Major’s Remarks:
1. This week, the Tainan city government launched the "Sudan Red Additive-Free Food Safety Label Management" campaign. Under this initiative, city authorities will conduct inspections of Sudan Red importers individually and work closely with distributors. The objective is to enable end businesses, such as restaurants, food stalls, and commercial areas, to manage the Sudan Red additive concern independently. This approach ensures transparent standards for citizens to adhere to, enabling them to discern and select safe products readily and effectively.
2. To provide peace of mind in childcare settings, the Social Affairs Bureau has unveiled initiatives aimed at bolstering inspections and upgrading hardware equipment in childcare centers. The Social Affairs Bureau is tasked with providing ongoing guidance to both home-based childcare providers and childcare centers to facilitate the installation of monitoring systems. Additionally, every social worker and inspector will be equipped with a work recorder to elevate the quality of visits. These measures aim to provide parents with increased reassurance while simultaneously ensuring the protection of children's rights and interests.
3. The Agriculture Bureau is urged to monitor this year's mango production quantity closely and reach out to potential distributors and consumer companies proactively in advance.
Reports
1. The Public Works Bureau presented a report titled "New Construction Project of Anping Fishing Port Crossing Bridge in Tainan City" (refer to written sources for details).
Resolution: Approved for reference filing.
Mayor’s Comments:
(1) The Anping Port Crossing Bridge has been eagerly anticipated by citizens and is a crucial component of the city's road network, characterized by "four primary routes spanning east to west and three main arteries running north to south." The project has undergone ten iterations during its contracting process, encountering such challenges as rising prices due to inflation and labor shortages. These difficulties underscore the immense complexity and substantial investment required. The Public Works Bureau is greatly appreciated for successfully overseeing and completing the contracting process.
(2) The construction of the Anping Port Crossing Bridge is slated to commence on April 20, 2024, with an anticipated completion by the end of December 2027, aimed at alleviating traffic congestion in the Anping area. During the construction phase, the Public Works Bureau is urged to prioritize maintaining the quality of the construction project.
2. The Public Health Bureau presented a report on "Healthy City 2.0" (refer to written sources for details).
Resolution: Approved for reference filing.
Mayor’s Comments:
(1) "Healthy city" is not a catchphrase; it should be seamlessly integrated with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in municipal administration. The Tainan city government initially introduced the concept of a healthy city in 2005, which has evolved into the goal of Healthy City 2.0 in 2020. As part of this initiative, clear policy indicators have been established, including the long-term care coverage rate, recycling rate, green space coverage rate, and vaccination rate.
(2) The development of a healthy city extends beyond the responsibilities of the Public Health Bureau, as it is intertwined with smart development, education, public security, and social welfare. It is anticipated that all bureaus and departments adopt this as a collective goal and collaborate to provide citizens with a city characterized by better health, enhanced well-being, greater vibrancy, and promising prospects.