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Contracted Services Agreement for DuRide Copyrighted November 2, 2020 City of Dubuque Consent Items # 10. City Council Meeting ITEM TITLE: Contracted Services Agreementfor DuRide SUM MARY: City Manager recommending approval of a Contracted Services Agreement for Fiscal Year 2021 with DuRide to provide transportation services for senior citizens. SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File;Approve DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type DuRide Contracted Services Agreement-MVM Memo City Manager Memo Staff Memo Staff Memo Contracted Services Agreement Supporting Documentation Dubuque THE CITY OF � ui-Aseria cih DuB E , . � . , � II � Maste iece on tj2e Mississi i zoo�•zoiz•zois YP pp zoi�*zoi9 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2021 Contracted Service Agreement: DuRide DATE: October 29, 2020 Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach recommends City Council approval of a Contracted Services Agreement for Fiscal Year 2021 with DuRide for $25,000 to provide transportation services for senior citizens. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. � Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Russ Stecklein, Interim Transportation Services Manager Jennifer Larson, Director of Finance and Budget Dubuque THE CITY OF � All•p�eedoa Ci� Du B � ;�� ; � � � �� MRste iece on the MisSiSsi i zoo��zoiz=zois � pp zoi�*Zoi� TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: FY21 Contracted Service Agreement: DuRide DATE: October 28, 2020 Introduction The purpose of this memorandum is to request City Council approval of a contracted services agreement for Fiscal Year 2021 with DuRide for $25,000 to provide transportation services for senior citizens. Background & Discussion The Fiscal Year 2021 budget provides $25,000 in Transportation Services funding to DuRide, with the understanding they will provide transportation for Dubuque area senior citizens. Funding of DuRide fills a gap in a complete transportation services strategy that the City of Dubuque does not directly fulfill via Jule transit services, 24/7, door-to- door service for senior citizens. Recommendation I respectfully recommend City Council approval of the attached contracted services agreement with DuRide for $25,000. Cc: Russ Stecklein, Acting Transportation Services Manager Jennifer Larson, Finance & Budget Director AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND DURIDE THIS AGREEMENT, dated for reference purposes the 2nd day of November 2020, is made and entered into by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) and DuRide (Agency). WHEREAS, City desires to engage the service of Agency to provide transportation for senior citizens; and WHEREAS, Agency is willing to provide such services to City upon the terms and conditions set forth herein. Section 1. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from July 2020 through June 30, 2021 (Term). Section 2. Funding. City endeavors to provide funding to DuRide to assist in accomplishing DuRide's mission and the goals outlined in this Agreement. Due to the uncertainty created within the City budget, as a result of COVID-19, the City will confirm funding availability based on regular review of revenues before issuing payment(s) to DuRide for all agreements of $3,000 or greater. For agreements of $3,000 or greater, the City will review the availability of funding quarterly to determine the possibility of payment to DuRide and intends to commit to the full amount covered by this agreement for fiscal year 2021, should the revenue be available to do so. The amount of funding that City intends to commit to DuRide for FY21 is $25,000 consistent with the terms set forth above. Section 3. Audit and Evaluation. 3.1 Because the funds provided to DuRide by the City are public funds, DuRide will maintain books of account in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards together with necessary documentation to support all expenditures. 3.2 DuRide will retain all financial records, reporting documents, and all other records pertinent to the City of Dubuque Transportation Services Department for three (3) calendar years after the end of the term of this Agreement. DuRide must submit annual financial statements to the City. 3.3 DuRide agrees that its funding request application and applicant assurances are incorporated by reference into this Agreement. Section 4. Equity and Inclusion. 