DEPARTMENT: Health
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Colleen M. Bridger, MPH, PhD
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: District 3
SUBJECT:
Authorizing an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with the University of the Incarnate Word on behalf of its School of Osteopathic Medicine for a term ending September 30, 2020 to increase the compensation.
SUMMARY:
This Ordinance authorizes an amendment to the agreement with the University of the Incarnate Word on behalf of its School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIW) to increase the compensation to UIW by $16,000.00.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Many neighborhoods in San Antonio lack access to grocery stores, but have abundant corner stores. Residents who lack personal transportation must rely on public transportation or walking to obtain their groceries. Food desert maps and other studies have identified areas of San Antonio that lack easy access to food that supports a healthy diet. In place of healthy food in these areas, there is an abundance of junk food and sugary beverages which contribute to high rates of diabetes and obesity. Integrating healthy food options into corner stores in these areas provides an opportunity to improve health outcomes by increasing access to healthy foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables in spaces that are already part of the local landscape. Healthy foods, for the purpose of this agreement, are defined as fresh or frozen, whole or cut fruits and fresh or frozen, whole or cut vegetables.
During the FY19 Annual Budget development process, District 3 Councilwoman Rebecca J. Viagran proposed establishing a healthy corner store initiative in District 3 in partnership with UIW's School of Osteopathic Medicine and recommended funding for the project through a budget amendment. The Ordinance allowed for the execution of an agreement with UIW in an amount up to $45,000.00 for implementation of the pilot project through September 2019. In September 2019, an amendment to the agreement ...
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