FIN 2017-11-21 Item 2E - Resolution - Equity Policy

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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A CITY EQUITY POLICY. WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the great value of diversity of culture, background, race, language, ability, gender, and other factors; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that societal, environmental, and legal factors, both historic and present day, have resulted in inequitable access to opportunities and services for some individuals and groups of people; and WHEREAS, the City Council is committed to ensuring fair and equitable access to City services, employment and other core functions; and WHEREAS, an equity policy provides guidance to the community, staff and elected officials as to how we work together towards economic, civic and social justice; and WHEREAS, the City Council agreed to these priorities at the City Council Meeting on December 4, 2017; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: The Tukwila City Council has identified the need for an equity policy to continue the City of Tukwila's commitment to being an inclusive community that provides equal access to all City services. The City of Tukwila Equity Policy, attached hereto as Attachment A, is hereby adopted. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2017. ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Dennis Robertson, Council President APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney Attachment A: City of Tukwila Equity Policy W:\Word Processing\Resolutions\Equity Policy adopted 11-13-17 MN:bjs Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Resolution Number: Page 1 of 1 95