4.1 DuRide will support the City's efforts to be a viable, livable, and equitable community and to advance equity and inclusion. The City will provide opportunities to demonstrate this support by inviting the designated representative of DuRide to participate in the following professional development opportunities and supporting activities: 1 A. Inclusive Dubuque's Best Practices in Diversity Equity and Inclusion Workshop Series. B. Inclusive Dubuque's peer learning opportunities and strategic efforts. C. City's intercultural and equity workshops, including workshops focused on developing an intercultural team with a strategic plan for advancing equity and inclusion within DuRide and its work. D. Assistance with final report at end of grant cycle that demonstrate ways in which DuRides efforts advance equity and inclusion, including data on participation in programs that is disaggregated by race and any other demographics that DuRide has prioritized. E. Access to the City's equity toolkit. 4.2 DuRide will designate a representative to participate in the Transportation Services Master Plan implementation activities as needed when adequate advanced notice is provided. Upon execution of this Agreement, DuRide will provide contact details for this representative. Section 5. Anti-Discrimination. 5.1 DuRide will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. DuRide will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants for employment and employees are treated without regard to their race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Such treatment includes but is not limited to, the following: employment, promotion, demotion or transfer; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training or apprenticeship. 5.2 DuRide will undertake affirmative measures necessary to ensure that no person, because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, degree of handicap or disability, is denied participation in, denied the benefits of, or is discriminated against in any program or activity funded in whole or in part with any funds given to DuRide under the terms of this Agreement. Section 6. Conflict of Interest. No member, officer or employee of City, or its designees or agents, no member of the Dubuque City Council and no other public official of the City who exercises any function or responsibilities with respect to the program during such person's tenure, may have any direct or indirect interest in this Agreement, the proceeds from this Agreement, or work perFormed in connection with the program assisted under this Agreement. Section 7._Assignability. DuRide may not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement without prior written approval of the City. Section 8. Acknowledgement. DuRide will acknowledge the City's financial support in appropriate signage, program materials, publicity, advertising activities, websites, and other online media pertaining to this Agreement and work perFormed with funds from this 2 Agreement. Recognition guidelines are located at: https://www.cityofdubuque.org/2805/Funding-Recognition Organization will provide evidence of such acknowledgement as an addendum to the Final Report. Section 9. Goals and Priorities. The City Council Goals and Priorities are located at: http://www.cityofdubuque.org/72/Goals-Priorities. NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Scope of Service Agency shall: a) further the City of Dubuque Goal of Connected Community: Equitable Transportation, Technology, Infrastructure, and Mobility; b) provide transportation services for senior citizens; c) comply with City Council goals and priorities set forth in Attachment A; and d) support the City's efforts to be a viable, livable, and equitable community, and to advance equity and inclusion. 2. Citv Responsibilities City designates the Transportation Services Manager, to act as its representative with respect to the work to be performed under this Agreement, and such person shall have authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret and define City's policies and provide decisions in a timely manner pertinent to the work covered by this Agreement until Agency has been advised in writing by City that such authority has been revoked. City will provide opportunities to demonstrate this support by inviting the President of the Board of the Agency and any volunteers working on services covered by this agreement to participate in the following professional development opportunities and supporting activities: a) The opportunity to be active and engaged participants in Inclusive Dubuque peer learning opportunities and strategic efforts; b) The opportunity to attend intercultural and equity workshops offered by the City, including workshops that focus on developing an intercultural team with a strategic plan for advancing equity and inclusion within the Agency and through the Agency's work; c) Assistance in creating semi-annual status reports that demonstrate the ways in which the Agency's efforts are advancing equity and inclusion; and d) Access to the City's equity toolkit. 