HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 15067 (City of San Rafael 2022 Equity Audit)RESOLUTION NO. 15067
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH BCT PARTNERS FOR CONSULTING SERVICES TO
PERFORM AN EQUITY AUDIT OF CITYWIDE POLICIES, PROGRAMS, AND PRACTICES IN
THE AMOUNT OF $170,000
WHEREAS, the City Council has identified racial equity as one of the four policy focus
areas for FY 2021-22; and
WHEREAS, the City's recently approved 2040 General Plan highlights the City's
commitment to diversity initiatives and identifies “racial equity” as a focus area for City leadership
and elected officials in San Rafael; and
WHEREAS, the City has a need for professional consulting services to perform an equity
audit on Citywide policies, programs, and practices; and
WHEREAS, BCT Partners has the necessary professional experience and skills to provide
the necessary services to perform an Equity Audit on citywide policies, programs, and practices.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of San Rafael hereby
approves and authorizes the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for
consulting services to perform an Equity Audit in an amount not to exceed $170,000, in the form
included with the Agenda Report for this Resolution, subject to final approval as to form by the
City Attorney.
I, Lindsay Lara, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify foregoing resolution was
duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting on the City Council of said City
held on Monday, the 16th day of May 2022, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Bushey, Hill, Kertz, Llorens Gulati & Mayor Kate
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Lindsay Lara, City Clerk