HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.017-00 RESOLUTION # I r~
(Series of 2000)
A RESOLUTION FORMALIZING THE POSITION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ASPEN. COLORADO, REGARDING FLUORIDATION
OF THE CITY OF ASPEN WATER SUPPLY, AND SETTING FORTH THE
REASONS FOR THE COUNCIL'S ACTION
WHEREAS, a group of citizens has asked the City Council to discontinue
adding fluoride m the City water supply, and as a result the City Council has
reviewed many studies and reports, and has heard the testimony of physicians,
dentists, chiropractors, citizens, and representatives from Community Health
Services and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Aspen has heard compelling
evidence from local dentists, the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment, and studies done by other health agencies that water fluoridation
has a significant beneficial effect in reducing dental caries in children, and
WHEREAS, the City Council heard testimony from local Community
Health officials about the difficulty of providing adequate fluoride to low income
residents and the resulting health effects that would be possible if water
fluoridation were discontinued, and
WHEREAS, the studies and reports from recognized authorities and from
locals who testified, were contradictory in namre, and the studies finding possible
negative health effects from fluoride consumption were not confirmed and were
many times contradicted, and the consensus of most federal agencies is that while
more studies should be done, that there is not at this time, enough evidence to
justify discontinuing water fluoridation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO:
Section 1
That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves continued
fluoridation of the City of Aspen water supply at this time, having determined
that existing data on health benefits is compelling, while data on possible harmful
effects is limited, contradictory~and unproven, so that a change would be more
harmful than beneficial, given the information that exists at this time.
SectiOn 2
City staff are directed to continually reevaluate the latest information and
studies on health effects of fluoride, as well as any changes in recommendations
from federal or state health agencies, and to notify the City Council immediately
if findings warrant a change in policy.
I, Kathryn S. Koch, duly appointed and acting City Clerk do certify that
the for.e, going is a true and accurate copy of that resolution ad~op, te.d by the City
Council of the city of Aspen, Colorad°, at a meeting held ~
Ka . Koch, City Clerk