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Introduction of Intro 573 - Evaluation and installation of drinking fountains
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Council Member Krishnan introduces Intro 573, also sponsored by Council Member Brewer, which focuses on increasing the availability of drinking fountains in parks and adjacent areas. The bill aims to improve public health and hydration options in recreational spaces.
- The bill requires regular evaluation of the need for drinking fountains in locations under parks jurisdiction that are adjacent to non-park land.
- It mandates the installation of additional drinking fountains based on these evaluations.
- Krishnan emphasizes the importance of hydration, especially for children playing outside.
Shekar Krishnan
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Intro number five seventy three, sponsored by Mike also sorry, also sponsored by my colleague council member Brewer, would require a regular evaluation of the need for drinking fountains on locations under park's jurisdiction that are adjacent to non park land.
0:06:07
The bill would also require the installation of a certain number of additional drinking fountains after required evaluations.
0:06:13
Because as I tell my children, you play outside, you gotta make sure to hydrate.
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This is a great way to do so by expanding public fountains.