3. Time of PerFormance The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. 4. Compensation 3 City shall pay Agency $25,000 as compensation for the services provided by Agency, which payment shall constitute full and complete compensation for such services. The compensation shall be paid by City to Agency upon receipt by City of a requisition for such sum from Agency. 5. Audit and Evaluation Inasmuch as the funds to be provided to Agency by City are public funds, the Agency agrees that it will maintain books of account in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Standards together with necessary documentation to support all expenditures. The records of Agency, including payroll accounts and other records of disbursements and receipts, and other records relating to the perFormance of the activities herein specified, shall be made available for inspection by City or any Certified Public Accountant acting on its behalf, in order to ascertain perFormance of Agency under this Agreement. Agency agrees to retain such records for not less than three (3) years. 6. Reportinq and Monitorinq Agency shall comply with the City of Dubuque's Reporting and Monitoring requirements by using the following link to submit quarterly online reports detailing Agency activities related to the use of City funds provided to Agency: https://www.cityofdubuque.orq/FormCenter/City-Form-Templates-22/Contract- and-Grant-Reporti nq-195 The online quarterly reports shall be due on January 15t", April 15t", and July 15tn Such reports shall include a performance report on the program(s) supported by City funds and a financial report on the use of City funds. If Agency has an annual audit performed, Agency shall provide City a copy of the annual audit report within 60 days of audit completion. The Audit shall be submitted as either an electronic or paper document to the Transportation Services Manager. 4 7. Discrimination In carrying out the services under this Agreement, Agency shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Agency shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants for employment are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Agency assures that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. Agency agrees and will undertake whatever affirmative measures are necessary so that no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, nor be subjected to discrimination under any program or activities funded in whole or in part with any of the funds made available to Agency under the terms of this Agreement because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability. 8. Termination of Aqreement If, through any cause, Agency shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this Agreement, or if the Agency shall violate any of the covenants, agreements or stipulations of this Agreement, City shall thereupon have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to Corporation of such and specifying the effective date thereof not less than thirty days before the effective date of such termination. If Agency shall fail to cure its default to the satisfaction of City in City's sole discretion within such thirty-day period, this Agreement shall be deemed terminated at the end of such thirty-day period without further action of either party. Upon termination of this Agreement, Agency shall return to City all unexpended funds and/or any funds utilized for purposes other than stated in the Agreement. 