Contracted Services Agreement — Crescent Community Health CenterCity of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
Consent Items # 14.
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January 3, 2022
ITEM TITLE: Contracted Services Agreement— Crescent Community Health Center
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending execution of the Contracted Services
Agreement with Crescent Community Health Center.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Crescent Community Health Center Contracted
Services Agreement-MVM Memo
MVM Contracted Services Agreement -Crescent
Community Health Center
Agreement between City of Dubuque and Crescent
Community Health Center
Type
City Manager Memo
Staff Memo
Supporting Documentation
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Contracted Services Agreement — Crescent Community Health Center
DATE: December 28, 2021
During the Fiscal Year 2021 and 2022 budget processes, the Mayor and City Council
provided $25,000 to Crescent Community Health Center each year for financial
assistance to cover operating expenses of that organization and $25,000 for the
services related to health, wellness and chronic disease. Due to an oversight, the
FY2021 contract was not executed; however, Crescent fulfilled the requirements and
completed the work as outlined in the contract.
Public Health Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan is recommending execution of the
Contracted Services Agreement with Crescent Community Health Center.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health Specialist
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health Specialist
SUBJECT: Contracted Services Agreement - Crescent Community Health Center
DATE: December 28, 2021
DISCUSSION
Attached for City Council approval is the Contracted Services Agreement with
Crescent Community Health Center for Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022. Crescent
Community Health Center furthers the City of Dubuque Goals: Partnership for a
Better Dubuque: Building our community that is viable, livable and equitable, and
Vibrant Community: Health and Safe. Crescent Community Health Center utilizes
these funds to provide access to primary medical, dental and behavioral health care
to underserved community members.
The adopted Fiscal Year 2021 and 2022 operating budget reflects payments of
$25,000 to Crescent Community Health Center each year for financial assistance to
cover operating expenses of that organization and $25,000 for the services related
to health, wellness, and chronic disease. Due to an oversite on my part, the FY2021
contract was not executed, however, Crescent fulfilled the requirements and
completed the work as outlined in this contract. The FY2021 funds budgeted to
Crescent Community Health Center were encumbered when the oversite was
discovered in June 2021. The activities proposed by Crescent in their FY2022
contracted services application have begun and the work and access to care for
vulnerable populations is ongoing.
The reporting requirements are as follows:
1. Progress reports will be submitted quarterly.
2. Quarterly reports will be submitted using a form on the City's website.
3. Quarterly reports will include equity and including reporting.
4. Audit reports are due within 60 days of audit completion.
I recommend that the City Council approve the attached Contracted Services
Agreement with Crescent Community Health Center and authorize the Mayor to
execute the contract on behalf of the City.
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AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
AND
CRESCENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
THIS AGREEMENT, dated for reference purposes the 3rd day of January, 2022, is made and
entered into by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) and Crescent Community Health Center
(Agency).
WHEREAS, City desires to engage the service of Agency to provide access to primary medical,
dental, and behavioral health care to underserved community members; and
WHEREAS, Agency is willing to provide such services to City upon the terms and conditions set
forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
Scope of Service
Agency shall:
a) further the City of Dubuque Goal: Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building our
community that is viable, livable and equitable;
b) provide access and affordable medical, dental, and behavioral health care to underserved
community members and comply with City Council goals and priorities set forth in
Attachment A; and
c) support the City's efforts to be a viable, livable, and equitable community, and to advance
equity and inclusion.
2. City Responsibilities
City designates the Public Health Specialist 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 Executive Director of the
Agency and any employees 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, 2022.
4. Compensation
City shall pay Agency $50,000 as compensation for the services provided by Agency, July 1,
2020- June 30, 2021 related to health and wellness which payment shall constitute full and
complete compensation for such services.
City shall pay Agency $50,000 as compensation for the services related to programs provided by
Agency July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022 related to chronic disease and vulnerable populations, 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, 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 Monitoring
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.citVofdubugue.org/FormCenter/Budget-15/Contracted-Services-
Performance-Report-208
The online quarterly reports shall be due on October 15t", 2021, and on January 15th,
April 15th, and July 15t" of 2022. 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 Public Health Specialist.
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, familial status,
national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical/mental 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, familial
status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical/mental 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, familial status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or
physical/mental 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 discrimina-
tion 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, creed, color, sex, age,
familial status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical/mental
disability.
8. Termination of Agreement
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 Agency 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. Assignability
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 J, included as Attachment B.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Brad Cavang�h, Mayor
Witness:
Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
CRESCENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Gary Collins
CEO
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Over the course of three sessions in August, City Council members affirmed the 15-
year vision statement and mission statement and identified eight five-year goals for
the city. They also identified top and high priorities for a 2021-2023 policy agenda as
well as in -pro -greys projects and capital projects for 2021-2023.
