Water Does Wonders!

Community Water Bottle Filling Station Initiative Deadline for expression of interest: Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 4:30 pm.

Background Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A Region) is one of 45 communities across Ontario taking part in The Healthy Kids Community Challenge (HKCC). The Healthy Kids Community Challenge unites communities with a common goal of promoting children’s health through physical activity and healthy eating. Approximately every nine months, the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care launches a new theme related to physical activity or healthy eating. Communities rally around the theme, and work with partners in many sectors to develop programs, policies and initiatives that promote and enable healthy behaviours.

‘Water Does Wonders!’ The second theme of the Healthy Kids Community Challenge encourages kids and families to drink more water. Water is the natural choice for kids to stay hydrated. In turn, healthy hydration is an important component of healthy eating as a whole. Please visit www.kflahealthykids.ca for more information and resources on ‘Water Does Wonders!’.

KFL&A Region Healthy Kids Community Challenge Water Bottle Filling Station Initiative This initiative will help make it easier for children and families in KFL&A Region to make water their first choice. KFL&A Region Healthy Kids will award a total of $76,000 to organizations/groups (e.g., schools, libraries, community groups, municipalities, etc.,) throughout the KFL&A Region for the purchase of a Water Bottle Filling Stations. Funding up to $2500 per site with access to municpal water source and up to $4000 per site in rural areas is available.

Funding Criteria The following criteria must be met to be eligible: „„ Applicant is a charitable, non-profit, public or municipal organization/group in the KFL&A Region. „„ Applicant mission/mandate includes the provision of programs, services or facilities serving children 0-12 years or parents/caregivers of children 0-12 years. „„ Applicant must demonstrate need for Water Bottle Filling Station within their organization/group (see question # 4 of application). „„ Applicant must agree to implement a healthy beverage educational component (see question #7 of application). „„ Applicant must agree to explore healthy beverage policy (see question # 7 of application). „„ Applicant must agree to undertake promotional efforts to build awareness of their Water Bottle Filling Station (see question # 8 of application). 1

„„ Maximum amount of funding per site is $2500 if on municipal water systems and $4000 for rural sites with small drinking water systems. „„ Applicant will need to determine the appropriate Water Bottle Filling Station and submit purchase quote (up to maximum amounts) with application (see Section B of application). The KFL&A Region Healthy Kids will provide guidance on Water Bottle Filling Station site assessment and product selection (see Appendix A). Incomplete applications will not be eligible. „„ Applicant is responsible for costs associated with installation, maintenance and use of the Water Bottle Filling Station (see question #9 of application). It is recommended that applicants seek installation quote in advance of this application. „„ Applicant agrees to purchase Water Bottle Filling Station and submit invoice for a one-time reimbursement of up to the maximum amounts indicated. Successful applicants will be reimbursed upon proof of installation. „„ Applicant is required to submit a final report and financial reconciliation no later than March 3, 2017. „„ Approved applicant must enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Please note that geographic equity will be considered in the selection of recipients. *Accomodations may be considered for applicants who may need assitance in purchasing the filling station.

How to Submit Your Application Deadline for submissions is Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. Completed applications will be accepted by email to [email protected], by mail, or in person at the Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Public Health office in Kingston, 221 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston ON, K7M 1V5. Applications will be reviewed by the KFL&A Region Community Water Bottle Filling Station Initiative Evaluation Committee; a sub-committee of the HKCC Steering Committee, and are subject to final approval by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. The HKCC Steering Committee and the Evaluation sub-committee reserve the right to approve applications in whole, in part or not at all. Successful applicants will be notified by email or in person by Thursday, November 24, 2016. If you have any questions regarding this initiative or the application process, please contact Cyndi Jones, KFL&A Region Healthy Kids Local Project Manager at [email protected] or 613 549-1232 x 1554.

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Expression of Interest Name of Organization: Key Contact Name: Contact Number: Contact Email: Contact Address:

SECTION A: Required Information 1. Provide a brief description of your organization/group (what is your organization/group’s mandate/ mission)?

2. Who is your target population (who takes part in your organization/group’s activities services)?

3. Does your organization/group currently have a Water Bottle Filling Station? No

(if no, proceed to question # 4)

Yes

(if yes, explain the need for an additional Water Bottle Filling Station then skip to Question #5)

4. Explain organization/group’s need for a Water Bottle Filling Station.

5. Please indicate the physical address of the proposed site and describe the location within the building for the proposed installation? If applying for units at more than one site, please indicate the physical address of each site. Please ensure you have considered requirements for the desired installation location (e.g. AODA, fire/electrical codes, plumbing, etc.).

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6. a) Indicate the number of people who will have have access to the Water Bottle Filling Station. b) Indicate your ability to partner with other organizations/groups to increase reach, access, or use (e.g., neighboring sports organizations or community groups).

7. In order to contribute to the success and sustainability of the Community Water Bottle Filling Station Initiative, each successful applicant will be required to include a healthy beverage educational component and explore policy options related to healthy beverage consumption. KFL&A Region Healthy Kids will provide successful applicants with ideas and resources to support education and policy development related to healthy beverage consumption. a) Does your organization/group agree to implement an educational component related to healthy beverage consumption? Yes No

b) Does your organization/group agree to explore policy related to healthy beverage consumption? Yes No

8. Each organization/group receiving funding will be expected to promote their newly acquired Water Bottle Filling Station. KFL&A Region Healthy Kids will provide successful applicants with a toolkit to support promotional efforts.

Does your organization/group agree to promote the Water Bottle Filling Station? Yes No

9. Does your organization agree to be responsible for costs associated with installation, maintenance and use of the Water Bottle Filling Station? Yes No 10. How did you hear about the HKCC Community Water Bottle Filling Station Initiative?

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SECTION B: Required Attachment • Water Bottle Filling Station purchase quote: $ (include all applicable taxes, shipping/handling)

• Purchase quote attached:

DECLARATION: I hereby declare that the information provided in this application is true and accurate. I have authority to bind the organization. Name: (please print) Title: (please print) Organization: Signature: Date:

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Appendix A

Water Bottle Filling Station Site Assessment and Product Selection Site Assessment Prior to selecting a Water Bottle Filling Station, it is important to assess the desired location of the new unit in order to ensure that the location, construction and maintenance of the new station meets current requirements (e.g., AODA, fire/electrical codes, plumbing, water testing, etc.). Consulting trades that may be involved in the process of installation will also be helpful in determining costs associated with the installation and maintenance of your station.

Product Selection There are several companies that manufacture Water Bottle Filling Stations. Researching the best and most cost effective fit for your organization is important to ensure you acquire a unit that is compatible with existing plumbing or drinking fountain, and has the features most important to your organization and its users. The allocated funding could allow for the following features: • • •

Chilled/Filtered Water * Touch Free Sensor Activation ‘Bottles Saved’ Ticket Counter

Manufacturers and Distributors: As there are several manufacturers and distributors on the market, we encourage you to research a variety of options to find the right unit for your organization and circumstances. Please see below for a sample list of Water Bottle Filling Station manufacturers and distributors. Manufacturers: • • •

Elkay: http://www.elkay.com/drinking-solutions/bottle-filling-stations Oasis: http://www.oasiscoolers.com/index.php/products/pressure/versafiller-bottle-filers.html Halsey Taylor: http://www.halseytaylor.com/fillers

* Filters will be a recurring cost to the organization Disclaimer: KFL&A Region Healthy Kids does not endorse any one product, vendor or service.

This application was adapted with permission from the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

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