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Dubuque Area Labor Management Council - Contracted ServiceCity of Dubuque City Council Meeting Consent Items # 010. Copyrighted June 20, 2022 ITEM TITLE: Dubuque Area Labor Management Council - Contracted Service Agreement SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval of the Contracted Services Agreement with the Dubuque Area Labor -Management Council for the City's financial support for Fiscal Year 2023. SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Dubuque Area Labor Management Council - Contracted Service Agreement-MVM Memo Staff Memo Contracted Service Agreement Type City Manager Memo Staff Memo Supporting Documentation THE C Dubuque DUjIBQTE WAWca 914 Masterpiece on the Mississippi YP pp aoo�•o 13 z0i7*20*�oi9 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Contracted Services Agreement — Dubuque Area Labor -Management Council DATE: June 14, 2022 Economic Development Director Jill Connors recommends City Council approval of the Contracted Services Agreement with the Dubuque Area Labor -Management Council for the City's financial support for Fiscal Year 2023. The adopted Fiscal Year 2023 operating budget provides a payment of $35,000 to the Dubuque Area Labor -Management Council to provide services related to the maintenance and expansion of a cooperative labor-management resource center, the maintenance of a speaker's bureau, publication of a bimonthly newsletter, expansion of educational incentives and outreach, expansion of existing membership, and facilitation of a cooperative effort between labor and management in the City of Dubuque. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. v Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:sv Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Jill Connors, Economic Development Director Dubuque Economic Development Department THE CITY OF b:&d 1300 Main street All-Me1*109ft Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4763 kxv,�. awccrvar Office (563) 589-4393 DUB-li&E 1 htt (563) w.city fd ® http://www.cityofdubuque.org 2007-2012.2013 Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2017*2019 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Jill M. Connors, Economic Development Director SUBJECT: Contracted Services Agreement — Dubuque Area Labor -Management Council DATE: June 7, 2022 INTRODUCTION Attached for City Council approval is the Contracted Services Agreement with the Dubuque Area Labor -Management Council for the City's financial support for Fiscal Year 2023. Dubuque Area Labor Management Council furthers the City of Dubuque Goal of Robust Local Economy: Diverse Businesses and Jobs with Economic Prosperity. DISCUSSION The adopted Fiscal Year 2023 operating budget provides a payment of $35,000 to the Dubuque Area Labor -Management Council to provide services related to the maintenance and expansion of a cooperative labor-management resource center, the maintenance of a speaker's bureau, publication of a bimonthly newsletter, expansion of educational incentives and outreach, expansion of existing membership, and facilitation of a cooperative effort between labor and management in the City of Dubuque. 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 inclusion reporting. 4. Audit reports are due within 60 days of audit completion. New in FY2022 was the additional scope of work described in Exhibit D. This work promotes in particular the City's focus on equity by increasing Dubuque Area Labor- Management Council's work in the local schools, in coordination with City staff, to engage a more diverse student population in its programs. RECOMMENDATION/ ACTION STEP It is my recommendation that the City Council approves the attached contracted services agreement with the Dubuque Area Labor -Management Council and authorizes the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City. 2 AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF DUBUQUE AND DUBUQUE AREA LABOR MANAGEMENT COUNCIL THIS AGREEMENT, dated for reference purposes the 1st day of July 2022, is made and entered into by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) and the Dubuque Area Labor -Management Council (Agency). WHEREAS, Agency represents itself as technically and professionally qualified to provide a forum to improve and expand labor-management cooperation in the public and private sector within the Dubuque area; and WHEREAS, City has deemed it to be in the public interest to provide financial assistance to be used to cover general operating expenses of Agency's program. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual promises hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows: SECTION 1. SCOPE OF SERVICE. Agency shall provide within the City of Dubuque the following services: (A) Further City's Goal of Robust Local Economy: Diverse Businesses and Jobs with Economic Prosperity; (B) Maintain and expand a cooperative labor-management resource center; (C) Maintain a speakers bureau; (D)Maintain the publication of a bimonthly newsletter; (E) Expand educational incentives and outreach; (F) Expand existing membership; (G)Facilitate a cooperative effort between labor and management in City; (H)Comply with City Council goals and priorities set forth in Exhibit A; and (1) Support City's efforts to be a viable, livable, and equitable community, and to advance equity and inclusion; and (J) All services listed in Exhibit D, Memorandum of Understanding SECTION 2. CITY RESPONSIBILITIES. 06072022bal 1 2.1 City designates the Economic Development Director 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. 2.2 City will provide opportunities to demonstrate this support by inviting the Executive Director of 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, as described in Exhibit C; (B)The opportunity to attend intercultural and equity workshops offered by City, including workshops that focus on developing an intercultural team with a strategic plan for advancing equity and inclusion within Agency and through Agency's work; (C)Assistance in creating semi-annual status reports that demonstrate the ways in which Agency's efforts are advancing equity and inclusion; and (D)Access to City'G equity toolkit. SECTION 3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE. from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. SECTION 4. COMPENSATION. The term of this Agreement shall be 4.1 City shall pay Agency Thirty -Five Thousand Dollars 001100 ($35,000) as compensation for the services provided by Agency, which payment shall constitute full and complete compensation for such services. 4.2 The compensation shall be paid by City to Agency on a quarterly basis, within ten (10) days after receipt by City of a requisition of quarterly sum from Agency. SECTION 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 00072022bal 2 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. SECTION 6. REPORTING AND MONITORING. 6.1 Agency shall comply with City'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.org/FormCenter/Budget-1 5/Contracted-Services- Performance-Report-208 6.2 In alignment with the City Council's priority of racial equity, Agency must demonstrate how its efforts advance equity and inclusion. This should include program - level data disaggregated, at a minimum, by race, and also by any other demographic Agency has prioritized. Agency should also identify community -level outcomes in which it is actively working to advance the racial disparity. 6.3 The online quarterly reports shall be due on October 15th, 2022, January 15th, 2023, April 1511, 2023, and July 15th, 2023. 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. 6.4 If Agency has an annual audit performed, Agency shall provide City a copy of the annual audit report within sixty (60) days of audit completion. The Audit shall be submitted as either an electronic or paper document to the Economic Development Director. SECTION 7. DISCRIMINATION. 7.1 In carrying the services under this Agreement, Agency shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, color, familial status, gender identity, marital status, mental/physical disability, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, or sexual orientation. 06072022bal 3 Agency shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants for employment are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to age, color, familial status, gender identity, marital status, mental/physical disability, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, or sexual orientation. 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. 7.2 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, or 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 age, color, familial status, gender identity, marital status, mental/physical disability, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, or sexual orientation. SECTION 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 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 (30) 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 (30) day period, this Agreement shall be deemed terminated at the end of such thirty (30) 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. SECTION 9. ASSIGNABILITY. Agency shall not assign any interest in this Agreement without the prior written approval of City. SECTION 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 G, included as Exhibit B. 06072022bal 4 CITY OF DUBUQUE Bia�d M7.