9. Assiqnability Agency shall not assign any interest in this Agreement without the prior written approval of City. 10. Insurance At the time of execution of this Agreement by Agency, Agency shall provide City copies of Agency's insurance certificates showing compliance with the insurance requirements of Insurance Schedule D, included as Attachment B. 5 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA DURIDE - ' '/ , D &-4 Roy D. uol, Mayor Witness: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk Executive Director ATTACHMENT B City of Dubuqu�In;uranc�Requrtpmrnt:for Profr;;�onal Scrvicrs INSURANCE SCHEDULE J t sh�tl fum�sn a spned oert�iute oi�nsur�nu to the Ci.y O!DubuQut lowa for U+�oov�rp�requreE m Exlwbt I prwt to oomm�nanp wak�r+d�t tt+��ntl of th�proj�et A the Mrtn of work n lon9�r than d0 d�ys ConU�ecas pnsen�n9 annu�l c�rtiRcat�s sh��prtsent� urbfieat��t tM�nd o}�aeh proj�et wRh tt+�fn�l p�pr+q E�eh o�rtifieate shall b�pnpuW on the most cunent ACORO form ipprowd by tM low�p�partrn�nt of Insunrw�or in punal�nt �pp.owE by tl+�O�nctu of Fw+anoe�nd 8udfl�t E�M etRfieat�shH inek�d��stat�m�nt under O�sc�pbon of Op�neons is to�w�+y tl+e certiUute w�s asw0.�p, Pro�ect N or Proj�d Locaoo�at u eonstr�c�of 2 AI po4ci�s of w+sur�ne�r�qured her�und�r shsM 0�wrtr�n insurer�ut�onzed to Co busn�ss m low��nd��nsur�n s1+�t h�ve�ntmp of A w Oetter n tM wrt�nt A.M BesYs R�Unp Gude � 3 Esch o�rtiUc�t�shaN p�ivmisMd to the Fn�no�p�p�rtment of tne CRy of pupuqw. 4 F��lun to provi0e oove�sp�nq�'rtd by this Inwranoe Sehldvle sAa�not be deemld�wsivN of tMs�requ�menb by tM Ciry of pubuqw F�ikm to obtam u maw+tsin th�requind nwnrw� sl+�p b!cO�sid�red�m�teri�l pn�Cl�ot tl�is prtement. S Contriclors sh�d requin�0 suDconsultinb��d w0-suboonwksnts to o0tain�nd m�nb�n dunnp the p�Aum�ne�ot woAc nwnnoe iw tl+e oov�nQ�s desa►b�d in th�s Insunnoe Sched�l��nd sh�N obbn oeKitk�t�s of inwnnc�s hom�N such subconsulbnb snC wb-suboonsukanb. Contracton pre�tl+at th�y shall b�babte for the iNun of a subeonsulbnt and suD- wbca+sulbnt to o0tain�nd m�inqn wch oowrspes.The Crty m�y rpu�st�copy of sucA e�rofieates trom th�Ca+tnetor. e. /J npuind endors�erKnb sAaM b�attaehed to o�rtAieate of insunnoe. 7. Wh�n�v�r�sp�af�c ISO form�s listed.requred Me axnnt ed�ot tM form must b�used.u �n epuivN�nt fom�may b�suDsbtuted H�pprowd by tM D�cta of Fin�nce�nd 8udpet�nd subnet to the eonh�etor d�ntAymp�nd�atinp u+wrrtin9�I d�viatans�nd exdvsio�s from tne ISO fwm. 8. Ca+tractors shsp b�rpureC to arry tM mnw+num oov�r�plAimRs.or 9reater A reqvwed by 4w u otl+�r lep�t pr�er»e�t.w�Exh�bR I H tM oonV�etofs limits of 6sbi�ty�re hph�r thsn tM required minimum hmas th�n the provi0ers YmRs shaY De th�s prkmenCs rpvired IimRs 0 Ca+V�etor sha�be respons�0le ta d�0uctiDl�s�nd stM-inwnd retention. Pape 1 of 4 Sel+a�ile J Prof�ssioMl Se�vioes May 2019 7 City of Dubuque Insurance Requirements for Professional Services INSURANCE SCHEDULE J (continued) Ezhibit I A) COMMERCIAL GENERAI LIABILITY General Aggregate Limit 52.000.000 Products-Completed Operatans Aggregate Limit 51.000.000 Personal and Advertising Injury Limit 51.000.000 Each Occurrence 51.000.000 Fire Damage Limit(any one occurrence) 350.000 Medical Payments S5.000 1) Coverege shall be written on an occurrence,not daims made,form. The general lisbility coverage shall be written in accord with ISO form CG 00 01 or business� owners form BP 00 02.All deviations from the standard ISO commercisl general liability form CG 00 01,or business owners form BP 00 02,shall be Gearly identified. 2) Include ISO endorsement fortn CG 25 04`Designated Location(s)Generel Aggregate LimiC or CG 25 03'Designated Construction Project(s)Generel Aggregate LimiC as appropriate. 3) Include endorsement indicating that ooverege is primary and non-oontributory. 4) Include Preservation of Govemmental Immunities Endorsement. (Sample attached). 5) Include additional insured endorsement for: The City of Dubuque,including sll its elected and eppointed officisls.all its employees and volunteers.all its boards.commissions andlor authorities and their board members.employees and volunteers.Use ISO form CG 20 26. 9) Policy shall indude Waiver of Right to Recover irom Others endorsement B) AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY Combined Single Limit 51.p00.000 C) WORKERS'COMPENSATION 8 EMPLOYERS LIABILITY Statutory Benefits covering all employees injured on the job by accident or disease as prescribed by lowa Code Chapter 85 Coverage A Statutory—State of lowa Coverage B Employers Liebility Each Accident 5700.000 Each Employee-Disease $100.000 Policy Limit-Disease 5500.000 Policy shall include Waiver of Right to Recover from Others endorsement. Coverage B limits shall be greater if required by the umbrells�excess msurer- OR Nonetection of Workers'Compensation or Employers'Liability Coverage under lowa Code sec.87.22.Completed form must be atteched. Psge 2 of 4 Schedule J