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Agenda Title:

Council action is requested to approve a contract with Mid-America Regional Council in the amount of $2,500 for a Diversity and Inclusion facilitated listening session.
Background:

The Diversity and Inclusion Taskforce was created in November 2019.  At the August 10, 2020 City Council Study Session a presentation was made to Council regarding next steps which included initiation of an RFQ for a facilitated listening session.

 

The initial listing was published through Public Purchase September 18, 2020-September 25, 2020.  This listing received one response from Mid-America Regional Council.  The listing was re-released through Public Purchase September 25, 2020-October 1, 2020.  The re-release received one response from Ann Shenethia Manuel Consulting and Mediation.

 

The project scope for the facilitated listening session was outlined in the RFQ as follows:

  • Leadership and Learning Development
  • Data-Mining of organizational and operational structure as it pertains to Diversity and Inclusion
  • Facilitated dialogue of the participants
  • Aggregating the data and providing recommendations

 

On October 5, 2020 the Diversity and Inclusion Taskforce Sub-Committee met to discuss both proposals.  It was determined that both organizations were qualified to perform the requested work.  The sub-committee selected Mid-America Regional Council to move forward and conduct the facilitated listening session.

 

 


Fiscal Impact:

Fiscal Impact The fiscal impact to the City is $2,500.00 for the facilitated listening session.  The funds will be paid from Human Resources Training and Education 4230-5214.
Department:          City ClerkContact Person:          Becky Behrens

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