�nagh, Mayor WITNESS Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 06072022bal 5 DUBUQUE AREA LABOR MANAGEMENT COUNCIL kkZj&i� Key Cooper, x cutive Director EXHIBIT A CITY COUNCIL GOALS & PRIORITIES 06072022bal Over the course of three sessions in August, City Council members affirmed the 15- year vision statement and mission statement and identified eight five -gear goals for the city. They also identified top and high priorities for a 2021-2023 policy ag-enda as well as in -progress projects and capital projects for 021-2023. Robust Local Economy, Diverse Businesses and .fobs with Economic Prosperity Vibrant Community, Healthy & Safe Livable Neighborhoods and Housing_ Great Place to Live Financially Responsible, High -Performance 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, Parks, and Recreation Experiences and Activities Connected Community, Equitable Transportation, Technol&gy Infrastructure, and Mobility 06072022bal 7 Miracle League of Dubuque corn] ' , N.r=' -dddW row y� �� t �■4 �•_ 2036 Vision Statement Dubuque 2036 is a sustainable and resilient city, an inclusive and equitable community where ALL are welcome. Dubuque 2036 has preserved our Masterpiece an the Mississippi, has a strong, diverse economy and expanding connectivity. Our residents experience healthy living and active lifestyles; have choices of qualify, affordable, livable neighborhoods; have an abundance of diverse, fury 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 criticaI human services - ?rational Night Out 'i i Policy 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 policy agenda is divided into tap 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 RehabilitationlPreservatian + Sewer Systern Infrastructure Upgrade (including Catfish Creek Sanitary Sewer System) + Bee Branch Watershed Project: Next Steps + Childcare Initiative + Community Broadband Expansion + Complete Streets Concept Implementation, 16th StJElm St.114th t_ Railroad Overpass Project + Comprehensive Parks Master Plan + Imagine Dubuque Implementation * Nest 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. Management in 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 updates to City Council. Robust Local Economy Management in Progress + Airport Master Plan_ ApprftAl + Air Service Expansion to Western Hub + Business Development at the Airporl Downtonrs Parking Issues • Dubuque Brewing & Maling Building Facade Loan Program + Opportunilp Dubuque Job Training Program: Financial Support JNoJar ftiects + Dubuque Biterlront Masser Plan �USArnrt Corps of Engineers] + Viking Cruise Destination Reparation 06072022bal 9 Vibrant Community Managemerrt irr Prlogress + CAD ConneCllon In CiflCameras Netaork • Fire Uepartmerd Accreditation i Nice Department Re-Accreditalion:dnnuaIAssessment Re-ImaonirLp Police Traffic Camera System Livable Neighborhoods & Housing MOROgemen€ in Progress • Central Avenue Reinuestmerd Strategy Dovmbcrnn Comrwcial Buildings Project Port of Dubuque Residential Project [MEROE� Sara f lousing Initiaiive MQjor Projects Hendinkh eed Site Parking Ramp Lortell Street Relaining Wall Repair Financially Responsible: High - Performance City Organization: onag 3ment in Progress • MA, Compliance Transilion Report • CArlagraph ONE System Asset Management STstem Expansion • Conlral fixed Facility Mai ntenance and Manager • Cik FwAitiesAYork Space Analysis a nd Plan • City Legislalire LobbyingAAdvocacyAgenda 2021 • CitJwideCompensation and 9errdit Policy and Program • Digital Signatures • ERP SdIware Implernentaiion • InVision Facility Management Software Implementation • Residerd Saiislaciian Survey • Scuola Snit„are Implementation MQjor Projects • Eng re House No. i Remodel Project Sustainable Environment Management in PTogress • 9ee Branch Pollinator Celebration • Emerald Ash Rorer Program • Lead and Copper Rule Compl iance Water Sa mpling and Testing • Pollinator Habitat in Park System • Public Education on Blheable. Walhable Dubuque • REwA 000 Solar Program • Sew InfraArrudureAsset Management • Water and Resource RearveryCentei: Nutrient Trading Major Projec fs • Royal Wood DrivEINater Tanh Impmvement • SCOA Dverhaul: Water • WaterLinesExtension—SoullraestAdEdal CouR[�}°,.oMM Partnership for a Better Dubuque bnagement in Progress • Civic Action Plan And Civic Leaders Program • Greater 1lubuque Development Corporation 5-year Funding Campaign Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks, and Recreation Experiences and Activities NarhQyment in Progress • AVEd Curps: Pollard ial ELpansihr Am • L 8. Lyons Carder Partnershi p Dr:valoprnent • MJalique Community Ike Center Direction YojorProjects Comiskey Park Project Eagle Valley Subdivision Parh English Ridge SublNision Park Grand RI'Jer Censer: Upgrade Pr*tls Connected Community onogement in Progress • Comprehensive Pauement Preservation • Corporate Hangar Repair r Duantown Pa rhing Ordinance • Reconstruction of Airport TaxirraXAlpha • TraftSignal SjnchroniralicWSTREETSProgram • Transit Vehicle Replacemeni • Tfi-R in Fired Route Buses QJor Pr[ E!Cts • Charenelle Road Hik&Bike Trail • Comiskey ParkProjed • DupacoyRoshek Parking Project • JFK Sidewalks Project: Construction + Assessment • NWNEst Arterial Upgrade il DOT) • Roundabouts: Funding