Professionsl Sernces ►.isy 2019 $ City of Dubuque Insurance Requirements for Professional Services INSURANCE SCHEDULE J (continued) D) UMBRELLAlEXCESS LIABILITY 51.000.000 Umbrells�excess liability coverepe must be at least fotlowing fortn with the undertying policies inGuded herein(Generel Liabiliry.Automobile.Workers Compensetion). E) PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY 51.000.000 Provide evidence of coverage for 5 years after completion of project. F) CYBER LIABILITY 57.000.000 _yes _no Coverage for F��cr er,r�Tt,�rr�Pnrn.liability indud'mg but not limited to bst data and restoration,loss of income and cyber breach of information. Page 3 of 4 Schedule J Professionel Services Mey 2019 9 i City of Dubuque I�sura�ee Requirements iw P�ohssanal Serviees PRESERVATION OF GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITIES ENDORSEMENT 1 No�w��ver of Govemmt�'��mmvrfir Tne insurer expressy�prces�nC st�tes that tt�e purchsu of this po1Ky�nd tM mdudu+p of th�Crty of pubuqw,low��s an AddRanal Insur�d do�s not w�rv��ny of tM d�fenses of Qowmmtntal rr�mun�ty�v�i�ble to th�C�ty of DuDuQw,low�und�r Codt of lows S�ebo�070.�as R is nory ex�sts�nE is d may b��rt+�nded kom 6m�to dm� 2 C��ims Cov�r�� Th�insur�r fi,rth�r s9n�s th�t this pok.jr of nsunnc�sh��oowr a+y those dsims not sub�et to the d�i��s�o(flovemmenbl immunity unC�r tM Code of lows Seebo�b70 4�s R now ewsb and�s R m�y b�am�nded hom bme to tme Thos�darr+s not sub�ect to Cod�of lows Seeoo�670.4 shaU b�cov�red by M�t�m+s�nd oonEibons ot MK insunnc�poticy. 3 Ass�rOo�of Gov�mmMt�mmunitv Th�CRy of Dubuqw.lows sh�M b�respor+s�bl�for us�rdnp �ny deftns�of povemrrknbl'+�+T��_s^a rr�y do so st sny time and sha�do so upon tM tinty writtM rpuest ot M�nsurtr. < Non-D��al of Cov�nfl� Th�w+sur�r shap not dK+y oove�p�ur+d�r tlus powey�nd tf+�inwr�r shNl not deny�ny of M+�riphb�nd bK►�fits seavinp to tM City of OuDupu�.lowa und�r tAis poMcy fo� r��sons of pov�mm�nUl�mmumly unl�ss�nd un0i�oourt of oompet�nt junsdietior+h�s rvled n f�vor of tlk def�nse(s)of povemm�nbl wnm�nity�ss�Red by th�City of pubuqul.lowa. No Otl+�r Ch�rwe in Pobcv TM abow pns�rv�bo�of powmerunbl wnmunitits shaN not otA�rwis� ch�npe a�Rtr tht oov�np��wilabl�und�r the policy. SPECIMEN (DEPARTMENT MANAGER: FILI IN ALL BLANKS ANO CHECK BOXES) Pa,�e 4 0!4 �cheCu:e J Fro!essronal Ser�,ces A1sy 2u1G 10 ATTACHMENT C iNc�usi�� dubuque Connecting People•Strengthening Community • In i� D cus e uuue A local network of community leaders from faith, labor, education and government organizations dedicated to advancing justice and social equity in our community. � ' � �._ � �� + .1 � ,.��- �' .� - - . .�� ; _ � �, . � . � _ . �� . ��- _ - ,�� Y � �� . � �V� � ! _ � ,�.► , , � � ,� . . _ �� .� � . � �� ,,� � � . . . . . . . . . . 11 What is Inclusi�e Dubuque? . .. , � . . - Inclusive Dubuque is a peer-learning network of partners committed to creating an informed, equitable and inclusive � ' community where all people are respected,valued and � � _ � � �- - . . . engaged.The network is comprised of more than 50 . � � . . ��-�: �,,_ organizations across sectors including faith, government, nonprofit, business, education and more.To see a complete � - ' listing of arganizations,visit www.inclusivedbq.org. ' "" - . - - --. . - The Indusive Dubuque network works�ollaboratively to eliminate bias in our � . . community.While this goal would be difficult for a single organization or ,,� . � _ _ _ � � individual to a�hieve,ea�h network member�an�ontribute to an -- - . - effe�tive out�ome by: • providing data and information to inform decisions • supporting equity education opportunities • creating and sharing equitytoo�s These goals are a�complished by supporting partner-led se�tor grou�s and peer-learning opoortunities. Sector Groups Community and network members lead these groups to address bias within the seven fo�us areas of the equiry profile. Se�tor groups are supported by a data team and guided by the expertise and lived experien�e of their members;data to learn and tra�k their progress;and the use of a ra�iallso�ial equity lens to help guide de�ision-making. Peer-Learning Inclusive Dubuque offers peer-learning opportunities—in�luding edu�ation,training and resour�es—to network partners to improve personal and organizational understanding of all types of bias and promote ra�ial and so�ial equity. Early Warning Community Mobilization CV8 integrates ' 8usiness leaders and Planning @ cultural competency My 8rother's Keeper � identify opportunity Chamber�iversity Summit into training modules initiative forms . . e i i i � • Gathering of Implementation Ciryjoins 6overnment Race and Equity Partners Inclusive Dubuque Alliance on Race&Equity Training through • Launc hed (GARE) GARE •: • • 12 I'm a Dubuquer Campaign � Winner af a 2017-18 Dubuque Silver ADDY Award and a 2018 ' Dubuque 365 Gommunity Impact Award,the "I'm a Dubuquer" • - -• .