Fiscal Year 2022 Contracted Service Agreement: DuRideCity of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
Consent Items # 12.
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October 4, 2021
ITEM TITLE: Fiscal Year2022 Contracted Service Agreement: DuRide
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval of a Contracted Services
Agreement for Fiscal Year 2022 with DuRide for $30,000 to provide
transportation services for senior citizens.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
DuRide FY22 Contracted Services Agreement-MVM City Manager Memo
Memo
Memo Recommending Contracted Services Agreement Staff Memo
DuRide
Contracted Services Agreement DuRide Staff Memo
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DUjIBQTE
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: FY22 Contracted Service Agreement: DuRide
DATE: September 28, 2021
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Interim Director of Transportation Services Russ Stecklein recommends City Council
approval of a Contracted Services Agreement for Fiscal Year 2022 with DuRide for
$30,000 to provide transportation services for senior citizens.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
CC' Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Russ Stecklein, Interim Director of Transportation Services
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DUtB E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Russ Stecklein, Interim Director of Transportation Services
SUBJECT: FY22 Contracted Service Agreement: DuRide
DATE: September 28, 2021
Dubuque
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2017*2019
Introduction
The purpose of this memorandum is to request City Council approval of a contracted
services agreement for Fiscal Year 2022 with DuRide for $30,000 to provide
transportation services for senior citizens.
Background & Discussion:
The fiscal year 2020 to budget provides $30,000 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 complete transportation services strategy that
the City of Dubuque does not directly fulfill via Jule services, 24/7 door-to-door service for
senior citizens.
Recommendation:
I respectfully recommend City Council approval of the attached contract add services
agreement with DuRide for $30,000.
Cc: Cory Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
Jenny Larson, Director of Finance and Budget
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
AND
DURIDE
THIS AGREEMENT, dated for reference purposes the 1st day of July 2021, 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 2021 through June 30, 2022 (Term).
Section 2. Funding.
City endeavors to provide funding to Organization to assist in accomplishing Organization'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 reviews
of revenues before issuing payment(s) to Organizations 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 Organization and intends to commit to
the full amount covered by this agreement for fiscal year 2022 should the revenue be available
to do so. The amount of funding that City intends to commit to organization for FY21 is $30,000
consistent with the terms set forth above.
Section 3. Audit and Evaluation.
3.1 Because the funds provided to Organization by City are public funds, Organization will
maintain books of account in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards together
with necessary documentation to support all expenditures.
3.2 Organization 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. Organization must submit annual financial
statements to City.
3.3 Organization agrees that its funding request application and applicant assurances are
incorporated by reference into this Agreement.
Section 4. Equity and Inclusion.
4.1 Organization 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 the Organization to participate in the
following professional development opportunities and supporting activities-
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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 the Organization and its work.
D. Assistance with final report at end of grant cycle that demonstrate ways in
which the Organization's efforts advance equity and inclusion, including data
on participation in programs that is disaggregated by race and any other
demographics the Organization has prioritized.
E. Access to the City's equity toolkit.
4.2 Organization 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, Organization will provide contact details for this
representative.
Section 5. Anti -Discrimination.
5.1 Organization will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or
disability. Organization 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 Organization 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 Organization 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. Organization may not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement
without prior written approval of City.
Section 8. Acknowledgement. Organization will acknowledge 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
Agreement. Recognition guidelines are located
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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:
Scone 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. City 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, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
4. Compensation
City shall pay Agency $30,000 as compensation for the services provided by Agency,
which payment shall constitute full and complete compensation for such services.
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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 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.cityofdubugue.org/FormCenter/City-Form-Templates-22/Contract-
and-Grant-Reporting-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.
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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 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 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. 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 D, included as Attachment B.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
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Roy D. ol, Mayor
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Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT B
City of Dubuque Inswarie.e Requirements for Professional Services
INSURANCE SCHEDULE J
Owl furrish a signed certificate of insurance to the City of Dubuque Iowa for
the c nverage required to Exhibrt I pnor to commencing work and at the eno of the project if the
term of work m longer than 109 anys Contractors Qresen4ng annual certificates shall present ■
cerDficste at the end of each project wdh the final bRI14ng. Each certificate shall be prepared on
the most current ACCRC form approved by the rows Department of Insurance or on equrralent
■pproved by the Director of Finsnee and Budget. Each certficate shot include ■ stetementunder
Descrofian of Cperobons as to why the certifroste was issued." Projeok ■ or Project
Loratien at or construction of
AN policies cl insuranca required h$r*ynder shall be wrth are insurer ■ uthorrxed to do business rn
Iowa and all in su refs shah have a ndit *f A or better in the cu{rent AAA Nest's Rating Guide
Each certificate shalt be fumisheo to the Finance Department ul the City of Dubuque.
4 Failure ta prnvide coverage required by this Insurance Schedule shal not be deemed a waiver of
these requirements by the City of Dubuque. FaUure to obtitn or maintain the required insurance
shall be can side red a A-.aterial breach of this agree' ent.
5 Contractors shall require aq subconsultonm and sub-subconsuhanis taob;ain and maintain during
the performance of wcik insurnnce for the oaverag es descnbed ir. this Insurance Schedule end
shall obtain certificates of insurances from all such subconsultants and sub-subcansuIts nts.
Contractors ■gfee that they shall be I►nble for the feAure of a svbcansuftentar.d sub-
subconsuIto nt to obtain and mairKain such coverages. The City may request a copy of such
certficates from the Contractor
9 Alt required endorsements .sha!I he attached to oertificste of insurance
7 Whenevera specific ISOfotm is listed. required the currented6on of the Farm must be used. or
sn equivalent form may be substituted if approved by the Director of Fins nDie end Budget and
subject to the contra ow identifying and IastinQ in writing all tleviations and excruskms from me
ISO form.