a. UniverOyfflennsylvania:Design b. UniverOylAsbury: Design c. UniverOyfloras: Design • 19ash ingion Streel Im prmemenis S Mh to 9th] 06072022bal 10 EXHIBIT B INSURANCE SCHEDULE 06072022bal 11 INSURANCE SCHEDULE G 1. Agency shall furnish a signed certificate of insurance to the City of Dubuque, Iowa for the coverage required in Exhibit I prior to the contract commencement. Each certificate shall be prepared on the most current ACORD form approved by the Iowa Insurance Division or an equivalent. Each certificate shall include a statement under Description of Operations as to why the certificate was issued. Agreement dated 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. The service provider shall be required to carry the minimum coverage/limits, or greater if required by law or other legal agreement, in Exhibit I. Failure to provide the required minimum coverage shall not be deemed a waiver of such requirements by the City of Dubuque. 5. Failure to obtain or maintain the required insurance shall be considered a material breach of this agreement. 6. All required endorsements shall be attached to certificate. 7. Whenever a specific ISO form is referenced the current edition of the form must be used unless an equivalent form is approved by the Director of Finance and Budget. The service provider must identify or list in writing all deviations and exclusions from the ISO form. 8. If vendor's limits of liability are higher than the required minimum limits then the vendor's limits shall be this agreement's required limits. 9. Vendor shall require all subcontractors and sub -subcontractors to obtain and maintain during the performance of work insurance for the coverages described in this Insurance Schedule and shall obtain certificates of insurance from all such subcontractors and sub -subcontractors. Vendor agrees that it shall be liable for the failure of a subcontractor and sub -subcontractor to obtain and maintain such coverage. The City may request a copy of such certificates from the Vendor. 10. Vendor shall be responsible for deductibles/self-insured retention for payment of all policy premiums and other costs associated with the insurance policies required below. 11. All certificates of insurance must include agents name, phone number, and email address. 12. 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. 13. 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. 06072022bal 12 INSURANCE SCHEDULE G (continued) EXHIBIT I A) 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 ISO endorsement form CG 25 04 "Designated Location(s) General Aggregate Limit." 3) Include endorsement indicating that coverage is primary and non-contributory. 4) Include Preservation of Governmental Immunities Endorsement (Sample attached). 5) 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 10 (Ongoing operations) or its equivalent. 6) Policy shall include Waiver of Right to Recover from Others endorsement. B) 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 If, by Iowa Code Section 85.1A, the Vendor is not required to purchase Workers' Compensation Insurance, the Vendor 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. 06072022bal 13 C) D) E) F) INSURANCE SCHEDULE G (continued) POLLUTION LIABILITY Coverage required: _ Yes _*_ No Pollution liability coverage shall be required if the lessee, contracting party, or permittee has any pollution exposure for abatement of hazardous or contaminated materials including, but not limited to, petroleum products, the removal of lead, asbestos, or PCBs. Pollution product and completed operations coverage shall also be covered. Each Occurrence $2,000,000 Policy Aggregate $4,000,000 1) Policy to include job site and transportation coverage. 2) Include additional insured 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 10. (Ongoing operations) or its equivalent and CG 20 37(competed operations). 3) Include Preservation of Governmental Immunities Endorsement. 4) Provide evidence of coverage for 5 years after completion of project. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY $1,000,000 Coverage required: _ Yes _*_ No 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. CYBER LIABILITY/BREACH $1,000,000 Coverage required: _ 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. UMBRELLA/EXCESS $1,000,000 Coverage required: —Yes —*—No 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. 