missoula invests in a healthy built environment including public parks, trails, and
complete streets; and
WHEREAS, the City of Missoula partners with numerous private and public entities to offer recreational,
educational, and policy choices that promote fitness and good nutrition among Missoula’s children;
and
WHEREAS,16.3 percent of American children and adolescents ages 2 to 19 are obese; and
WHEREAS, 27 percent of third-graders in Missoula County are overweight including 12 percent that are
obese; and
WHEREAS, overweight and obese children are at greater risk for adverse health consequences including
type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, certain cancers, asthma,
low self-esteem, and depressions; and
WHEREAS, the amount of preventable death caused by poor diet and sedentary activity levels, both
contributors to childhood obesity, ranks second only to preventable deaths caused by tobacco; and
WHEREAS, obesity is now one of the most common disqualifiers for military service; and
WHEREAS, individual effort alone is insufficient to combat obesity’s rising rate, and societal and
environmental changes are necessary to support individual efforts to make healthier choices; and
WHEREAS, local public and private organizations in Missoula have formed a leadership group to address
childhood obesity (See Exhibit A).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Missoula hereby recognizes that obesity is a
serious public health threat to Missoula’s children. In light of the foregoing considerations, the City of
Missoula commits to do all it can to address this problem; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Missoula join the efforts of other municipalities across the
nation in promoting health activity and nutrition among its children through the national “Let’s Move”
initiative; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Missoula City Council designates Alderwoman Caitlin Copple, or
the City Council’s designee, as its representative to the “Let’s Move! Missoula” leadership group.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of March, 2013.
ATTEST:
/s/ Martha L. Rehbein
Martha L. Rehbein, CMC
City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED:
/s/ John Engen
John Engen
Mayor
A public/private partnership of leaders whose mission
is to reduce and prevent childhood obesity in Missoula
County while enhancing the health of all residents.
Community Medical
Center
City of Missoula
Office of the Mayor
Missoula Area
Chamber of Commerce
Missoula City-County
Health Department
Missoula Board of
County Commissioners
Missoula County
Public Schools
Missoula County
Superintendent of
Schools
Missoula Family YMCA
Missoula Parks &
Recreation
Missoulian
Providence St. Patrick
Hospital
The University of
Montana
United Way of
Missoula County
Purpose The purpose of Let’s Move! Missoula is to create, support and mobilize projects and partnerships that enhance and build healthy environments for all children and residents. Strategies include educa on, policy development, advocacy and environmental change. Vision We envision healthy kids and appealing healthy op ons for all residents no ma er where they live, work, play or go to school. Ini a ve structure: pa erned a er successful Let’s Move! na onal movement. Task force made up of community leaders Designated community point person and/or agency Brand‐able tagline Public Launch Measurable objec ves Four areas of community interven on: 1. Giving parents and caregivers the tools they need to make healthy choic‐
es in early childhood. 2. Improving nutri on in schools, childcare and a er‐school programs. 3. Increasing physical ac vity opportuni es. 4. Making healthy food affordable and accessible. Goal: make two las ng system changes. Methods of implementa on: 1. Policy 2. Communica ons 3. Public‐private partnerships 4. Community engagement