Title
Consideration of Resolution Concerning Nontherapeutic Uses of Antibiotic Medicine in Livestock Production
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to adopt the Resolution Concerning Nontherapeutic Uses of Antibiotic Medicine in Livestock Production
Report
Issue:
Shall the City Council adopt the attached resolution?
Staff Contact:
Mark Barber, City Attorney, 306.753.8338
Presenter(s):
Mark Barber, City Attorney, 306.753.8338
Background and Analysis:
At the City Council's February 3, 2015 meeting, several citizens spoke during Public Comment about their concerns regarding the nontherapeutic uses of antibiotics in livestock production and antibiotic resistant bacteria. They asked that the Council consider a resolution supporting a statewide and national ban on those uses. Council directed staff to prepare a resolution for consideration at its February 10, 2015 meeting.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Protection of public health.
Options:
1. Approve the resolution as presented.
2. Amend, then take action to approve the resolution as amended.
3. Do not take any action.
Financial Impact:
None.