06072022bal 14 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 06072022bal 15 EXHIBIT C INCLUSIVE DUBUQUE 06072022bal 16 CONNECTING PEOPLE, STRENGTHENING THEI II COMMUNITY. Everyone des er,res to Cive in a place Inclusive Dubuque where they are respected, vatued and engaged in uric life. That's the philosophy that guides the Inclusive 0uhuque network. Since 2012, our diverse group of partners has worked together to drive transformational change in 0uhuque by reimagining systems, fostering a culture cf inclusion, and advancing justice and social equity to all areas of community life. 06072022bal 17 Why It Matters Our region is growing more diverse_ However, many minority comm unities in Dubuque have historically Lac ked access to res ources that enable them to th rive_ Furthermore, residents of diverse backgrounds have experienced hostilities that make them feel urrweloome_ To drive eeonomi€grow-K retain residents and affirm the humanity of all people, everyone must feel welcome and haove the ability to achieve their full potential. Our Unique Role e are conveners and collaborato rs. Nd litati ng important conversations and developing systemic solutions to equity issues, such as, • Preparing minority and first generation college students for careers - Inn provi ng access to health and wellness resources like brain health services_ • Bridginglanguage and cultural barriers so immigrants can fully participate in the comm unity. • Preparing, attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. Hosted by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque. Inclusive Dubuque leverages relationships with nonprofits. government entities, bus iness es and generous community members to realize ashared vision far Dubuq=A vibrant and inclusive region with resources and opportunities foraT How It Works Relationships and community knowledge are at the root of our work. Our partners are local residents and leaders who. through meetings, learning opportunities and workshops, identify ways to drive equitable opportunities for all people. Our Accomplishments • Engaged more than Z500 community members to conduct aCommunity Equity Profile that i dentifi es residents' diverse experiences and needs. • Convened s ector groups with more than 90 community members to address systemic challenges related to healttx education, transportation, neighborhoods, economic well-being,, and arts and culture_ • Convene a Eusi n es Leader Eq uity Cohort for local executives to builda diverse and inclusiveworkforce- Offer diversity, equity and inclusion workshops for nonprofit, civic and business professionals. Sponsor and organize public events focused on fostering a community -wide culture of inclusion. • Publish the D ubuq ue Cultural Resource Guide so residents can find businesses and services ratering to unique racial, cultural and ethnic needs. 06072022bal 18 EXHIBIT D MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 06072022bal 19 DUSUQUV ARCA LABOR-MANAGCMeNT COUNCIL, -Working togethrer for a beU r cmmuffhy" P.0-1kx 14: Dob*qnr IA 52064-001A Phme: {63 S2-S8Q! I-urd=i rx# w%-x.DALSiCAvn Memorandum of Understanding DubuqueArea Labor -Management CDuncil and City of Dubuque partnership March 24, 2021 The Dubuque Area Labor-Managementcauhdl (DALIVIC) will offer€amer and past-seoondaryplanrrng opportunities to minority and underserved sdrderrts in the Dubuque area through career coaching, career presentations, hours, jab shadows a nd possible intemships through the Tech WORM and Career Learning link program. DALMC Will work with organizations such as Padix Island student groups at Hempstead and senior, Black Nien'sCWlition,Alternati,'e Learning Center and Multicultural Family Center to enhance theircurrent activbesto best serve Hheirstudents. Other organizations will be added throughout theyear as ageenrerrts can he esta blislhed. o Increase the number of minority students ng0nered in the Tech- WORKS program. The current percentage is 7%uF our 82sDidents_Adding a minimum of six new students for career coaching. ' $780 in staffing o immc staff wil meet with student groups such as the Padfic Islanders, black Men's Coalition, Alternative Leaming Center and Multicultural Family Center to educate the students about the career and post -secondary planning opportunities aaaiahle to them. ' $Sm in staffing a DALMCstaff wil Isowork withthe Cityof Dubuque departments to setup opportunitiesfm staff membersto give presentatkNKat the Dubuque Middle and High schools durirrgtfuee career exploration events. ' $585 in staffing o D4L IVIC will also work to set up smal I group tours ofCity de pa rdnents once the pandemic is over and students are allowed to go on tours. Tours wil I be held during the Erhool day to various City departments. The goal is to host four tours per sdruol year tostart- . $L%D in staffing o lab shadows will be arra nged for studentsthat are interested in learning more about careers with the City- • $&15 in staffing The Dubuque Area Labor-Managementeounril will partner with the City of Dubuque and Northeast Iowa Community College onthe EPA Innovation Water Infrastructure Grant- DALA4C staff will assist in events and work -based learning for students in 8"ti2" glade. o Grant meetingsand preparation- • $457 in staffing* ToUl investrnerht-$4,747 Sincerely, Kelly Cooper Executive Director 'leis amaurt would need to x atlkMt5d Frthe 6rmt is cwarded. 06072022bal 20