RESOLUTION NO. 260408
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Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw
Directing the City Manager to compile and maintain a publicly accessible listing of companies offering health and wellness discounts to Kansas City residents; establishing inclusion criteria; directing outreach; directing development and implementation of a community weight management program; and requiring periodic reports.
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WHEREAS, in Kansas City, 37% of adults are living with obesity; and
WHEREAS, obesity increases the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, depression, and anxiety; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to improve health outcomes and quality of life of Kansas City residents by supporting community programs and access to affordable medication; and
WHEREAS, the Council recognizes the existence of private sector discount programs that seek to expand access to discounted pharmacy offerings for residents; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That the City Manager is directed to compile and maintain a publicly accessible listing of companies that provide Kansas City residents with discounts to health and wellness care, including but not limited to discounted pharmacy, nutrition, fitness, and preventive care offerings. The listing shall be published on a City-managed website and updated no less than quarterly.
Section 2. That the City Manager is directed to establish transparent, nondiscriminatory criteria for companies to be included on the listing, which shall address at minimum: (a) the availability of discounts to Kansas City residents; (b) clarity and disclosure of discount terms; (c) consumer data privacy and security standards; (d) complaint and dispute resolution processes; and (e) verification procedures to confirm that advertised discounts are accurate and current.
Section 3. That the City Manager is directed to conduct outreach to health and wellness providers and community stakeholders to encourage participation in the listing, and to provide informational materials to residents on how to access available discounts.
Section 4. That the City Manager is directed to develop and implement a community weight management program for Kansas City residents to include nutritional advice and exercise programming for the Board of Parks and Recreation’s use in City community centers.
Section 5. That within 180 days of the effective date of this ordinance, and annually thereafter, the City Manager shall submit a report to the Council detailing: (a) the number and types of companies listed; (b) the established inclusion criteria and any updates; (c) outreach conducted; and (d) recommendations to improve resident access to discounted health and wellness care.
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