• - campaign was part of a �ocal parfnership between the Network and " '" •. . - . fhe Telegraph Hera�d to redefine a term deeply embedded in the . , . Dubuque cammunity from something used to draw a line between - • �� - �- - insiders and autsiders inta one fhat welcomes al�wha cal� ' ' - .. - . .. .. - Dubuque home. _ , _ , , . . - . . . - Learn more abouf the campaign af www.imadubuquer.com. "' � ' ' � . . - . Best Practices Last year,the Netwark launched"Best Pracfices in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion," a nine-month, peer-�earning work-shop series. Qrganized by the network's Peer-Learning Cauncil (PLC),fhe series gives participants the oppartunify to learn about and engage in best practices far diversity,equity and inclusion.Sessions took place an a monthly basis and cover such fapics as leading arganizations through change, meeting organizatiana�goals, cammunicatian,and recruitment strategies.The series wi�l wrap up in June with presentafions by participants demonsfrating how they will apply fhe skills they have �earned to support fheir organizatians'equity and inclusion gaals. Sector groups learn Commu�ity Equity ��y�NICC expands minority outreach Results-Based Restorative Strategies lune:Pm a�ubuquer Profile begins Aug:G��C Implements Entrepreneur Strategy Accountability peer-learning session Oct:8est Practices begins i i i � i i � . � � : Network workshop Sept:Chamber launches Minority Business Council pevelop Racial Best Practices with author Od:Community Equity Profile complete Equity Toolkit (continued) Madeleine Taylor Nou:Sector b oups form around Equity Profile priorities i 13 The Network at Work . . Network and community members have joined � • - � •• • � • •�� - partner-led working groups to address new _ _ _ � � � � � challenges and bring the raciallsocial equity lens to � -� - - � . - . - -. existing programs and efforts in education, arts and � � _ culture and our neighborhoods.These groups work _ - e . � �.� - e to identify priorities, measurable indicators and . � .� - - - partners and programs that can be engaged to " ' " ' ' " _ " - � . . - . affectchange. �. �. . � .- . �� • . Se�tor groups are utilizing a pro�ess�alled Results-Based A��ountability in an effort to better understand how we �an tra�k our progress.Since December 2015,more than 90 people have joined sector groups and that number continues to grow as members identify voi�es missing from the�onversation. In addition to parti�ipating in se�tor groups and Best Pra�ti�es,network partners are already taking steps in their own organization.These network-owned actions help contribute to creating an equitable and inclusive community where all people feel respected,valued and engaged.Here are just a few of the ways our"network is at work": - Economi�Wellbeing:Northeast lowa Community - Higher Education:Loras College has implemented College and Greater Dubuque Development Corporation �ultural�ompeten�y training as part of the Honors have implemented an outrea�h strategy to engage Student Program�urri�ulum. minority�ommunity members in Opportuniry Dubuque. • Government:The City of Dubuque has joined the • Business:The Dubuque Chamber of Commer�e has Government Allian�e on Ra�e and Equiry and is �reated a Minority Business Coun�il with a mission to implementing a ra�ial equity toolkit. guide minority and under-represented business owners toward lo�al resour�es. • Health:Mer�y Medi�al Center,Cres�ent Community Health Center,University of Dubuque,Dubuque's • Education:The Dubuque Community S�hool Distri�t is Human Rights Department,and others are in�reasing disaggregating data regarding Grade-Level Reading, health�are a��ess for the Marshallese population attendance and graduation rates to help improve out- through a community health program that helps remove �omes for all students. barriers to care. TO LEARN MQRE AND FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED,VISIT WWW.INCLUSIVEDBQ.ORG ��us�� dubuque Connecting People•Strengthening Community Inclusiue Dubuque is facilitated by the Community Foundation of Greater�ubuque. 