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imf 5 -1 -17 <br />RESOLUTION NO.2017 -XXX <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br />SANTA ANA DECLARING "FILL IT FROM THE TAP" <br />Whereas, the United States of America is in the midst of an obesity epidemic that <br />is affecting the lives of both children and adults; and <br />Whereas, sugar- sweetened beverages play a significant role in this epidemic; and <br />Whereas, the City of Santa Ana recognizes that healthier beverage choices reduce <br />overall rates of overweight and obesity, and that efforts to promote healthier beverage <br />choices, such as water, can be part of the solution; and <br />Whereas, drinking more water is medically proven to increase overall health and <br />is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and <br />Whereas, drinking tap water over bottled water is proven to be more affordable, <br />safer, and better for the environment; and <br />Whereas, the City of Santa Ana has a long history of environmental stewardship <br />and commitment to the health and quality of life of its community; and <br />Whereas, the City of Santa Ana sets stringent standards for its tap water, which <br />since 1990 has met or exceeded the drinking water health standards required by the <br />California Department of Public Health and the United States Environmental Protection <br />Agency; and <br />Whereas, the City of Santa Ana has earned the distinction of producing among the <br />nation's best and highest quality water on tap and promotes its "Award Winning" water <br />- - throughout- the - community. — <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa <br />Ana as follows: <br />Section 1. The City of Santa Ana hereby adopts a "Fill It From The Tap" policy <br />to encourage the use of tap water at all City facilities, public venues, and community <br />events, improve access to healthy beverage options, and promote Santa Ana's award - <br />winning water. <br />Section 2. The City of Santa Ana urges City staff to exercise the best practice <br />of using only City tap water at City meetings and functions. <br />Resolution No. 2017 -XXX <br />Exhibit 2 Page 1 of 3 <br />55C -5 <br />