AGENDA DATE: 10/28/2020
TITLE:
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Consideration of Draft MOU for Collaboration Between the City of Charlottesville, the County of Albemarle, and the University of VA Regarding Equity and Inclusion
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Consideration of Draft MOU for Collaboration Between the City of Charlottesville, the County of Albemarle, and the University of VA Regarding Equity and Inclusion
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Russell
PRESENTER (S): Kaki Dimock Director, Charlottesville Human Services; Kevin McDonald, University of Virginia's Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Partnerships; Siri Russell, Director, Albemarle County Office of Equity and Inclusion
LEGAL REVIEW: Not Required
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: In May of 2016 the City of Charlottesville and County of Albemarle adopted MOU’s for collaboration regarding transportation, education, environment, and redevelopment/affordable housing (Attachment A). Recognizing the value of regional collaboration, the bodies adopted an additional MOU regarding economic development (Attachment B) in 2017.
The Board of Supervisors continues to demonstrate its commitment to communication and cooperation with regional partners where possible, as well as to promoting an equitable and inclusive community (Attachment C).
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission: To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all citizens through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds
DISCUSSION: City, County, and UVa staff have worked collaboratively to develop a draft MOU for Collaboration Between the City of Charlottesville, the County of Albemarle, and the University of VA Regarding Equity and Inclusion (Attachment D) for consideration during the October 28, 2020 joint meeting.
BUDGET IMPACT: No budget impact is anticipated.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that:
1. Engage in discussion with City Council and UVa leadership on ways to cooperate and communicate in support of an equitable region, where mutually beneficial.
2. Reach agreement on final MOU for Collaboration Regarding Equity & Inclusion language
3. Direct staff to schedule action on adopting the MOU for Collaboration Regarding Equity & Inclusion at a future Board meeting
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Transportation, Education, Environment, and Redevelopment/Affordable Housing MOUs
Attachment B: Economic Development MOU
Attachment C: January 8 BOS Resolution in Support of Equitable and Inclusive Community
Attachment D: Draft MOU for Collaboration Between the City of Charlottesville, the County of Albemarle, and the University of VA Regarding Equity and Inclusion