8. Contractors shall be fegwreo to carry the mui-mum caverage,limits. or greater if required by haw
or other leg aI ngreemen� in Exh" 1. If the contractors limits of IrabRityr are higher than the
required minir^um Lim.ds tfinn the pmvider's limits shall be this agreement's required limits
9 Contractor shall be respo1nslb4e for deductibles ar.d serf -insured retention.
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City of Dubuque Insurance Requirements far Professional Services
INSURANCE SCHEDULE J (continued)
Exhibit I
Aj COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
General Aggregate Limit $2.0110,000
Product?-Gnmpleted Operations Aggregate Limit $1,0110,000
PersDnal and Advertising Injury Limit $1 .0110,000
Each Ooourrence $1,0110,000
Fire Damage Limit {any one occurrence} $50,000
Nledical Payments $5,000
1) Coverage shall be written an an occurrence, not claims made, form_ The general
liability coverage shall be written in acccud with 13 D form CG 00 01 or business
owners form BP 00 02. All deviations from the standard ISO commercial general
liability farm CG 00 01, or business owners form 9 P 00 02. shall he clearly
identified.
2) Include ISO endorsementform CG 25D4'Designated Location(s) General
Aggregate Limit' OFGG 2503'Designated Canslructi4n Project (s) General
Aggregate Limil' as appropriate.
3) Include endorsement indicating lhet coverage is primary and non-contributory.
4) 1nolude Preservation of Governmental Immunities Endorsement. (Sample
attached).
5) 1nolude additional insured endorsement far:
The City of Dubuque, including all its elecled and appointed officials, all its
employees and volunteers, all its bo-ards, commissions andlor authorities and
their board members, employees and volunteers. Use ISO form CG 23 26.
6) Policy shall include Waiver of Riightto Recover from Others endorsement.
B] AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
Combined Single Limit $1,0U0,0d0
Cj WORKER S'COMPENSATION F EMPLOYERS LLRBILI Y
Statutory Benefits covering all employees injured on the job by accident or disease as
prescribed by Iowa Code: Chapter 85.
Coverage A Stalutar}L State of Iowa
Coverage 9 Employers Liability
Each Accident $100,000
Each Employee -Disease $1U0,000
Policy Limit -Disease $5I70,000
Policy shall include Waiver of Right to Recover from Others endorsement.
Coverage 9 limits shall be greater if required by the umbrellalexcess insurer_
OR
Noneler~tion of Workers' Compensation or Employers' Liability Coverage under Iowa
Code sec. 87.22. Completed form must be attached.
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City of Dubuque Insurame Requirements for Professional Services
-INSURANCE SCHEDULE J (continued)
D) UMRRELUVE1lCES5 LIABILITY $1.M10,0M
Umhrellalexcess liability cnwerage must be at least fallowing form with the underlying
policies included herein (General Liability, Automobile, Workers Gonipensstion).
E) PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY $1,4U0,04D
Provide -Evidence of coverage for 5 years after oompletion of project.
F) CYBER LIABILITY $1,4U0,04D
City of Dubuque Insurance Re-gwrements for Professional 5erriees
PRESERVATION OF GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITIES ENDORSEMENT
1 PIonwa:ver of Govemmen'aI Immunity The insurer expfessl-y agrees ar.a sta'es that the purchase
-Df this pckc.r and the �oludrrrg of the City of Dubuque lows as a=i Aadrtianal Insured does not waive any
of the defenses of governrrtea,lal rmmunRy available to Use City of dudi=.cue. !owa under Cod-e of rows
SecbDfl 670 4 as i' is now exasts and as A may be amended from *,me tc time
2 C le im s Coverage The -usurer k r'.^ e r agrees th of &-is polrcy of insurance sh a;I cover or, ly those
blairrms not subjeca to the defense of go-aernmertoI immunity urFd r the Code of Iowa Sedan 67£.4 as R
now exists and as it may he amended from 1Lme to time Those cleans not subtext 10 Cade of Iowa
Section 67GA shell be covereo by the terms and conch-ans ofth-s ir-swrance pa:icy
3 Assert-cn ciGoverrtimemtmmuritx Ttle Cary of Guhugr.e, Iowa shall he responsible forasseninQ
any defense of povem men tat rnsy do so a' s n y time an d s h a':I d o so upon the timely written
request of the insurer.
A Nor7- Den tal of Cave race The=nsurer shall not deny coverage under this p-ticy and the insi.rer
shall not deny any or the rights and bene9ts accruirV to the City of dubc", Iowa under this poky for
reasons of goeerrme-itaI immun:ty ur7sess and until a court of competentiurisdidtion has -nled in fa-aof of
the defense(s) of governmenta: -mmunity asserted by the City of Dubuque. Iowa.
ko ether CF.anne i� Pol'cy The above p�eserva�on of Qavernmentol,rnmur.ides Sha13 no: otherwise
€.hangs or alter the coverage available L.nder the podicy.
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(DEPARTMENT MANAGER: FILL IN ALL BLANKS ANDCHECf4 BOXES)
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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.inclusivedbq.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 equity profile.
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 racial/social 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 Cityjoins Government Race and Equity
Partners Inclusive Dubuque Alliance on Race & Equity Training through
Launched (GARE) GARE
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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 raciallsocial 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.
TO LEARN MORE AND FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED, VISIT WWW.INCLUSIVEDBQ.ORG
INCLusIVE dubuque
Connecting People • Strengthening Community
Inclusive Dubuque is facilitated by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque.
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
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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