Robust Local Economy: Diverse Businesses and Jobs with Econornic Prosperity
Vibrant Con munity_ Health} & Safe
Livable Neighborhoods and mousing: Great Place tG Live
Financially Responsible, High-Per#-ormance City Organization:
Sustainable, Equitable, and Effective Service Delivery
Sustainable Environment_ Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources
Partnership for a Better Dubuque:
Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable, and Equitable
Diverse Arts, Culture, Paris, and Recreation Experiences and Activities
Connected Community:
Equitable Transportation, Technology Infiastructure, and Mobiliry
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2036 Vision Statement
Dubuque 2036 is a sustainable and resilienk
city, an inclusive and equitable community
where ALL are welcome. Dubuque 2036
has preserved our Masterpiece on the
Mississippi, has a strong, diverse economy
and expanding connectivity- Our residents
experience healthy living and active
lifestyles; have choices of quahLy, affordable,
livable neighborhoods; have an abundance of
diverse, fun things to do- and are successfully
and actively engaged in the community_
Mission. Statement
Dubuque city government is progressive and
financially sound with residents receiving
value for their tax dollars and achieving
goals through partnerships- Dubuque city
government's mission is to deliver excellent
municipal services that support urban
living; contribute to an equitable, sustainable
city, plan for the community's future, and
facilitate access to critical human services-
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PLiy Agenda
Policy agenda items are issues that need direction or a policy decision by the
City Council, or need a major funding decision by the City Council, or issues that
need City Council leadership in the community or with other governmental
bodies_ The polio agenda is divided into top priorities and high priorities_
Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan
Implementation
+ City Information & Network Security
■ Equitable Poverty Prevention & Reduction
Plan Implementation
■ Federal Infrastructure Program Preparation
■ Five Flags Center Direction
& Historic Building RehabilitationlPreservation
■ Sewer System Infrastructure Upgrade
(including Catfish Creek Sanitary Sewer
System)
* Bee Branch Watershed Project: Next Steps
Childcare Initiative
Community Broadband Expansion
1P Complete Streets Concept Implementation.,
16th StAlm St114th St. Railroad Overpass
Project
a Comprehensive Parks Master Plan
0 Imagine Dubuque Implementation
a West End Fire Station
Under each City Council goal are items listed as Management in Progress and
Major Projects. Each goal contains Management in Progress items and many
City Council goals also have major projects associated_
Managerueut iu progress are items
that are underway and budgeted.
Staff is implementing and providing
updates to City Council_
Major projects are projects that are
underway and budgeted_ Staff is
implementing and providing updat-&s
to City Couucil.
Robust Local Economy
Monogemerrt• io Progress
Airport Master Plan: Approval
AirSerks Expansion toVkstem Huh
Business Development at the Airport
DyKt wm Parkin$ Issues
Dubuque BmOnR& Malt ngBuildinj
Facade Loan Now
Opportun4Oubuqua Job Irai ni ng Program: Fno mial 5uppo t
major PrUjfects
Dubuque Riverl'Tat Master Plan IIJS Army Corps of Eno noms)
Viking Cruise Destination Preparation
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Vibrant Community
Managferrrerrt 0 Progress
CM Connection to City Cameras FlehNork
Fire Department Accred itation
Police.DopartrnpntRR, Accreditation_ AnnualAsswmmrFt
Poe-Imatning Police
• Trat5c Camera System
Livable Neighborhoods & Housing
Marrnger neat In Progress
• Central Avenue Roinvestmont Str"
• Downtown Commorcis I Buildings Project
• Port of 0 ubuq ae Residential Project NNE I
• Safe Housing Initiative
Major PrOjects
• Hendricks Feed Site Parking Ramp
• Lowell Street Retaining Wall Repair
Financially Responsible, High -
Performance City Organization:
MarrogermnE In Progress
• ADACompIiancerransitiooltopert
• Ca rtegraph OMdS Wpm Asset Management SystHm Expansion
• CHritralimd FacilN Mairrterrance and Manager
• CifX Faciitiesftrk Space Analysis and Plan
• Cify Lagiishh a tobbyingfAdvocacy Agenda 2021
+ Cihmide Coirpensation and Gerrafit Policy and Program
• Digital Si %lures
• EAPSoftware Implementation
+ Irilrrsbn Facifrty faragernent Software Implementation
• Residont Satisfaction Su prey
• Socrata Software Im pYemerrtabon
Major Projec#s
• Engine (louse fb_ 1 Remodel Project
Sustainable Environment
Morragtemerrt in Progress
• Bee Branch Pollinator0alebration
• Emerald Ash Borer FYagram
• Lead and Copper Rule Com pliance Water Sampling and Testing
+ PollinatorHabitalinPark System
+ Public Education on9LkaablelwlalkablaDobuqua
+ Renew DEQ Solar Pmgfiam
• Swer Indra stieuro Asset Management
• Water and Rosourco Recovery Canthr: ffutriont Trading.
