[HISTORY: Adopted by the Suffolk County Legislature as indicated
in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable. Uncodified
sections of local laws amending these provisions are included at the
end of this chapter.]
[Adopted 3-22-1994 by L.L. No. 4-1994 (Ch. 446, Art. II,
of the 1985 Code)]
A.
This Legislature hereby finds and determines that the County is investing
large amounts of money, totaling nearly a $1,040,000 in prior years
and an additional $250,000 proposed for the years 1994-1996, for automatic
irrigation systems and support structures, while at the same time
the County is securing commitments from private companies that will
be managing County facilities, such as the Bergen Point Golf Course,
to invest a great deal of resources into the installation of automatic
irrigation systems and support structures.
B.
This Legislature further finds and determines that rain-sensing devices
would help to preserve our precious water supply by limiting the use
of such automatic irrigation systems to those periods of time when
the greatest impact and benefit to the County would be derived.
C.
Therefore, the purpose of this article is to restrict automatic irrigation
systems on County-owned property and to establish a model for water
districts and the Suffolk County Water Authority to follow so that
the cumulative impact of such local initiatives can ultimately reduce,
if not eliminate, wasteful water-use practices.
A.
Any automatic irrigation system installed on County-owned property
on or after the effective date of this article shall be equipped with
rain-sensing devices designed to restrict the use of such water on
the basis of actual rainfall.
B.
In those instances in which automatic irrigation systems are to be
installed pursuant to an agreement with a private individual, firm
or company that has contracted with the County of Suffolk to manage
a County property, such requirement shall be made a provision of said
contract and the failure to comply with such provisions shall be deemed
a breach of said contract for which the County of Suffolk may collect
liquidated damages as set forth in said contract.
[Adopted 7-29-2014 by L.L. No. 24-2014]
A.
This Legislature hereby finds and determines that obesity is an epidemic
throughout the United States among both children and adults, which
can cause significant health problems such as diabetes and cardiovascular
disease. This Legislature also finds and determines that over 59%
of Suffolk County residents are overweight or obese pursuant to body
mass index (BMI) calculations. This Legislature further finds that
the County of Suffolk should adopt a leadership role in promoting
good health and fighting obesity.
B.
This Legislature finds that the County of Suffolk operates a network
of parks, many of which feature concession stands that allow visitors
to purchase a convenient meal. Other County facilities have cafeterias
and vending machines that make food and beverages available to visitors
and employees. This Legislature also finds that concession stands
in other areas of the country that offer healthy food and beverages
are finding their businesses thriving, with increased profits and
reduced production costs. This Legislature determines that County
park concessions, cafeterias and vending machines should offer healthy
menu items that are readily available for purchase by visitors and
employees to encourage consumption of fresh fruits, vegetables and
whole grains and promote a healthy, active lifestyle. This Legislature
also finds that improving the food offerings available at County facilities
will also showcase our vibrant local farming community, expose residents
to local and local organic foods and produce, and contribute to the
improvement of Long Island's economy.
C.
Therefore, the purpose of this article is to require that healthy
food standards be incorporated into all future County agreements with
concession, cafeteria and vending machine operators.
All County contracts for the provision of food or beverages
at concession stands, cafeterias or by vending machines on property
owned by the County of Suffolk shall include the following requirements,
as applicable to the service being provided:
A.
For concession stands at County parks and cafeteria operators on
County property:
(1)
The concessionaire shall offer a minimum of four fresh fruit or vegetable
choices and a minimum of one type of leafy-green salad with a minimum
of one vinegar-based dressing.
(2)
The concessionaire shall attempt to offer sandwiches, salads and
entrees which have no more than 700 calories, with at least 25% of
offerings having 550 calories or less, containing no more than 800
milligrams of sodium and made with whole grains.
(3)
The concessionaire shall offer a minimum of one steamed, baked or
grilled vegetable option daily, which contains no more than 200 milligrams
of sodium per serving.
(4)
At least 50% of soups offered by a concessionaire shall contain no
more than 480 milligrams of sodium per eight-ounce serving.
(5)
Thirty-three percent of all breakfast breads offered by a concessionaire
shall have no more than 300 calories per serving.
(6)
Thirty-three percent of all desserts offered by a concessionaire
shall have no more than 200 calories per serving.
(7)
The concessionaire shall offer a minimum of one organic option and
shall seek to source produce locally, when possible.
B.
For vending machines on County property:
(1)
Beverage requirements.
(a)
At least two slots in each beverage vending machine shall be
stocked with water.
(b)
Water must be stocked in the highest selling position.
(c)
Beverages with more than 25 calories per eight-ounce serving
shall fill no more than two slots, with at least one of those slots
selling containers that are 12 ounces or smaller in size.
(d)
Any remaining slots may be filled with beverages that contain
between zero calorie and 25 calories per eight-ounce serving.
(2)
Snack requirements.
(a)
At least 66% of the snacks offered for sale shall contain no
more than 250 calories per package.
(b)
At least 66% of the snacks other than nuts, seeds, nut butters
and cheese shall contain no more than seven grams of total fat.
(c)
At least 66% of the snacks other than nuts, seeds, nut butters
and cheese shall contain no more than two grams of saturated fat.
(d)
All snacks offered for sale shall be free of trans fats.
(e)
At least 66% of the snacks shall contain no more than 200 milligrams
of sodium.
(f)
At least 66% of the snacks shall contain no more than 10 grams
of sugar, except for fruit and vegetable products with no added sugar,
which are exempt from this requirement.
(g)
At least 66% of the snacks offered for sale which are grain
or potato based must contain a minimum of two grams of fiber.
(h)
No more than 50% of snacks offered shall be grain or potato
based.
(3)
Advertising.
The requirements set forth under § 36-4A of this article shall not apply to restaurants at County golf courses where food and beverages are served by wait staff, the Suffolk County correctional facilities, the Long Island Ducks Stadium, the Vanderbilt Museum or at Suffolk County Community College campuses.
A.
The terms of this article shall be enforced by the County departments
which administer contracts for the provision of food or beverages
on County property.
B.
The violation of the terms of this article, which are contained in
contracts for the provision of food and beverages, shall constitute
grounds for termination of a contract.
This article shall apply to all concession, cafeteria and vending
machine contracts entered into on or after the effective date of this
article.
