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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #15192
BY: Commissioner Michael J. Gingell, District #1 1 c4 ry ito(c6se- Vg }/
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION — MICHIGAN RECREATION AND PARK
ASSOCIATION (MRPA) DONATION FOR HEALTHY CONCESSION OPTIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there is a new demonstration partnership available between the Michigan Department of
Health and Human Services, Michigan Recreation and Park Association, Oakland County Health Division
and the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission; and
WHEREAS this partnership would provide a donation valued at $20,000 from the Michigan Recreation
and Park Association consisting of product (food), equipment and marketing materials to the Oakland
County Parks and Recreation Commission to market and introduce healthier food options at Red Oaks
Waterpark and Groveland Oaks Campground concessions during the summer 2015 season; and
WHEREAS the purchase of the product, equipment and marketing materials would be made by the
Michigan Recreation and Park Association and then donated to Oakland County Parks and Recreation;
and
WHEREAS the partnership and donation are only available in Fiscal Year 2015; and
WHEREAS this partnership is a pilot program, no agreement is required by Michigan Recreation and Park
Association between Oakland County and the Michigan Recreation and Park Association as referenced in
the attached MRPA letter dated July 9, 2015.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes and
accepts the donation valued at $20,000 of product (food), equipment, and marketing/education materials
from the Michigan Recreation and Park Association.
Chairperson, I move the adoption,of the foregoing Resolution.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION
IN RE: Parks Healthy Food Service Guidelines Demonstration Project Donation
To the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there is a new demonstration partnership available between the Michigan Department of
Health and Human Services, Michigan Recreation and Park Association, Oakland County Health Division,
and the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission; and
WHEREAS this partnership would provide a donation valued at $20,000 in product, equipment and
marketing materials to the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission to market and introduce
healthier food options at Red Oaks Waterpark and Groveland Oaks Campground concessions; and
WHEREAS this donation would include product (food), additional equipment, and marketing/education
materials; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has identified fitness and wellness as
a core recreation service in its Strategic Master Plan; and
WHEREAS this project meets the Parks Commission's Strategic Master Plan strategy to increase
revenue resources by developing new or alternative revenue funds to support operational costs, including
grants, donations, sponsorships, etc.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
recommends the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approve and accept the Parks Healthy Food
Service Guidelines Demonstration Project donation of product, equipment and marketing materials valued
at $20,000 from the Michigan Recreation and Park Association.
Date:
Moved by:
Supported by:
Ayes:
Nays:
Parks
Michigan Recreation
& Park Association July 9,2015
Mr. Daniel Stencil, Executive Officer
Oakland County Park
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
Dan;
The Michigan Recreation and Park Association (mParks) is excited about the
opportunity to partner with your organization in the pilot program to establish healthy
food guidelines in park concession operations. The Michigan Department of Health
and Human Services (MDHHS) has allocated our organization funding for this project to
determine healthy menu options, equipment needs and marketing initiatives. The
findings will serve as recommendations for agencies operating park concessions. It is
our intent that at the end of this project, mParks will have information that can be shared
across the state.
mParks will provide Oakland County Parks an amount not to exceed $20,000 for this
pilot which will be concluded by September 30, 2015. MRPA has the option to
reimburse the County for purchases or to make the purchases on behalf of your
organization. Any equipment and materials purchased will become the property of
Oakland County. Because this is a pilot program, there are no agreements necessary
for Oakland County to execute with mParks.
We look forward to working with your organization on this pilot. Oakland County is
serving as a leader in our industry in determining acceptable standards for healthy food
options in park concessions.
Sincerely,
_
Ann Conklin
Chief Operating Officer
2165 Woodlake Circle, Suite 1130 • Okemos, MI 413864 • S17.185.9888 • Fax: 517,485.7932 • info@mParks,org • www.mparks.org
-OAKLAND COUNTYPARKS
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS ET' RECREATION
COMMISSION AGENDA
JULY 14, 2015
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9 C
ADMINISTRATION - BUSINESS OPERATIONS
To:
From:
Submitted:
Subject:
Chairman Fisher and Commission Members
Daniel J. Stencil, Executive Officer
Sue Wells, Manager of Parks and Recreation Operations
Phil Castonia, Chief of Business Operations
July 14, 2015
Parks Healthy Food Service Guidelines Demonstration Project Proposal/
Donation Acceptance
INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY
Although hot dogs, nachos and French fries are favorite foods at the Oakland County Park Concession Operations, these
foods are high in fat and calories. A new demonstration partnership between Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services (MDHSS), Michigan Recreation and Park Association (IMRPA), Oakland County Health Division and Oakland
County Parks and Recreation Commission (OCPRC), healthier concession choices will be introduced at local parks.