Major Projects
• Royal Wood OriwWaterTank Impro ernent
• SCADAOierhaul: water
• Water Lines Extension — Soul wow Arterial
Partnership for a Better Dubuque
Mcnaglemerrl err Progress
• Civic ktion Plan and Civic Leaders Program
• Greater Dubuque DerelopmuntOorporalion 5-year Funding Campaign
Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks, and
Recreation Experiences and Activities
Mcnaglemerrt err Progress
• Aff" Daps: Potsdial Eipansion Area
• E. EI, Lyons Center PartnershipDweloprnerd
• tystiq Lie Gwinanity Ice Cerrter Direction
Major Projecte
• Corm slrey Park ProW
• Eagle Valley5ubdirisior« Park
• En&h Ridge Subdinsion Park
• Grand River Cgrder: Upgrade Projects
Connected Community
Managemerr2 or? Progress
• Comprehensive Pommienl Preservation
• CorporatoHangar Repair
• Oowntmn ParkingOrdirrance
• Reconstruction ofMportTaj ay Alpha
• Trafk Signal Synchmnimtiurw REM Program
• Tran sit V icle Replacement
• Wig in Fbmd Route Buses
Major Projects
• Chati+ari itFbadHikaMil;DTrail
• Comiskey Park Project
• OupacfRoshek Pa Wng Project
• JRS Sidewal ks Project: Constrztiion +Assessment
+ Murthwest Arterial Upgrade ODUO
• Roundabouts: Funding
a. UnivorsttJp'PennVwaniia: Design
b. UnivorsWAsbury: Elesign
c. University+Loras: Design
• WashingtanStreet lmprovoments(ythto9th)
ATTACHMENT B
INSURANCE SCHEDULE J APRIL2021
Crescent Community Health Center shall furnish a signed certificate of insurance to the City of Dubuque, Iowa
for the coverage required in Exhibit I prior to commencing work and at the end of the project if the term of work is
longer than 60 days. Contractors presenting annual certificates shall present a certificate at the end of each
project with the final billing. Each certificate shall be prepared on the most current ACORD form approved by the
Iowa Department of Insurance or an equivalent approved by the Director of Finance and Budget. Each certificate
shall include a statement under Description of Operations as to why the certificate was issued. Eg: Provide
access to primary medical, dental and behavioral health care to underserved community members.
2. All policies of insurance required hereunder shall be with an insurer authorized to do business in Iowa and all
insurers shall have a rating of A or better in the current A.M. Best's Rating Guide.
3. Each certificate shall be furnished to the Finance Department of the City of Dubuque.
4. Failure to provide coverage required by this Insurance Schedule shall not be deemed a waiver of these
requirements by the City of Dubuque. Failure to obtain or maintain the required insurance shall be considered a
material breach of this agreement.
5. Contractors shall require all subconsultants and sub-subconsultants to obtain and maintain during the
performance of work insurance for the coverages described in this Insurance Schedule and shall obtain
certificates of insurances from all such subconsultants and sub-subconsultants. Contractors agree that they shall
be liable for the failure of a subconsultant and sub-subconsultant to obtain and maintain such coverages. The City
may request a copy of such certificates from the Contractor.
6. All required endorsements shall be attached to certificate of insurance.
7. Whenever a specific ISO form is listed, required the current edition of the form must be used, or an equivalent
form may be substituted if approved by the Director of Finance and Budget and subject to the contractor
identifying and listing in writing all deviations and exclusions from the ISO form.
8. Contractors shall be required to carry the minimum coverage/limits, or greater if required by law or other legal
agreement, in Exhibit I. If the contractor's limits of liability are higher than the required minimum limits then the
provider's limits shall be this agreement's required limits.
9. Contractor shall be responsible for deductibles and self -insured retention for payment of all policy premiums and
other cost associated with the insurance policies required below.
10. All certificates of insurance must include agents name, phone number, and email address.
11. The City of Dubuque reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies,
including endorsements, required by this Schedule at any time.
12. The City of Dubuque reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on changes in the
risk or other special circumstances during the term of the agreement, subject to mutual agreement of the parties.
