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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ACCEPT $10,000 IN FUNDING SUPPORT FROM THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION TOOL FOR INCOMING BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are authorized to accept funding and enter into agreement with the National League of Cities in the amount of $10,000 to hire a consultant to assist in developing diversity, equity and inclusion on-boarding training for board and commission members, said sum to be deposited in fund no. 110-132-1301-4654-02 (general, planning and development, other reimbursements).
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: In September 2019, the city of Duluth was selected to take part in the National League of Cities, “Cities of Opportunity” cohort. The process included a multi-city learning cohort that received technical assistance in how to strategize and leverage resources to make lasting advancements in health and equity within city policies. As part of this process, the National League of Cities will provide this funding support to advance the work of the city. Funding will be used to contract with a local Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consultant to develop a tool for incoming board and commission members to learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion.