HomeMy WebLinkAboutFIN 2017-08-22 Item 2A - Review - Draft Equity PolicyCity of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
TO: Finance Committee
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DATE: 8116/17
SUBJECT: DRAFT Equity Policy
ISSUE
The Mayor, Council, and staff of the City of Tukwila have a strong commitment to equity in city
government, and they desire that all residents, visitors and employees have the opportunity to
reach their full potential. To that end, the Mayor's Office has initiated the development of a
DRAFT City Equity Policy to guide the work of City employees.
BACKGROUND
Early in 2016, the Equity and Social Justice Commission researched the equity policies and
equity work of other jurisdictions, and came up with a list of components for a draft equity policy
for the City of Tukwila. Community Engagement Manger, Mia Navarro, convened an ad hoc
Equity Policy Committee made up of City employees to do more research, and turn those
components into a draft equity policy. Representatives from almost every department attended
at least one meeting during the several month-long process.
The draft policy has been reviewed by Admin Team, and the Equity and Social Justice
Commission.
After review in the Finance Committee, the draft policy is scheduled to go to the Committee of
the Whole on 8/28/17 for information and discussion. Following that meeting, staff will hold a
series of brown bag meetings for employees all over the City to see the draft policy and provide
comment. Once employees have vetted the draft policy, it will go back to the Equity and Social
Justice Commission and again to Council for final approval.
Once we have a final policy, the implementation and evaluation team will convene to begin
planning for implementation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact at this time. The financial impact will be determined during the
implementation planning phase.
RECOMMENDATION
The Finance Committee and Council are being informed of this policy, the process used to
develop it, and are given the opportunity to provide comment.
It is scheduled to go before the Committee of the Whole on August 28, 2017,
ATTACHMENTS
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We recognize the role that government can play in breaking down barriers to equitable access to
opportunities. The City's Strategic Plan, adopted in 2012, provides us the guideposts for our work
on behalf of our residents, businesses and guests, and emphasizes partnerships and collaboration.
One of the goals -- A Solid Foundation for All Tukwila Residents -- clearly calls for equitable access to
opportunity for Tukwila residents and serves as the foundation of this equity policy.
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Though we fully acknowledge we have more work to do, the City has made many strides toward
equity. We are proud of our successes and, in some cases, our leadership around identifying and
implementing policies and programs to promote equity. We also realize that we as a city
government have a much longer journey to take in our efforts to be truly equitable in the delivery of
all City services.
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3. All residents and visif6 , �s receive equitable delivery of City services.
The City will identify strategies that facilitate equitable access to current and future City services
and facilities, regardless of racelethnicity, language, ability, gender, age, family status,
geography, and mode of transportation.
4. City government is committed to equity in the decision-making process.
The City will identify strategies to facilitate equitable access to decision-making, where the
decisions themselves -- and the process and context in which they are made -- are transparent.
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S. Equity serves as a core value for all long-term plans moving forward.
The City will develop and implement an equity toolkit for City staff, consultants, and partners
that will provide guidance for the equitable physical development of the city, and other activities.
This goal applies to plans such as but not limited to the Comprehensive Plan, transportation,
infrastructure, strategic plans, etc.
6. Build capacity around equity within City government and the broader community. The City will
resource this policy through activities such as but not limited to regular trainings and workshops,
both internal and public, and establishing an Equity Policy 1p7plementation Committee.
V. IMPLEMENTATION
The City will be accountable for assessing a base I ine�,,,,-�dev6loping ari"'Inplementation plan, and
reporting measurable progress in meeting eachv, these goals.
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