A
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B)
C)
INSURANCE SCHEDULE J (continued)
Exhibit I
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
General Aggregate Limit $2,000,000
Products -Completed Operations Aggregate Limit $1,000,000
Personal and Advertising Injury Limit $1,000,000
Each Occurrence $1,000,000
Fire Damage Limit (any one occurrence) $50,000
Medical Payments $5,000
1) Coverage shall be written on an occurrence, not claims made, form. The general liability
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 commercial general liability form CG 00 01, or business
owners form BP 00 02, shall be clearly identified.
2) Include endorsement indicating that coverage is primary and non-contributory.
3) Include Preservation of Governmental Immunities Endorsement. (Sample attached).
4) Include additional insured endorsement for:
The City of Dubuque, including all its elected and appointed officials, all its employees and
volunteers, all its boards, commissions and/or authorities and their board members, employees
and volunteers. Use ISO form CG 20 26.
5) Policy shall include Waiver of Right to Recover from Others endorsement.
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
Combined Single Limit
$1,000,000
Coverage shall include all owned, non -owned, and hired vehicles. If the Contractor's business does not
own any vehicles, coverage is required on non -owned and hired vehicles.
1) Policy shall include Waiver of Right to Recover from Others endorsement.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION & EMPLOYERS LIABILITY
Statutory Benefits covering all employees injured on the job by accident or disease as prescribed by Iowa
Code Chapter 85.
Coverage A Statutory —State of Iowa
Coverage B Employers Liability
Each Accident $100,000
Each Employee -Disease $100,000
Policy Limit -Disease $500,000
Policy shall include Waiver of Right to Recover from Others endorsement.
Coverage B limits shall be greater if required by the umbrella/excess insurer.
OR
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INSURANCE SCHEDULE J (continued)
If, by Iowa Code Section 85.1A, the Contractor is not required to purchase Workers' Compensation
Insurance, the Contractor shall have a copy of the State's Nonelection of Workers' Compensation or
Employers' Liability Coverage form on file with the Iowa Workers' Compensation Insurance
Commissioner, as required by Iowa Code Section 87.22. Completed form must be attached.
D) UMBRELLA/EXCESS LIABILITY $1,000,000
The General Liability, Automobile Liability and Workers Compensation Insurance requirements may be
satisfied with a combination of primary and Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance. If the Umbrella or
Excess Insurance policy does not follow the form of the primary policies, it shall include the same
endorsements as required of the primary policies including Waiver of Subrogation and Primary and Non-
contributory in favor of the City.
E) PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY $1,000,000
If the required policy provides claims -made coverage:
1) The Retroactive Date must be shown and must be before the date of the agreement.
2) Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5)
years after completion of the work or services.
3) If coverage is canceled or non -renewed and not replaced with another claims -made policy form
with a Retroactive Date prior to the date of the agreement, the contractor must provide "extended
reporting" coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of the work or services.
F) CYBER LIABILITY/BREACH $1,000,000
_X_ Yes _ No
Coverage for First and Third Party liability including but not limited to lost data and restoration, loss of
income and cyber breach of information.
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Please be aware that naming the City of Dubuque as an additional insured as is required by this Insurance Schedule may
result in the waiver of the City's governmental immunities provided in Iowa Code sec. 670.4. If you would like to preserve
those immunities, please use this endorsement or an equivalent form.
PRESERVATION OF GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITIES ENDORSEMENT
1. Nonwaiver of Governmental Immunity. The insurer expressly agrees and states that the purchase of this policy
and the including of the City of Dubuque, Iowa as an Additional Insured does not waive any of the defenses of
governmental immunity available to the City of Dubuque, Iowa under Code of Iowa Section 670.4 as it is now exists and as
it may be amended from time to time.
2. Claims Coverage. The insurer further agrees that this policy of insurance shall cover only those claims not subject
to the defense of governmental immunity under the Code of Iowa Section 670.4 as it now exists and as it may be amended
from time to time. Those claims not subject to Code of Iowa Section 670.4 shall be covered by the terms and conditions of
this insurance policy.
3. Assertion of Government Immunity. The City of Dubuque, Iowa shall be responsible for asserting any defense of
governmental immunity, and may do so at any time and shall do so upon the timely written request of the insurer.
4. Non -Denial of Coverage. The insurer shall not deny coverage under this policy and the insurer shall not deny any
of the rights and benefits accruing to the City of Dubuque, Iowa under this policy for reasons of governmental immunity
unless and until a court of competent jurisdiction has ruled in favor of the defense(s) of governmental immunity asserted
by the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
No Other Change in Policy. The above preservation of governmental immunities shall not otherwise change or alter the
coverage available under the policy.