Demonstration project parks include Red Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights and Groveland Oaks Campground near
Holly.
The goal of this demonstration project is to show there is a market for healthier items in concessions and ultimately create
a policy that requires at least a healthier option at every park offering concessions. Healthy concession options give
people more variety when they want something to eat, healthy options are lower in fat and calories than typical
concession food.
This proposal has three distinct areas of focus: product, additional equipment, and marketing/education. Through this
partnership, MRPA would like to make a donation of these items (product/food, equipment and marketing materials)
valued at $20,000 to Oakland County Parks and Recreation.
Current menu items include hot dogs and cheeseburgers (on white buns), chicken tenders, pizza, funnel cakes, ice
cream, nachos, churros, pretzels and fountain pop. The only healthy option currently on the menu is a salad.
Staff is working with the Oakland County Health Department and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
to come up with foods that would supplement our existing menu. Examples include:
1. Offering a whole wheat bun instead of a white bun
2. Provide a grilled chicken sandwich as well as a fried chicken sandwich
3. Provide a juice drink option along with the soda
4. Provide a children's menu
All of the options will be identified over a 2-3 year period.
A small additional amount of new equipment will be needed to implement the new proposed healthy menu.
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Holding Station for Corn
Panini Press
Prep Station
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The last part of the implementation plan is the marketing and education for the healthy menu. This includes the
implementation of digital menu boards that can be easily updated and highlight the healthy menu options. Also included
in the use of these digital menu boards would be short healthy eating tips and segments that the public could watch while
waiting for their food. A digital marketing camping would also be used through Facebook and other sources to notify the
public of the new menu options. OCPRC would also work closely with MRPA to effectively promote this demonstration
project throughout the state, including presenting at our State Conference.
Project Milestones
1. Establish a Model Set of
Food Service Guidelines
for Oakland County
Parks
Define what we mean by "healthy" foods and beverages, as well as "healthy" placement and
promotion practices in a way that makes sense for park concessions using existing guidelines
and best practices.
2. Assess the Food Service
Environment
Learn about current park food service including capacity, reach, potential supports and
challenges through conversations with Oakland Co Parks and site visits.
3. Assess the Nutrition
Environment
Learn about current food offerings using a Nutrition Environment Measures Tool at each
park concession stand during site visit.
4. Assess Customer
Preference
Learn about customer preferences through a taste testing and survey event at each path.
S. Develop an
Implementation Plan
Set goals/targets for changes to the number and types of healthy food and beverages to be
piloted, as well as price, placement and promotion strategies.
6. Implement Introduce new food and beverages and implement any price, placement or promotion
strategies.
7. Evaluate • Gather sales data on healthy foods and beverages, as well as any less healthy items if
important and if possible.
• Evaluate changes made using a Nutrition Environment Measures Tool at each
concession stand at least X times.
• Evaluate customer satisfaction by administering a customer survey at each
concession stand towards the end of the demonstration project.
• Evaluate the process including any challenges, successes and perspectives through
conversations and interviews with food service staff, Oakland Co Parks and other
work group members.
8. Share Results Disseminate process and outcome evaluation results
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approving the attached resolution and forwarding to the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners for Approval.
MOTION
Move to approve the attached resolution for the Parks Healthy Food Service Guidelines Demonstration
Project donation and forward it to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners for final Approval.
Resolution #15192 July 16, 2015
Moved by Gingell supported by McGillivray to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution
#15192 — Parks and Recreation Commission — Michigan Recreation and Park Association (MRPA)
Donation for Healthy Concession Options.
Vote on motion to suspend the rules:
AYES: Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Bowman,
Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson, KowaII, Long. (19)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #15192 — Parks and Recreation Commission — Michigan Recreation and Park Association
(MRPA) Donation for Healthy Concession Options carried.
Moved by Gingell supported by McGillivray the resolution be adopted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: McGillivray, Middleton, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Bowman, Crawford,
Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson, KowaII, Long, Matis. (19)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
I NENEBY AHPHaVE THi$ RESOLUTION
CHIEF DEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE
ACTING PURSUANT in MCL 45.559A (7)
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lisa Brown, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and
accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on July 16, 2015,
with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at
Pontiac, Michigan this 16th day of July 2015.
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Lisa Brown, Oakland County