14 nrr:crn�r�r - DUB E � � _ ,_. h7a�le•r�,�ecr��r�Hic�1�id�i<.�ip�a The City of Dubuque's team of Intercultural Facilitators offers two learning and development workshops for City employees and partner organizations: • A 10.5 hourfoundations workshop that is designed for individual development and focuses on raising awareness, fostering improved understanding, and providing tools that can be used to build individual skill at navigating differences. • A 32 hour application workshop that is designed for teams who are interested in developing a plan for advancing equity and inclusion goals within their team or organization. Both workshops are grounded in an intercultural approach that is evidence informed and developmental. It is important to understand what our training is and is not: • First, the intercultural approach acknowledges race and racial issues but does not limit its focus to these issues. Rather, the focus is on culture as a broad concept that encompasses all people, and on the various aspects of cultural and social identities that may make a difference when we are interacting with one another. • Second, the goal is not to change beliefs or belief systems. The goal is to build skills so that people are effective interacting across cultural differences. • Third, the focus is on a broad set of skills that can be applied across cultures to improve communication and understanding. The training does not focus on culture specific details and information. • Fourth, although training employees can be a very productive tool, depending solely on training to foster acceptance and the skills needed to make sustainable change is severely limited. There must be sustainable efforts to support staff in applying newly acquired skills. We don't expect to be competent in a sport after a few practice sessions, similarly we cannot expect to be competent working with cultures other than our own after a few workshops. • Finally, there is a recognition that any skills learned must be applied in context, and that training is only one piece of a larger approach that includes assigning resources and developing a long-term strategy to identify barriers affecting certain groups and to create an inclusive and equitable work environment. 10.5 Hour Workshop: Intercultural Competence and Equity Objectives of the workshop are to: • Establish a common language and understanding regarding an intercultural approach to equity and inclusion • Reinforce the importance of continuing to develop the skills needed to work and live in a culturally diverse community 15 �rn[;cin�nr ��. �.. : ��:. DUB E _ :.... rti'�o1P�e7��1Pce'PH tllt��id•j:•j�l�ij � . • Understand how we process diversity related information to form perceptions about ourselves and others • Examine some of the foundations of culture • Examine personal identity and its relationship to culture • Examine how language, non-verbal communication, and values can interfere with communication • Begin to unpack inclusion and equity issues in individual organizations using an intercultural approach • Understand employee roles in contributing towards an inclusive organizational culture 32-Hour Developing Equity Frameworks through Intercultural Methods This workshop is best suited for those working on teams seeking to advance equity and inclusion. Participants will use an intercultural framework to collectively explore individual, institutional, and systemic opportunities. The program includes opportunities for participants to practice using the tools they have received, working together to identify dilemmas facing their organizations, to develop strategies for addressing issues, and to create action items. Objectives for the four-day program are to: • Understand fundamental concepts related to an intercultural approach to inclusion and equity using individual, institutional, and structural levels • Learn tools and skills that can be applied to influence organizational change • Recognize inclusion and equity issues to advance action plans to stabilize equity and inclusion in the organization • Identify equity needs of your community through your organization's lens and set goals to influence a positive impact in the community • Identify inclusion and equity issues and begin to develop an action plan to advance equity and inclusion in participant organizations or groups • Create an all-encompassing environment based on trust for: o Effective team building o Healthy workforce culture o Active strategic planning 16