SPECIMEN
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ATTACHMENT C
iNCLUSIVE dubuque
Connecting People • Strengthening Community
Inclusive Dubuque
A local network of community leaders from faith, labor, education and government
organizations dedicated to advancing justice and social equity in our community.
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What is Inclusive 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 organizations, visit www.inclusivecibq.org.
The Inclusive Dubuque network works collaboratively to eliminate bias in our
community. While this goal would be difficult for a single organization or
individual to achieve, each network member can contribute to an
effective outcome by:
providing data and information to inform decisions
supporting equity education opportunities
creating and sharing equity tools
These goals are accomplished by supporting partner -led sector groups and peer -learning opportunities.
Sector Groups
Community and network members lead these groups to address bias within the seven focus areas of the eq.uityprofile.
Sector groups are supported by a data team and guided by the expertise and lived experience of their members; data to
learn and track their progress; and the use of a raciallsocial equity lens to help guide decision -making.
Peer -Learning
Inclusive Dubuque offers peer -learning opportunities — including education, training and resources — to network partners
to improve personal and organizational understanding of all types of bias and promote racial and social equity.
EarLy Warning Community Mobilization CVB integrates
Business leaders and Planning @ cultural competency My Brother's Keeper
identify opportunity Chamber Diversity Summit into training modules initiative forms
Gathering of Implementation City joins Government Race and Equity
Partners Inclusive Dubuque Alliance on Race & Equity Training through
Launched (GARE) CARE
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I'm a Dubuquer Campaign
Winner of a 2017-18 Dubuque Silver ADDY Award and a 2018
Dubuque 365 Community Impact Award, the "I'm a Dubuquer"
campaign was part of a local partnership between the Network and
the Telegraph Herald to redefine a term deeply embedded in the
Dubuque community from something used to draw a line between
insiders and outsiders into one that welcomes all who call
Dubuque home.
Learn more about the campaign at www.imadubuquer.com.
Best Practices
Last year, the Network launched "Best Practices in Diversity, Equity
and Inclusion," a nine -month, peer -learning work -shop series.
Organized by the network's Peer -Learning Council (PLC), the series
gives participants the opportunity to learn about and engage in best
practices for diversity, equity and inclusion. Sessions took place on a
monthly basis and cover such topics as leading organizations
through change, meeting organizational goals, communication, and
recruitment strategies. The series will wrap up in June with
presentations by participants demonstrating how they will apply the
skills they have learned to support their organizations' equity and
inclusion goals.
Sector groups learn
Community Equity July: NICC expands minority outreach Results -Based Restorative Strategies June: I'm a Dubuquer
Profile begins Aug: GDDC Implements Entrepreneur Strategy Accountability peer -learning session Oct: Best Practices begins
Network workshop Sept: Chamber launches Minority Business Council Develop Racial Best Practices
with author Oct: Community Equity Profile complete Equity Toolkit (continued)
Madeleine Taylor Nov: Sector groups form around Equity Profile priorities
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The Network at Work
Network and community members have joined
partner -led working groups to address new
challenges and bring the racial/social equity lens to
existing programs and efforts in education, arts and
culture and our neighborhoods. These groups work
to identify priorities, measurable indicators and
partners and programs that can be engaged to
affect change.
Sector groups are utilizing a process called Results -Based Accountability in an effort to better understand how we can track
our progress. Since December 2015, more than 90 people have joined sector groups: and that number continues: to grow as
members identify voices missing from the conversation.
In addition to participating in sector groups and Best Practices, 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":
• Economic Wellbeing: Northeast Iowa Community
College and Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
have implemented an outreach strategy to engage
minority community members in Opportunity Dubuque.
• Business: The Dubuque Chamber of Commerce has
created a Minority Business Council with a mission to
guide minority and under -represented business owners
toward local resources.
• Education: The Dubuque Community School District is
disaggregating data regarding Grade -Level Reading,
attendance and graduation rates to help improve out-
comes for all students.
Higher Education: Loras College has implemented
cultural competency training as part of the Honors
Student Program curriculum.
• Government: The City of Dubuque has joined the
Government Alliance on Race and Equity and is
implementing a racial equity too{kit.
Health: Mercy Medical Center, Crescent Community
Health Center, University of Dubuque, Dubuque's
Human Rights: Department, and others are increasing
healthcare access for the Marshallese population
through a community health program that helps remove
barriers to care.
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Inclusive Dubuque is facilitated by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque.
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The City of Dubuque's team of Intercultural Facilitators offers two learning and
development workshops for City employees and partner organizations:
A 10.5 hour foundations 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
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• 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
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