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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training Consultant
Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Lacy DeBerry (x2375)
Revised
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Authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $35,000 from the General Fund for the provision of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ("DEI") training consultant; authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for said consultant; waiving the competitive bid requirements of Toledo Municipal Code Chapter 187; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
This ordinance seeks approval for the City to enter a contractual agreement with The Employers' Association ("The EA") to facilitate DEI harassment awareness and prevention training, evaluate the City's current DEI harassment awareness and prevention practices, and assist in the development of an annual DEI harassment training curriculum tailored to the City's harassment policies (AP51 and AP71) and workforce. The EA began providing DEI harassment training services for the City in April 2023 after competitive informal bids were sought to facilitate DEI harassment training services in targeted departments based on investigation data. Initially, three (3) bids were submitted and evaluated based on cost, services provided, location, and the company's reputation for providing quality DEI harassment training to similar organizations. After a thorough review of the submitted proposals, it was determined that The EA provided the most cost-effective and suitable bid to meet the City's objective of providing DEI harassment awareness and prevention training to said targeted departments at that time. Approval of this ordinance would allow the City to continue working with The EA to provide this crucial harassment awareness and prevention training for all City employees in keeping with the City's commitment to creating a harassment-free workplace.
Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That an expenditure in...
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